Thanksgiving Eve Sees A Massive Surge In DoorDash Orders

DoorDash's busiest day of the year is quickly approaching...the day before Thanksgiving!

On this day, orders surge by nearly 90% compared to the average day.

DoorDash has released its new Thanksgiving Trends Report, revealing some really interesting insights into how people eat, order, and celebrate during one of the most food-focused holidays of the year!

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It never fails, you're about to start cooking for the nearly 20 people you have coming over the next day for Thanksgiving, and you realize you forgot to buy one of the key ingredients in your famous stuffing, which everyone loves.

Panic sets in because you know you don't have a lot of time to run out to the supermarket, and the lines are going to be super long, so you turn to DoorDash for help!

Don't worry, we've all been there!

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Thanksgiving Prep Insights: Last-Minute Shopping Trends Revealed

As we get ready for the big day, there are nearly 5 million DoorDash orders across the country the night before Thanksgiving.

Meat thermometers actually top the list of last-minute Thanksgiving Day purchases, followed by cake pans and measuring cups.

When it comes to food delivery, the most popular food items on Thanksgiving Eve are cheeseburgers, tacos, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, and chicken nuggets.

You work up an appetite preparing that big meal for the next day!

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