Where to get Salt Lake's best premade Thanksgiving dinners and meal kits
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so if you want to sidestep the kitchen, place your takeout orders now.
The big, yummy picture: Lots of restaurants and caterers are selling premade dinners and meal kits with classics like turkey, stuffing, cranberries and pie.
- Pickup and delivery options vary.
Full meals
Blake's Gourmet: Flexible options, with two sizes and upgrades for a ham add-on or full turkey in place of breast.
- Pie: Pumpkin included
- Cost: $120 for five servings, $175 for 10
Cuisine Unlimited: Meal kits are already cooked and parbaked for reheating. A la carte options are customizable for different group sizes.
- Pie: Pumpkin included in full-meal package
- Cost: Varies. $500 for a full meal serving 10-12
Chuck-A-Rama: One of the more affordable options, the restaurant is selling meals "hot and ready" or for you to reheat and serve. Or the buffet is open for the holiday, first-come first-served.
- Pie: Pumpkin included
- Cost: $129 for four
Eight Settlers: Two meal options, each for two different party sizes.
- Pie: Pumpkin or pecan included in "The Works" premium option
- Cost: Range from $132 "Traditional" meal for four to $288 "The Works" meal for six
Harmons: Lots of mains in addition to turkey, from tamales to ham to no-meat-loaf. Heat-and-serve and ready-to-roast available.
- Pie: Choose from seven options
- Cost: Varies. Turkey meals cost $190 for 6-8 diners, $230 for 10-12
Liberty Heights Fresh: Some of the turkey options require you to roast your own bird (fresh only, never frozen), but the store will brine it for you at an added cost. Sides are premade.
- Pie: Sold separately
- Cost: A la carte pricing. Turkey starts at $59.95 for a 5-lb. breast.
Pago: The only meal kit whose mac 'n' cheese comes with fromage forte and gremolata breadcrumbs.
- Pie: Apple crisp included
- Cost: $140 for two
Pat's BBQ: An extremely affordable, classic T-day feast.
- Pie: Pumpkin included
- Cost: $150 for 8-10 people
R&R Barbeque: Another affordable option — with creamed corn!
- Pie: Cranberry-apple crisp included
- Cost: $149.99 for 6-8 people. A la carte options also available.
The Salt Republic: A gourmet meal to go.
- Pie: Includes a "tart trio"
- Cost: $45 per person
The Store: The Holladay grocer has individual plates for solo diners and couples, or catered options for larger groups. Call 801-272-1212 for details.
- Pie: Sold separately
- Cost: Varies
BYOBird
Arlo: Everything but the bird from the downtown SLC restaurant.
- Pie: Pumpkin bundt cake
- Cost: $225 for 4-6 people
Vessel Kitchen: Packages include everything sans the turkey.
- Pie: Choose between sweet potato spice cake and apple crisp
- Cost: $130 for four, $140 for gluten-free
Gourmandise: The caterer has sold out of premade meals, but you can still order pie!