How to Order a Turkey from Whole Foods (Full Guide)

Whole Foods focuses on eliminating unnecessary ingredients in its food. As a result, many homes trust them to provide safe food for their families. Whole Foods does not always carry certain products, however, as it is difficult to source food meeting their high standards. Happily, they do carry turkey products year-round, and whole turkeys seasonally.

Ordering your turkey from Whole Foods can be done from the comfort of your home using their app or website. You can also call your local Whole Foods to place your order. Lastly, you can buy your turkey in the store too.

Let me dig into a few more details about ordering a turkey from Whole Foods Market.

Types of Turkey Sold at Whole Foods

Turkey meat is sold year-round in a variety of forms, including ground turkey, turkey breasts, and canned turkey. Whole turkeys are offered at Whole Foods seasonally. There are several types of whole turkeys on offer.

Classic
Organic
Heritage breeds
Heirloom breeds
Brined
Kosher

How to Order a Turkey at Whole Foods:

Ordering a turkey can be done via their app and Amazon Whole Foods Delivery or in-store. These turkeys can be up to 50 cents cheaper per pound for Amazon Prime members, so make sure to use your membership if you have it.

Ordering/Buying In-Store

1. Enter your neighborhood Whole Foods location and determine where the meat and poultry department is located.

2. Somewhere in this area will be a refrigerated display with whole turkeys inside.

3. Select your turkey.

4. Finish your shopping and take the turkey with you to the checkout.

5. You will then purchase it the same way you would any other product.

Ordering Turkey Online

This service is available only to Amazon Prime members. You will also need to have the Whole Foods app installed or use the website.

1. You can reserve your bird at your local store. If you are using the app, open it instead.

2. Begin by reserving your turkey (minimum 24 hrs. before Thanksgiving, but I recommend doing it as early as possible).

3. Select any other products you’d like to pick up at the same time.

4. Select pick up or delivery, if choosing delivery, you will need to be an Amazon Prime member.

5. Check out with your order.

6. If picking up, proceed to the location at the agreed-upon pick-up time. If you are using delivery, wait for your order.

7. For last-minute additions, you can use Amazon Now to place delivery orders up to two hours before mealtime.

When are Turkeys Available at Whole Foods?

Whole turkeys are available at Whole Foods starting on the second week of November and continue to be offered while supplies last. Some Whole Foods locations will Turkeys year round, feel free to call locally to see if they have any available.

Are Whole Foods Turkeys Frozen?

Yes, even though they are displayed in a refrigerator, the turkeys appear to be frozen. The cooler is either kept very cold, or they are stored somewhere else overnight. Make sure you allow plenty of time between purchasing and cooking for your turkey if a defrost is required!

How Big are Whole Foods Turkeys?

Turkeys available at Whole Foods are generally 6 to 24 lbs. A twelve-pound bird can comfortably feed four people with leftovers. The best rule of thumb when choosing a turkey size is 2 lbs. of turkey per person (but don’t forget to check if it will fit in your oven)!

Does Whole Foods Have Vegan Turkey Alternatives?

Whole Foods has all the ingredients to make your own vegan holiday meal. They also have a made-to-order vegan holiday meal on sale each November and December.

Does Whole Foods Sell Ready-made Thanksgiving Meals?

Yes, Whole Foods carries a variety of hot and ready meals during November and December to feed your family for the holidays. You will need to order these meals in advance via the app or their website. Some examples of meals offered.

Thanksgiving Feast for 12
Prime Rib Meal for 8
Beef Wellington meal for 4
Paleo-friendly Turkey meal for 4
Classic Roast Turkey meal (several sizes)
Organic Roast Turkey meal (several sizes)
Apple Brined Turkey Breast Meal (several sizes)
Spiral Sliced Ham meal for 8
Chef Chloe Coscarelli’s Vegan Meal for 2

Final Thoughts

Whole Foods sells whole turkeys of a variety of types during the holiday season. You can buy turkeys in the store, reserve them for pickup, or even have them delivered if you are an Amazon Prime member.

However, supplies are limited, so ensure you reserve your turkey early. For a stress-free experience, you can order one of their pre-made holiday meals.

Read more Whole Foods articles: