If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Christmas dinners from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant.
We’ve put together a list of businesses in the Charlotte area where you can order a fully-cooked Christmas dinner, with sides, in advance.
In many cases, you’ll pick up the meal in advance and heat it up yourself. In all cases, you need to order in advance.
We will be adding more information to this list as we receive it!
These meals definitely save time, and for most of them, the price per person isn’t too bad. You just need to heat everything up. When these deals are announced, you’ll want to order quickly, as these deals are subject to selling out.
Make sure to follow each link to see the details, including the deadline for ordering for Christmas. You’ll typically get a turkey or ham, gravy, stuffing, and several sides. You might want to supplement the meal with extra sides.
If you’d rather dine out for Christmas, check out our list of restaurants in the Charlotte area open on Christmas. Don’t delay in making reservations. Many of these restaurants will also offer takeout or delivery, so you’ll have another way of enjoying somebody else’s cooking at home.
Note: The prices or offerings for the to-go meals might vary by location.
Where to order your Christmas or holiday dinner
A La Minute
A La Minute
Meals will be delivered
Delivery will be Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More information about menus and pricing will be found here soon.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
Multiple locations in the Charlotte area
Bob Evans has a selection of packed cold meals to choose from this holiday season. Here is an example of the Premium Farmhouse Feast that serves up to 10 for $164.99, and includes:
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Hickory-smoked ham
- Bread and celery dressing
- Corn
- Mashed potatoes with gravy
- Fresh rolls
- Green beans with ham
- Cranberry relish
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin pie
- Double-crust apple pie
There are many other meal options available, as well as desserts and sides available for purchase a la carte.
For more information on meals and ordering click here.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
620 University Center Blvd, Charlotte, NC
2051 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC
Cheddar’s has a selection of Family Bundles that would make for the perfect holiday dinner. They each come with two family-sized sides and honey-butter croissants. Here are the options:
- Chicken tenders bundle starting at $29.49
- Grilled salmon bundle starting at $39.49
- Salmon and tenders bundle starting at $37.49
- House-smoked baby back ribs bundle starting at $48.49
- More!
Place orders here.
Cracker Barrel
Photo courtesy of Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations
Cracker Barrel is offering several Heat N’ Serve Holiday options. Here is what is included in the Holiday Ham Heat and Serve feast that feeds 8 to 10 for $184.99:
- Sugar-cured ham
- Macaroni and cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans
- Rolls
- Dressing
- Gravy
- Cranberry relish
- Apple steusel
- Pecan pie
There are several other meal options, as well as a la carte dessert and breakfast options
Pre-orders are open now here, and pickup is from December 21 and 28, 2025. Pre-order and receive a FREE $10 bonus card when you schedule your pickup for December 22 or 23, 2025.
Earth Fare
Earth Fare
Multiple locations
Earth Fare is offering a selection of holiday meal bundles, entrees, and sides this holiday season. All items are made ready to heat and serve. Here is an example of their Classic Turkey Dinner that serves 6 to 8 for $134.99:
- Whole roasted turkey
- Traditional stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Green bean casserole
- Turkey gravy
- Fresh cranberry sauce
- Brioche dinner rolls
Sides such as stuffing, scalloped potatoes, creamed spinach, green bean casserole, and more are available for purchase priced by the pound.
For more information, click here. Visit or call your local location to place an order, a list of locations can be found here.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market
Multiple locations
The Fresh Market is offering a variety of complete holiday meals this season. Here is an example of their Ultimate Ham & Turkey Meal that serves 12 to 14 people for $189.99:
- Fully cooked turkey
- Boneless sliced ham
- Yukon gold whipped potatoes
- Traditional herb stuffing
- Roasted butternut squash, pecans, and cranberries
- Tuscan herb butter green beans and Parisian carrots
- Cranberry walnut relish
- Homestyle turkey gravy
- Dinner rolls
They also have a brunch meal and a variety of a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts.
Order here by Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2 p.m. Pickup is available from Sunday, December 21 to Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
Golden Corral
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Golden Corral
Multiple locations
Golden Corral is offering a variety of holiday meals and a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts. Here is what is included in the Holiday Glazed Ham Meal that serves 6 to 8 people for $115.99:
- Glazed ham
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- Dozen yeast rolls with honey butter
- Choice of side
- Choice of pie
Meal options can come hot and ready to eat or cold and ready to reheat.
Order here now. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance of pickup. There are multiple locations, so make sure you have your preferred location selected when ordering.
Midwood Smokehouse
Midwood Smokehouse
Various locations
Midwood Smokehouse is offering a variety of party packs that can feed anywhere from 4 to 24 people. All party packs come with your choice of proteins and two sides.
They also have a variety of appetizers, and a la carte entrees and sides to build your perfect holiday dinner!
Order here now.
The Private Chef & Catering Service
The Private Chef & Catering Service
Facebook page
Here is the Holiday Menu 2025:
- Turkey 10-15lbs (Traditional, Smoked, Honey Jerk BBQ) – $69.99
- Turkey Breast 7-10Lbs (Traditional, Smoked, Honey Jerk BBQ) $49.99
- Ham 7-10lbs (Traditional, Smoked, Honey Jerk BBQ) – $69.99
- Whole Chicken 6-10lbs (Traditional, Smoked, Honey Jerk BBQ) – $59.99
- Maple-Bourbon Stuffed Salmon Loin (feeds 6) (Whole Salmon Stuffed Crab, Shrimp, & Lobster) – $129.99
- Lobster Mac & Cheese (feeds 6) – $80
- Seafood Mac & Cheese (feeds 6) – $65
- Truffled Mac & Cheese (feeds 6) – $60
For more information about ordering, email: theprivatechefcateringgroup@outlook.com.
Publix
Publix
Multiple locations
Publix is offering a wide variety of holiday meals, a la carte sides, desserts, and more. Here is an example of their Boneless Ham Dinner that feeds about 8 for $79.99:
- Sliced boneless ham
- Sweet potato casserole
- Green bean casserole
- Marshmallow delight
Order here at least two days in advance of pickup.
Sanctuary Bistro
Sanctuary Bistro
6414 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC
980-335-0908
Sanctuary Bistro is offering a completely vegan holiday dinner a la carte. Here are some examples of what they are offering:
- Artichoke dip (24 oz/$26)
- Stuffed mini potatoes (30 pieces/$25)
- Oyster mushroom chowder ($28)
- Shiitake bisque (32 oz/$28)
- Butternut squash, cauliflower, and leek gratin (2lbs/$35)
- Broccoli and bacon souffle (2lbs/$35)
- More!
Order here by Monday, December 8, 2025 at 9 p.m. Pickup will be Monday, December 22, 2025.
Suarez Bakery
Suarez Bakery
4245 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28209
Suarez Bakery is offering a variety of holiday desserts and treats. Here are a few examples:
- Dozen gingerbread men ($42)
- 6″ yule log stump cake ($48)
- Dozen Christmas sanding sugar cookies ($24)
- Two dozen Christmas thumbrints ($22.80)
- Pecan pie ($25)
- Apple pie ($25)
- More!
Order here now. Pickup is available from Monday, December 1 to Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and we are not always notified. It’s also possible that we can make a mistake.
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