Every year we put together a list of grocery stores, restaurants and catering companies that let you can order your Thanksgiving dinner to go, ahead of time, so that you can enjoy it at home.
We’ve put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!
These meals definitely save time, and for most of them, the price per person isn’t too bad. Some arrive hot and some need to be heated up. Make sure to follow the links for full information. Our listings below include just a taste of all the options.
This list will continue to grow as more information comes in.
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. In many cases, there are vegetarian or vegan options.
If you’d rather dine out for Thanksgiving, check out this list of restaurants in the Triangle 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.
Triangle locations to order to-go
The list includes Wegman’s, Weaver Street Market, and many of the Triangle’s favorite restaurants.
Acme
Acme
110 E Main Street, Carrboro, North Carolina
Thanksgiving feast is $85 and serves two hungry adults.
- Deep fried local turkey
- Sage & rosemary stuffing
- Collard greens
- Southern green beans
- Cranberry ginger compote
- Bourbon mashed sweet potatoes
- Mashed potatoes
- Country ham & mushroom gravy
Other options are available too.
Order online. Order Pickup is Wednesday, November 27, 2024, between 2 and 5 p.m.
Bob Evans
Photo by Bob Evans
Bob Evans
Locations in Raleigh, Durham, and Smithfield
Bob Evans is offering a variety of Thanksgiving to-go, with several heat-and-serve meals offered including turkey, ham, and pot roast entrees. They also have a selection of a la carte sides and desserts.
Here is an example of the Premium Farmhouse Feast that serves up to 10 for $159.99:
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Hickory-smoked ham
- Bread and celery dressing
- Corn
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Rolls
- Green beans with ham
- Cranberry relish
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin pie
- Double-crust apple pie
For information about ordering click here.
Brio Italian Grille
Brio Italian Grille
4325 Glenwood Avenue, Ste 5000, Raleigh, NC
For $44.99, you can get the Individual Thanksgiving Feast, with all the below options, as well as a dessert of your choice. The individual feast is only available for pick-up or delivery on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024.
For $132, you can get the Family-Style meal that feeds 4 to 5 people, including everything listed below. For $250, you can get the Half Pan, with the same selection of food, that feeds 8 to 10 people. All options are available cold to heat and enjoy, or hot and ready to serve.
- Sliced white meat turkey
- Homestyle gravy
- Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
- Italian sausage stuffing
- Seasonal vegetables
- Cranberry sauce
While the Individual Feast is only available for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day, the larger trays are available to be delivered or picked up from Monday, November 25 to Thursday, November 28, 2024. Preorders are open now, more information is available here. Their dining room will also be open serving Thanksgiving dinner, available by reservation only.
The Butcher’s Market
The Butcher’s Market
Locations in Cary, Raleigh, Holly Springs, and Wake Forest
Under their Holiday category, The Butcher’s Market has a spiral ham and whole duck. They also have a variety of other entree options and a la carte sides.
For more information about ordering, click here.
Cafe Root Cellar
Cafe Root Cellar
750 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC
35 Suttles Road, Pittsboro, NC
Cafe Root Cellar is offering a Thanksgiving Meal Package that feeds 4 for $160, which includes:
- Your choice of turkey, brisket, or lasagna
- Gravy
- Your choice of three sides
- Your choice of pumpkin pie or apple pie
They are also offering a Thanksgiving Meal for One for $15, which includes:
- Turkey
- Cornbread stuffing
- Green bean casserole
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
Along with the meal options, Cafe Root Cellar is offering a variety of a la carte appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts.
All orders must be placed here by Wednesday, November 20, 2024 by 2 p.m. Pickup is available on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille
4242 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
The Capital Grille is offering a sides at home bundle that serves up to 4 for $135 and includes:
- Brioche stuffing
- Housemade gravy
- Mashed potatoes
- French green beans
- Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey
- Cranberry-pear chutney
- Seeded rolls
There is also a pumpkin cheesecake that can be purchased on its own for $12.
Order here now. Pickup is November 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and November 28, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m.
City BBQ
Photo courtesy of City BBQ
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 for those that want to celebrate Thanksgiving earlier or later.
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.
Element Gastropub
Element Gastropub
421 Fayetteville Street Suite 103, Raleigh, NC 27601
Element Gastropub is offering a fully plant-based Thanksgiving dinner for $120. The meal includes:
- Housemade vegan turkey
- Green bean casserole
- Sweet potato casserole
- Sourdough stuffing and mushroom gravy
There is also an option to add desserts and other side dishes.
Pickup is on November 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Order here.
Fearrington
Fearrington
2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC 27312
For $175, Fearrington is offering a multi-course Thanksgiving meal for two that includes:
- Bread and Parker House rolls with butter
- Winter vegetable minestrone
- Pasta salad
- Duck and citrus arancini with onion marmalade
- Roasted green beans
- Potato au gratin
- Roasted root vegetables
- Quinoa and mushroom stuffed acorn squash
- Roasted brussel sprouts
- Braised red cabbage
- Sage and sherry gravy
- Cranberry and orange sauce
- Turkey and ham pot pie
- Sliced turkey breast
- Sausage and herb stuffing
- Pumpkin cheesecake
There is also an option to add a pairing of red and white wine with your order.
Orders must be placed here by November 21, 2024, but place your orders soon because the meal may sell out before then. Pickup is on November 28, 2024.
The Fiction Kitchen
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 Crabtree Boulevard, 100
The Fiction Kitchen is offering several vegan Thanksgiving options. Everything is a la carte, and they are serving turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and much more!
Thanksgiving orders can be placed here now, and pick up will be from November 26, 2024 and November 27, 2024 from 12 to 3 p.m. both days.
Golden Corral
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Golden Corral
Multiple locations
Golden Corral is offering three Thanksgiving meal options that serve 6 to 8 people. The Whole Roasted Turkey Meal is $109.99, the Glazed Ham Meal is $105.99, and the Bone-In Pork Roast Meal is $119.99. All meals include:
- The selected meat
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- A dozen yeast rolls with honey butter
- A whole pie (your choice)
- One homestyle side (your choice)
Each meal option is available cold to heat and enjoy, or hot and ready to serve. Orders must be placed 72 hours in advance, and Thanksgiving/Holiday meals can be picked up as early as Monday, November 4, 2024 (pick-up ends at 9 p.m.). More information is available here.
Guglhupf
Guglhupf
2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC
1800 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Guglhupf is offering a selection of both sweet and savory baked goods this Thanksgiving. Here are some examples:
- $7.50 Milk bread
- $8.50 Bacon cheddar Parker House rolls
- $6.50 Pumpkin almond tart
- $6.75 Fruit tart
- $7 Maple pecan cheesecake
- Much more!
Order here now. Some breads are only available for pickup on weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday), but everything else will be ready for pickup on November 26 and 27, 2024.
Harris Teeter
Harris Teeter
Multiple locations
Harris Teeter is offering several dinner options for the Thanksgiving/Holiday season, including a turkey dinner, a ham dinner, and a prime rib dinner. Here is what is included in the turkey dinner that serves 8 to 10 for $79.99:
- Butterball turkey
- 16 oz turkey gravy
- 16 oz cranberry orange sauce
- Cornbread stuffing
- Mashed potatoes
- Green bean casserole
- Roasted fall vegetables
All of the entrees are also available a la carte and priced by the pound.
Order here now. Orders must be placed at least 24 hours in advance of pickup date.
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd., Suite 111, Raleigh, NC
Hummingbird is offering two meal options for Thanksgiving, one that serves up to 4 people, and one that serves up to 10.
For $225, the Small Meal Package serves up to 4 and includes:
- Brined turkey breast
- Choice of three guides
- Rolls
- Choice between caramel apple pie and pumpkin tiramisu
For $495, the Large Meal Package serves up to 10 and includes:
- Brined whole turkey with gravy
- Choice of four sides
- Rolls
- Choice between caramel apple pie or pumpkin tiramisu
Everything is also offered in a la carte options if you want to order extra sides, desserts, etc.
Orders must be placed here by November 20, 2024. Pickup will be November 27, 2024 from 12 to 6 p.m.
Irregardless
Irregardless
901 W Morgan Street, Raleigh, NC
Irregardless is offering a la carte mains and sides, as well as several desserts and extras.
They are also offering a Thanksgiving Package for $195 that serves 4 to 6 and includes your choice of main, three sides, and a dessert.
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available.
Pre-orders are open now here, and the pickup window is from Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to Thursday, November 28, 2024. Wednesday pickup is from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Thursday pickup is from 8:15 to 11:30 a.m.
Longleaf Swine
Longleaf Swine
300 E Edenton St.
Longleaf Swine is offering a wide selection of a la carte mains, sides, and desserts.
Here are some examples:
- Smoked bone-in turkey breast
- Whole hog
- Texas-style brisket
- Collard greens
- Mac n cheese
- Cornbread
- Pumpkin pie
- Much more!
Place order here, pickup is November 26, 2024.
Lula & Sadie’s
Lula & Sadie’s
2022 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC
Lula & Sadie’s is offering a selection of a la carte items, including:
- Turkey (price varies)
- $34 Pork loin roulade
- $18 Potato salad
- $18 Collards
- $20 Macaroni and cheese
- $26 Whole sweet potato pie
- Much more!
Order here now. Pickup is either November 26 or 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days.
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
Mama Dip’s Kitchen
408 W Rosemary St., Chapel Hill, NC
Mama Dip’s Kitchen is offering several to-go meal options for Thanksgiving. The first is the Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal, which for $32.95 is a solo portioned meal. It includes:
- Roasted turkey
- Baked ham
- Cornbread dressing
- Choice of two sides
- Gravy
- Cranberry sauce
- Yeast roll
- Choice of dessert
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal can be preordered up until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Preorders of the Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal are available for pick-up on November 27, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Along with the individual meal, there are three options for Thanksgiving Dinner Family Meals. For $295, you can serve 8 to 10 people with a pie dessert. For $375, you can serve 12 to 15 people with a cobbler dessert. For $425, you can serve 20 people with a cobbler dessert. All of these meals include:
- Roasted turkey
- Mama Dip’s classic side dishes
- Cornbread dressing
- Turkey gravy
- Yeast rolls
- Cranberry sauce
- Dessert
The family-style to-go meals must be ordered by November 21, 2024. They will be available for pick up Tuesday, November 26 and Wednesday, November 27, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. More information about all of the meals can be found here.
Mandolin
Mandolin
2519 Fairview Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608
For $189, you can get a dinner that feeds 4 to 6, and for $378, you can get a dinner that feeds 10 to 12. Both include:
- Roasted turkey
- Sweet potato casserole
- Green bean casserole
- Aligot potatoes
- Bread-pudding stuffing
- Yeast rolls
- Cranberry sauce
- Turkey gravy
- Choice of pie
Order here now. Pickup is November 27, from 12 to 3 p.m.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner
6325 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
Metro Diner’s Thanksgiving meals have the option to serve one, four, or eight people, and include:
- Your choice of turkey or ham
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Steamed green beans or street corn
- Savory cornbread stuffing or macaroni and cheese
- Cranberry sauce
- Hawaiian dinner rolls
You can add desserts and additional sides alongside your meal order.
Pre-orders will open October 28, 2024 and must be placed here by November 26, 2024. More information about pricing, ordering, and reheating instructions can be found on their website as well.
Midwood Smokehouse
Midwood Smokehouse
409 W Johnson Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
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!
Order by November 22, 2024. Holiday orders will be ready for pickup November 26, 2024 and November 27, 2024. Place your order here.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Perry’s Steakhouse
4509 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC
Perry’s Steakhouse will be offering a Family-Style Thanksgiving Meal that serves 4 for $149 and includes:
- Your choice of soup or salad
- Sliced turkey
- Gravy
- Mashed potatoes
- Green bean almondine
- Sausage and sage dressing
- Cranberry relish
- Homemade bread
There is also an individual meal option for $49, and an option to add a family-style Pumpkin Cheesecake for $29.
Preorders will open on October 30, 2024 here. Perry’s will also be open for dine-in on Thanksgiving Day, but requires a reservation that can be made on their website. Heat and serve to-go orders will be ready for pickup November 27 and 28, 2024, and the hot and ready-to-serve option will only be available for pickup November 28, 2024.
Publix
Publix
Multiple locations
Publix is offering a wide variety of Thanksgiving meals, a la carte sides, desserts, and more!
Here is an example of the Turkey Dinner that serves 7 to 10 people for $69.99:
- Turkey
- Cornbread dressing
- Mashed potatoes
- Cranberry orange relish
- Marshmallow delight
- Homestyle gravy
Pre-orders must be placed by November 26, 2024 here. Heating instructions can be found where you order.
Sage & Swift
Sage & Swift
3710 Shannon Road, Durham, NC
Thanksgiving to-go meals for two people for $145 or four people for $250. Various a la carte options are also available.
The Thanksgiving meal includes:
- Free-range turkey with gravy and extra stock for basting (oven-ready or table-ready)
- Choice of soup
- Choice of relish
- Choice of 4 sides
- Choice of bread
- Choice of pie (two mini pies for two people, whole pie for four people)
Pickup for online orders is on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 3 to 6 p.m. or Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 12 to 5 p.m. Preorders are open now, place your order here.
Sam Jones BBQ
Sam Jones BBQ
502 W Lenoir St., Raleigh, NC 27601
For $148.99, Sam Jones BBQ is offering a meal that feeds 8 to 10 and includes:
- Whole smoked turkey breast
- Bottle of BBQ sauce
- Macaroni and cheese
- Baked beans
- Green bean casserole
- 12 sweet potato muffins
- Pecan pie
There is also the option to purchase the whole smoked turkey breast for $67.99 or four pounds of smoked ham for $49.99.
Orders must be placed here by November 23, 2024. Pickup will be available November 27, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Table & Twine
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Table & Twine
5000 Departure Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616
Table & Twine is offering several to-go packages for Thanksgiving, including a Thanksgiving package, a Signature Sides & Dessert Package, an Artisan Sides & Dessert Package, an Appetizer Package, and a Brunch Package.
There are two oven-ready options for the Thanksgiving package: $299.99 to serve up to six, or $399.99 for up to ten. Both dinners include:
- Whole turkey (gluten and nut free)
- Brioche stuffing
- Cranberry chutney
- Traditional turkey gravy
- Creamed kale & butternut squash gratin
- Mashed potatoes
- Bacon bourbon collards
- Sweet potato casserole
- Potato rolls
- Two pies
Preorders must be placed by Sunday, November 24, 2024. Pick-up and local delivery is on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, November 27, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ordering and heating instructions are available here.
Time-Out
Time-Out
201 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
Time-Out has an extensive holiday catering menu that includes two dinner bundles: for $176.99 you can get the Regular Holiday Bundle that serves 4 to 6 people and for $305.99 you can get the Large Holiday Bundle that serves 8 to 12 people. Both bundles include:
- Turkey (roasted or fried)
- Choice of sides
- Gravy
- Stuffing
- Rolls or cornbread
- Sweet or unsweet tea
- Choice of pie
Please order at least 48 hours in advance here.
Weaver Street Market
Weaver Street Market
Multiple locations
- Weaver Street offers many holiday offerings, including:
- Complete sliced turkey breast dinner for 2-4: $99.99
- Complete turkey dinner for 6-8: $154.99
- Complete turkey dinner for 8-10: $189.99
- Complete vegetarian dinner for 6-8: $99.99
- Individual roasted turkey with vegetables dinner: $11.99
- Individual vegan holiday dinner: $10.99
The Complete Turkey Dinner for 6-8 includes:
- Diestel Family Ranch Antibiotic-Free Pre-Roasted Turkey (10 lb avg. cooked weight)
- Apple Pecan Stuffing, 2 lbs
- Crunchy Sweet Potato Bake, 2 lbs
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Rutabagas, & Carrots, 2 lbs
- Traditional Mashed Potatoes, 2 lbs
- Homemade Turkey Gravy, qt.
- Fresh Cranberry Relish, pt.
- Soft Dinner Rolls, doz.
Orders must be placed by Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 9 p.m. Pick up Saturday, November 23 to Saturday, November 30, 2024, at your selected store.
Wegmans
Wegmans
Multiple locations
Wegman’s has many Thanksgiving meal options that serve anywhere from 6 to 12 people. Here is an example of the heat-and-serve Hand-Carved Turkey Dinner that serves 6 for $179:
- Turkey
- Herb stuffing
- Whipped potatoes
- Butternut squash, spinach, and dried cranberries
- Seasoned green beans
- Cranberry orange relish
There are also meal options with ham, as well as an individual turkey meal. Alongside the meal options, Wegman’s is offering a la carte sides, entrees, and desserts.
Preorders are open now and must be placed here at least 24 hours in advance. Pickup is available from November 23 to November 28, 2024.
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market
Multiple locations
Whole Foods Market is offering several Thanksgiving meal bundles this year. Here is an example of the Classic Roast Whole Turkey Meal that serves 4 for $99.99:
- Classic whole roast turkey and gravy
- Creamy mashed russet potatoes
- Holiday Herb stuffing
- Green beans
- Zesty cranberry orange sauce
There are many more side, entree, and dessert options to purchase individually!
Orders must be placed here by November 26, 2024. Pickup is from November 22, 2024 to November 28, 2024.
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Brandy says
Great list! FYI The Pit closed their Durham location. Thanksgiving orders have to be picked up in Raleigh and that menu is out.
XRSam says
Hello!
Good cheer to all on this beautiful day!!!!!
Good luck 🙂
Cami says
Love this list! It’s so helpful to have all these Thanksgiving meal options in one place, especially when I’m looking to save time this year. Definitely going to try one of these meals to avoid the stress of cooking everything myself. Thanks for sharing!