Every November, the same question comes up for a lot of Phoenix households. Do we actually cook this year, or is it finally worth it to just order the whole meal? Between the grocery run, the prep, and the hours of oven time a full turkey dinner takes, ordering a ready-made spread has gotten a lot more appealing, especially once people see what it actually costs compared to buying everything separately. BLT Culinary built its Thanksgiving menu around exactly that question, keeping the pricing simple and the portions generous enough that it actually replaces a home-cooked meal instead of just supplementing one.
The smaller option runs $69 and feeds two people comfortably. It centers on a two and a half pound citrus herb roasted turkey breast, boneless, so there’s no carving struggle or wasted meat left on the bone. That comes with gravy, a choice between mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, herb stuffing, and a batch of freshly baked rolls. For a couple, or two people hosting a quiet Thanksgiving without the whole extended family showing up, that’s a full traditional spread without needing to touch a stove for six hours.
The larger option is $119 and scales up to feed four. Instead of the turkey breast, this one comes with a full five pound citrus herb roasted turkey, also boneless, along with the same sides, gravy, a choice of mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, herb stuffing, and rolls. The boneless turkey is worth calling out here too, since it means less time spent carving and more actual eating time, which matters more than people expect once the meal is finally on the table.
Comparing that against a typical grocery store Thanksgiving haul makes the value pretty clear. A turkey alone, even a smaller one, often runs close to that $69 price point before adding a single side dish, and that’s before factoring in the hours spent prepping, roasting, and cleaning up afterward. BLT Culinary’s pricing bakes all of that labor into the cost upfront, so the number on the menu is really the entire cost of the meal, not just a starting point before the grocery bill climbs.
For households that want a bigger spread without doubling up on a whole second turkey, BLT Culinary also offers side add-ons for $8, covering options like three cheese mac and cheese, roasted farm vegetables, smashed potatoes, green bean casserole, or herb stuffing. It’s an easy way to round out either dinner size for a table that wants a little more variety, or for anyone who just really wants two kinds of potatoes on Thanksgiving, which is a completely reasonable thing to want.
The bigger appeal, though, is what ordering actually buys back on the day itself. Thanksgiving morning spent without a turkey in the oven at six a.m. is Thanksgiving morning spent doing literally anything else, watching the parade, getting the table set, actually talking to family instead of standing at the stove. At $69 or $119, the cost isn’t just food. It’s getting the whole day back.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Thanksgiving dinner from BLT Culinary cost?
BLT Culinary offers a dinner for two at $69 and a dinner for four at $119, both including a citrus herb roasted turkey along with gravy, sides, cranberry relish, and rolls.
What’s included in the $69 Thanksgiving dinner for two?
The dinner for two includes a two and a half pound boneless citrus herb roasted turkey breast, gravy, a choice of mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, herb stuffing, and freshly baked rolls.
What’s included in the $119 Thanksgiving dinner for four?
The dinner for four includes a five pound boneless citrus herb roasted turkey, gravy, a choice of mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, herb stuffing, and freshly baked rolls.
Can I add extra sides to my Thanksgiving dinner order?
Yes. BLT Culinary offers side add-ons for $8, including three cheese mac and cheese, roasted farm vegetables, smashed potatoes, green bean casserole, or herb stuffing.
Is a pre-made Thanksgiving dinner cheaper than cooking from scratch?
It depends on what’s being compared, but a pre-made dinner often costs close to what a turkey alone would run at the grocery store, without factoring in the additional cost of sides or the hours spent prepping and cooking.