Where to Find Prepared Thanksgiving and Holiday Food in Albany, NY

Ready-made meals have become increasingly popular, as our lives seem to get busier with each passing year. Who wants to cook for the holidays, when you can have someone do it for you? Spend more time with your family and less time in the kitchen this season with some ready-made food options. Here are some places you can get already prepared food for the holidays in Albany, New York.

Wegmans grocery store, located on Britton Road 3660 Dewey Ave, Rochester, New York, is taking orders for ready-made holiday meals. Not only can you find a great selection of meals to choose from, but they are also aware of kosher needs and offer a kosher turkey or prime rib dinner. Pricing depends on the location. You can look them up online or go directly to their location. All meals are precooked and ready to be reheated, with stuffing, gourmet veggies, and, of course, the main dish. Most of these meals are equipped to serve about 10 people.

Another northeast grocery store that serves up pre-cooked meals is Hannaford. Their most recent addition to their ready-made menu is the "Turducken.' This is a deboned turkey, duck, and chicken all combined into one, with stuffing layers; even if it doesn't become a holiday favorite it will be a conversation piece nonetheless. You can find your local Hannaford supermarket at 900 Central Avenue. To order, you can call (518) 438-7296 or stop in the store deli. When you order by the 11th you can get $5 off of the $49.99 price with an online coupon available on their Website. The turkey or spiral ham meal with trimmings will easily serve 6-8 people.

Boston Market isn't just chicken anymore. Located on 1225 Western Avenue in Albany, Boston Market is there to serve all of your holiday food needs this season. Pricing for these meals is totaled according to the number of people you will have at your event. This makes it easier to be sure you have enough. The make your own holiday buffet starts at just $7.49 per person. With this option you can personalize portions for people with dietary needs or different tastes. Just scan through the menu, which includes such meats as turkey, chicken, and sirloin, and pick out the side dishes for each meal with extra portions available for a small fee. The holiday Turkey Buffet is $10.00 per person, but includes a wide variety of side dishes; in addition to the turkey, for your $10.00 you will get mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, corn, cranberry walnut relish, cornbread, and an assortment of pumpkin pie and apple slices. Desserts and beverages can also be added by the slice or for the entire company. Some savory sweets include apple pie, brownies, chocolate cake, and traditional pumpkin pie. Other meals are available with Chicken or Sirloin for $9.99 and $11.99, respectively. Your meal will be delivered hot and set up at your specified event (unless you would like to pick it up at the restaurant and 'pretend' you did it yourself.) Either way, you can place your catering order at the Western Avenue location or through their online site, and let someone else do the cooking for you this holiday.