Where to order Charlotte-area Thanksgiving to-go meals
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Thanksgiving meal from Mac's Speed Shop. Photo: Courtesy of NiceDay
Several restaurants in the Charlotte area are offering Thanksgiving preorders on whole turkeys, fresh stuffing, casseroles, pies and other dishes.
Why it matters: With Thanksgiving about two weeks away, it's time to start thinking about the food. For many of us, that means outsourcing sides or the entire meal.
Here's a roundup of the latest from local restaurants, listed in no particular order. Prices vary. Have any to add? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Improper Pig is offering Thanksgiving pre-orders through Nov. 21, and pickup is Nov. 25–26. The family-style package serves six to eight people for $190 and includes a smoked turkey, sides, gravy/relish and dessert.
- Orders can be placed online, in-store or by phone.
Midwood Smokehouse is accepting preorders for Thanksgiving — smoked turkey, boneless ham, chopped pork, baked beans and lots more — until Nov. 21. All holiday orders will be served cold and ready to reheat.
- Pickup at the restaurant's various locations on Nov. 25 or Nov. 26.
Yafo has an a la carte holiday menu offering proteins (Shawarma Spiced Rotisserie Turkey Breast & Shai's Holiday Brisket), sides (Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, mac n cheese) and extras like gravy and relish.
- Orders must be placed by Nov. 26.
Reid's Fine Foods is taking Thanksgiving meal preorders until Nov. 23 at 5pm, and pickup is Nov. 25-26 from 7am-3pm.
- You can pick up whole cooked and uncooked turkeys, shucked oysters, potato soufflé, soups, biscuits, desserts, and other Thanksgiving musts.
Napa restaurants are offering a $60 pre-fix turkey dinner with sides, plus a take-out meal for 4 for $160. All are in oven-safe containers for reheating.
- Thanksgiving preorders can be picked up on Nov. 26.
Mac's Speed Shop has preorders available through Nov. 25. The BBQ restaurant is selling smoked turkey, brisket, desserts and a range of sides.
- Mac's is also offering a "Love Birds" bundle for smaller celebrations.
Chef Alyssa's Kitchen is accepting online orders with no minimums until Nov. 20 for mashed sweet potatoes, seasonal pies, Brussels sprouts other dishes.
- Orders can be picked up at CAK's Lower South End kitchen space (4001 Yancey Road). Pickup times are: Nov. 25, 11am -6pm, or Nov. 26, 9:30am-4:30pm.
- Delivery is available in and around Charlotte, too.
Firebirds has Thanksgiving meal packages to preorder for pickup on Nov. 25 or Nov. 26.
- There's a turkey feast, ham feast, or combo, for $160.
Of note: Local catering companies such as Something Classic, Table & Twine and Your Farms Your Table offer Thanksgiving meals, too.
Editor's note: We've updated this list with additional local takeout options.