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Your ultimate guide for Thanksgiving 2024 preorder meals, reservations in the Charlotte area

A La Minute’s holiday meals come with both turkey and ham.
A La Minute’s holiday meals come with both turkey and ham.

With Thanksgiving 2024 fast approaching, it’s time to get started on the most important part of the holiday — figuring out what’s for dinner.

Whether you prefer dining out or pre-ordering a meal to enjoy at home, or you can’t decide between a prix fixe experience or a la carte selections, there are plenty of Charlotte restaurants open to help you celebrate.

Here are the Charlotte restaurants and meal services serving up meals this Thanksgiving on Nov. 28. Make sure to check back, as we will add on more when information becomes available:

A La Minute

Location: 9545 Pinnacle Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

A La Minute is offering up two size options: small, which feeds four to six, and large, which feeds eight to 12 for the family feast. As your meal will be delivered fully cooked and ready for reheating, the family feast is delivered in aluminum oven-safe pans. Individual meals will be served in A La Minute’s usual service containers.

Note: all items are also available as a la carte options.

The family feast will include:

  • 8 ounces turkey and 8 ounces ham (for each person)

  • Three sides of your choice:

    • Cranberry relish

    • Gravy

    • Cornbread

More menu options include:

  • Ham

  • Turkey breast

  • Smoked gouda and cheddar mac

  • Roasted lemon asparagus

  • Sweet potato casserole

  • Maple glazed butternut squash

Price: The small family feast is $149.99, and the large size is $289.99.

Hours: Deliveries will be made between 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and pick-up time will take place between 3:30-7 p.m.

Angeline’s

Location: 303 S Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Angeline’s Thanksgiving meal will be a prix fixe menu, although a limited dinner menu will be available, as well.

The menu will include:

  • Roasted butternut squash soup and seasonal local greens with local chicories, Asian pear, gorgonzola, fried pecans and thyme vinaigrette
  • Slow-roasted turkey served with herb jus and cranberry marmalade
  • Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with pancetta and demi-sec figs
  • Mashed Potatoes with whipped butter and chives

  • Organic carrots with brown butter and sage

  • Brioche stuffing

  • Garden vegetables and herbs

  • Pumpkin pie with caramel, nutmeg and whipped cream

Price: $48 per person for prix fixe meal, served family style. A three-course wine pairing is available for $25.

Hours: 2-8 p.m., with the last reservation at 6:30 p.m.

Reservations: Via OpenTable.com.

The Asbury

Location: 235 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202

At The Asbury, expect a “modern Southern feast” with family-style appetizers such as deep fried deviled eggs and sticky biscuits, followed up by classic desserts like warm apple pie.

The menu will include:

  • Deep fried deviled eggs

  • Sticky biscuits

  • Fried turkey with gravy

  • Prime rib with rosemary au jus

  • Garlic mashed potatoes

  • Roasted asparagus with Parmesan cheese

  • Rice pilaf

  • Warm caramel apple pie

  • Pumpkin cheesecake

Price: $55 for adults, $25 for children 12 and younger.

Hours: 1-5 p.m.

Reservations: Via OpenTable.com

Bojangles

Location: Multiple

It’s been several years since Bojangles has sold its viral fried turkey over the holidays. But if we’re being honest, fried chicken is going to be just as tasty — or perhaps even moreso. A variety of family meals are available, with its biggest package coming with 20 pieces of chicken, 10 biscuits, four side dishes and a gallon of tea.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. The 20-piece meal is $51.99.

Hours: 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m.

Reservations: None

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop

Location: 16836 D Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078

Looking for a dessert to add to to your Thanksgiving dinner? Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop’s got you covered with several 9 inch pies and cookies that can be pre-ordered. Special desserts — some of which have gluten-free versions — include:

  • I-40 pecan pie
  • Nanny’s pecan pie
  • Apple pie
  • Key lime pie
  • Spiced pumpkin pie
  • Peanut butter
  • Chocolate chess pie
  • Thumbprint cookies
  • Cloud cookies.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Most pies are $33-$38. Cookies are $15.

Hours: Order by Nov. 22

How to order: Online at https://order.toasttab.com/online/buttermilk-sky-pie-huntersville-north-carolina

Buttermilk Sky Pie pre-orders are available until Nov. 22. After that, prices go up, and selections aren’t guaranteed.
Buttermilk Sky Pie pre-orders are available until Nov. 22. After that, prices go up, and selections aren’t guaranteed. Buttermilk Sky Pie

Calle Sol Latin Café & Cevicheria

Location: 1205 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Location: 3100 Apex Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211

Calle Sol has a Latin spin on your holiday meal, with all orders coming ready to reheat for the big day.

The menu includes:

  • Panca turkey
  • Lechon asado
  • Chorizo and plantain stuffing
  • Glazed sweet potatoes

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Turkey is $25 for 2 pounds, and pork is $15 for 1.5 pounds. Sides are $40 per pan.

Hours: Order by Nov. 24 for Nov. 26-27 pickup.

Reservation: Order online at https://callesolcafe.com/

The Capital Grille

Location: 201 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

The Capital Grille is hosting a Thanksgiving dinner, featuring slow-roasted turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes and more.

The menu will also include:

  • Brioche sage stuffing

  • French green beans with Marcona almonds

  • Cranberry-pear chutney

  • Sam’s Mashed Potatoes

  • Pecan-crusted sweet potatoes with hot honey

  • Pumpkin cheesecake

Price: $50 for adults, $20 for children.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pre-order is available from Oct. 31 to Nov. 26. Pick-up will be on Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 28, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Reservations: www.thecapitalgrille.com

Caroline’s Oyster Bar

Location: JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Caroline’s Oyster Bar will serve its regular menu for Thanksgiving, along with a chef special Thanksgiving entree featuring turkey, stuffing and green bean casserole.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Thanksgiving entree is $30.

Hours: 4 p.m.-midnight

Reservations: Online via OpenTable

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen

Location: 4001-C Yancey Rd. #100, Charlotte, NC 28217

If you’ve got your hands full cooking the turkey, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen can handle the sides this year. Items come cold with reheating instructions, and most serve six to eight people.

And there’s a bonus this year: Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is also hosting a Thanksgiving sides cooking class on Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.

Items available to order include:

  • Roasted garlic mashed potatoes

  • Mashed sweet potatoes

  • Green beans with creamy white bean sauce and prosciutto

  • Brown butter maple carrots

  • Smoked cauliflower and butternut squash

  • Classic stuffing with cornbread, sage, roasted vegetable stock

  • Cranberry sauce with orange juice, thyme, spices

  • Great Gravy (gluten-free available)

  • Fresh baked dinner rolls (8) with whipped herb butter and honey butter

  • Spiced apple pie with bourbon caramel

  • Pumpkin cheesecake

  • Pecan pie bars and vegan pumpkin cheesecake bars

Price: Vary, as items are a la carte, but most sides are $35, and pies and cake are $30.

Hours: Order by Nov. 21. Pick up or choose delivery Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 27, 10 a.m. and 4:30 pm.

How to order: Online at https://chefalyssaskitchen.com/thanksgiving-pre-order-menu/

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen’s Classic Stuffing is made with cornbread, sage and roasted vegetable stock.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen’s Classic Stuffing is made with cornbread, sage and roasted vegetable stock. Chef Alyssa's Kitchen

Church & Union

Location: 127 N Tryon St #8, Charlotte, NC 28202

Church and Union is serving a three-course prix-fixe menu adorned with items such as cornbread stuffing, pork belly and whipped potatoes.

The menu will include:

  • Sweet potato bisque

  • Southern salad

  • Brown sugar pork belly

  • Whipped potatoes

  • Cornbread stuffing

  • Roasted & confit turkey

  • Seared salmon

  • 8 ounce butcher’s filet

  • Acorn squash

  • Black Forest cheesecake

  • Raspberry sorbet

Price: $70 per person, $30for kids 12 and under.

Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Reservations: Via OpenTable.com

City Barbecue

Location: Various locations in areas such as Matthews, Ballantyne, University Place and Huntersville

City Barbecue is bringing you a menu complete with smoked boneless ham, apple cobbler and sweet potato casserole, available from Nov. 20 to Jan. 1.

You can expect:

  • Pulled pork

  • Beef brisket

  • Turkey breast

  • Green beans

  • Cornbread

  • Mac & cheese

  • Black bean burgers

  • Veggie pesto pasta

Price: A small holiday meal (feeding four to six people) starts at $59.99; the medium meal (feeding eight to ten people) starts at $99.99 and the large holiday meal (feeding 20 to 24 people) starts at $179.99.

Dates for pickup: From Nov. 20 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 18 to Jan. 1

Reservations: None

City Barbecue is offering holiday meals you can pick up from late November through New Year’s.
City Barbecue is offering holiday meals you can pick up from late November through New Year’s. City Barbecue

Cracker Barrel

Location: Multiple locations in Charlotte, Fort Mill, Matthews, Pineville and Rock Hill

Cracker Barrel, open during its normal hours, is serving up a wide range of Thanksgiving dinner options once again this year. And one highlight to note: You can now take home one of its Heat n’ Serve feasts, available from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1, made for eight to 10 people.

You can expect:

  • Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing

  • Country Fried Turkey plates

  • Grandma’s Holiday Sampler

  • Turkey breast

  • Dressing

  • Turkey gravy

  • Cranberry relish

  • Sweet potato casserole with pecans

  • Green beans

  • Macaroni and cheese

  • Dinner rolls

  • Fresh baked pies

Price: The Heat n’ Serve feast ranges from $114.99 to $174.99

Hours: Vary by location

Reservations: None

Cracker Barrel will be serving Heat n’ Serve to-go dinners and will be open normal hours this Thanksgiving.
Cracker Barrel will be serving Heat n’ Serve to-go dinners and will be open normal hours this Thanksgiving. Courtesy of Cracker Barrel

Dean’s Italian Steakhouse

Location: JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Chef curated a la carte dinner items will be paired traditional menu at Dean’s Italian Steakhouse. Thanksgiving Items will include:

  • Butternut squash bisque with caramelized apple crème fraiche
  • Sage & orange roasted turkey breast with sourdough, mushrooms and chestnut stuffing; gravy
  • Lobster mac and cheese
  • Roasted green beans and mushrooms
  • Pumpkin baked Alaska

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.

Hours: 2:30-9 p.m.

Reservations: Online via OpenTable.

Eat, Gay, Love 2024

Location: Resident Culture, 332 W Bland St C, Charlotte, NC 28203

At the sixth annual inclusive Thanksgiving dinner, expect to spread the love. The event, led by Queen City Nerve and Brian DuBois in partnership with Resident Culture Brewing, is a free dinner on Thanksgiving, open to any LGBTQIA+ community members.

Price: Free, but you can make a donation here.

Hours: 2 -5 p.m.

Reservations: Via Eventbrite.com

Fern

Location: The Morehead Inn, 122 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28204

Although Fern has recently shut its doors, the restaurant is ready to deliver some vegan Thanksgiving options in partnership with Something Classic Catering.

Its menu will include:

  • Truffle Mac & Cheese

  • Coconut Curry Pumpkin Bisque

  • Dark Chocolate Dipped Bourbon Pecan Truffles

  • Rustic Shepherd’s Pie

  • Your Mom’s Thanksgiving Stuffing

  • Tarragon gravy

  • Roasted Brussels sprouts

  • Cranberry compote

  • Winter Harvest Salad with vegan gorgonzola

Price: A la carte.

Hours: Pick-up at The Morehead Inn. Delivery is available on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 1-6 p.m. and Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where to order: Somethingclassic.com

Habibi Lebanon

Location: 408 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036

Habibi Lebanon is offering Thanksgiving catering packages for 10, and there’s a vegetarian/vegan option that can be made gluten-free, as well.

The grilled option includes:

  • Tabbouleh or fattouch or kale salad
  • Hummus or baba ghanoush or tzatziki
  • Chicken kebab with side of garlic toum
  • Beef kebab or lamb kebab (add $3)
  • Sambousik cheese
  • Vegetarian grape leaves
  • Lebanese rice
  • Pita bread

The vegetarian option is:

  • Tabbouleh or fattouch or kale salad
  • Hummus or baba ghanoush
  • Vegetable kebab
  • Falafel
  • Vegetarian grape leaves
  • Mujadara
  • Lebanese rice
  • Pita bread or carrots

Price: $350, or $300 for vegetarian package plus taxes and service fee

Hours: Order by Nov. 21 for pickup at 2 p.m. on Nov. 28

How to order: Call (704) 892-9369

La Belle Helene

Location: 300 S Tryon St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202

On La Belle Helene’s three-course prix-fixe Thanksgiving menu, the restaurant puts a Parisian twist on the usual holiday classics with roasted turkey served with brioche stuffing, green bean almondine, pommel purée and veloute, as well as a sweet potato financier dessert option with toasted pepitas, roasted sweet potato purée and honey sage chantilly.

You can expect:

  • Cauliflower soup

  • Little gem salad

  • Beef tartare

  • Salmon a la plancha

  • Lamb saddle roulade

Price: $75

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Reservations: Via OpenTable.com

Mac’s Speed Shop

Location: 2511 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Location: 2414 Sandy Porter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273

Location: 142 E John St, Matthews, NC 28105

Location: 8021 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027

Location: 19601 Liverpool Pkwy, Cornelius, NC 28031

Mac’s Speed Shop is offering Family Bundles to celebrate the holidays, along with a la carte side options and add-ons. Offerings include:

  • Family Bundle for 4 – turkey, two sides, two pints of gravy
  • Family Bundle for 8 – turkey, two pounds of brisket, three sides, two pints of gravy

  • Family Bundle for 12 – two turkeys, four sides, four pints of gravy
  • Green bean casserole
  • Garlic Parmesan mashed potatoes
  • Collard greens
  • Creamed corn
  • Mac ‘n’ cheese
  • BBQ beans
  • Turkey, one pint of gravy
  • Dozen deviled eggs
  • Two pounds brisket
  • Family-style banana pudding
  • Pecan pie

Hours: Orders placed before Nov. 17 for Thanksgiving come with a $10 coupon to use for dine-in at any location in December. Pickup Nov. 13-Nov. 27.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Family bundles are $135-$250.

Where to order: Online at macspeedshop.com/turkey.

Mac’s Speed Shop’s turkey and Thanksgiving sides are available in Family Bundles or as a la carte items.
Mac’s Speed Shop’s turkey and Thanksgiving sides are available in Family Bundles or as a la carte items. NiceDay Creative

Marlie Q’s

Location: Mobile

Marlie Q’s can offer a Caribbean take on your Thanksgiving celebrations. Its list of options includes:

  • Jerk turkey
  • Baked mac and cheese
  • Fried plantains
  • Sweet potato souffle
  • Jamaican greens
  • Garlic green beans

Hours: Place your catering order by Nov. 18.

Price: A la carte.

Where to order: https://www.marlieqs.com/

Metro Diner

Location: 8334 Pineville-Matthews Rd Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28226

Location: 14211 Reese Boulevard, Huntersville, NC 28078

Location: 10412 E Independence Blvd #400, Matthews, NC 28105

Metro Diner is serving up Heat & Serve Holiday Feasts To-Go, with selections of baked ham or roasted turkey and sides including mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, Hawaiian dinner rolls and savory cornbread stuffing or macaroni and cheese or street corn. The meals come ready to reheat and can be customized to serve a party of one, four or eight.

Hours: Order before midnight Nov. 8 to get a free Pumpkin Bread Pudding. Final deadline is Nov. 26.

Price: A feast for one is $16.79, for four is $63.99 and for eight is $125.49.

Where to order: Online by location.

Midwood Smokehouse

Location: 12410 Johnston Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Location: 16710 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078

Location: 540 Brandywine Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209

Location: 1401 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Midwood Smokehouse is offering a menu of smoked proteins, sides and desserts including Banana Pudding and Pecan Cobbler. Party packs are also available, which come with your choice of pork, chicken or brisket, slider buns and a choice of two sides. All items come cold and ready to reheat.

Sides options are:

  • Mac and cheese
  • Collard greens
  • Baked beans
  • Coleslaw
  • Broccoli casserole

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Party packs for four start at $50, and party packs for 20-24 people are $185.

Hours: Orders must be placed by Nov. 22, and pickup is on Nov. 26-27.

How to order: Online by location at https://midwoodsmokehouse.com/

Mimosa Grill

Location: 327 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Mimosa Grill will feature a buffet including classic turkey-day dishes and sides, an array of fresh seafood and a dessert display. Plus, you can order your favorite Thanksgiving dishes ahead of time with the “Turkeys on the Run” option by calling 704-343-0700 by Friday, Nov. 22.

The menu includes:

  • Whole turkeys

  • Pit smoked ham

  • Green bean casserole

  • Cranberry relish

  • Roasted Brussels sprouts

  • Mimosa’s signature macaroni and cheese

  • Apple pie

Price: $55 for adults, $25 for children 10 and under.

Hours: The buffet is available from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Reservations: Via Resy.com

Renaissance Pâtisserie

Location: 6401 Carnegie Blvd. # 4A, Charlotte, NC 28211

Renaissance Pâtisserie is offering a variety of items for holiday pre-order, including cakes, breads, catering platters, cookies and holiday dinners. The dinners include:

  • Classic oven roasted turkey breast,

  • Cranberry, raisin and pecan stuffing

  • Mashed sweet potatoes with traditional marshmallow brûlée

  • Haricots verts almondine with roasted shallots

  • Cranberry relish turkey gravy

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. A holiday dinner for four is $199+, and for six it’s $279+.

Hours: Order before Nov. 21.

How to order: At https://www.renaissancepatisserienc.com/, call 980-819-8771 or email RenaissancePatisserie@gmail.com

Roots Catering

Location: 3410 St Vardell Ln D, Charlotte, NC 28217

Roots Catering is offering a variety of Thanksgiving items, such as crudite, charcuterie and other bites to get the party started. Salads, sides and entrees are also on the menu, including roasted turkey with pan gravy and cranberry chutney, prime rib and and cardamom braised short rib.

Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.

Hours: Order before Nov. 22, 5 p.m.

How to order: https://www.roots-catering.com/thanksgiving-take-away

Salted Melon Market & Eatery

Location: 100 W Worthington Ave Suite 107, Charlotte, NC 28203

Salted Melon’s South End location is offering a full slate of Thanksgiving favorites so you can create the holiday meal of your dreams.

The menu includes:

  • Cooked and uncooked turkeys
  • Cooked and uncooked beef tenderloin
  • Breads and specialty items
  • Sides
  • Soups
  • Vegetables
  • Desserts including cakes and pies

Price: A la carte

Hours: Place your order before Nov. 24, 5 p.m. PIckup is at South End location only Nov. 26-27, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where to order: www.saltedmelon.com

[MORE MELON: A second location of this Charlotte restaurant, market is now open.]

Sanctuary Bistro

Location: 6414 Rea Road, Suite c2, Charlotte, NC 28277

You can indulge in a 100% vegan and gluten-free Thanksgiving at Sanctuary Bistro with items such as mushroom gravy, butternut squash coconut curry, sweet potato casserole and more.

The menu will include:

  • Artichoke dip

  • Mushroom gravy

  • Cranberry sauce

  • Mashed potatoes

  • Butternut squash coconut curry bisque

  • Spicy smoky cheddar

  • Sweet potato casserole

  • Lemon peppercorn cashew chevre

Price: A la carte

Hours: Place your order by 9 p.m. on Nov. 12. Pick up will be on Nov. 26 between 8-10:45 a.m.

Where to order: Via SanctuaryBistro.com

Sanctuary Bistro’s Tofu Roast is seasoned Tofu stuffed with oyster mushrooms, butternut squash, caramlized onions and spinach wrapped with seasoned Yuba Skin and served with a basting sauce and veggies.
Sanctuary Bistro’s Tofu Roast is seasoned Tofu stuffed with oyster mushrooms, butternut squash, caramlized onions and spinach wrapped with seasoned Yuba Skin and served with a basting sauce and veggies. Sanctuary Bistro

STK

Location: 201 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

STK’s Thanksgiving meal is available for pre-order and for holiday dine-in service, with a DJ will be spinning tunes from noon onward.

The Thanksgiving menu will include roasted free-range turkey and classic holiday sides, along with spiced pumpkin pie.

Price: Not yet available

How to order/make reservations: https://stksteakhouse.olo.com/

STK will have Thanksgiving dinner service along with pre-order meals.
STK will have Thanksgiving dinner service along with pre-order meals. Matt Ritscher

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Location: 1928 South Blvd #200, Charlotte, NC 28203

This Thanksgiving, Sullivan’s Steakhouse is giving customers options to dine in or pick up one of its Take and Bake Feasts.

At the restaurant, diners can select from its full dinner menu or go with the Sullivan’s Roasted Turkey Thanksgiving menu.

The Thanksgiving meal includes:

  • A selection of starters such as iceberg lettuce wedge, Caesar salad, market fresh greens or shrimp & lobster bisque.
  • Hand-carved roasted turkey
  • Sweet onion apple sausage stuffingg
  • Gravy
  • Cranberry relish
  • Choice of two sides with options including garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole with pecan crust, roasted Brussels sprouts with applewood smoked bacon or buttered asparagus.
  • Dessert choices are New York-style cheesecake with pumpkin anglaise, key lime pie or berries & cream.

Price: $51 per adult for dine-in service and $25 for children; Thanksgiving Take and Bake pricing is not yet available.

How to order/make reservations: https://www.sullivanssteakhouse.com/

Sullivan’s Steakhouse will offer a three-course Thanksgiving meal.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse will offer a three-course Thanksgiving meal. Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Table & Twine

Location: 2600 Youngblood St, Charlotte, NC 28203

Table & Twine is serving up a variety of Thanksgiving packages, including a sides and dessert package, a brunch package and an appetizer package.

The menu will include:

  • Savory brioche stuffing

  • Cranberry chutney

  • Traditional turkey gravy

  • Buttermilk mashed potatoes

  • Sweet potato casserole

  • Butterscotch apple pie

Price: $69.99 to $299.99

Hours: Pickup and delivery will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

How to order: Via Tableandtwine.com.

Table & Twine’s appetizer package serves up to eight people.
Table & Twine’s appetizer package serves up to eight people. Table & Twine

Thoughtful Baking Co.

Location: 901 Berryhill Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

Thoughtful Baking Co. is the go-to spot for all-things pie, as you can grab chicken pot pies, pumpkin pies or even a vegan dutch apple pie to satisfy all those post-Thanksgiving dinner cravings. And, get one pot pie and pair it with a dessert pie for $50 with its Dinner + Dessert meal option.

Pies you can expect:

  • Brown Butter Apple Crisp (gluten free)

  • Triple layered pumpkin pie

  • Dutch apple pie (vegan)

  • Turkey dinner pie

  • Maple pecan pie

  • Chocolate cream pie

  • Shepherd’s pie

  • Veggie pot pie (vegan)

  • Quiche

Price: $12 to $30.

Hours: Nov. 26 at Ballantyne Market from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Matthews Market from 4 to 7 p.m.; Nov. 27 at Regional Market and 901 Berryhill Rd. from 12 to 2 p.m.

How to order: Via thoughtfulbakingco.com

Thoughtful Baking’s turkey dinner pie.
Thoughtful Baking’s turkey dinner pie. Joshua Vasko

Viva Chicken

Location: Multiple, including Charlotte, Concord, Gastonia, Huntersville and Indian Land

VIVA Chicken’s pre-order holiday catering is $20 off if you order before Thanksgiving with the code USE CODE 20OFF. Menu options include rotisserie chicken packages with sides such as:

  • Arroz Chaufa (Peruvian Fried Rice)
  • Canary Beans
  • Cilantro or Jasmine Rice
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Green Beans
  • House Salad
  • Plantains
  • Solterito (Peruvian Corn Salad)
  • Yuca Fries
  • Hours: Order by Nov. 27

    Price: Packages start at $145 for 10 people.

    How to order: 1-833-848-2256 or online by location at https://www.vivachicken.com/catering

    Yafo Kitchen

    Location: 1231A East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

    Location: 1331 Central Ave #101, Charlotte, NC 28205

    Location: 720 Gov Morrison St #120, Charlotte, NC 28211

    At Yafo, the pre-order menu of holiday items comes cold with reheating instructions so you’re ready for the big day.

    The menu includes:

    • Shawarma spiced rotisserie turkey breast (2 lbs)
    • Shai’s holiday brisket (1.5 lbs)
    • Brussels sprouts
    • Creamy mashed potatoes
    • Greek yogurt mac & cheese
    • Fingerling sweet potatoes
    • Scratch-made gravy
    • Cranberry walnut relish
    • Hummus & pita chips
    • Caramel apple cake

    Price: Varies, as items are a la carte.

    Hours: Orders must be scheduled for pickup on Nov. 27.

    How to order: Online at https://order.toasttab.com/online/yafo-kitchen#!/

    Your Farms Your Table

    Location: City Kitch, 2200 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208

    Your Farms Your Table is taking holiday orders for heat-and-serve dinners for two to eight people and chef Sam Diminich’s lasagnas, which feed 12 people. The holiday menu includes:

    • Rock shrimp, grilled corn and smoked bacon chowder

    • Country ham biscuit board with peach and tangerine jam, whole grain mustard, Julian’s lettuces, whipped butter

    • Arugula cobb salad with creamy Your Farms Your Table buttermilk dressing

    • Roasted Bell & Evans turkey with sage gravy; brioche rolls; Yukon gold smashed potatoes; New Orleans-style wild rice, andouille and tomatoes; delicata squash, apples and cranberries; vegetable medley with roasted Brussels sprouts, Isaac’s potatoes; heirloom carrots and green beans

    • Buttermilk bread pudding with maple anglaise and cinnamon; pumpkin five-spice tarts with brown sugar and whipped cream

    Menu

    Price: Dinner for two is $175, and dinner for eight is $500. Lasagnas are $150.

    How to order: www.yourfarmsyourtable.com

    Deadline: Nov. 13

    Pickup: Nov. 27, 5-6 p.m.

    This story was originally published October 22, 2024 at 5:00 AM.

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