Catered Thanksgiving Dinners in the South Bay
UPDATED for 2023 Thanksgiving
Turkey, green beans, cranberry sauce, oh my! If you’re feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, you’re not alone. Juggling kids and cooking an entire traditional Thanksgiving dinner can feel impossible. Catered Thanksgiving dinners can help minimize your stress, which boosts your mental well-being so you can spend your time enjoying the meal and bonding with your kids instead. It’s a win-win! Check out our guide to where to find the best premade Thanksgiving meal in South Bay so you can actually enjoy yourself this year.
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South Bay Local Restaurants for Catered Thanksgiving Dinners
These tasty South Bay restaurants are offering a full Thanksgiving menu with a good variety of traditional favorites and unique holiday dinner packages. Check out these fantastic to-go options for Thanksgiving Day. Just be sure to place your Thanksgiving order well in advance so you’re guaranteed pick-up on November 23rd.
Inspired Plate
Personal Chef Aly of the Inspired Plate is one of the most highly recommended catered Thanksgiving dinners in the South Bay, according to our Local Anchor members. There are so many excellent options to serve a complete Thanksgiving buffet at home. The hardest part is choosing from among the incredible menu items, including both a whole turkey or turkey slices, a variety of sides like bourbon and cinnamon roasted sweet potatoes and ciabatta stuffing, and irresistible desserts like Dutch apple pie and pumpkin caramel chocolate chip bars.
MB Post
Move over dinner rolls! At MB Post, it’s all about the biscuits. Order everything you need for a festive Thanksgiving feast – from appetizers to turkey and pie and wine and cocktails. And above all else, their delicious biscuits that will make your holiday meal!
Urban Plates
You don’t have to spend the day in the kitchen to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal that tastes homemade. The Urban Plates Thanksgiving Family Feast includes a cage-free, hormone and antibiotic-free turkey. They use organic produce and ethically sourced natural ingredients and cook from scratch so you can enjoy the best part of the day: eating. Side options include roasted Brussels sprouts, organic mashed potatoes, and rainbow carrots. Don’t need a whole turkey? You can also order their turkey breast family meal that feeds four if you’re keeping things low-key this year.
Ragin Cajun
Looking for something a little outside the traditional turkey dinner box? Ragin Cajun’s Famous Fried Turkeys are it! The fried bird is the perfect main course for a Louisiana-style Turkey Day. Of course, this premade Thanksgiving meal would only be complete with all the fixings! The array of sides includes turkey gravy, cajun corn, mac and cheese, cornbread, and pumpkin pie.
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que Long Beach Town Center
From hickory-smoked turkey to heaps of fine southern fixin’s, they’re cookin’ up a Thanksgiving feast you’ll love. Enjoy it at home with family and friends, or come savor it at Lucille’s. If you’ve got a big crew to feed, you can also add sliced ham, brisket, and BBQ ribs to your catered Thanksgiving dinner.
Chart House
Bring the Chart House home to your dinner table this Thanksgiving. They have everything you need to make it a great meal to remember. Choose between their famous slow-roasted prime rib and roast turkey for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Sides include garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and a choice of pumpkin or pecan pie for dessert.
Hof’s Hut
This family-favorite local restaurant makes it even easier to enjoy a premade Thanksgiving meal by packing everything into a convenient, ready-to-heat container. The feast includes sliced turkey breast, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, creamed corn, and a pumpkin pie. You can also add on a loaf of pumpkin bread.
King’s Hawaiian
Celebrate Mahalosgiving this year with a King’s Hawaiian-style premade Thanksgiving meal! The family meal that serves four includes roasted turkey, guava ham, Portuguese Sausage Stuffing, fresh cranberry sauce, Hawaiian mashed potatoes, and, of course, King’s Hawaiian rolls. Or, if you prefer to dine in, you can enjoy their Thanksgiving buffet from 10am – 8pm in the restaurant.
South Bay Markets & Grocery Stores for Holiday Meals
These local grocery stores all offer catering for Thanksgiving, so you can pick up your ready-to-heat meal along with the rest of your groceries. Be sure to place your Thanksgiving order in advance.
Gelson’s
Whether you want just the turkey or an entire meal, Gelson’s has you covered for Thanksgiving. They have a variety of options, including sliced turkey breast or whole turkey meals, or ham, brisket, salmon, and prime rib meals. You can order a roasted turkey and individual sides from the a la carte menu or a side kit with cornbread stuffing and all the fixings. They also have vegetarian options, like a plant-based roast. The last day to place an order is November 22nd.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods has complete meals for every Thanksgiving need, from a family of four to a house full of guests. Options include whole-roasted organic turkeys, turkey breasts, spiral sliced hams, prime rib, salmon, beef Wellington, surf and turf, and a vegan meal option. You can also add on holiday appetizer platters and desserts, as well as wine bundles featuring a variety of holiday meal wine pairings. Locations in EL Segundo, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, and Torrance all offer catered Thanksgiving dinners to order.
Grow South Bay
Grow offers the freshest produce, dairy, fine cuts of meat and fish, tasty gluten-free food, artisan cheeses, select grocery products, and gourmet items. While they don’t offer pre-cooked turkeys, they do have pre-made sides, as well as appetizer platters.
Mother’s Market
If you’re looking for vegan or plant-based options, Mother’s Market has the most variety to offer, including vegan desserts and vegan sides, like a green bean casserole. You can order a full family meal with a turkey or vegan roast along with the sides and desserts or select each item a la carte.
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