Your ultimate guide for Christmas pre-made meals, reservations around Charlotte
‘Tis the season for festive feasts, and if you want to pass on preparing your own holiday meal, there are several Charlotte area restaurants and catering services that’ve got you covered.
Whether you want to get a take-and-bake spread to enjoy at home or make reservations for a specially curated multi-course meal, here are local businesses and meal services serving up specials for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. (You’ll want to check back, too — we’ll update as more details become available.)
5th Sin Wood Fired Kitchen
Location: 15810 Ballantyne Medical Place, Charlotte, NC 28277
Celebrate Christmas with a Brazilian-inspired dinner from 5th Sin Wood Fired Kitchen for up to eight people. The food truck and catering company will be offering a festive feast featuring:
Roasted turkey
Smoked ham with sweet and sour sauce
Christmas special rice with vegetables, raisins, bacon and ham
Chicken salad
Arugula salad with strawberries and feta cheese
Christmas farofa
Chilled pineapple delight dessert
Price: $80 for two, $150 for four and $280 for eight people.
How to order: Orders will be taken until Dec. 22 for takeout on Dec. 24. Call 336-671-9326 or 980-245-6827.
A La Minute
Location: 9545 Pinnacle Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Whether you want an entree, sides or an entire feast, A La Minute’s got it all. The Christmas menu, with size options to feed 4-6 and 8-12, features horseradish cream, ham, gravy, cornbread and your choice of sides.
Price: The small family feast is $160.99, and the large family feast is $309.99. Prices for sides vary.
How to order: Orders can be placed online at alaminutenc.com until Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. for delivery on Dec. 23 between 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Asbury
Location: 235 North Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28202
The Asbury will be serving a special three-course dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The uptown restaurant, located at The Dunhill Hotel, will feature:
Deviled eggs
Tomato and mozzarella caprese skewers
Spinach artichoke dip stuffed shells
Brown sugar and honey-glazed ham
Slow-braised short rib
Pan seared cod
Strawberry glazed cheesecake
Red velvet cake
Apple cobbler
Price: Dinner will be $55 per adult and $25 for children under 12.
Reservations: Via theasbury.com.
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop
Location: 16836 D Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078
Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop can take care of your holiday desserts with 9 inch pies and cookies available for pre-order. Special desserts — some of which have gluten-free versions — include:
- I-40 pie with pecans, chocolate chips and coconut
- Nanny’s pecan pie
- Granny’s Apple
- Key lime pie
- Southern Custard
- Coconut Cream
- Thumbprint cookies
- Cloud cookies
Price: Varies, as items are a la carte. Most pies are $33-$38. Cookies are $15.
How to order: Online at https://order.toasttab.com/online/buttermilk-sky-pie-huntersville-north-carolina
Bun Appetit!
Location: 3415 Westinghouse Blvd Ste. 8, Charlotte, NC 28273
Bun Appetit is taking Christmas Eve orders for its scratch-made buns, croissants and pastries. The local bakery’s holiday menu includes:
WhistlePig Bun
Baileys Bun
Vanilla bean glazed cinnamon bun
Cream cheese frosted cinnamon bun
Caramel pecan sticky bun
Triple almond cinnamon bun
Asiago rosemary braid
Croissants
Dark chocolate croissants
Mexican wedding cookies
Thumbprint cookies with lemon curd and raspberry jam
Puff pastry sausage roll
WV pepperoni roll
Price: Costs vary, but a $40 minimum is required for delivery between 7-10 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Reservations: Via bunsyall.com.
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
Location: 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28277
On Christmas Day, The Ballantyne is hosting a special buffet from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. featuring a curated menu of seasonal dishes and desserts followed by a four-course Christmas dinner that evening at Gallery Restaurant. The luxury hotel will also have à la carte offerings at Gallery Restaurant’s Christmas Brunch on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Price: The Ballantyne Ballroom Buffet is $99 per person and $49 for children 12 and under. The Christmas dinner is $99 per person.
Reservations: Via opentable.com.
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:
1205 Salad or Solterito Salad
- Panca turkey
- Lechon asado
- Glazed sweet potatoes
Banana Pudding Tres Leches Cake
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 Dec. 22 for Dec. 24 pickup.
Reservation: Order online at https://callesolcafe.com/
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Location: 4001 Yancey Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
This year, Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen is offering a special version of its Family Table Meals with holiday twists that will be prepared cold to reheat and enjoy. The holiday meal options include:
Frenched chicken breast
Seared salmon
Stuffed bell peppers
Seared Shipley Farms flank steak
Pork loin with honey
Orzo salad
Glazed carrots
Fingerling potatoes
Roasted lemon broccoli
Maple sweet potatoes
Price: Items vary.
How to order: Orders must be placed online at chefalyssaskitchen.com by Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3 p.m. to be picked up or delivered on Monday, Dec. 23.
Dean’s Italian Steakhouse
Location: JW Marriott Charlotte, 600 S College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Dean’s Italian Steakhouse will be offering a chef curated dinner menu and select wine specials along with its traditional steakhouse menu.
Price: Items vary.
Reservations: Via deanssteakhousecharlotte.com.
Indaco
Location: 2046 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
This holiday season, Indaco is offering family-style dishes to-go that can feed up to 12 guests, including lasagna and tiramisu.
Price: $125 for bolognese or spinach, artichoke and mushroom lasagna and $75 for tiramisu. A quart of San Marzano tomato sauce is $12.
How to order: Email indacocharlotte@theindigoroad.com by Wednesday, Dec. 18 to pick up on Dec. 23 or 24.
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 holiday meal packages, along with a la carte side options and add-ons. Offerings include:
Ham and brisket
Deviled eggs
Pecan pie
Mac ‘n’ cheese
Mashed potatoes
Green bean casserole
Collard greens
Creamed corn
BBQ beans
Price: Items and packages vary. Orders can be placed until Dec. 18 to be picked up on Dec. 21.
How to order: Via macspeedshop.com.
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: Items vary. Party packs for four start at $50, and party packs for 20-24 people are $185.
How to order: Online by location at https://midwoodsmokehouse.com/ to pickup on Dec. 23-24.
Renaissance Pâtisserie
Location: 6401 Carnegie Blvd. # 4A, Charlotte, NC 28211
Renaissance Pâtisserie is offering family packs for holiday dinners that include choices of pan-seared salmon in a Chablis beurre blanc sauce, organic airline chicken breasts with morel sauce or chateaubriand with bordelaise sauce.
Price: Items vary. A holiday dinner for four is $249+, and for six it’s $329+.
How to order: At https://www.renaissancepatisserienc.com/, call 980-819-8771 or email RenaissancePatisserie@gmail.com. Hours: Pre-orders will be picked up in the breezeway to the right of the main entrance of the store on Dec. 23-24, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Roots Catering
Location: 3410 St Vardell Ln D, Charlotte, NC 28217
Roots Catering is offering a variety of Christmas items, such as breakfast, baked goods and appetizers to get the party started. Sides, dips and more are also available.
Price: Items vary.
How to order: https://www.roots-catering.com/holiday-take-away to pickup on Dec. 23 between 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sanctuary Bistro
Location: 6414 Rea Road, Suite c2, Charlotte, NC 28277
Sanctuary Bistro is offering special Christmas and Hanukkah meal options for pickup this holiday season. Along with frozen options, the menus include:
Bleu cheese dressing
Artichoke dip
Pecan mousse
Crimini caps Rockefeller
Stuffed mini potatoes
Baked tofu satay bites served with peanut sauce
Oyster mushroom chowder
Shiitake bisque
Spicy smoky cheddar
Lemon peppercorn cashew cheese
Frozen baguette dough
Cauliflower au poivre
Creamy curried cauliflower
Butternut squash, cauliflower and leek gratin
Broccoli and bacon souffle
Sweet potato latkes
Jackfruit brisket with carrots and potatoes
Truffles, Mexican wedding cookies, whole cashew cheesecake
Price: Items vary. Final orders must be placed by 3 p.m. on Dec. 8 to be picked up on Dec. 23.
Reservations: Via sanctuarybistro.com/veganholidays
Steak 48
Location: 4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211
Steak 48 will be open with extended hours on Christmas Eve from 12-9:45 p.m., offering its regular dinner menu. The restaurant will be closed on Christmas Day.
Price: Items vary.
Reservations: Via opentable.com.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Location: 1928 South Blvd #200, Charlotte, NC 28203
Sullivan’s Steakhouse will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, offering its dinner menu of hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood and signature cocktails.
Price: Items vary.
Reservations: Via sullivanssteakhouse.com.
Table & Twine
Location: 2600 Youngblood St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Table & Twine is offering chef-prepared Christmas dinners for delivery and pick-up in oven-ready pans to be served after heating. The meal service company’s menu includes ham dinner packages, tenderloin dinner packages, an appetizer package, brunch package and cocktail party package.
Price: Items vary. Package prices range from $69.99-$399.99.
How to order: Via tableandtwine.com.
Your Farms Your Table
Location: City Kitch, 2200 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Your Farms Your Table is offering five-course meals and lasagna trays. The Christmas dinners, available for eight or two guests, include:
Bibb “chopped” salad
Holiday charcuterie board
Roasted, dry-aged prime rib with horseradish crème fraiche, rosemary au jus
Potatoes au gratin, parmesan, cream, and chives
Fall vegetable casserole
Broccoli and brown rice pilaf
Rolls
Chocolate cheesecake tart and apple bread pudding with cider jam
Price: Christmas lasagna trays are $150. Christmas dinners for eight guests are $500 and $175 for two. Meals can be pre-ordered until Dec. 15 for pickup on Dec. 23.
How to order: Via yourfarmsyourtable.com
Did we miss a local restaurant offering holiday meals in the Charlotte area? Let us know at charlottefive@charlottefive.com.
This story was originally published December 5, 2024 at 6:30 AM.
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