20+ Places to Order Thanksgiving dinner to go in 2024 in Charlotte — restaurants, grocery stores and catering companies

A La Minute

A La Minute

A La Minute offers a variety of a la carte sides, with the small orders feeding 4 to 6 people, and the large feeding 8 to 12. Turkey breast and ham can also be ordered on their own by the pound. Dessert is available for order as well.

For $18.99, you can get an individual meal with either turkey or ham and your choice of two sides.

For $149.99, you can get a small family meal that feeds 4 to 6 people, and for $289.99, you can get a large family meal that feeds 8 to 12. Each family meal includes:

• Turkey
• Ham
• Choice of three sides
• Gravy
• Cornbread with honey butter

Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7 p.m. Delivery will be available Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. More information about ordering and delivery can be found here.

Big View Diner

Big View Diner
16637 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte NC, 28277

Big View Diner is offering a heat-to-serve Thanksgiving meal for $395 that feeds up to 10 people. Here is what is included:

• Turkey
• Mashed potatoes
• Green beans
• Sweet potato casserole
• Dinner rolls
• Sausage stuffing
• Turkey gravy
• Brown gravy
• Cranberry sauce
• Apple pie
• Pumpkin pie

There are only a limited amount of dinners available, so preorder here soon! Pickup will be available November 26 and 27, 2024.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
16836 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC

The pie shop will have several 9-inch pies and cookies offered for Thanksgiving dessert:

• I-40 Pecan Pie $33 (GF available)
• Nanny’s Pecan $33 (GF available)
• Apple $38
• Key Lime $33 (GF available)
• Spiced Pumpkin $33
• Chocolate Chess $38
• Peanut Butter $33
• Thumbprint Cookies $15
• Cloud Cookies $15

Pre-orders are open now, pick-up is on November 26, 2024 and November 27, 2024 only. More information can be found here.

Cabarrus Cooking Co.

Cabarrus Cooking Co.
310 Kerr St NW, Concord, NC

Cabarrus Cooking Co., a local family-owned catering company, is offering a Thanksgiving catering menu consisting of made-from-scratch Thanksgiving favorites. The menu is as follows:

Turkey (comes with gravy and cranberry sauce):

• 5 lbs $30
• 10–12 lbs $60
• 22–24 lbs $120

Ham:

• 5 lbs $28
• 10 lbs $58
• 22–24 lbs $120

Sides:

• Feeds 5–9 people $17
• Feeds 10–20 people $35
• Feeds 30–35 people $70
  Sides: sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, classic dressing, greenbean casserole

Desserts:

• Apple crumb pie $25 ($35 for GF)
• Pumpkin pie $20 ($30 for GF)
• Pecan pie $30 ($35 for GF)

They also offer single-plate options which are $17 per person and include 8oz of turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, and your choice of 3 sides. You can only order up to 4 single meals.

Orders have to be put in and paid by Monday, November 25th. Email your order details to info@Cabarruscookingcompany.com. Pick-ups will be on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m. and on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CFT Market

CFT Market
511 South Hoskins Road, Charlotte NC 28208

CFT Market is offering a Thanksgiving catering menu with your option of mains, sides, breads, and desserts. The options and pricing for each item are as follows:

Proteins:

• Roasted Turkey from Free Folk Farm, Sliced ($8.00 per pound)
• House Smoked Ham from 828 Farms, Sliced ($6.00 per pound)
• Roasted Turkey from Free Folk Farm, Whole ($6.50 per pound)
• Beef Short Ribs from Brown Beef Farm ($10.00/ per person (5.5oz))

Sides:

• Collard Greens ($3.50/ per person)
• Smashed Potatoes ($3.00/ per person)
• Squash Casserole ($5.00/ per person)
• Cornbread Dressing ($3.75/ per person)
• Macaroni and Cheese ($4.50/ per person)

Breads:

• 12 Hawaiian Rolls ($10.00)
• 12 Honey Wheat Rolls ($8.00)

Desserts:

• 9″ Southern Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Whipped Cream (Serves 10 – $35.00)
• 9″ Traditional Bourbon Pecan Pie with Buttery Pie Crust (Serves 10 – $35.00)
• 10″ Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Vanilla Bean Glaze ($60.00)
• 10″ Pumpkin Cheesecake with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream and Bourbon Caramel ($75.00)

Orders must be placed by November 24, 2024 at 12 a.m. You have the choice of pickup or delivery (with a $15 fee). Book your order here.

City BBQ

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City BBQ
Multiple locations

This Thanksgiving, City BBQ will be open for pre-ordered pick-ups of holiday meals featuring turkey and all the fixings. Plus, don’t miss their Holiday Sampling Event on November 2 from 11 am–1 pm at every City BBQ location where you can sample their new holiday offerings, including turkey and more, and get a taste of what could be on your Thanksgiving table. Here are the different packages you can order:

Small Holiday Turkey/Ham Meal (feeds 4–6)
Price: $59.99
Includes: Sliced half a smoked turkey breast or sliced hickory-smoked ham; 2 housemade sides (1 quart each); and buns

Medium Holiday Turkey Meal (feeds 8–10)
Price: $99.99
Includes: A whole smoked turkey breast or half of a boneless ham, 2 housemade sides (1.5 quarts each), and buns

Large Holiday Turkey Meal (feeds 20–24)
Price: $179.99
Includes: A whole smoked turkey or a whole boneless ham (available hot at pickup or fully cooked and chilled), 2 housemade sides (1 pan each), and 24 buns

Large Holiday Brisket Meal (feeds 20–24)
Prices: $219.99
Includes: A whole brisket, 2 housemade sides (1 pan each), and your choice of buns

Pickup on Thanksgiving will be available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. that day. All holiday orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance. You may also order and pickup holiday offerings from November 20 through December 1, 2024 for those that want to celebrate Thanksgiving earlier or later.

Community Culinary School of Charlotte

Community Culinary School of Charlotte
9315 Monroe Road, #5, Charlotte, NC 28270

Offering a Thanksgiving Dinner, A la Carte. Each item serves 6-8

• Whole turkey, cooked: $60 (sliced for an extra $5)
• Quart of giblet gravy: $10
• Half pan stuffing: $18
• Half pan green been casserole: $18
• Half pan mac & cheese: $32
• Bacon glazed brussels sprouts: $20
• Pint of cranberry sauce: $10
• 12 dinner rolls: $12
• Pull apart loaf: $14
• Pumpkin pie: $20
• Pecan pie: $20

Order by calling 704-375-4500 or stopping by in person. Order by Friday, November 22, 2024, at 12 p.m. Pick up on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everything is cold upon pick-up. Reheating instructions are provided.

Copain

Copain
6601 Carnegie Blvd., Charlotte, NC

Copain is offering a selection of a la carte Thanksgiving items such as smoked turkey breast, squash bisque, southern-style green beans, cranberry relish, and more.

Place orders here by November 20, 2024. Pickup will be on November 26, 2024 and November 27, 2024.

Cracker Barrel

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Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations

Cracker Barrel is offering two Heat N’ Serve Thanksgiving options: the Thanksgiving Feast that serves 8 to 10 people for $169.99 and the Thanksgiving Family Dinner that feeds 4 to 6 people for $109.99.

Here is what is included in the Thanksgiving Feast:

• 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

Pre-orders are open now here, and pickup is from November 23, 2024 to December 1, 2024. If you pre-order and schedule your pickup date for the 25th or 26th, you will receive a free $10 bonus card.

Earth Fare

Earth Fare
8885 Cristenbury Pkway, Concord, NC 28027
12235 N Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
2351 Len Patterson Road, Fort Mill, SC 29708
725 Cherry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Offers a variety of complete dinners, including a vegan holiday dinner, a roasted turkey breast dinner (for a smaller gathering) and A la Carte entrées and sides.

The Classic Turkey dinner serves 6-8 and is $129.99:

• Whole roasted antibiotic-free turkey (12-14 lb.)
• Traditional stuffing
• Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
• Green bean casserole
• All-natural turkey gravy
• Fresh cranberry sauce

Contact your store to order. Earth Fare is in Concord Ballantyne, and in Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina.

The Improper Pig

The Improper Pig
9855 Sandy Rock Pl A, Charlotte, NC 28277

The Improper Pig is offering a reheatable Smoked Turkey Dinner that feeds 6 to 8 for $190 and includes:

• A whole smoked turkey
• Choice of four sides
• Gravy
• House cranberry relish
• Choice of dessert

If you already have the side dishes covered, they are also selling the whole smoked turkey on its own for $110.

Pre-orders are open now here. Orders will be ready for pick up on November 27, 2024.

Mac’s Speed Shop

Mac’s Speed Shop
Multiple locations

Mac’s Speed Shop is offering turkey packages that include gravy, sides, and other options.

• Family of 4: $135
• Family of 8: $185
• Family of 12: $250

In addition, many a la carte options are available. You can also choose to make your order hot (so no reheating) for an extra $10.

Thanksgiving must be placed here by November 25, 2024, for Thanksgiving (and from November 29 to December 21 for Christmas if you’re thinking ahead.) If you order your Thanksgiving meal by November 17, 2024, you’ll get an email with a promo code for $10 off an order in December at all Mac’s locations.

McCormick & Schmick’s

McCormick & Schmick’s
200 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

For $120, you can get a meal that serves four people that includes:

• Sliced roasted turkey
• Cornbread dressing
• Mashed potatoes and turkey gravy
• Butternut squash bisque
• Seasonal salad
• Green beans with bacon apple vinaigrette
• Sourdough bread with butter
• Traditional pumpkin pie

Pick-up and delivery orders must be placed here by Monday, November 25, 2024. Pick-up will be available Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 12 to 4 p.m. McCormick and Schmick’s will also be open for dine-in on Thanksgiving day.

Metro Diner

Metro Diner
Multiple locations, may not be available at all locations

Metro Diner is offering three different Thanksgiving meal options: $16.79 for 1, $63.99 for 4, and $125.49 for 8. All dinners are served cold and include:

• Choice of roasted turkey or baked ham
• Mashed potatoes and gravy
• Steamed green beans or street corn
• Cornbread stuffing or macaroni and cheese
• Cranberry sauce
• Hawaiian dinner rolls

Solo sides and desserts are also available.

If you place your order here by November 8, 2024, you will receive a free pumpkin bread pudding with your order. If you miss that deadline, all Thanksgiving orders must be placed by November 26, 2024.

Midwood Smokehouse

Midwood Smokehouse
Multiple locations in the Charlotte area

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 $50 to $185), and 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
• Southern-style green beans
• Collard greens
• Banana pudding
• Pecan cobbler
• Much more!

Holiday orders will be ready for pickup November 26, 2024 and November 27, 2024. Place your order here.

OG’s Private Chef & Catering Service

OG’s Private Chef & Catering Service

Orders must be placed by November 18, 2024, and deliveries will be made on November 22 and 23, 2024.

For more information about ordering, email: theprivatechefcateringgroup@outlook.com.

Publix

Publix
Multiple locations

Publix is offering several Thanksgiving meals that can serve anywhere for 4 to 15 people, as well as several a la carte meats, sides, appetizers, and desserts.

Here is an example of the Turkey Dinner that serves 7 to 10 people for $69.99:

• Fully cooked whole turkey
• Cornbread dressing
• Mashed potatoes
• Cranberry orange relish
• Marshmallow delight dessert
• Homestyle gravy

Thanksgiving orders must be placed here by November 26, 2024. Reheating instructions are listed with the meal on their website.

The Q Shack

The Q Shack
10822 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC

The Q Shack is offering two Thanksgiving Meal Deals. The Thanksgiving Dinner Meal serves 8 to 10 for $147 and includes a whole turkey, gravy, your choice of three sides, and rolls. The Turkey Breast meal feeds 5 to 7 for $97.50 and includes half a turkey, gravy, your choice of three sides, and rolls.

There are also many a la carte appetizers, entrees, and sides available for order.

Ordering is open now here. Pick up times are November 26, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and November 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Salted Melon

Salted Melon
Two locations in the Charlotte area

Salted Melon is offering a wide variety of a la carte Thanksgiving items. To view the full menu, click here.

Here are some examples of what they are offering:

• A selection of cooked or uncooked turkeys
• Mashed potatoes
• Sweet potato souffle
• Classic herb stuffing
• Macaroni and cheese
• Cranberry sauce
• Yeast rolls
• Pecan pie
• Apple pie
• Pumpkin pie
• Much more!

Order here now. Pickup will be November 26, 2024 and November 27, 2024.

The Smoke Pit

The Smoke Pit
Multiple Locations

The Smoke Pit is offering a variety of a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts. Here are just a few examples of what they are offering:

• $110 Whole turkey
• $150 Whole brisket
• $68 Whole honey ham
• ($35 half pan/$75 full pan) Baked macaroni and cheese
• ($35 half pan/$75 full pan) Pit creamed corn
• ($35 half pan/$75 full pan) Mashed potatoes and gravy
• ($40 half pan/$80 full pan) Key lime pie
• ($40 half pan/$80 full pan) Banana pudding

Ordering is open now here. Pickup will be available November 28, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Suarez Bakery

Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market
Multiple locations

Whole Foods Market has everything you need from meals, sides, desserts, appetizers, and more! Here is an example of their classic Roasted Whole Turkey Meal that serves 12 people for $239.99:

• Whole turkey with gravy
• Mashed potatoes
• Herb stuffing
• Green beans
• Zesty cranberry orange sauce

Here is an example of their appetizer package that serves 8 people for $79.99:

• Classic antipasti platter
• Braised beef and saffron arancini
• Truffle and chive deviled eggs
• Cranberry brie purses

There are many more options for individual sides, whole cooked or ready-to-cook turkeys, and more.

Ordering is open here until November 26, 2024. Pickup is from November 22, 2024 to November 28, 2024.

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