
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. In some 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 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 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, this list of restaurants in Charlotte serving Thanksgiving dinner will be updated soon for 2022. 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.
A La Minute
Individual meals- Your choice of ham or turkey, choice of two sides, and served with gravy. This is a generous portion for one, for $15.95 (vegan stuffed portobello mushrooms are an available option upon request in replace of ham or turkey)
Family Feast- 30.95 per person. You get 8oz turkey and 8oz ham per person, 3 sides of your choice, cranberry relish, gravy, and dinner rolls. Stuffed Portobello mushrooms are available as a vegan option upon request. There is a 4-person minimum for the family feast.
Order by Sunday, November 20th, 2022, at 4 p.m. Delivery on Wednesday, November 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Big View Diner

Big View Diner
16637 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277
Big View is offering a “hot & ready” dinner that will serve up to 12 people, for $349.
Includes:
- All natural whole roasted turkey
- Cornbread, sausage and sage stuffing
- Whipped potatoes
- Turkey pan gravy
- Roasted fall vegetables with herb butter
- Sweet potato Casserole with pecans and brown sugar
- Housemade cranberry sauce
- Organic greens salad with white balsamic vinaigrette
- Fresh baked dinner rolls
- Spiced pumpkin pie
- Apple crumble pie
You must order by Friday, November 18th, 2022. No cancellations after November 18th. Pick up at Big View Diner on Thanksgiving Day by appointment between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. More info.
Bob Evans

Bob Evans
Several locations in Charlotte area
Bob Evans offers a Premium Farmhouse Feast that serves up to 10, for $144.99. It’s packed cold. Heat and serve at home. Other menu packages are also available, including hot to-go meals.
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Hickory-smoked ham
- Bread & celery dressing
- Corn
- Bob Evans’ famous mashed potatoes with gravy
- Freshly baked rolls
- Green beans with ham
- Cranberry relish
- Macaroni & cheese
- Pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin Pie
- Double-crust apple pie
You can order the to-go meals on Thanksgiving Day. Check BobEvans.com for more ordering details.
Buca di Beppo
Buca de Beppo
10915 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, North Carolina
Thanksgiving Feast To Go for 6 is $192. There’s also an option for 3 people for $105.
- Sliced white meat turkey
- Roast garlic mashed potatoes
- Homestyle gravy
- Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing
- Seasonal venegables
- Cranberry sauce
- Fresh bread and butter
- Pumpkin Pie
You can add on Italian specialties including Baked Ziti, Chicken Carbonara and Buca’s World Famous Meatballs.
Available hot or cold. Pre-orders are due November 22nd, 2022. Cold pick-up or delivery Monday, November 21st, to Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Hot pick-up or delivery: Wednesday, November 23rd to Thursday, November 24th, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buca di Beppo is also open for dining on Thanksgiving. More info.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
16836 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC
9-inch pies ($28 each)
- I-40 – Pecan pie with toasted coconut and chocolate chips baked into a shortbread crust
- Nanny’s Pecan – Toasted pecans and gooey filling enveloped in a buttery shortbread crust
- Apple – Granny Smith apples covered in brown sugar, butter, and spice in a shortbread crust, topped with a housemade apple crumble
- Key Lime – Housemade graham cracker crust filled with key lime filling, a border of whipped cream cheese topping, a sweet key lime glaze, and graham cracker crumbs
- Spiced Pumpkin – Spiced pumpkin filling inside a shortbread crust, decorated with a beautiful shortbread pumpkin
- Chocolate Chess – Signature crust filled with a mixture of butter, eggs, cocoa, sugar, and vanilla, baked until a crusty layer forms on top and cracks a little
Both I-40 and Nanny’s Pecan have gluten-free options available.
Available for pickup November 15th to 23rd, 2022. Recommended to order soon while supplies last. More info.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
201 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
The Capital Grille offers at-home options, which need to be pre-ordered.
Thanksgiving Sides at Home ($135):
- Brioche stuffing
- Housemade gravy
- Sam’s mashed potatos
- Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey
- French green beans
- Cranberry-pear chutney
- Seeded rolls
Available for order now. Pick-up is November 23rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or November 24th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Order here.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
4001-C Yancey Road, #100, Charlotte, NC 28217
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is handling the sides this year! Most items serve 6-8 people. Items arrive cold, with reheat instructions available. Most sides are $35 and pies are $30.
Options include:
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes Goat Cheese, Maple-Pecan Crumble GF, VT
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts House Made Bacon & Sherry Glaze GF
- Green Bean Casserole Mushroom Duxelles, Crispy Shallots GF, VT
- Glazed Carrots Orange-Ginger Glaze GF, V
- Smoked Cauliflower & Butternut Squash Herbs, Cranberries, Shaved Parmesan GF V
- Classic Stuffing Corn Bread, Sage, Roasted Vegetable Stock VT
- Cranberry Sauce Oranges, Apples, Thyme (serves 4-6) GF V
- Great Gravy Roasted Turkey Stock, Herbs (GF available)
- Fresh Baked Dinner Rolls (8) Whipped Herb Butter & Honey Butter VT
- Pecan Pie Bourbon, Chocolate VT
- Pumpkin Pie Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream VT
- Individual Apple Rosemary Dessert Cup Caramelized Apples, Rosemary Cake, Honey Cream GF
GF=Gluten Free. VT=Vegerian. V=Vegan. Menu is nut free except for mashed sweet potatoes and pecan pie.
Pre-order deadline is Thursday, November 17th, 2022, at 3 p.m. Pick up dates: Tuesday, November 22nd, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, November 23rd, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Order here.
Community Culinary School of Charlotte
Community Culinary School of Charlotte
9315 Monroe Road, Charlotte, North Carolina
You can purchase Thanksgiving dinner per person ($29.50.) Other options available too (see below.)
- Thanksgiving Dinner (sliced roasted turkey, giblet gravy, stuffing and green beans): $29.50/person
- Dozen dinner rolls: $8
- Pull Apart Loaf (8-10 rolls): $10
- Apple or Sweet Potato Pumpkin House-Made Pie: $18
- Whole turkey, cooked (feeds 8-10, heating instructions included): $60
Order by Friday, November 18th, 2022, at 1 p.m. Pick up on Wednesday, November 23rd, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 704-375-4500. More info.
Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel
10+ in the Charlotte area
Thanksgiving Heat ‘n’ Serve feast for 8-10 people (starting at $149.99) or 4-6 people ($99.99)
8-10 person feast includes:
- Two oven-roasted turkey breasts
- Dressing
- Gravy
- Cranberry relish
- Sweet potato casserole
- Choice of two country sides
- Rolls
- Pumpkin pie
- Pecan pie
Available for pickup November 19th to 26th, 2022, while supplies last. Pre-order and receive a free $10 Bonus Card if you schedule pickup on November 21st or 22nd, 2022. More info.
Earth Fare
Earth Fare
Locations in Ballantyne, Concord, Davidson, Fort Mill, SC, and Rock Hill, SC.
Earth Fare is offering several ready-to-heat meals. Classic Turkey Dinner for 6-8 for $129.99, a Roasted Turkey Breast Dinner for 4-6 for $89.99 and a Vegan Holiday Dinner for 2-4 for $49.99
The Classic Turkey Dinner includes:
- All-Natural Whole Roasted Turkey (12-14 lb.)
- Traditional Stuffing (2 lb.)
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (1.5 lb.)
- Green Beans Almondine (2 lb.)
- All-Natural Turkey Gravy (32 oz.)
- Fresh Cranberry Sauce (16 oz.)
More info here. To order, call your local store and reserve.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
8 locations in the Charlotte area
Golden Corral’s Holiday Feast feeds 6 to 8. Check back soon for price. There’s also an option for individual meals.
- Carved Roast Turkey, Carved Holiday Glazed Ham, or (new this year) Holiday Beef Roast
- Check back soon for a list of included sides
Order online or from Golden Corral’s app, for curbside pickup or delivery. More info.
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter
Multiple locations
Harris Teeter has made a change. Only the meats are available, and no sides. Holiday Turkey, Holiday Ham, and Holiday Prime Rib are $39.99 each.
To order, select your store here and then place your order.
KFC
KFC is selling KFC Cajun Deep Fried Turkey as well as holiday meals and sides:
- Cajun Deep Fried Turkey: $79.99
- Holiday chicken meal (includes 16 pieces of chicken, 2 family size sides, 12 biscuits and a family sized chocolate cake) : $64.99
- Sides (serve 10-15): $20.99
- Holiday Deep Fried Cajun Turkey Meal (turkey family sized mashed potatoes, family sized gravy, family sized creamy coleslaw, dozen biscuits): $99.99
- Holiday Feast (the turkey, plus mashed potatoes, gravy, mac n cheese, sweet corn, chocolate cake and a dozen biscuits): $119.99
- Dozen biscuits: $5.99
- Family sized chocolate cake: $5.99
Items must be reheated. Contact your local KFC to order. More info on menu.
Lo Greene Catering
Looking to order a single plate at a time? Lo Greene Catering is offering individual dishes: a chicken holiday plate ($20/person) and a turkey holiday plate ($24/person). Available for pickup or delivery November 23rd.
Chicken Holiday Plate:
- Fried chicken wings (3)
- Signature mac & cheese
- Smoked collard greens
- Candied yams
Turkey Holiday Plate:
- Roasted herb turkey breast and gravy
- Signature mac & cheese
- Smoked collard greens
- Candied yams
- Herb stuffing
Place your order here.
Mac’s Speed Shop
Mac’s Speed Shop
Multiple locations
Mac’s Speed Shop is offering smoked turkeys for pre-order.
The last day to order for Thanksgiving is November 21st, 2022. Pickup on November 23rd. Order 48 hours in advance. Full meals, sides and desserts are available. The meal will arrive cold, for you to heat up, although there’s a “make my order hot” option for an extra $10. If you pre-order for Thanksgiving or Christmas before November 19th, you’ll receive $10 off your next visit.
A meal for a family of 4 is $135 and includes:
- 1 turkey
- 1 pint of gravy
- 2 sides
- 1 extra pint of gravy
McCormick & Schmick’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
200 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
4335 Barclay Downs Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
Pre-ordered Thanksgiving Feast To-Go serves 4–6 people for $220.
- Sliced roasted turkey
- Cornbread dressing
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans with apple bacon vinaigrette
- Fresh cranberry sauce
- Butternut squash bisque
- Seasonal salad
- Traditional pumpkin pie
- Sourdough boules
- Whipped butter
The Thanksgiving Feast To-Go orders must be placed online on or before Monday, November 21st. Place your order here.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner
Four locations in Charlotte, Huntersville and Matthews
Holiday Feast To-Go. Available for a party of one ($16.49), four ($61.99), or eight ($119.49)
- Baked ham or roasted turkey
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Steamed green beans or roasted street corn
- Savory cornbread stuffing or macaroni and cheese
- Cranberry sauce
- Hawaiian dinner rolls
These feasts come cold, to be heated up at home. Pre-orders from November 2nd to November 21st, 2022. Pick up from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22nd, and Wednesday, November 23rd, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 24th, 2022. More info.
Midwood Smokehouse
Midwood Smokehouse
540-C Brandywine Road, Charlotte, NC
16710 Birkdale Commons Parkway, Huntersville, NC
1401 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
12410 Johnston Road, Charlotte, NC
Midwood Smokehouse is offering whole smoked turkeys, smoked turkey breast, spiral cut boneless ham, beef brisket, chopped pork, pulled chicken barbecue, smoked 1/2 chicken, and these sides (below.) Appetizers, sauces and desserts are also available. Prices for most sides are $12/quart or $35 for a half pan. A 10/12 pound whole smoked turkey from NC family farm (no hormones or steroids) is $85.
- Turkey gravy
- Cranberry-Apple Compote
- Mashed potatoes
- Classic Mac & Cheese
- Southern style green beans
- Collard greens
- Barbecue baked beans
- Coleslaw
- Broccoli caserole
- Pepper jack cornbread
All orders must be placed by Friday, November 18th, 2022, and all orders must be picked up by Wednesday, November 23rd. Menu here.
New South Kitchen & Bar
New South Kitchen & Bar
8140 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
- Deep Fried Turkey Breast Fillet…$80 – served with cranberry sauce & gravy – feeds 4-6
- Deep Fried Turkey Legs…$35 – 2 thighs & 2 drumsticks | served with cranberry sauce & gravy
- Deep Fried 1/2 Turkey…$95 – boneless breast fillet, 1 thigh, 1 drumstick | served with cranberry sauce & gravy – feeds 6-8
Sides are $17 for a quart (feeds 3-4.)
More menu items available.
All orders for turkey must be placed by November 16th, 2022. Orders for sides and extras must be placed by November 20th. Orders may be picked up Wednesday, November 23rd, 4 to 9 p.m., or Thanksgiving from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All orders will be cold, with heating instructions. 8140 Providence Road, Charlotte. More info.
Nourish Charlotte
Nourish Charlotte
1421 Orchard Lake Drive, Suite F, Charlotte, NC
Nourish offers plant-based Thanksgiving meals for two people ($90.25) or four people ($189.25), for delivery. Soy-free available.
- Apple Butter-Glazed Tempeh Loaf with Cauliflower Mash, Roasted Green Beans with Tomato, and Miso-Mustard Gravy
- Jamaican Patty Shepherd’s Pie with Lentil-Sunflower Seed Grounds, Orange-Coconut Gravy and Caramelized Onion Collards
- Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots
- Chef Lindsay’s Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Warm Polenta Stuffing with Lentil-Sunflower Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Parsley, and Sage
- Cranberry-Orange-Pomegranate Compote
- Mushroom-Walnut Pâté Snack Pack with six Party Crisps
- Pumpkin Chai Baked Oats with Crème Anglaise
- Cheesecake from Cakey Organics
Order by November 17th. Delivery is November 21st or 22nd, 2022. More info.
OG’s Private Chefs & Catering Service

- Turkey (traditional, smoked, or Honey Caribbean jerk Turkey) 10-15 pounds: $69.99
- Whole Chicken (same flavors as above), 6-10 pounds: $59.99
- Bone-in or boneless ham (same flavors as above), 7-10 pounds: $69.99
- OG’s Stuffed Maple Brandy Salmon (Whole salmon loin stuffed with lobster, crab and shrimp, finished with a bourbon glaze), feeds 6: $129.99
- Roasted Herb potatoes with peppers and onions, feeds 4-6: $65
- Maple Bourbon glazed candied yams, feeds 4-6: $60
- Fresh green beeans with onions and bacon or turkey bacon, feeds 4-6: $60
- OG’s Cheese Lover’s Mac, feeds 6: $60
- OG’s Loaded Seafood Mac, feeds 6: $70
Call to order by November 19th, 2022. Deliveries available from November 22nd until 2 p.m. on November 24th. Email Ogcookscatering@gmail.com to order. They will invoice you via Paypal. Phone: 704-981-1745.
Publix

Publix
Multiple locations
- Full cooked turkey dinner, serves 7-10: $64.99
- Fully cooked turkey dinner, serves 14-18: $124.99
- Fully cooked breast turkey breast dinner, serves 7-10: $69.99
- More choices as well
The fully cooked turkey dinner serving 7-10 includes:
- One 10-12 pound Butterball fully cooked turkey
- 2 1/2 lb holiday dressing
- 2 1/2 lb mashed potatoes
- 32 oz. Publix gravy
- 28 oz of Publix Marshmallow delight
- 16 oz. of Publix cranberry orange relish
Order at least 48 hours in advance. More info.
The Q Shack
The Q Shack
10822 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC
There are several options, including a half turkey breast meal that feeds 5-7 for $89.50, a Thanksgiving dinner meal that serves 8-10 for $145.00, and a la carte items.
Thanksgiving Dinner Meal includes:
- Whole smoked turkey
- 1 quart housemade gravy
- 3 sides (64 oz each)
- Dozen rolls
Side options include:
- Mac & cheese
- Mashed red potatoes
- Mashed sweet potatoes
- Mashed sweet potatoes (no marshmallow)
- Collard greens
- BBQ beans
- Deb’s Famous Corn Casserole
- Cole slaw
- Potato salad
Pickup is on Tuesday, November 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., or Wednesday, November 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orders must be placed by Saturday, November 19th. More info.
Sanctuary Bistro
Sanctuary Bistro
6414 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC
980-335-0908
Sanctuary Bistro offers 100% vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving meals. Items are à la carte.
Orders must be placed by November 10th, 2022, at 3 p.m., but ordering might close before then, depending on the number of orders. Pick-up for Thanksgiving is November 22nd, between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. All cooking and reheating instructions will be included. Order here.
The Smoke Pit
The Smoke Pit is offering just a turkeys, other meats, or sides. There are many options for both meat and sides. Sides are sold by the half pan ($35) or full pan ($70.) Desserts are also available by the half pan ($35) or full pan ($70.) Pickup times are on Thanksgiving Day from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Locations in Concord, Salisbury, Monroe and Gastonia. Order online.
Table & Twine

Table & Twine
2600 Youngblood Street, Charlotte, NC
Thanksgiving meal for 6 or 10
$299.99 for 6; $389.99 for 10
- Oven-ready whole turkey
- Savory brioche stuffing
- Cranberry chutney
- Traditional gravy
- Creamed kale and butternut squash gratin
- Buttermilk mashed potatoes
- Bacon bourbon collards
- Sweet potato casserole
- More
A-la-carte items are also available. Thanksgiving orders must be placed by November 21st, 2022. More info.
Thoughtful Baking Co.

Mix of traditional southern pies and modern comforts inspired by the Carolina Autumn harvest. There are gluten-free, egg-free and dairy-free options. Most pies are $28 to $30.
- Brown Butter Apple Crisp
- Holiday Buttermilk Quiche
- Chocolate Cream Pie
- Dutch Apple Pie
- Turkey Dinner Pot Pie
- Maple Pecan Pie
- Triple Layered Pumpkin Pie
- Pumpkin Pie
Pick up:
- November 22nd, 4 to 6 p.m.: Matthews Community Farmers Market, 188 N Trade Street, Matthews
- November 23rd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Kitchen pickup at 901 Berryhill Road, Charlotte
- November 23rd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Regional Farmers Market, 1801 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte
Wentworth & Fenn
Wentworth & Fenn
Camp North End, 270 Camp Road, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC
Wentworth & Fenn announced on Instagram that they will be offering Thanksgiving pies for $35 per pie, as well as pastries, bread and rolls.
- Bourbon Apple Crumb
- Dark Chocolate Fudge
- Traditional Pumpkin
- Toffee – Pecan
Orders will be made to be picked up November 23rd (unless otherwise specified.) Pastries, bread and rolls are first come, first serve. The bakery will be open November 16th to 23rd to accommodate orders and people gong out of town early. Email Sam@WentworthAndFenn.com to place a pie order.
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