Last updated 10 November 2026 – Photo courtesy of Myotus, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, falling on Thursday, 26 November this year. For Americans living in Valencia, finding all the ingredients for a traditional turkey dinner can sometimes be a challenge. But whether you’d rather leave the cooking to someone else, order a few holiday favourites or prepare the whole feast yourself, there are options.
Here’s our round-up of Thanksgiving resources from the Pont de Valencia community.
Dining out
El Modernista at Palacio Santa Clara (Marriott)
If you’re looking for something a little more luxurious, El Modernista is offering a special Thanksgiving dinner this year. The €47 set menu includes pumpkin soup and stuffed turkey, followed by apple pie for dessert (although, sadly, no pumpkin pie). For reservations, send email to re*******************@********ls.com.
HI VLC at La Ferradura
Organised by David Andre, who started the tradition more than nine years ago, this has become a real community gathering. Expect all the trimmings, with five whole turkeys being roasted, alongside green bean casserole, and other Thanksgiving favourites. Early-bird tickets are currently priced at €60, with reduced prices for children. RSVP early so the chefs can order ahead. Find more details and book online at HI VLC. (Photo courtesy of David Andre)
Portland Ale House
This all-American sports bar and craft beer joint is swapping out burgers for roast turkey on Thanksgiving. The €35-per-person menu includes turkey and sides from mashed potatoes to brussel sprouts and green bean casserole. Plus, they’ll be screening NFL games for a truly American Thanksgiving. For bookings call or whatsapp +34 666 94 50 97
Catering and holiday treats
Prefer to celebrate at home without spending the whole day in the kitchen? These local businesses can help bring Thanksgiving to your table.
The Traitor
Chefs Melanie and Tomás are offering a full Thanksgiving menu, with choices including turkey confit, turkey roulade and smoked turkey breast, alongside all the trimmings. The €50-per-person menu includes your choice of one meat, five (!) sides and two desserts, including pumpkin and pecan pies. Collection is available in central Valencia, with delivery for an additional charge. Contact them through Instagram.
Alice’s Soultown Diner
Alice’s Soultown Diner is also offering a Thanksgiving menu this year, with dishes ranging from Cajun-roasted turkey to sweet potato casserole and peach cobbler, with plenty in between. There are family packages for groups of four to 25 people. Orders must be placed by 15 November, so don’t leave it too late! See the Thanksgiving menu on Instagram.
Guava Bakery
Pumpkin pies are a rare treat in Valencia, so it’s good news that Guava Bakery stocks them for the holiday season. A whole pie costs €38. Order ahead, though: they tend to sell out quickly. Order a pumpkin pie from Guava Bakery.
La Más Bonita
If pumpkin pie isn’t your thing, La Más Bonita makes excellent apple and pecan pies. They don’t currently offer pumpkin pie, but have several branches around the city, making them a convenient option for picking up a holiday dessert. Browse the La Más Bonita menu.
Cooking at home? Here’s where to shop
For many Americans, Thanksgiving just isn’t Thanksgiving without cooking at home. The big question, of course, is where to find a turkey and all the familiar trimmings. Fortunately, Valencia has plenty of options, but a little advance planning is essential.
The turkey
Best option: Municipal markets
This is where Valencia’s mercados really shine. Poultry specialists at the municipal markets can usually arrange to order a turkey for you, provided you give them enough notice. Be sure to specify how you want your bird prepared.
Casa Planes and other poultry shops
The popular Casa Planes poultry chain can also order turkeys in advance. With several branches across the city, it’s a convenient option for collection. Find Casa Planes.
Mercadona and Consum
Valencia’s big supermarket chains have recognised that some of their customers want a turkey for the holidays. Both Mercadona and Consum may stock them around Thanksgiving, but availability can be limited. Don’t count on finding one a day or two before the big occasion. Check with your local supermarket well in advance.
The trimmings
Best option: Municipal markets
Once again, Valencia’s mercados are hard to beat. November brings plenty of seasonal produce that works beautifully for a Thanksgiving spread. Think roasted pumpkin, mushrooms, broad beans and plenty of citrus. It’s also the start of persimmon and artichoke season, offering some delicious local alternatives to the usual Thanksgiving sides. For a guide to what’s in season, see Visit Valencia’s seasonal produce calendar.
Taste of America
Sometimes you just need a few familiar American ingredients to make the meal feel like home. Taste of America specialises in imported American groceries, including ready-made pie crusts, pumpkin pie filling and other Thanksgiving essentials. Find the Valencia store.
El Corte Inglés
The basement supermarket at El Corte Inglés on Calle Colón is another reliable place to look for American grocery staples. You’ll often find useful shortcuts here, including cream of mushroom soup for those traditional green bean casseroles. Browse El Corte Inglés supermarket.
The great cranberry hunt
If there’s one Thanksgiving ingredient that’s particularly difficult to find in Valencia, it’s cranberries. There are occasional reports of fresh cranberries appearing at El Corte Inglés, and suggestions that frozen ones may be available at Lidl and Aldi. Even IKEA has been mentioned as a possible source. But the reality is that these North American berries can be surprisingly difficult to track down in Spain. If you’ve found a reliable supplier, we’d love to know!
Have a Thanksgiving tip to share?
Have you spotted fresh cranberries somewhere? Found a good local alternative to an American Thanksgiving staple? Or discovered another restaurant or caterer putting on a holiday feast? Send us a message and we’ll update our guide before the holiday.
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