Get a Fully Cooked Thanksgiving Meal To Go

Not everyone wants to or can spend hours in the kitchen cooking a Thanksgiving meal. If that describes you, consider ordering a fully cooked Thanksgiving meal to go from a grocery store or restaurant.

You’ll avoid crowded restaurants, and you can spend more time with your family, without having to worry about your cooking skills (or lack of cooking skills).

Even if you don’t want to order the full meal, most of these options offer parts of a Thanksgiving meal to-go, including the main dish, sides, or dessert.

This list of restaurants and stores offering fully cooked Thanksgiving Meals to go may be your best Thanksgiving resource if you want a full turkey day table without the hassle!

Make sure you check ordering and pickup dates! Some require orders way in advance, while others can accommodate more last minute orders. Pickup dates usually start a few days before Thanksgiving (for heat and eat meals) or on the morning of Thanksgiving.

If you’d rather dine out for Thanksgiving, here’s a list of restaurants in Columbus open on Thanksgiving.

Don’t delay in making reservations. Many of these restaurants will also offer takeout or delivery, so they offer another easy way to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner without the kitchen hassle.

Restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Columbus (and to-go options)

Note: The prices or offerings for the to-go meals might vary by location.

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Fully a Cooked Thanksgiving Meal To Go or for heat and eat

Fry Out Cancer Thanksgiving Fundraiser

Need just a turkey or some pies? The Fry Out Cancer Thanksgiving fundraiser is an amazing cause that can put food on your table, as well as families in need (all while fighting cancer!).

Fry Out Cancer has been raising money for cancer research, fighting hunger, and increasing volunteerism in Central Ohio by frying turkeys on Thanksgiving Day since 2014. What started as a one-man grassroots fundraiser has turned into a multi-day event that feeds thousands of people on Thanksgiving Day while raising tens of thousands of dollars for cancer research at The James Cancer Hospital.

Choose between reserving a deep-fried turkey or pies for yourself, or donating a roasted turkey for a family or organization in need. Volunteer opportunities available; read full details.

In 2022, Fry Out Cancer aspires to raise $32,000 for The James while donating at least 300 turkeys to local organizations and families in need. See more details on the website or Facebook page.

The Berwick

3250 Refugee Rd., 614-235-7100 – reservations recommended
COST: varies per option, full Thanksgiving meal for 4-10 available, $140-$300.
TO GO: Lots of Thanksgiving options available for pickup or delivery. Full meal available, plus la carte options, including entrees, sides, and desserts Choose to pickup cold during Thanksgiving week (for heat and eat), or pick up hot for immediate consumption. Pickup available November 22-24, including Thanksgiving. Options range from full turkey dinners for 2-25 people, to ala carte sides, main dishes, lasagna, baked goods, and more in a variety of sizes. Orders due by November 15.

Bob Evans Meals to-go

Holiday Hot Family Meal: Slow-roasted turkey, hickory-smoked ham, house-made bread & celery dressing, cranberry relish, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans & ham, buttered corn, 12 freshly baked dinner rolls and a whole pumpkin pie. Serves 6. $85.99

Premium Farmhouse Feast
Ham, turkey, sides, and pie. Serves 8-10. $144.99

Farmhouse Feast® with Turkey
Slow-Roasted Turkey, sides, and pie. Serves 4-8
Starting at $74.99,

Farmhouse Feast® with Ham
Hickory-Smoked Ham, sides, and pie
Starting at $69.99, Serves 4-8

Packed cold and ready to heat and serve. In addition, Bob Evans will be open for dining on Thanksgiving Day. More info at Bob Evans website.

Bob Evans Farmhouse Feast Thanksgiving

Brio Italian Grille

Thanksgiving Feast: Sliced turkey with gravy, pancetta stuffing, broccolini, garlic mashed potatoes, orange cranberry sauce, and pumpkin spiced bread pudding. To Go Feasts are prepared COLD to heat & enjoy (or) HOT & ready to serve.
Pick up available November 14-24; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 22.
COST: Small $105, feeds up to 3. Large $192, feeds up to 6
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.

Buca di Beppo

MEAL: Sliced White Meat Turkey, Homestyle Gravy, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Spicy Italian Sausage Stuffing, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie. Traditional Italian dishes are available as well.
Pick up available November 14-24; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 22.
COST: Buca Small® $99, feeds up to 3. Buca Large® $186, feeds up to 6
TO GO: Thanksgiving to Go for 3-6, and Thanksgiving Catering Party Pans for 10-20 are also available. See details here.
Also open for dine-in on Thanksgiving

Cameron Mitchell Thanksgiving in a Box

The Thanksgiving “In a Box” is a complete holiday meal for 10, fully-cooked with instructions to heat and serve at home.
$395; Serves 10

Choice of: 12 lb Brined and Roasted Whole Turkey or 10 lb Citrus Brined, Sliced Turkey Breast
Herbed Brioche Stuffing
Natural Pan Gravy
Cranberry Relish
Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole
Sourdough Bread and Whipped Butter
Whole Pumpkin Pie garnished with Cinnamon Short Bread and White Chocolate Mousse
Mutsu Apple Cobbler with Cinnamon and Flaked Sugar Drop-Biscuit Crust

Thanksgiving a la carte menu is also available, including appetizers, dips, soups, sides, desserts, and wine. You can even have your packed for car travel for up to 5 hours for a small fee.

Order by 5 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2022. Details here.
Pick up on Wednesday, November 23 at the Main Office at Crosswoods or The Exchange at Bridge Park in Dublin
To order, email cateringrequest@cameronmitchell.com or call 614.848.4700
7619 Huntington Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 (Just north of I-270 & US-23 at Crosswoods)

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Cherry Valley Hotel & Event Center

2299 Cherry Valley Rd SE, Newark, OH 43055 (740) 788-1370
MEAL: Festive to-go menu features all the traditional Thanksgiving dinner fixings. Whether a gathering size of 2 or 12, this family-style meal includes an appetizer, salad, a main dish, plenty of sides to satisfy any tastes and a lovey autumn spice pumpkin pie.
COST: Thanksgiving To-Go Meals Priced $38 Per Person. See to-go menu. Order by Nov 21, pickup on Nov 23.

City BBQ Holiday Meals

Fully cooked and smoked holiday meals are available with reheating instructions.
Starting at $169.99; Serves 12-16

Each option comes with two quart sides of your choice, plus a pint of gravy or a dozen buns.

Turkey Breast Meal
$79.99; feeds 6–8 with leftovers

Slow-smoked turkey breast, two favorite sides, one quart each, a half-dozen buns or a pint of gravy

(Individual meats are also available, with hams and whole turkeys for $89.99 each and smoked turkey breasts for $54.99.)

You must order over the phone or at your local store. These meals sell out. More info on City BBQ website.

Cracker Barrel Holiday Meal

Heat ‘n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal
$99.99-$149.99
Serves up to 10

Cracker Barrel offers a heat ‘n’ serve meal for 8-10 for $149.99, and a heat ‘n’ serve turkey dinner for 4-6 for $99.99. You’ll also find turkey breast, variety of sides dishes, hot ‘n’ ready meals, plus pies and rolls.

Available for pickup November 19 to November 23 while supplies last. Use within 72 hours after pickup. If you schedule your pickup November 21 or 22, you’ll receive a free $5-$10 Bonus Card. 24 hour notice required for orders. More info about Cracker Barrel Holiday Meals.

Der Dutchman Thanksgiving Meals

445 S. Jefferson Route 42 Plain City, OH 43064, (614) 873-3414, orders-DDPC@derdutchman.com

Fully cooked & cold-packed meals — Reheating instructions included

Serves 5 – $89.99
2½ lbs. roast turkey or sliced ham, 1 qt. mashed potatoes, 1 qt. dressing (stuffing), 1 qt. gravy, 1 qt. green beans or corn, 1 doz. dinner rolls (white or wheat), 1 freshly baked pie

Serves 10 – $159.99
5 lbs. roast turkey or sliced ham, 2 qts. mashed potatoes, 2 qts. dressing (stuffing), 1 qt. gravy, 2 qts. green beans or corn, 1½ doz. dinner rolls (white or wheat), 2 freshly baked pies

An option to serve 20 is also available for $279.99. Also offering entrees, side dishes, rolls, desserts, and pies.
Order online by Saturday, November 19. Pickup Tues-Wed. November 22-23. All orders must be pre-paid.

Giant Eagle and Market District Thanksgiving Dinners

Giant Eagle and Market District’s Thanksgiving Dinners offer family-sized bundles to serve 8, 10, or 12. Meals feature a main entrée, plus Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, and Dinner Rolls. Sides available with larger dinners. Turkey only options are also available. Simply warm your meal in the oven or microwave and serve.

Prices are between $74.99 – $164.99

Place order by November 13
Pick up your order November 20-23 at your local store. More info on Giant Eagle website.

Milo’s Catering

Get a complete heat-and-eat meal with all of the fixings.

Serves 5-7 for $225

Oven ready brined & seasoned whole turkey
Whipped buttermilk mashed potatoes & pan gravy
Traditional herb stuffing
Green bean casserole
Cranberry sauce
Rolls & butter
Whole pumpkin & apple pie

A la carte options include sides, extras, desserts, breakfast, and cocktails. Orders due by 11/18.

Call 614-224-0272, or email info@cateringbymilos.com
Pickup or delivery available for Wednesday, November 23. More info

Mimi’s Cafe Take-Home Feast

1428 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240 (614) 433-0441
Serves 8-10, $179.99

Mimi’s® Ham Take-Home Feast
Mimi’s® Turkey Take-Home Feast
Also offering just the sides meal, a la carte sides, and desserts

Pickup Cold Only beginning 11/19 through 11/23. Our Turkey Take-Home Feast is hassle-free holiday meal that comes with easy-to-follow reheating instructions. More info at Mimi’s website.

Weilands Thanksgiving Dinner

Offering cooked and ready to eat Thanksgiving meals, prepared foods, turkeys, pies, and other holiday options.

Heat-and-eat Thanksgiving dinners. Minimum of 4 dinners; increments of 4 dinners only (4, 8, 12, etc.); no substitutions. Pickup Nov. 21-23 only for Thanksgiving meals. Orders due November 18, or until gone.

The Hot Case will have a rotating selection of Thanksgiving foods from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 22-23.

To place an order, please stop in or call 614-267-9878.

Whole Foods Market

Classic Roast Whole Turkey Dinner for 8 for $179.99

Lots of other options include larger meals, organic options, paleo-friendly, apple-brined turkey meals, prime rib, ham dinner, and a vegan meal. Appetizers, platters, salads, and more are available to order.

All holiday orders must be placed 24 hours ahead of pickup date and time. To receive Prime member pricing on fresh turkeys, you must select a window for in-store pickup between 11/18 – 11/24. More info

Boston Market Turkey Dinner

Offering Turkey and/or Ham meals for 6-12 people, Includes entree, appetizer, sides, rolls, and pies

There are several other options:

Essential Whole Roasted Turkey Meal for 12 (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls)
Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast or Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham Meal
Holiday Ham meals, Prime Rib meals, and Turkey/Ham combo meals: various prices
À La Carte options such as entrees, sides, and desserts

Meals can also be shipped fully frozen for an extra fee. Boston Market will be open on Thanksgiving, so you can eat there if you’d prefer. More info about Boston Market Holiday Meals.

Coopers Hawk Winery

4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219
614.428.6999
TO GO: Thanksgiving Dinner Heat and Serve Meal – Serves 6 for $199.99

Pretzel Bread & Butter
Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Traditional Stuffing, Mary’s Potatoes, Roasted and Glazed Green Beans & Carrots
Slow-Roasted Turkey slices with Pan Gravy & Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Eli’s Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake with Vanilla Whipped Cream & Vanilla Sauce

Call your local restaurant to order by November 18! Pick up your heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner on November 22-23.
DINE IN: 11 am – 9 pm. Traditional Thanksgiving Meal; Adult $33.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $14.99

Columbus Fish Market

1245 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
TO-GO: Full holiday dinner to-go for 4-6 from $159. Final order deadline for to-go orders is 11/20 at 4 pm. Order pick up is Thanksgiving Day 9am–11am
DINE IN: 3 Course Traditional Thanksgiving Meal ($39 for adults), 2 course turkey dinner for ages 12 and under ($18); Holiday A La Carte Menu will also be available.