Why spend hours slaving over hot poultry when you can pick up delicious prepared dishes for your Thanksgiving table? New York City has plenty of gourmet food shops and caterers that offer delicious Thanksgiving menus to go or for delivery.
Have your turkey and trimmings (or your goose or your prime rib or your tofurkey, whatever your pleasure) professionally prepared and spend the day with your guests, not stuck in the kitchen.
FreshDirect offers an assortment of Thanksgiving treats for easy one-stop shopping and convenient delivery right to your door. Start your FreshDirect Thanksgiving with hors d'oeuvres (perhaps the deluxe pate platter or the crudites assortment), move on to the main dish (roasted turkey breast, Tofurkey vegetarian feast, and more) and traditional sides (stuffing, cranberries, mashed potatoes). Top it all off with pie and don't forget the Thanksgiving Wine 6-Pack. Or opt for a complete heat-and-serve meal that serves 4 to 18 people (orders must be placed by November 22nd). Thanksgiving Meal orders will be delivered on Tuesday, 11/24 or Wednesday, 11/25. Fresh turkeys fly off the shelves, so order early.
Go to Whole Foods, the mecca of organic foods, for healthy and delicious prepared Thanksgiving treats (along with everything you need to cook your own feast). New York City's Whole Foods stores offer complete Thanksgiving dinners for 2, 8 or 12 (dinners come with turkey, plenty of traditional side dishes, and pie). A complete vegan Thanksgiving dinner is also available. You can also order Thanksgiving soups, side dishes and appetizers a la carte. Order by visiting or calling your favorite NYC Whole Foods store.
Trader Joe's has everything you need for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner -- starting with fresh, all-natural turkeys starting at $1.79 per pound. They've also got a large selection fresh and frozen, side dishes, desserts, and other goodies.
Order your Thanksgiving meal from the famous Zabar's and they will deliver it to your door via messenger. Choose from turkey, ham, pork, goose or duck for the main course. Get lots of vegetable side dish options along with special treats like foie gras with truffles and a selection of smoked fish to nibble on. Call, fax or email your order, then just sit back and wait for your Thanksgiving feast to arrive.
The Butterfield Market offers convenient Thanksgiving meal catering on the Upper East Side. Get a complete dinner package for 6 or 12 that includes starters, sides, and desserts. Turkeys are roasted and delivered on Thanksgiving Day. Pies are by Tate's of Southampton. You can pick up your order in the store or have it delivered, but you must have your order in by Saturday, November 21st.
Ready to Eat on Hudson Street offers a full Thanksgiving dinner for takeout -- appetizers, turkey, trimmings, and pie. You can also opt for their "everything but the turkey" offering if you're making your own bird, or a la carte options to round out your meal. Order by Monday, November 23rd.
Ready to buck tradition this year? Order a Cajun Fried Turkey from Brother Jimmy's. The bird comes with plenty of Southern-style sides (cornbread stuffing, collard greens, candied yams) and your choice of pumpkin, pecan, or apple crumb pie for dessert. Place your orders by November 19th.
