
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else and focus on family (or maybe on pie), consider ordering your Thanksgiving dinner to-go from a grocery store or restaurant.
Every year, we put together a list of grocery stores and restaurants where you can order your meal ahead of time. In some cases, they come “ready to cook” or to heat up, and in other cases, you can pick them up “hot and ready.”
Whether you want a full turkey dinner for a crowd, a meal for just two, a Thanksgiving meal with an Italian twist, a vegan meal, or you just want to order sides and desserts, there will be something in this list for you.
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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 you see something you like, 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 Thanksgiving.
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 Thanksgiving, check out this list of restaurants in Charlotte serving Thanksgiving dinner. 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.
Charlotte locations to order to-go
A La Minute
For $159.99 A La Minute is offering a Holiday Feast that feeds 4 to 6 and includes:
- 2 lbs. of turkey
- 2 lbs. of ham
- 3 sides of your choice
- Turkey gravy
- Cranberry relish
- Cornbread with honey butter
There is also a larger Family Feast that feeds 8 to 12 for $229.99.
Individual ham and turkey meals are available for $19.99 each, including meat and your choice of two sides. Entrees, sides, and desserts are also available a la carte.
Ordering begins Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Delivery and pick up will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Delivery will be from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (customers will be contacted with their approximate time before delivery day), and pick up will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Orders must be placed here by Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
Big View Diner
Big View Diner
16637 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277
For $360, Big View Diner is offering a Thanksgiving package that serves 10 people. Here is what is included:
- Whole roasted turkey
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Sausage stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- Green beans
- Sweet potato casserole
- Dinner rolls
- Apple pie
- Pumpkin pie
If you order here by Friday, October 31, 2025, you will receive a $30 discount.
Bob Evans
Bob Evans
Several locations
Bob Evans offers a variety of Farmhouse Feasts that make for the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner. Prices vary slightly between meals, here is what is included in the Premium Farmhouse Feast that feeds 8 to 10 for $164.99:
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Hickory-smoked ham
- Bread and celery dressing
- Corn
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Freshly baked rolls
- Green beans with ham
- Cranberry relish
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin pie
- Double-crust apple pie
There are also a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts you can add to your order.
Their Everyday Thanksgiving Meal is served all year round and serves 10 for $162.99.
Order here now.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
16836 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC
Their Thanksgiving menu is made up of a variety of 9-inch pies and other desserts. Here is what they are offering this year:
- I-40 Pecan Pie $33 (GF available +$3)
- Nanny’s Pecan $33 (GF available +$3)
- Apple $38
- Key Lime $33 (GF available +$3)
- Spiced Pumpkin $33
- Chocolate Chess $38
- Peanut Butter $33
- GF Pumpkin $36
- Thumbprint Cookies $15
- Cloud Cookies $15
Order here now. Pickup will be from Tuesday, November 18 to Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Cabarrus Cooking Co.

Cabarrus Cooking Co.
310 Kerr St NW, Concord, NC
Carrabus Cooking Co. will be offering a variety of sides and desserts alongside turkey and ham this Thanksgiving. Mix and match the above options to create the perfect Thanksgiving dinner.
They will also be offering a solo meal option for $20 that includes 8 ounces of protein and your choice of three sides.
Pick up will be Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and then Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 310 Kerr St., Concord. To place an order, email them at Info@cabarruscookingcompany.com
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
For $135, The Capital Grille is offering a Thanksgiving sides bundle that includes:
- Brioche stuffing
- Turkey gravy
- Mashed potatoes
- French green beans with ginger butter
- Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey
- Cranberry-pear chutney
- Seeded rolls
Pumpkin cheesecake is also available for $12.
Pickup will be Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27, 2025. Place orders here.
CFT Market
CFT Market
511 South Hoskins Road, Charlotte NC 28208
CFT Market is offering an a la carte Thanksgiving menu this year. Here are some of the options available:
- Whole roasted turkey ($7.20/lb)
- Sliced turkey ($10/lb)
- Ham ($7/lb)
- Collard greens ($4.50 per person)
- Broccoli and cheese casserole ($6 per person)
- Macaroni and cheese ($6 per person)
- Pumpkin roll cake 9″ ($35)
- Turtle cheesecake 10″ ($55)
- More!
Order here by Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Pickup or delivery options available.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
4001-C Yancey Road, #100, Charlotte, NC 28217
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is offering a variety of sides and desserts this Thanksgiving, with many of them being gluten-free and/or vegetarian. Here are just a few examples of what they are offering:
- Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Roasted Brussel sprouts
- Green beans
- Cranberry sauce
- Classic stuffing
- Pumpkin cheesecake bars
- More can be viewed here
Order here by Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3 p.m. Pickup/delivery will be Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 9:30 to 4:30 p.m.
City BBQ
City BBQ
Multiple locations
City BBQ offers many meals and a la carte items for the Thanksgiving season. The Medium Holiday Turkey Meal feeds 8 to 10 for $109.99 and includes smoked turkey breast, your choice of two sides, and twelve sandwich buns. There are also options for ham or brisket meals.
A la carte side and options include macaroni and cheese, corn pudding, baked beans with brisket, collards with pork, slaw, and more.
Order here now. The Thanksgiving menu is available for pickup from Sunday, November 19, to Thursday, November 30, 2025.
Community Culinary School of Charlotte

Community Culinary School of Charlotte
9315 Monroe Road, #5, Charlotte, NC 28270
The culinary school is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner served a la carte that serves 6 to 8. Here are your options to choose from:
- Whole turkey ($65 + $5 for sliced)
- Quart of giblet gravy ($10)
- Half pan stuffing ($25)
- Half pan green bean casserole ($25)
- Half pan mac and cheese ($35)
- Bacon-glazed Brussel sprouts ($25)
- Candied sweet potatoes ($25)
- Pint of cranberry sauce ($12)
- 12 dinner rolls ($14)
- Pull apart loaf ($16)
- Pumpkin pie ($25)
- Pecan pie ($25)
Everything will be cold at pick up, reheating instructions will be provided.
Order by calling 704-375-4500 or stopping by in person. Orders must be placed by Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12 p.m., and pickup is on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Copain
Copain
6601 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC
Copain is offering a variety of a la carte Thanksgiving items, including appetizers, entrees, sides, breakfast items, and more. Here are a few of the options they are offering:
- Smoked trout dip ($28)
- Roasted beet salad ($38)
- Smoked turkey breast (feeds 6-8/$75)
- Nueskes applewood smoked ham (feeds 4-6/$125)
- Sweet potato casserole (feeds 4-6/$30)
- Southern-style green beans (feeds 4-6/$34)
- Cranberry relish (feeds 4-6/$28)
- 12-piece dinner rolls ($14)
- Much more!
Order here now.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations
Cracker Barrel offers a variety of Heat & Serve Feasts with turkey, ham, and prime rib as entree options. Here is what is included in the Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Feast that serves 8 to 10 for $184.99:
- Two oven-roasted turkey breasts
- Cornbread dressing
- Turkey gravy
- Cranberry relish
- Sweet potato casserole with pecans
- Green beans
- Mashed potatoes
- Sweet yeast rolls
- Pumpkin pie
- Pecan pie
There are a variety of sides, entrees, desserts, and breakfast items that can be purchased a la carte.
Order here now. Pickup is from Saturday, November 22 to Thursday, November 30, 2025.
Earth Fare
Earth Fare
Multiple locations
Earth Fare offers a variety of complete dinners, including a fully vegan option, as well as a la carte entrees and sides. Here is what is included in the Classic Turkey Dinner that serves 6 to 8 for $134.99:
- Whole roasted turkey
- Stuffing (2 lbs)
- Mashed potatoes (1.5 lbs)
- Green bean casserole (2 lbs)
- Turkey gravy (24 oz.)
- Fresh cranberry sauce (16 oz.)
- Brioche dinner rolls (8-pack)
Contact your local store to order.
Fleming’s Steakhouse
Fleming’s Steakhouse
210 East Trade Street, Suite C-110, Charlotte, 28202
Fleming’s offers a variety of Thanksgiving bundles, including a turkey bundle, tenderloin bundle, sides bundle, and more. Here is what is included in the turkey bundle that serves 6 for $260:
- Felming’s salad
- Mixed-herb roasted turkey breast and turkey gravy
- Savory housemade stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans with apricots and onions
Cinnamon orange cranberry sauce - Carrot cake
Extra sides can be purchased in a separate bundle or individually.
If your order exceeds $250, a $50 discount will be applied after submitting your order. Order here now. Pickup is available from Friday, November 21 to Thursday, November 30, 2025.
Fresh Market
Fresh Market
Multiple locations
Fresh Market is offering many options, including a Holiday Prime Rib Meal (serves 2) for $54.99, the Essential Turkey Meal (serves 8-10) for $76.99, the Traditional Turkey Meal (serves 8-10) for $109.99, and the Ultimate Ham & Turkey Meal (serves 12-14) for $189.99.
The Traditional Turkey Meal includes:
- Fully Cooked Turkey (10–12 lb)
- Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes (4 lb)
- Traditional Herb Stuffing (3 lb)
- Cranberry Walnut Relish (1 lb)
- Homestyle Turkey Gravy (30 oz)
- The Fresh Market Butter & Egg Dinner Rolls (12 ct)
Online ordering starts on October 15 and closes November 25, 2025, at 2 p.m. In-store pickup between November 25 and 27, 2025. Place your order here.
Golden Corral

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Golden Corral
Several locations
Golden Corral offers a variety of affordable Thanksgiving feasts, as well as a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts. Here is what is included in the Whole Roasted Turkey Meal that serves 6 to 8 for $129.99:
- Whole roasted turkey
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- One dozen yeast rolls with honey butter
- Your choice of an additional side
- Whole pie or carrot cake
When you order, you choose for your food to be hot and ready to eat or ready to heat and serve at pickup. There are also meal options with honey-glazed ham or bone-in pork roast as the entree.
If you order your Holiday Feast through the Golden Corral app from Monday, October 6 to Sunday, November 16, 2025, you will receive $10 off your order. Order here now, make sure you have your preferred location selected. Orders must be placed 72 hours before pickup time.
The Improper Pig
The Improper Pig
9855 Sandy Rock Pl A, Charlotte, NC 28277
The Improper Pig is offering a Smoked Turkey Feast that will include a whole smoked turkey, 4 quarts of sides, cranberry relish, gravy, and dessert.
More information on pricing and ordering coming soon.
Preorders are open from Saturday, November 1 to Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Mac’s Speed Shop
Mac’s Speed Shop
Multiple locations
Mac’s is offering a variety of turkey dinner packages, as well as a la carte sides, entrees, and desserts. Here is what is included in the Family of 8 turkey package that serves 8 for $185:
- Whole turkey
- 2 pint of gravy
- Your choice of 3 half pans of sides
- 2 lbs of brisket
Order here at least 48 hours in advance. The last day to order is Tuesday, November 25, 2025. If you order before Monday, November 17, 2025 with a Family of 8 or 12 bundle, you will receive a $20 gift card, and if you order by the same date with a Love Bird or a Family of 4 bundle, you will receive a $10 gift card.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner
Multiple locations, may not be available at all locations
Metro Diner offers a Holiday At Home Feast that can feed 1 ($16.99), 4 ($63.99), or 8 ($125.99) and includes:
- Choice of roasted turkey or baked ham
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Steamed green beans or street corn
- Cranberry sauce
- Hawaiian dinner rolls
Meals are prepared cold, and the heating instructions can be found here.
A la carte sides and desserts are also available.
Order here now. If you preorder a feast for four or more by Saturday, November 8, 2025, you will receive a free banana pudding ($25 value). Must order by Tuesday, November 25, 2025 for pickup on Thanksgiving Day.
Midwood Smokehouse
Midwood Smokehouse
Multiple locations
Midwood Smokehouse has a variety of dinner packages, desserts, and a la carte sides and entrees this Thanksgiving.
There are party packs that feed anywhere from 4 to 24 people (ranging in price from $55 to $195). The party packs include your choice of protein and two sides. All holiday options are served ready to reheat at home.
Here are just some examples of entrees, sides, and desserts that are available:
- Whole smoked turkey
- Spiral-cut boneless ham
- Chopped pork
- Pulled chicken
- Mashed potatoes
- Mac and cheese
- Collard greens
- Banana pudding
- Much more!
Holiday orders will be ready for pickup November 25 and November 26, 2025. Place your order here.
Mimosa Grill
Mimosa Grill
327 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28203
Mimosa Grill is offering a Thanlsgiving Bundle that feeds 2 to 4 for $170. The turkey is uncooked, but brined, seasoned, and resting on veggies ready to just toss in the oven on Thanksgiving day! Here is what is included in the bundle:
- Whole turkey
- Quart of gravy
- Pint of cranberry relish
- Choice of 2 sides
- Dinner rolls
- Chocolate pecan or pumpkin pie
There are also a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts available.
Order here now. Pickup is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
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.
Popeye’s Cajun Turkey
Popeye’s sells a popular pre-cooked Cajun-Style Turkey. The pre-cooked turkey can be shipped to your door for $99, or visit your nearest Popeyes and pick it up, starting at $54.99. Just find the Cajun Turkey on the menu when you order online.
The Q Shack
The Q Shack
10822 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
The Q Shack is offering two Thanksgiving meals this year, the Thanksgiving Dinner Meal that serves 8 to 10 for $150, and the Turkey Breast Meal that serves 5 to 7 for $105. Here is what is included in the Thanksgiving Dinner Meal:
- Whole smoked turkey
- 1 qt. housemade gravy
- Choice of three sides
- A dozen rolls
There are also a la carte entrees and sides available.
Order here now. Orders close on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. Pickup will be Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sanctuary Bistro
Sanctuary Bistro
6414 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC
980-335-0908
Sanctuary Bistro offers a 100% vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving a la carte menu. Here are a few of the items they are offering this year:
- Artichoke dip ($26)
- Cranberry sauce ($24)
- Mushroom gravy ($20)
- Mashed potatoes ($24)
- Greenbean casserole ($28)
- Spicy smoky brussels ($28)
- Gluten-free stuffing ($24)
- More!
Everything is served in 24-ounce portions, and there are also many dessert options.
Orders must be placed here by Saturday, November 8, 2025. Pickup will be on Monday, November 24, 2025 from 5 to 8 p.m. All reheating instructions will be included at pickup.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1928 South Boulevard, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28203
Sullivan’s Steakhouse is offering a three-course Thanksgiving meal for pre-order. Their small package serves 5 for $225, and their large serves 10 for $440
More info will be available soon. Pre-orders will be open from October 28 to November 27, 2025. Pickup will be available starting November 26 to November 27 at 11 a.m. both days.
Table & Twine
Table & Twine
2600 Youngblood St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Table & Twine is offering a Thanksgiving Dinner package that feeds up to 8 people for $349.99. The package includes the following:
- Whole turkey with roasting pan, aromatics, a meat thermometer, and clarified butter
- Savory cornbread stuffing
- Cranberry chutney
- Traditional turkey gravy
- Creamed kale & butternut squash gratin
- Buttermilk mashed potatoes
- Southern-style green beans
- Sweet potato casserole
- Potato rolls
- Two pies
Preorders must be placed by November 17, 2025. Pick-up and local delivery is November 25, 2025 from 1 to 4:30 p.m, and November 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ordering and heating instructions are available here.
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