Thanksgiving Dinner Take Out

Guide Note

While many families plan and cook an elaborate meal to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, others may choose to order all or part of their meal from a catalog, online source or through a local restaurant or supermarket. Mail order hams, turkeys and turduckens are available. Some restaurants offer entire Thanksgiving menus for take out or eat in, and supermarkets and high-end grocery stores often sell Thanksgiving dinner kits or pre-packed meals. Most of these must be ordered in advance.

Fast Facts

1. Thanksgiving: Fourth Thursday in November
2. Must be pre-ordered
3. Meats may be delivered in advance and require cooking or heating
4. Meals may be ready the day before Thanksgiving, as many establishments are closed on Thanksgiving Day

1. No preparation
2. Less clean up
3. Less stress
4. Convenient

1. Fewer leftovers
2. Expensive
3. Don't get homemade taste
4. Miss out on favorite dishes
5. Selection limited
6. Possibly not as healthy