Thanksgiving isn’t about stressing all day in the kitchen — or, at least, it shouldn’t be. The holiday is much better spent enjoying some rejuvenating time with loved ones over dinner, no matter who cooked it. If you want to focus more on the festivities instead of the fuss, here are some local businesses serving traditional Thanksgiving dishes to go. All you have to do is heat it up, and pretend you made it. —Kristen Wile

 

Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Place your order by: Nov. 22

Get big flavors with ingredients from small farms. Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen adapts the same principles of its signature cooking classes to a Thanksgiving menu of sides and desserts: locally sourced, healthy, and tasty.

 

Copain Gatherings
Place your order by: Nov. 24

Smoked turkey breast, Thanksgiving sides, appetizers, and a variety of desserts are available to order from Jim Noble’s SouthPark-based catering company.

 

Earl’s Grocery
Place your order by: Nov. 21 for turkey; 48 hours in advance for sides

If you’re a last-minute kind of person, you only need two days’ notice to order a slew of sides for pickup — just take care of the turkey. Earl’s is serving proteins, sides, breads, salads, and desserts.

 

Midwood Smokehouse
Place your order by: Nov. 24

It’s no surprise to see smoked turkeys on this menu, but you can also order ham and smoked brisket. Sides include traditional Midwood Smokehouse options like mac and cheese and collards, as well as gravy, mashed potatoes, and a cranberry-apple sauce.

 

Milk Glass Pie
Place your order by: Nov. 22

Food writer-turned-baker Keia Mastrianni bakes 9-inch pies from local ingredients. Flavors include brown sugar buttermilk, a butterscotch pumpkin pie with a rye crust, and a classic apple.

 

Noble Smoke
Place your order by: Nov. 24

The latest restaurant from Jim Noble, a barbecue spot in West Charlotte, is taking orders for smoked turkey breast and a menu of sides that includes green beans, collards, and mac and cheese.

 

Reid’s Fine Foods
Place your order by: Nov. 23

Reid’s has your entire meal covered — cooked turkeys in a variety of sizes, hams, beef tenderloin, and all of the traditional sides in four- to six-person serving sizes. They even have cornbread and classic stuffing options, as well as hors d’oeuvres like classic deviled eggs or shrimp platters.

 

Roots Catering & Café
Place your order by: Nov. 21

All the classics are available in portions from 10 to 15 people and 16 to 25 people, including turkey, ham, as well as various stuffing, gravy and side options. Platters, china, flatware, and glassware are available to rent, too.

 

Sweet Lew’s BBQ

Smoked whole turkey, smoked turkey breast, smoked pork loin, or smoked salmon filets are the protein options from this Belmont neighborhood barbecue spot, with corn pudding, green bean casserole, and oyster dressing among the side selections.

 

 

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