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Thanksgiving FAQs

WHEN SHOULD I ORDER MY MEAL?

Advanced ordering will be available beginning November 1. Thanksgiving timeslots sell out very quickly, so the earlier you place your order, the better your chances are of getting the delivery time you want.

Reserve your timeslot for delivery Friday, November 18–Thursday, November 24 with the purchase of a turkey, chef–prepared meal, or holiday farm share box today!

WHEN IS THE ORDER DEADLINE FOR THANKSGIVING DELIVERY?

For delivery Friday, November 18–Thursday, November 24, the deadline for placing orders is earlier than usual. Timeslots and order deadlines vary by location, so please see your order confirmation or visit the "Track Delivery" page to see the cutoff for making changes to a specific order.

Please note that catering platters have additional cutoff restrictions. To learn more, read our "What is the cutoff time for catering?" FAQ.

Your reservation release time will remain the same: 9PM two days before delivery. If your reservation is unused during the week of Thanksgiving (Sunday, November 20–Friday, November 25), we will reinstate it for the following week.

DELIVERY DATE RESERVATION EXPIRES DELIVERY DATE & RESERVATION EXPIRATION
Friday, November 18 Wednesday, November 16 at 9PM Friday, November 18
Wednesday, November 16 at 9PM
Saturday, November 19 Thursday, November 17 at 9PM Saturday, November 19
Thursday, November 17 at 9PM
Sunday, November 20 Friday, November 18 at 9PM Sunday, November 20
Friday, November 18 at 9PM
Monday, November 21 Saturday, November 19 at 9PM Monday, November 21
Saturday, November 19 at 9PM
Tuesday, November 22 Sunday, November 20 at 9PM Tuesday, November 22
Sunday, November 20 at 9PM
Wednesday, November 23 Monday, November 21 at 9PM Wednesday, November 23
Monday, November 21 at 9PM
Thursday, November 24 Tuesday, November 22 at 9PM Thursday, November 24
Tuesday, November 22 at 9PM

HOW WILL MY FRESH TURKEY ARRIVE?

Our turkeys are stored at 32 °F, so they will arrive quite firm and cold. Turkey meat freezes at 26 °F. For more information, please visit the USDA website here.

Please note that it can take up to four hours for your turkey to be warm enough to prep for cooking.

HOW DO I THAW MY TURKEY?

Please follow USDA recommendations, which can be found here.

WHEN WILL MY TURKEY BE AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY?

A limited selection of fresh and frozen turkeys is available for delivery now. Our full assortment of turkeys will be available for delivery beginning Friday, November 18.

WHAT SIZE TURKEY SHOULD I BUY?

Check out our turkey size guide to figure out the best size turkey for you. We recommend roughly 1 lb. of turkey per person, but if you have guests with bigger appetites and/or want leftovers, then allow 1.5 lb. per person.

SIZE POUNDS LBS SERVES
Boneless Breast/Tenderloin 2-4 lb. 2-4 guests
Bone-In Breast 4-8 lb. 4-6 guests
Small 8-12 lb. 7-11 guests
Medium 12-16 lb. 11-15 guests
Large 16-24 lb. 15-22 guests

IF I BUY A COMPLETE THANKSGIVING DINNER, WILL THERE BE ENOUGH FOOD FOR EVERYONE?

Guaranteed! On the product page of every dinner you can see how many people it serves, and there will be a serving of everything for everyone in every complete dinner. However, if your family loves a certain side, then we recommend ordering extra to make sure everyone can pile it high on their plates.

Please click below for dinner heating instructions.
Small Dinner
Medium Dinner
Large Dinner

HOW MUCH FOOD SHOULD I ORDER TO SERVE MY GUESTS?

Check out our party planning calculator to easily figure out how much food to serve your guests.

FOOD SERVINGS FOR EVERY
Appetizers 4-6 Pieces 1 Guest
Veggie Platters 1 Large Platter 10 Guests
Main Dishes 1.5 Servings 1 Guest
Sides 1.5 Cups 1 Guest
Cake or Pie 1.25 Slices 1 Guest
Ice Cream 1 Gallon 10 Guests

WHAT ARE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK?

  • Monday, November 21: 6AM–1AM
  • Tuesday, November 22: 6AM–1AM
  • Wednesday, November 23: 6AM–1AM
  • Thursday, November 24: 6AM–4:30PM