Every year, the same conversation happens in kitchens from Lake Forest to Wilmette: someone volunteers to host Thanksgiving, and by the second week of November they are quietly wondering what they signed up for. A twenty-pound turkey, six side dishes, two pies, a timeline that has to land everything on the table hot at the same moment, and a house full of guests who arrive right when the gravy needs whisking.

North Shore hosts have an easier option now than the ones their parents had. Full-service and delivery catering built specifically around the Thanksgiving meal means the turkey, sides, and pies show up ready to serve, on your schedule, without a single pan in your own oven. The kitchen stays clean. You get to be a guest at your own table.

This guide walks through what hosting without cooking actually looks like in the North Shore towns we serve most often, and how to decide between delivery, pickup, and full staffed service.

Why North Shore hosts are catering Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is unusual among holidays because the meal itself is the entire event. There is no gift exchange, no costume, no fireworks to distract from the fact that one person has been cooking since Tuesday. When that person cracks, the whole day suffers.

Catering solves a specific problem: it separates “hosting” from “cooking.” You can still set the table, host at your favorite house, welcome family who traveled in from out of town, and carve the turkey yourself if that is a family tradition. What changes is that nobody spends the morning basting a bird and timing green bean casserole around a single oven.

• Predictable results. A caterer has made this exact turkey a hundred times this season.
• One trip, not five. Order the full spread from a single Thanksgiving menu rather than piecing it together from three grocery stores.
• Real time back. Hosts get their Thanksgiving morning back for family, not prep.

How hosting works in Lake Forest, Glencoe, Winnetka, and Wilmette

Families across Lake Forest, Glencoe, Winnetka, and Wilmette tend to host similar gatherings: extended family in from out of town, multi-generational tables, and a strong preference for traditional dishes done well rather than reinvented. The logistics differ slightly by household size and whether you want staff on site or a delivery you finish plating yourself.

For a table of eight to fourteen, delivery or pickup covers most North Shore households comfortably. You place one order, everything arrives packed and labeled with reheating instructions, and you control the final presentation. For larger multi-family gatherings, or for hosts who want servers, a carving station, and someone else handling cleanup, full-service staffing brings a culinary team into the home for the day.

Either way, the current Thanksgiving catering menu covers the full spread: whole roasted turkey, classic and modern sides, and pies, so you are not stitching the meal together from multiple sources.

Building the North Shore Thanksgiving table

A few decisions make the ordering process faster once you sit down with the menu:

• Confirm your headcount early. North Shore Thanksgivings often grow by two or three seats between the invite and the actual day. Order for the higher number.
• Pick your protein format. A whole roasted turkey plated tableside reads differently than pre-carved platters. Decide which fits your dining room and your carving tradition.
• Balance classic and modern sides. Most tables want at least one traditional stuffing and one traditional cranberry preparation, alongside room for a green vegetable and a potato dish guests do not see every year.
• Do not forget dessert logistics. Pie needs its own counter space and, often, its own oven time if served warm. Confirm whether your order arrives ready to serve or needs a short reheat.
• Decide delivery window versus pickup. Delivery windows fill first in towns like Winnetka and Glencoe, where Thanksgiving morning traffic on Green Bay Road and Sheridan Road backs up. Pickup gives you more control over exact arrival time.

Timing your order

The single biggest mistake North Shore hosts make is waiting until the week of Thanksgiving to place an order. Turkey volume, delivery windows, and specific side dish quantities are finite once the calendar turns to mid-November. If you already know Thanksgiving is at your house this year, treat the order like you would treat booking a venue: lock it in a few weeks out, then adjust headcount closer to the day.

For a full walkthrough of the ordering calendar, see the Thanksgiving order timeline guide, which breaks down exactly when to place your order, when to confirm final counts, and when pickup and delivery windows typically close.

What to expect on the day itself

Households new to catering a holiday sometimes worry the meal will feel less personal if they are not the ones cooking it. In practice, the opposite tends to happen. With the turkey and sides handled, hosts have the bandwidth to greet family at the door, set a table that actually looks the way they pictured it, and sit down before the first course rather than after everyone else has already started eating.

If you are working with delivery or pickup, plan the same way you would for a dinner party you cooked yourself: warm serving dishes ahead of time, decide where the turkey will be carved, and set aside counter space for the handoff between packaging and platter. If a full-service team is on site, that planning happens for you, including setup, service, and cleanup at the end of the night.

Choosing between delivery, pickup, and full service

The right format usually comes down to two questions: how many people are at the table, and how much of the hosting experience you want to hand off along with the cooking.

• Smaller family gatherings (six to twelve guests) typically do well with delivery. Everything arrives packed and labeled, and the host handles final plating.
• Households that prefer to pick a specific arrival time, rather than working around a delivery window, often choose pickup instead.
• Larger or multi-family gatherings, especially ones with out-of-town guests and a fuller schedule of activities around the meal, are where full-service staffing earns its keep. A team handles setup, carving, service, and cleanup, so the host is free to actually host.

None of these formats compromise on the meal itself. The difference is entirely in how much of the day you want handled for you.

Hosting the rest of the holiday season

Thanksgiving is often the first of several North Shore gatherings between now and New Year’s. If your household also hosts a holiday party, an engagement celebration, or a smaller family dinner later in December, it is worth thinking about the season as a whole rather than one event at a time. Many families who cater Thanksgiving carry the same approach into December for a Christmas meal or a holiday open house.

Host your Thanksgiving without the cooking

If Thanksgiving is landing at your house this year, start with the Thanksgiving catering hub to see current menu options for your headcount, then reach out through the contact page to lock in your delivery window or full-service date before the calendar fills.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every year our culinary and event teams sit down before the holiday season and talk through what is actually changing at the parties we are building, not just what is trending on social media. Some years the shift is subtle. This year, a few clear patterns are shaping how hosts across Chicago and the North Shore are approaching their 2026 holiday parties. If you are planning a corporate or social event this season, our holiday party hub is a good starting point, but here is what we are seeing on the ground.

Interactive stations over static buffets

Static buffet lines are not disappearing, but the parties that feel most memorable this year lean on interactive stations instead. A chef-attended carving station, a made-to-order pasta bar, or a build-your-own taco or dumpling station gives guests something to do, a short line to wait in, and a plate built exactly how they want it. Hosts are also using stations to solve a practical problem: they naturally spread guests around a room instead of clustering everyone at one buffet table.

A few station formats we are building often this season:

• A raw bar or seafood station for a more upscale corporate or social event
• A carving station with rotating proteins through the evening rather than one item set out the whole time
• A dessert station where guests can customize a final plate, which tends to keep people in the room later into the event
• A late-night bite station that opens an hour or two after the main meal winds down

Craft cocktails and a more considered bar program

Bar service has moved well past a generic open bar. This year we are seeing more hosts request a signature cocktail or two built around the season, rather than a full open bar with dozens of options. It simplifies staffing, speeds up service, and gives the party a bit more identity. A few bar trends worth considering:

• A signature holiday cocktail, often built around seasonal ingredients like spiced pear, cranberry, or warm citrus
• A non-alcoholic cocktail program that gets equal attention on the menu instead of a single soda option
• Batch cocktails prepared ahead of time to keep bar lines moving during peak arrival
• A smaller, curated wine and spirits list instead of a sprawling bar menu

Late-night bites are back

Parties that run past a certain hour are increasingly building in a second food moment rather than closing the buffet after the main course. A late-night bite station, think sliders, a noodle station, or a small round of comfort food, keeps energy up for guests staying later and gives the evening a natural second act. This works particularly well for corporate parties with an open dance floor or extended cocktail hour, and for social events where the crowd tends to linger.

Dietary inclusivity as a baseline, not an accommodation

The biggest shift we would flag for 2026 is not a specific dish, it is an approach. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are increasingly built into the main menu design from the start rather than added as a separate, smaller table off to the side. Hosts are asking for options that feel like a full part of the meal, not a workaround. A few ways this shows up:

• A vegetarian station that gets the same visual presentation and chef attention as the main protein station
• Clear labeling at every station so guests do not need to ask
• Gluten-free desserts integrated into the main dessert table instead of served separately
• Menus built with common allergens in mind from the planning stage, rather than adjusted after the fact

Guest experience details that are getting more attention

Beyond food and drink, a few smaller details are shaping how memorable a party feels this year:

• Seating that encourages mingling rather than rigid assigned tables, especially for cocktail-style events
• Music and lighting planned as part of the overall event design, not an afterthought
• A clear flow between arrival, dinner or stations, and a later portion of the evening, so guests always know what is next
• Small, well-placed decor moments, like a seasonal bar backdrop, that photograph well without overwhelming the space

How this applies to corporate versus social events

Corporate holiday parties tend to lean toward interactive stations and a curated bar program, since they balance formality with a mingling-friendly format. Social holiday parties, whether a family gathering or a milestone celebration, often lean further into craft cocktails and a more personalized menu built around the host’s own preferences. If you are planning a corporate event specifically, our team also put together a broader list of office party ideas worth a look alongside this trend roundup.

Bringing these trends into your own party

Not every trend fits every event, and that is fine. A corporate lunch does not need a late-night bite station, and a smaller social gathering may not need three stations. The goal is picking the two or three elements that fit your headcount, venue, and guest list, and building the rest of the menu around them.

How trends interact with your venue

A trend that photographs beautifully in one room can fall flat in another. Before committing to a specific station or bar setup, walk through how it will actually fit your venue:

• Raw bar and seafood stations need refrigeration or ice replenishment nearby, which not every venue can support without extra equipment
• Multiple interactive stations need enough floor space to avoid creating bottlenecks near entrances or restrooms
• A batch cocktail program simplifies bar lines but still needs enough counter space for glassware and garnish setup
• Late-night bite stations work best in rooms with a clear secondary serving area, rather than reusing the same table as the main buffet

If you are touring venues for the first time this season, ask directly how past events have handled stations and bar setups in that specific room. A venue’s answer often tells you as much as its floor plan.

What we are seeing less of this year

A few formats that used to be default choices are showing up less often in the events we are building this season. Fully plated, formal dinners for large corporate groups have given some ground to stations and family-style formats, mostly because they support more mingling and shorter service times. Single, large dessert tables are increasingly being split into two smaller moments, one lighter option near the main meal and a more indulgent station later in the evening. And a single, one-size-fits-all bar menu is less common than it used to be, replaced by the more curated approach described above.

None of this means older formats are wrong for every event. A formal plated dinner still suits certain leadership events and traditional family celebrations well. The shift is more about hosts having more format options to choose from, and increasingly picking the one that fits their specific guest list rather than defaulting to whatever was standard a few years ago.

Start planning your 2026 holiday party

If any of these trends caught your eye for your own event, our holiday party team can help translate them into a menu and bar plan that fits your venue and headcount across Chicago and the North Shore. Reach out through the contact page to start the conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thanksgiving is a family holiday, but for a lot of Chicago offices, the week before it is also a company one. Pre-holiday lunches, department potlucks turned catered events, and employee appreciation gatherings all tend to cluster in the days before the long weekend, when teams are winding down projects and want a reason to gather before everyone scatters. Our Thanksgiving hub covers the full holiday menu, but this guide focuses specifically on the corporate side: what an office Thanksgiving event actually needs and how to plan it well.

Why so many companies cater Thanksgiving week

There are a few reasons the week before Thanksgiving has become its own mini catering season. Many offices are already slowing down, which makes it a natural window for a team lunch that would be harder to schedule in a busier month. It also doubles as a soft employee appreciation moment heading into year end, ahead of the bigger holiday party in December. And because most people already have Thanksgiving on the brain, a Thanksgiving-themed lunch reads as festive without requiring the planning lift of a full holiday party.

Choosing between a lunch and a full event

Not every office needs the same format. A few common approaches:

• A midday buffet lunch in the office, often on the Tuesday or Wednesday before Thanksgiving
• A department-by-department rotation for larger companies where an all-staff lunch is not practical
• A more formal seated event for leadership or client-facing teams
• A grab-and-go option for hybrid offices where not everyone is in that day

The right format depends on your office size, schedule, and whether the goal is a full gathering or a lighter appreciation gesture.

What goes on a corporate Thanksgiving menu

A corporate Thanksgiving menu usually borrows heavily from the traditional plate, roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and pie, but built for a buffet or individually packaged format rather than a formal dinner. Review the current Thanksgiving catering menu with your catering contact to see current offerings and packaging options.

A few planning notes specific to office settings:

• Individually packaged meals work well for offices that want a grab-and-go option instead of a buffet line
• A buffet setup fits better for an all-hands lunch where people can sit and eat together
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options should be built in from the start, since Thanksgiving menus lean heavily on a few core items that are not naturally allergy-friendly
• A dessert table with pie is often the detail employees remember most, so do not treat it as an afterthought

Employee appreciation angle: making it feel intentional

A catered Thanksgiving lunch reads very differently depending on how it is framed. A few ways offices make it feel like genuine appreciation rather than a routine lunch order:

• A short note or announcement from leadership thanking the team before the meal starts
• Setting aside real time on the calendar, not a working lunch squeezed between meetings
• Including remote or hybrid staff with a delivery option or a small gift if they cannot attend in person
• Pairing the lunch with a small closing gesture for the year, such as an early departure that day

Delivery or full-service: which fits your office

For a straightforward midday lunch, our corporate delivery team handles drop-off catering that works well for a break room or conference room setup without staffing. For a larger event with a bar, seated service, or an off-site venue, our corporate full-service team can bring staff, rentals, and a more complete setup.

A simple way to decide: if your event is a lunch during the workday with no alcohol service and a straightforward buffet, delivery usually covers it well. If you are planning an evening event, bringing in a bar, or hosting at an outside venue, full-service is the better fit.

Timing your order

Thanksgiving week is one of the busiest stretches of the fall for catering across Chicago, both for corporate orders and for family Thanksgiving orders on the same menu. A few timing notes:

• Place your order at least one to two weeks before your event date, earlier if your headcount is large
• Confirm final headcount about a week out, since office attendance can shift closer to the holiday
• If your office is also planning a December holiday party, it is worth discussing both events with your catering contact at the same time, since the two seasons often overlap on staffing and inventory

Bridging into the December holiday season

Many of the same offices that cater a Thanksgiving week lunch go on to host a full holiday party a few weeks later. If that is on your calendar too, our holiday party hub covers venue, bar, and rental planning for that event, and it is worth starting that conversation early since December books up fast.

Setting up the room and the moment

Even a straightforward office lunch benefits from a bit of intentional setup. A few details that make a corporate Thanksgiving event feel more like an occasion than a routine catered lunch:

• Arrange the buffet or packaged meal table near a window or a spot with natural light, if your office layout allows it, since it makes for better photos and a more inviting space
• Set out simple seasonal touches, like small gourds or a fall-toned table runner, rather than a full decor overhaul
• Group seating so departments or teams that do not usually eat together get a chance to mix
• Save fifteen minutes at the start or end for a short thank-you from leadership, since that is often what people remember more than the specific dishes served

Handling multiple office locations

Companies with more than one Chicago-area office sometimes choose to cater Thanksgiving week separately at each location rather than gathering everyone in one place. If that describes your company, coordinate timing across locations early with your catering contact, since staggering deliveries or staffed setups across multiple addresses on the same day requires more lead time than a single-location order. It is also worth confirming that each location’s menu selections match, so the experience feels consistent across offices even if the room and headcount differ.

What to do if your event falls the same week as a client meeting

Because Thanksgiving week is also a common time for year-end client meetings and vendor visits, some companies fold client hospitality into the same catering order as their staff lunch. If that applies to you, flag it early. A client-facing spread may call for a slightly more formal presentation, individually plated options rather than a casual buffet, even if the rest of the office is eating from the same menu.

Planning your corporate Thanksgiving event

Whether you are planning a simple office lunch or a larger employee appreciation gathering, start with the current Thanksgiving menu or visit our Thanksgiving catering hub to see full package options. Ready to get a date on the calendar? Reach our team through the contact page with your headcount and preferred format.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is the question we hear most often once Thanksgiving planning season starts: what does it actually cost to have Thanksgiving catered in Chicago? The honest answer is that it depends on several factors that vary from one household to the next, and any number given without knowing your guest count, format, and menu selections would not be accurate. What we can do here is walk through what drives Thanksgiving catering pricing, what general planning ranges tend to look like, and how to get real numbers for your specific gathering.

For the full menu this article references, see the current Thanksgiving catering menu, and for the broader hub with all Thanksgiving offerings, visit our Thanksgiving catering page.

What drives Thanksgiving catering pricing

A handful of factors shape where any given Thanksgiving order lands on the pricing spectrum:

• Guest count: Packages typically scale per person, so a table of eight and a table of twenty land in very different places
• Format: Delivery and full-service pricing are structured differently, since full-service includes staff, setup, and event support that delivery does not
• Menu selections: A package built around classic sides looks different, price-wise, than one that adds premium add-ons or extra courses
• Package versus a la carte: A complete bundled package is priced differently than ordering specific items individually to round out a meal
• Delivery versus pickup: Logistics and scheduling factor into how an order is structured, separate from the food itself

Because these variables interact, two households with the same guest count can land on different totals depending on the choices above.

Delivery pricing versus full-service pricing

It is worth being clear about this distinction up front, since the two are structured very differently and should not be compared directly.

Delivery Thanksgiving catering is priced starting at a per-guest or per-package rate for the food itself, since you are handling setup, serving, and cleanup on your end. This tends to be the more straightforward of the two formats to plan around, since it is largely driven by menu selections and headcount.

Full-service Thanksgiving catering starts at a higher planning range because it includes staff, setup, serving equipment, and event support in addition to the food. If you are considering a full-service Thanksgiving event, our general full-service catering cost guide explains the broader factors that shape full-service pricing across event types, which apply to Thanksgiving as well.

We never combine these two pricing structures into a single quoted range, since doing so tends to create confusion about what is actually included in an order.

General planning ranges to think about

Rather than publishing an exact price list, here is how we encourage households to think about planning ranges as they budget for the season:

For delivery orders, plan around a starting per-guest rate for a classic package, understanding that the total scales up with guest count and any additional items such as extra pies or premium sides.

For full-service events, plan around a starting per-guest rate that also accounts for staffing, rentals, and setup, which is why full-service totals typically land higher than a delivery-only order of the same size.

These are planning ranges, not quotes. The only way to get an accurate number for your specific Thanksgiving is a custom proposal built around your guest count, format, and menu choices.

How to get an accurate quote

The most reliable way to understand your actual Thanksgiving catering cost is a custom proposal, built specifically around your event. Here is what speeds that process along:

• Know your guest count, even if it is an estimate, since pricing scales directly with headcount
• Decide whether you are leaning toward delivery or full-service, since the two are priced and staffed differently
• Have a rough sense of your menu priorities, such as whether you want a complete package or specific a la carte items
• Share your date and location so we can confirm delivery zone or venue logistics alongside the quote

Our team can typically put together an accurate custom proposal quickly once these details are in hand. Start that conversation through the contact page, or explore our general pricing philosophy on the budget planning page if you want more background on how we approach quoting before requesting a number.

Why we do not publish exact prices

Every Thanksgiving order is different enough, in guest count, format, and menu, that a single published price would either overstate what a small delivery order costs or understate what a larger full-service event requires. Publishing a flat number tends to create more confusion than clarity once a real proposal is built. A custom proposal, by contrast, reflects your actual event rather than an average that may not apply to your situation.

Getting the most value from your Thanksgiving catering budget

A few practical tips that tend to help households plan a Thanksgiving order that fits their goals:

• Lock in your guest count early, since last-minute changes in either direction can affect both pricing and availability
• Choose a package that matches your actual serving style rather than over-ordering “just in case,” since a la carte additions are usually easy to add later
• Decide on delivery versus full-service early, since switching formats close to Thanksgiving limits your options
• Ask about what is included in a package price versus what might be an add-on, so there are no surprises when the proposal arrives

Comparing quotes from different caterers

If you are gathering more than one Thanksgiving catering quote this year, compare them on more than the bottom line number. Ask each caterer what exactly is included per guest, whether staffing and setup are bundled in for full-service options, and whether delivery windows or pickup times are locked in as part of the quote. Two proposals with a similar total can look very different once you account for what each one actually covers, especially between a delivery-only order and a full-service package with staff included.

It is also worth asking how firm a quoted number is once your final guest count is confirmed. Some households finalize headcount weeks ahead, while others are still adjusting the week of Thanksgiving. Understanding how flexible your proposal is around last-minute changes can save a surprise adjustment closer to the holiday.

Request your Thanksgiving catering proposal

Ready to get real numbers for your Thanksgiving table? Visit our Thanksgiving catering hub to see this season’s packages, review our approach to pricing on the budget planning page, or reach our team directly through the contact page with your guest count and date for a custom proposal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ordering Thanksgiving dinner delivery instead of cooking from scratch has become a normal part of the holiday for a lot of Chicago and North Shore households, not a fallback plan. The reasons vary: a smaller kitchen than the guest list needs, a host who would rather spend the morning with family than at the stove, or simply wanting a professional kitchen behind the meal. Whatever the reason, delivery works best when you know what to order and when to place it. This guide covers both.

If you are searching for Thanksgiving catering near you in Chicago, our delivery menus cover the full range of what is available for pickup or delivery this season.

What to order for a delivered Thanksgiving dinner

Most delivery orders fall into one of two categories.

A complete Thanksgiving dinner delivery includes the full meal: turkey, a set of sides, gravy, cranberry sauce, and pie, scaled to your guest count. This is the simplest option if you want one order that covers the whole table without assembling pieces separately.

A supplemental delivery order fills in specific gaps around a meal you are otherwise handling yourself, whether that means ordering extra sides to round out a smaller turkey, adding pies for a bigger dessert course, or bringing in a dish you do not want to cook from scratch. This route works well if part of your Thanksgiving is already planned and you just need reinforcements.

Either way, review the current Thanksgiving catering menu before finalizing your order, since it reflects what is actually available this season.

When to place your delivery order

Thanksgiving delivery has a firmer deadline than most people expect, because kitchens are producing a very high volume of orders in a narrow window. A general framework:

• Three or more weeks out: The safest window for full flexibility on delivery time and specific menu items
• Two weeks out: Still a solid window, though certain time slots may be filling
• One week out: Orders are typically still accepted, but delivery time flexibility narrows
• Final days before Thanksgiving: Late orders are handled where capacity allows, though options may be limited

Chicago traffic and weather can both affect Thanksgiving morning delivery windows, so once your order is confirmed, plan your own schedule around the estimated arrival time rather than the reverse. If your event has a firm start time, mention that when you place your order so it can be scheduled with enough buffer.

Delivery versus pickup for Thanksgiving

Delivery makes the most sense if you would rather not add a Thanksgiving morning errand to your schedule, or if you are hosting a larger group and want a scheduled arrival window instead of coordinating pickup around other errands. Pickup can offer more control over your exact timing if your location is a quick trip from one of our kitchens. Either format draws from the same seasonal menu, so the food itself does not change, only how it gets to your table.

Reheating your delivered Thanksgiving dinner

This is the step that trips people up most, so it is worth planning for. A few general guidelines:

• Reheat turkey and hot sides in a covered oven at a moderate temperature rather than blasting high heat, which dries out the meat and can scorch sides
• Time your reheating around your actual sit-down time, not the moment the delivery arrives, especially if guests are arriving on a staggered schedule
• Keep cold items, such as cranberry sauce or a chilled salad, refrigerated until closer to serving time rather than out on the counter for hours
• If you are combining a delivered meal with a homemade dish, plan oven space carefully, since Thanksgiving morning is often the most contested oven real estate of the year

If you have specific questions about reheating your order, ask when you place it. Instructions vary slightly depending on the exact items in your package.

Finding Thanksgiving dinner delivery near you in Chicago and the North Shore

Our delivery service covers Chicago and the North Shore suburbs, including Northbrook, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Glencoe, Deerfield, Winnetka, Wilmette, Evanston, Glenview, and Skokie. If you are searching for Thanksgiving catering near your specific neighborhood, confirm your delivery address early, since routing and timing both depend on where the order needs to land on Thanksgiving morning.

For households further into the city or right on the edge of our delivery zone, it is worth confirming availability before you finalize your guest count, particularly if your order needs to arrive at a specific time for an early Thanksgiving gathering.

Packing and unpacking your delivery efficiently

When your Thanksgiving dinner delivery arrives, take a few minutes to unpack it methodically rather than setting everything on the counter at once. Separate items by what needs immediate refrigeration, what needs to go straight into the oven for reheating, and what can sit at room temperature until serving. Labeling on the containers usually tells you which category each item falls into, but if anything is unclear, ask about it when your delivery arrives or when you place the order. A little organization here saves a lot of scrambling once your guests start arriving.

If your household is short on refrigerator space, which is common on Thanksgiving with a full house of side dishes and drinks, plan ahead for where cold items will go before the delivery shows up. A cooler with ice can work as an overflow option for a few hours if your refrigerator is already at capacity.

Pairing delivery with the rest of your holiday plans

A lot of households that order Thanksgiving dinner delivery end up doing the same for other moments in the season, from a smaller Christmas meal to office holiday treats. If Thanksgiving delivery works well for your household, it is worth keeping an eye on the rest of the season’s offerings as December approaches.

Order your Thanksgiving dinner delivery

Browse the current Thanksgiving catering menu or our full delivery menus to see everything available this season, then visit our Thanksgiving catering hub for full package details, or reach our team through the contact page with your delivery address and date.

Frequently Asked Questions