TALKING TURKEY: STEW LEONARD’S BEATS INFLATION WITH STABLE THANKSGIVING PRICES & EXPANDED HOME DELIVERY

 

With More Than 300,000 lbs. of Turkey Heading to Tri-State Tables, President & CEO Stew Leonard Jr. Shares Top Budget Hacks and Chef Cooking Secrets for a Stress-Free Holiday

 

NORWALK, CONN. (October 26, 2026) – As families begin planning their Thanksgiving celebrations, family-owned fresh food retailer Stew Leonard’s is delivering welcome news: prices on traditional holiday favorites are holding steady or coming in lower than last year.

 

To make the holiday even easier, Stew Leonard’s is expanding its convenience options with full Thanksgiving dinner delivery via StewLeonardsCatering.com and last-minute Thanksgiving Day item delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

 

“We know how important keeping holiday traditions affordable is for our shoppers,” said Stew Leonard, Jr., President & CEO. “Whether you’re cooking from scratch, letting our chefs handle dinner for $25 a person, or ordering a last-minute side dish on DoorDash, we’re keeping prices steady. It’s all about continuing the home delivery tradition my dad started as a milkman more than 50 years ago.”

 

FAST THANKSGIVING FACTS & CONSUMER TRENDS AT STEW’S:

  • By the Numbers: Tri-state shoppers will gobble up 300,000+ lbs. of turkey and 10,000 lbs. of mashed potatoes from Stew’s this season.

 

  • The $199 Stress-Free Feast: The popular chef-prepared “Stew’s Choice Dinner for 8” returns at $199 ($24.88/person), featuring a slow-roasted free-range turkey, country-style stuffing, Idaho mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry-orange sauce, fresh dinner rolls, and dessert.

 

  • On-Demand Delivery: Order full catered meals ahead of time or get last-minute Thanksgiving Day essentials—from chips and dips to extra gravy—delivered straight to your door via DoorDash and Uber Eats.

 

  • 30% Savings Hack: Purchasing Stew Leonard’s private label items saves shoppers up to 30% compared to national brands on holiday baking and cooking staples.

 

MEDIA AVAILABILITY & SEGMENT IDEAS FOR PRODUCERS:

Stew Leonard Jr. and Stew’s Executive Chefs are available for live in-studio visual demos, phone interviews, and remote morning show segments covering:

  • "The 5 Biggest Turkey Mistakes Home Cooks Make" (And how to fix them).

 

  • "Thanksgiving on a Budget" (Smart grocery hacks to feed a crowd for under $25/head).

 

STEW JR.’S TOP 3 TURKEY RULES FOR HOME COOKS:

  1. Calculate 2 lbs. Per Person: "Always account for 2 lbs. per person if you want those all-important day-after leftover sandwiches! If you don't care for leftovers, 1.5 lbs. per person is plenty."
  2. Store in the Coldest Corner: "Keep fresh turkey wrapped in its original plastic in the bottom back corner of your refrigerator until prep time, placed on a tray to catch any drips."
  3. Preheat & Rest: "Bring your bird out 30 minutes before roasting so it cooks evenly, and always let it rest 30 minutes post-oven before carving to lock in juices."

 

ORDERING & LOGISTICS:

  • Catering Orders: Accepted through Monday, November 23, 2026, at stewscatering.com.
  • Same-Day On-Demand: Available Thanksgiving Day via DoorDash & Uber Eats.

 

ABOUT STEW LEONARD’S:

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, operates eight locations across Connecticut (Norwalk, Danbury, Newington), New York (East Meadow, Farmingdale, Yonkers), and New Jersey (Clifton, Paramus). Known as the "Disneyland of Dairy Stores," Stew Leonard’s serves millions of customers annually with farm-fresh food and interactive fun. For more information, visit www.stewleonards.com.

 

MEDIA CONTACT:

Meghan Bell, Stew Leonard’s

203.948.7374 | mbell@stewleonards.com

High-res imagery, b-roll, and recipe photography available upon request.