The 3 Best Thanksgiving Meal Kits for Large Groups in 2021

If you're expecting a large group of hungry diners this Thanksgiving, things can get stressful in the blink of an eye. From picking the right recipes to cooking on the big day, there's a lot of work that goes into a pulling off a successful holiday dinner for a sizable crew. Luckily, meal kits can help, and they can even save you money. Whether you're looking to streamline the cooking process by picking up some delicious sides or want turkey with all the fixings, there's a holiday meal kit for you.

In this list, we'll highlight our top picks, explore the available recipes, take a look at the value of what's being offered, and let you know when you need to place your order to make sure your food arrives in time for turkey day.

Now, without further ado, let's take a look at the three best Thanksgiving meal kits for large groups in 2021!

The 3 Best Thanksgiving Meal Kits for Large Groups

1. HelloFresh

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On the Menu: HelloFresh is offering two different Thanksgiving boxes this year that include everything you need to serve guests a protein, sides, and dessert. One box features turkey and serves 8-10 guests and the other features beef tenderloin and serves 4-6. Let's take a look at what's included in the Turkey + Sides Box from HelloFresh:

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• Roasted Turkey with a Garlic Herb Butter Rub
• Roasted Delicata & Shallots with Walnuts, Parmesan & Parsley
• Ciabatta Stuffing with Chicken Sausage & Cranberries
• Classic Gravy with Fresh Herbs
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Sour Cream
• Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Cinnamon
• Apple Ginger Crisp with Cinnamon Pecan Crumble

Also looking for an appetizer to kick off the feast? You can add on Cranberry Brie Crostini to your box for an additional $19.89.

Prefer beef? While the Beef Tenderloin + Sides box is designed to feed a smaller group (4-6), you could place a double order and feed 8-12.

The Cost: The Beef Tenderloin + Sides Box feeds 4-6 and costs $22.49 per person. The Turkey + Sides Box feeds 8-10 and costs $16.99 per person. Add on Cranberry Brie Crostini to either box for a flat fee of $19.89.

Value Breakdown: $16.99 per person for turkey, sides, gravy, and dessert is a pretty solid deal! It's also worth pointing out that both of HelloFresh's Thanksgiving packages include recipes that are designed for beginners. There's nothing more stressful than cooking a turkey all day long only to discover it's either dry or underdone-- HelloFresh's holiday meal kits help ensure your Thanksgiving meal will come out just right!

Order Cutoff: Place your Thanksgiving order with HelloFresh by November 18th. (If you order the turkey box, keep in mind your turkey will need four full days to thaw before cooking!)

ACTIVE DEAL: Limited Time Only! Free High Protein Item for Life + Up to 10 Free Meals One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. No coupon needed - just use this link.

Check out our HelloFresh details and reviews to learn more!

2. Home Chef

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On the Menu: If you're looking for a holiday meal kit to feed a large group, Home Chef has a number of recipes subscribers can select during the week of Thanksgiving. Here's what's on the menu:

• Turkey Breast Roast
• Cheddar Cornbread with Jalapeño Popper Schmear
• White Cheddar and Sage Biscuits with Honey Butter
• Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onions and Maple Bacon Glaze
• Loaded Mashed Potatoes with Bacon, Cheddar, and Green Onions
• Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples with Poached Cranberries and Pecans

Turkey is currently sold out, but if you're looking for sides to feed a large group, you can order enough to feed 6, 12, 18, or 24 guests.

The Cost: Turkey (currently sold out) costs $44.98  and serves 8-10. Sides cost $2.66 per serving.

Value Breakdown: $2.66 per side is hard to beat! If your group isn't a fan of turkey and prefers to nosh on sides, you could fill your table with Home Chef's five side dishes and feed an entire table of hungry guests for only $13.30 per person!

Order Cutoff: Place your Thanksgiving order with Home Chef by 12:00 p.m. central time on Friday, November 19th.

Check out our Home Chef details and reviews to learn more!

3. Porter Road

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On the Menu: If meat is the star of your Thanksgiving table, Porter Road has a selection of "feast-worthy cuts and bundles" to serve groups of all sizes. Let's start with a spotlight on Porter Road's turkeys:

Our pasture-raised turkeys live a natural lifestyle outside, where they can move around freely and forage, leading to healthy birds and delicious meat. At Jolly Barnyard, the Yoder family have dedicated themselves to raising turkeys to our high standards — without any antibiotics or added hormones.

Turkeys are available in three different sizes that will feed up to 12, 15, or 18 people.

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Prefer something other than turkey? Whole tenderloin, rib roast, pork loin roast, ham, and strip loin roast are available, too, and Porter Road is also offering several "boxes" that include a primary protein along with crumbled sausage, breakfast sausage, and bacon.

The Cost: Turkey starts at $125. Boxes range in price from $90-$180. Orders over $100 ship free.

Value Breakdown: If you're looking for high-quality, pasture-raised turkey and meat, it can sometimes be difficult to find what you're looking for in the grocery store. (Especially this year. Did you know that there's a turkey shortage?) Porter Road's turkey starts at under $10 per serving, and will ship to your door for free.

Order Cutoff: Pre-order now for Thanksgiving delivery. Orders will be shipped the week of November 15th and delivered ahead of Thanksgiving with plenty of time to thaw.

Check out our Porter Road details and reviews to learn more!

Have you tried any of these holiday meal kits? Or do are you planning to serve a different meal kit to your Thanksgiving guests? Head to the comments section to let us know!