Order your 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.

 

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.

See more details on the website or Facebook page. 

101 Beer Kitchen Thanksgiving Meal

Complete fully-cooked Thanksgiving meal to serve 6. Heating instructions provided. $235

A la carte options available as well. Details on 101 Beer Kitchen website.

Order Deadline: Saturday 11/18 at midnight
Orders must be picked up Wednesday 11/22 between 11am-4pm
Pre-order your meal package by Sunday 11/5 and receive a $20 promotional card to use between 11/24/23-12/31/23

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 with The Berwick. 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. $99.99

Premium Farmhouse Feast
Ham, turkey, sides, and pie. Serves 8-10. $154.99

Farmhouse Feast® with Turkey
Slow-Roasted Turkey, sides, and pie. Serves 4-8 
Starting at $89.99,

Farmhouse Feast® with Ham
Hickory-Smoked Ham, sides, and pie
Starting at $79.99, 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.

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 13-23; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Order in advance.
COST: Small $105, feeds up to 3. Large $160, 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.
They are also open for dine-in on Thanksgiving Day!

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 13-23; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Order in advance.
COST: Buca Small® $105, feeds up to 3. Buca Large® $160, 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

The Premier Thanksgiving Feast by Cameron Mitchell

For $499, guests can get a full meal ready to heat for eight people including Brined & Roasted Heirloom Turkey, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Cranberry & Orange Compote, Pumpkin Silk Trifle and more.

Orders can be made until 5 p.m. on November 8, and pick-up will be on November 22, 2023 at the CMPE offices.

• Brined & Roasted Heirloom Turkey GF | NF
• Herbed Turkey Gravy GF | NF
• Fennel, Leek & Sage Stuffing NF
• Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes V | GF | NF
• Cranberry & Orange Compote V | GF | DF | NF
• Traditional Green Bean Casserole V | NF
• Arcadian Greens Salad V | GF
• Pumpkin Silk Trifle V
• Poached Shrimp Cocktail GF | DF | NF
• Baked Brie En Croute V
• Butternut Squash Soup Vegan | GF | NF

Thanksgiving a la carte menu is also available, including appetizers, dips, soups, sides, desserts, and wine.

Order ASAP. 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)

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. This meal includes a starter, salad, turkey, sides, and desserts with heading instructions from our Executive Chef. Just unpack, heat, and enjoy!
COST: Thanksgiving To-Go Meals Priced $42 Per Person. See to-go menu. Order by Nov 21, pickup on Nov 22.
EXTRA: Also open on Thanksgiving with a special buffet meal. Plus guests who make a reservation or order to-go Thanksgiving meal will get a special offer code for $99/night stay at Cherry Valley Hotel to use by the end of February.

Cherry Valley Hotel Easter Brunch and events

City BBQ Holiday Meals

Fully cooked and smoked holiday meals are available with reheating instructions.

Small Holiday Meal: starting at $54.99
feeds 4–6

• a half turkey breast or quarter boneless ham
• 2 housemade sides, 1 quart each
• 12 buns

Medium Holiday Meal: starting at $89.99
feeds 8–10

• a whole turkey breast or half boneless ham
• 2 housemade sides, 1.5 quarts each
• 12 buns

Large Holiday Meal: starting at $179.99
feeds 20–24

• a whole turkey or whole boneless ham
• 2 housemade sides, 1 pan each
• 24 buns

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

A la carte options available. More info on City BBQ website.

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 11/19 at 4 pm. Order pick up is Thanksgiving Day 9am–11am. Details on website.

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.

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

Pre-order now, as quantities are limited. Then, pick up your Take Home Kit on Tuesday, November 21, and Wednesday, November 22.
DINE IN: 11 am – 9 pm. Traditional Thanksgiving Meal; Adult $34.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $14.99

Cracker Barrel Holiday Meal

Heat ‘n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal
$104.99-$164.99
Serves up to 10

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

Available for pickup November 18 to November 22 while supplies last. Use within 72 hours after pickup. If you schedule your pickup November 20 or 21, you’ll receive a free $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 – $94.99
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 – $169.99
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 $299.99. Also offering entrees, side dishes, rolls, desserts, and pies.
Order online by Saturday, November 18. Pickup Tues-Wed. November 21-22. All orders must be pre-paid. 

Milo’s Catering

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

Serves 5-7 for $225 (see menu)

A la carte options include sides, extras, desserts, breakfast, and cocktails. Orders due by 11/17. 

Call 614-224-0272, or email info@cateringbymilos.com
Pickup or delivery available for Wednesday, November 22. More info

Mimi’s Cafe Take-Home Feast

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

Also offering just the sides meal, a la carte sides, and desserts

You can order the meal online or by calling your nearest location for pick-up from Nov. 17 to 22, 2023. The meal comes cold and a two-hour reheating time is required.

Popeyes

Popeyes is one of the most one of the most popular Thanksgiving to-go meals. The chain’s Cajun-Style Turkey has become a holiday dinner staple in many homes.

Cajun turkeys often sell out quickly after they go on sale in mid-October, but may still be available by contacting your nearest location. The Cajun-Style Turkey is $99. Price may vary by location. 

Order online or visit your nearest Popeyes to order in-store.

For locations nationwide, click here. 

The Cajun-Style Turkey does not come with any sides. However, you can pick up some of Popeyes’ popular sides, when you pick-up your turkey.

Stores with Thanksgiving meals to-go

Target

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Meal for 4 people for under $25. 

The meal includes the following:

Good & Gather premium basted young frozen turkey (10 to 16-lbs.)
Good & Gather Russet potatoes (5-lbs.)
Good & Gather cut green beans (14.5-oz.)
Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup (10.5-oz.)
Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce (14-oz.)
Stove Top turkey stuffing mix (6-oz.)
Heinz HomeStyle roasted turkey gravy (12-oz.)

The Thanksgiving meal package is available in-store and online.

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 12 online, or instore on November 17
Pick up your order November 19-23 at your local store. More info on Giant Eagle 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.  The last day to pre-order pies and prepared foods (dinners, cooked meats, sides, etc.) is Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. After this, it’s first-come, first-served, based on availability.

The Hot Case will have a rotating selection of Thanksgiving foods from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 21-22.

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

Whole Foods Market

Classic Roast Whole Turkey Dinner

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 48 hours ahead of pickup date and time. More info

Home Chef at Kroger

Home Chef Holiday Meals are available at select Kroger Family stores nationwide to order ahead, pick up, and heat. Choose from in-store holiday bundles that serve four to eight people – main courses, sides and desserts included.

Highlights for Thanksgiving include Boneless Turkey, Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, and of course, Pumpkin Pie. For holidays through the end of the year, enjoy ready-made dishes such as Bone-In Ham, Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli Rice Casserole, Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce, and many more mouthwatering faves.

Orders for Home Chef’s Heat and Eat holiday menu can be placed online here, over the phone, or in person at select Kroger Family stores across the country, starting with Thanksgiving orders on November 2. 

 

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