What it costs in Los Angeles
Ordering Thanksgiving dinner in Los Angeles usually costs less per person than eating out, though prices swing a lot from kitchen to kitchen. These ranges come from 2025 and 2026 menus that LA restaurants, markets and caterers post on their own sites.
Thanksgiving dinner to order in LA, from posted 2025 and 2026 menus| What | Typical range |
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| Market or grocery turkey dinner | $25 to $40 per person |
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| Chef-made dinner from a caterer or smokehouse | $35 to $80 per person |
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| Restaurant chef packages | $75 to $155 per person |
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| Whole cooked turkey on its own | $190 to $355 |
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| Pie | $45 to $65 each |
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Delivery fees, holiday-date surcharges and limited pickup slots can change the total, and many kitchens close orders several days before the holiday. Hot prepared food is taxable in California, while cold food picked up to reheat at home may be taxed differently depending on the seller.
Thanksgiving dinners for 10 in Marbled LA's holiday store cost $345, $515 or $785, about $34.50 to $78.50 per person, with delivery priced by distance. Larger groups can ask for a catering quote instead.
Tips
- Compare per person, not per package. Divide the price by the number it really serves, and check whether pies, rolls and gravy are included.
- Order in early November. Kitchens cap how many dinners they cook, and add-ons after the cutoff may not be possible.
These are typical Los Angeles market ranges drawn from public price lists and cost guides, not quotes. Every caterer prices its own menus, so ask each one for a written quote.
