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.
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 am 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.
There are multiple ways to support the organization.
- Fry Out Cancer: Place reservation for a deep-fried Thanksgiving turkey by making a minimum $150 donation to The James. You’ll pick up your ready-to-eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day. They are close to selling out for 2021, so order now!!
- Pie Out Cancer: Donors also have the option of reserving a 9″ apple pie or pumpkin pie with a minimum donation of $25. All pies are prepared by our culinary partners at Columbus State Community College.
- Sponsor a turkey: For a minimum suggested donation of $50, you can sponsor a roasted turkey for a family in need. They need more donations to meet their goal!
- Volunteer: There are still spots available for assisting with the prep, cooking, delivery, and cleanup for the event during the week of, and on Thanksgiving Day. Sign up here.
All proceeds will continue to benefit the Pediatric Brain Cancer Research Fund and the Ovarian Cancer Research and Education Fund in Gynecology at OSUCCC – James. Since its inception, Fry Out Cancer (with the support of its hundreds of volunteers) has raised more than $113,000 for The James while donating more than 300 turkeys to families in need.
In 2021, 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.
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. 22, 23, or 24 only. Orders due November 19, or until gone.
The Hot Case will have a rotating selection of Thanksgiving foods from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 23 & 24.
To place an order, please stop in, call us at 614-267-9878 or email us at contact(at symbol)weilandsmarket.com. We strongly recommend that you place orders ahead of time for the holidays–especially this year with supply chain issues.
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.
$350; 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
- Table Flower arrangements can be added
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 12, 2021. Details here.
Pick up on Wednesday, November 24 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)
Cracker Barrel Holiday Meal
Heat ‘n’ Serve Holiday Family Meal
$139.99
Serves up to 10
Cracker Barrel offers a heat ‘n’ serve meal for 8-10 for $139.99, and a heat ‘n’ serve turkey dinner for 4-6 for $89.99. You’ll also find turkey breast, variety of sides dishes, plus pies and rolls.
Available for pickup November 20 to November 27 while supplies last. Use within 72 hours after pickup. If you schedule your pickup November 22 or 23, you’ll receive a free $5-$10 Bonus Card (valid January-February 13, 2022) 24 hour notice required for orders. More info about Cracker Barrel Holiday Meals.
Boston Market Turkey Dinner
Turkey Dinner for 12
$149.99
Serves 12
Includes whole roasted turkey, appetizer, sides, rolls, and pies
There are several other options:
- Essential Whole Roasted Turkey Meal for 12 (turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, dinner rolls): $129.99
- Boneless Roasted Turkey Breast or Boneless Honey-Glazed Ham Meal for 4-6: $89.99 – $99.99
- 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.
Bob Evans Farmhouse Feast
Premium Farmhouse Feast
Hickory-Smoked Ham and Slow-Roasted Turkey • Bread & Celery Dressing • Macaroni & Cheese • Corn • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy • Green Beans with Ham • Cranberry Relish • Rolls • Double-Crust Apple Pie & Classic Cherry Pie •
$129.99, Serves 8-10
Farmhouse Feast® with Turkey
Slow-Roasted Turkey • Bread & Celery Dressing • Corn • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy • Green Beans with Ham • Cranberry Relish • Rolls • Cherry Pie
Starting at $64.99, Serves 4-8
Farmhouse Feast® with Ham
Hickory-Smoked Ham • Bread & Celery Dressing • Corn • Mashed Potatoes with Gravy • Green Beans with Ham • Freshly-Baked Rolls • Cherry Pie
Starting at $59.99, Serves 4-8
Bob Evans also offers family-size versions of all of your favorite Thanksgiving sides, like house-made bread & celery dressing and mashed potatoes with gravy, that start at $8.99 and serve up to six people. Whole pies start at $11.49 and orders for pies and sides can be placed at BobEvans.com or over the phone.
Packed cold and ready to heat and serve. There’s also an option for a meal that serves 4, with either turkey or ham ($54.99-$59.99.) In addition, Bob Evans will be open for dining on Thanksgiving Day. More info at Bob Evans website.
Bob Evans Farmhouse Feast Thanksgiving
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: Meal for two guests is priced at $75, dinner for 4-6 guests is $145, while dinner for 8-12 guests is $215. Enhance the spread with more sides for $30. All orders are fully cooked and ready to serve after picking up from the Hotel on Wednesday November 24, 2021 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Orders can be made by visiting cherryvalleyhotel.com and must be made before 12:00 pm on Friday, November 19, 2021. Prices includes tax and gratuity. Advanced purchase is required.
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 15-25; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 23.
COST: Buca Small® $78.99, feeds up to 3. Buca Large® $148.99, 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.
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 15-25; hot or cold. Pickup available on Thanksgiving until 3 pm. Preorders due by 8 am on Nov 23.
COST: Small $78.99, feeds up to 3. Large $148.99, 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.
Coopers Hawk Winery
4230 The Strand, Columbus, OH 43219
614.428.6999
TO GO: Thanksgiving Dinner Heat and Serve Meal – Serves 6 for $174.99
- 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 19th! Pick up your heat and serve Thanksgiving dinner on November 23-24..
DINE IN: 11 am – 9 pm. Traditional Thanksgiving Meal; Adult $28.99 & Kids (12 & Under) $12.99
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood
3965 New Bond Street, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 476-3663
TO GO: Pre-Order Your Thanksgiving Feast To-Go (Serves 4-6 People) $189 + tax. Orders must be placed no later than November 22 to guarantee availability. Pick up your feasts-to-go anytime Wednesday 24 or on Thanksgiving.
DINE IN: 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Traditional Turkey Dinner complete with all the staples; regular dinner menu also available for $32/adults, $10/kids for Thanksgiving Feast
Columbus Fish Market
1245 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
TO-GO: Full holiday dinner to-go for 4-6 from $149. Final order deadline for to-go orders is 11/21 at 4 pm. Order pick up is Thanksgiving Day 9am–11am
DINE IN: 3 Course Traditional Thanksgiving Meal ($32 for adults), 2 course turkey dinner for ages 12 and under ($15); Holiday A La Carte Menu will also be available.
J. Liu Restaurant and Bar
6880 N. High St., Worthington (614-888-1818) (website)
50 W. Bridge St., Dublin (614-718-1818) (website)
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
MEAL: details tba
COST: tba
TO-GO: Heat and Eat Thanksgiving dinners to-go are available to serve 4 people ($90) or 6 people ($132). Dinners to go include salad, turkey or ham, sides, dessert, and rolls. Must order by November 20, and pick up on November 24.
J Gilbert’s Wood-Fired Steaks and Seafood
1 E. Campus View Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43235
Call 614.840.9090 for reservations
HOURS: Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
MEAL: Regular menu, prix fixe menu, and a Thanksgiving Day Three Course Menu
COST: $42/adults, $21/kids 12 and under (also available for carryout). Regular menu; standard pricing
TO-GO: Thanksgiving carryout kits are complete with all the fixings to serve 4-6 for $175. Orders must be placed and confirmed
with a team member live. Pick up available Wednesday 11/24 during regular business hours or between 8 – 11 am on 11/25
Beer Kitchen 101 Thanksgiving Meal
Complete fully-cooked Thanksgiving meal to serve 8. Heating instructions provided. $275
A la carte options available as well
Order Deadline: Saturday 11/20 at midnight
Orders will be picked up Wednesday 11/24 between 11am-5pm
Lindey’s
169 East Beck Street, Columbus, Ohio 43206
TO-GO: Thanksgiving Dinner Boxes: Chef crafted Thanksgiving dinner feeds 10 people and includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie and pecan pie for $350. Call 614-228-4343 to pre-order.
City BBQ Holiday Meals
Fully cooked and smoked holiday meals are available with reheating instructions.
$164.99; Serves 12-16
- Whole Smoked Turkey or Bone-in Ham Meal: $164.99
- Smoked Beef Brisket Meal: $154.99
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.
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 – $78.99
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 – $142.99
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 $245.99. Also offering entrees, side dishes, rolls, desserts, and pies.
Order online by Saturday, November 20. Pickup Tues-Wed. November 23-24. 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 entree, 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 $69.99 – $159.99
Place order by November 14
Pick up your order November 21 — 24 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 6-8 for $195
Oven ready brined & seasoned whole turkey, Whipped buttermilk mashed potatoes & pan gravy, Traditional herb stuffing, Green bean casserole, Cranberry sauce, Rolls & butter, and Whole pumpkin & apple pies.
A la carte options include sides, extras, desserts, breakfast, and cocktails. Orders due by 11/19.
Call 614-224-0272, or email info@cateringbymilos.com
Pickup or delivery available for Wednesday, November 24. More info
Mimi’s Cafe Take-Home Feast
1428 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240 (614) 433-0441
Serves 8-10, $129.99
Mimi’s® Ham Take-Home Feast: Sliced Smoked Ham with Orange Dijon Glaze, Chef-Made Gravy, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Candied Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Cornbread Stuffing, and Green Bean Casserole with crispy onion strings. Enjoy two Carrot Raisin Nut Loaves, one Pumpkin and one Pecan Pie for dessert.
Mimi’s® Turkey Take-Home Feast: whole Herb-Buttered Turkey, Chef-Made Gravy, Cranberry Orange Relish, Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Candied Pecan Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Cornbread Stuffing, and Green Bean Casserole with crispy onion strings. Your guests will enjoy two Carrot Raisin Nut Loaves, one Pumpkin and one Pecan Pie for dessert.
Also offering just the sides meal, a la carte sides, and desserts
Pickup Cold Only beginning 11/20 through 11/24. Our Turkey Take-Home Feast is hassle-free holiday meal that comes with easy-to-follow reheating instructions. More info at Mimi’s website.
The Berwick
3250 Refugee Rd., 614-235-7100 – reservations recommended
COST: varies per option, full Thanksgiving meal for 4-10 available, $120-$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 23-25, 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.
Costco Wholesale Thanksgiving Meal
Schwan’s 8-person Thanksgiving Meal
$119.99 (through November 18 there’s a $15 discount, bringing the price to $99.99)
Serves 8
This is a FANTASTIC DEAL. The entire meal comes shipped to you frozen (shipping included). No thawing required; cook from frozen. No cutting, chopping, or peeling – and no trips to the grocery store required. You’ll just need to provide beverages! You can order this to arrive a couple of weeks ahead or time, or the week before Thanksgiving.
- 2 2.5 lb. Ready-to-Roast turkey breast (5 total pounds, 20 servings)
- Roasted Baby Bakers – 2 lb. bag, 11 servings
- Roasted sweet potatoes 2 pounds (10 servings)
- Gravy 28 ounces (14 servings)
- MicroSteam Whole Green Beans 2 12oz. bags (12 servings)
- Super-Sweet Corn 36 ounces (11 servings)
- Southern-style biscuit dough 18 2.2 ounce biscuits
- Traditional Pumpkin Pie 9-inch pie (8 servings)
- Old fashioned Apple Pie 10-inch pie (12 servings)
- Classic vanilla ice cream 56 fl ounces (11 servings)
Membership required. Order by November 12, 2021 for delivery November 17-19, 2021. More info and to order.
Whole Foods Market
Serves 2-12
Classic Roast Whole Turkey Dinner for 8 for $139.99
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 11/19 – 11/25.
Thanksgiving Pickup Dates: 11/19 – 11/25. More info
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