Can You Order Cooked Turkey for Thanksgiving?

If you’re wanting to streamline this year’s Thanksgiving dinner and reduce both meal prep time and your stress levels, opting for a cooked turkey is a great option. Not only does it make cooking dinner more convenient, but it also frees you up for more quality time with your family, which should be what the holiday is all about.

Thankfully, you’ll find that many stores do offer options for cooked turkeys at this time of year, and when you use Fetch when putting together your Thanksgiving shopping list, you can actually earn rewards on all your Turkey Day dinner purchases.

Download Fetch today to start earning on your groceries, and find out how to use the app to get rewarded this Thanksgiving.

What is Fetch Shop & how does it work?

Fetch Shop allows you to earn reward points for every dollar you spend online at our partner stores like Target, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and so many more. You simply launch your shopping experience by navigating to the Fetch Shop tab (which looks like a shopping cart), browse the available retailers and click on a store, then tap, “Go shopping!” This will take you to that store’s website, where you’ll do your shopping as you would normally, but the difference is you’ll now earn Fetch Points on every order. You can then redeem the points you earn for free gift cards to countless top brands and stores. 

Whether you want grocery gift cards to save on your weekly shopping haul, Amazon gift cards to pick up all the essentials you need for around the house, travel gift cards to help you save on the cost of your next flight or hotel stay, or something else entirely, there’s a Fetch gift card for it!

Why opt for a fully-cooked turkey this Thanksgiving?

There are a number of valid reasons to choose ordering a pre-cooked turkey this Thanksgiving, such as:

• Saves you time (find out just how much time below!)
• Reduces stress
• Avoid turkey prep/cooking mistakes

Whatever your reason, and maybe it’s all three, rest assured you can make things easier on yourself by ordering a pre-cooked turkey, while also stretching your dollar further when you order online through Fetch Shop.

How long does a pre-cooked turkey take to reheat?

Don’t worry, a pre-cooked turkey will still save you a good amount of prep time on Thanksgiving; plan for about 5 minutes for every pound, compared to nearly three times as long (12-15 minutes) per pound for a raw turkey.

For a 10-pound pre-cooked turkey, for example, you’d estimate around 50 minutes (10 pounds x 5 minutes per pound); a 10-pound raw turkey on the other hand would take closer to 2 or 2.5 hours.

How much turkey do I need per person for Thanksgiving?

It’s recommended you plan for 1.5 pounds of turkey per guest (or more if you want to have leftovers), or 8 ounces per person if you’re purchasing boneless meat.

Where to buy a cooked turkey dinner for Turkey Day

Wondering where you can buy a cooked turkey for Thanksgiving? Here are several stores that will have just what you need:

• Sam’s Club – Member’s Mark Hickory Smoked Whole Turkey, Priced Per Pound
• Order on Fetch Shop!
• Walmart – Butterball Smoked Fully Cooked Turkey Breast, Frozen, 3-9lbs.
• Order on Fetch Shop!
• Uber Eats – Signature Cafe Turkey Dinner With Cornbread Stuffing
• Order on Fetch Shop!
• Instacart – Butterball 10 – 12 Pounds Oven Baked Fully Cooked Whole Premium Young Turkey
• Connect your Instacart account with Fetch to earn points.

More ways to earn rewards on Turkey Day

With Fetch, there are tons of different ways to earn rewards and turn your Thanksgiving shopping list into free gift cards. Here’s your quick-and-easy guide:

• Order online with Fetch Shop: Load up on all the festive fall decor and groceries you need by shopping online through the app.
• Shop personalized offers: Whether shopping online or buying your groceries in-store, there are tons of great custom offers just for you that’ll help you earn more points with Fetch. Add those point-earning items to your shopping order, check out, snap a pic of your receipt (or connect eReceipts to your account), and enjoy all those points.
• Buy boosted brands: With Boost, you’ll find brands that’ll earn you Fetch Points for every dollar you spend; simply “follow the flame” in the app (the bigger the flame, the bigger the Boost).
• Play fun mobile games: Waiting on your pre-cooked turkey to heat up? Download free, fun casual games on your phone with Fetch Play, and earn rewards simply for gaming while you wait for dinner to be ready.
• Refer your family to Fetch: You’ll have a captive audience at dinner, so why not share your love of Fetch with your fam and get rewarded? Share your Fetch referral code as many times as you like, and you’ll earn a point bonus for every single person that downloads the app and snaps their first receipt.

More Thanksgiving turkey dinner FAQs answered

Still have questions about what to do on Turkey Day? Fetch has you covered!

How far in advance should you order a cooked turkey?

To be honest, I wouldn’t worry about trying to order “too early” – Thanksgiving-related grocery items will be in high demand the closer we get to the holiday, and that goes doubly for turkeys. So make a plan early and get that turkey ordered well in advance to make sure you’re not having 

What are some of the most popular Thanksgiving sides to order with a turkey dinner?

Looking for additional Thanksgiving dinner staples to round out this year’s meal? If so, you can’t go wrong with any of the following selections or sides. Mix and match your favorites, add them to your Fetch Shop order, and get ready for a hearty dinner on Turkey Day.

• Mashed potatoes
• Stuffing
• Green bean casserole
• Sweet potato casserole
• Cranberry sauce
• Brussels sprouts

Can you reheat cooked turkey without drying it out?

Your pre-cooked turkey will likely come with its own set of prep instructions, so be sure to follow those to the letter in order to ensure the best outcome.

When it comes to the leftovers, the key to ensuring your cooked turkey doesn’t get dried out when reheating is adding a little broth or stock to the pan, covering it tightly with foil to trap the moisture, and keeping your oven temp low (“low and slow” = words to live by).

Gobble up special offers and get rewarded this Thanksgiving with Fetch 

Take the hassle out of Thanksgiving dinner and order that pre-cooked turkey you’ve been considering. You can use the time you get back for so many things: quality conversation with your family, relaxing with your favorite drink and some nice music, or, heck, even a nap to help you save up the energy you might just need for a family gathering under your roof. Just don’t forget to use Fetch Shop when you place your online order and pick up the rest of your necessities. Download Fetch today to start earning!