Last update: 11/21/24
Is Thanksgiving just too stressful for you? Would you rather leave the cooking to someone else? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you’ll be relieved to hear that many Holy City businesses are here to help this holiday season!
I will update the below list as more options are announced. Contact me via e-mail (christian@holycitysinner.com) with any updates! Be sure to check back for edits.
82 Queen/Florence’s Lowcountry Kitchen
- The Queen Street Hospitality team has curated a Thanksgiving takeout meal for groups of 6-8 ($199), featuring classics like Herb-Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Dressing, Turkey Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Pie.
- The last day to place orders is Sunday, Nov. 24
- Guests may pick up their meals at Florence’s (1271 Folly Road) on Thanksgiving between 10 a.m. and noon.
Alcove Market
- Alcove’s seasonal offerings range from full dinner party options or festive sides to accompany your spread
- Give Alcove 48 hours' notice for pickup, available between 7 am and 3 pm
- Email info@alcovemarket.com to place your order
Atylss
- Offering pre-orders for Thanksgiving
- Orders will be delivered Wednesday November 27th
- Click here for the menu and more info
Baguette Magic
- Breads, pies, and more available for pre-order
- Pre-orders close November 22nd at 2 pm
- Pre-orders will be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 26th 8 am - 2 pm and Wednesday, November 27th 8 am - 12 pm
- Click here for more info
Beautiful South
- Serving groups of 4-6 or 8-10, Beautiful South's pre-order holiday meals offer a variety of "Snacks" like Scallion Oil Noodles and Crab Rangoon, "Mains" like General Tso's Chicken and Char Siu Fried Rice, and "Sides" like Teochow-Style Green Beans and a Three Treasures medley of winter veggies.
- Holiday Meal with Roast Duck: $275 for 4-6ppl / $550 for 8-10ppl OR Holiday Meal with Chinese Takeout Classics: $225 for 4-6ppl / $450 for 8-10ppl
- Order/Pickup: Menu details + order online; available now until Dec. 31
Crave Kitchen & Cocktails
- Offering a Take & Bake menu
- Includes everything from classic comfort foods to gourmet sides and desserts
- Menu Highlights Include but are not limited to: Slow-Roasted or smoked Whole Turkey, Honey-Glazed Ham, Duck Breast, Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Marshmallows, Classic Pumpkin, Banna Cream, Apple and Pecan Pies
- Pre-order window: Open now through November 24th
- Pick-up date: Orders will be available for pick-up on November 27th
- You can order here
Cru Catering
- Offering a Thanksgiving Kit ($320 - 4 portions) that includes a Brown Butter Basted Half Turkey (Joyce Farms), Fall Kale Salad, Herb Gravy, Cranberry Compote, Green Bean Casserole, Lowcountry Corn Pudding, Brioche Stuffing, Caramelized Onions + Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Spice Cake Rolls, and a bottle of Sparkling.
- Upgrade to a whole turkey for an additional $75; this is the only sub-in/out with the kit. Orders for 2 kits will receive a whole turkey.
- Aside from the complete kit, you can create your own specially curated menu with Cru's A la Carte and Bake Shop offerings (priced individually).
- See the menu here
- The deadline to order is Wednesday, November 20th at 2 pm
- Pick-up is Wednesday, November 27th between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM at the following locations: Cru Catering (1784 Harmon St., Charleston, SC 29405), Old Wide Awake (5149 Trexler Ave., Hollywood, SC 29449), The Sandcastle (1 Shipwatch Rd., Kiawah, SC 29455)
Hamby Catering & Events
- Offering Thanksgiving packages, serving four or eight, with two turkey options: Traditional roast or bourbon smoked
- Each comes with classics like red skin garlic mashed potatoes, baked mac & cheese, southern green beans, dressing, and turkey gravy
- Additional sides, such as sweet potato casserole or Lowcountry succotash, can be purchased for $32 each.
- Appetizer Package includes favorites like classic deviled eggs and sweet potato biscuits.
- They also have desserts like pumpkin cake roll or extras like cranberry orange relish
- To place an order and explore the full Thanksgiving menu, visit Hamby Catering’s website at www.hambycatering.com. For any questions, please call 843-725-4035 or email niki@hambycatering.com
- All orders must be placed by Saturday, November 23rd at 3 pm.
- Orders will be available for pickup on Wednesday, 11/27 from 9 am to 3 pm at The Market at Hamby, located at 925 St. Andrews Blvd, West Ashley
- As part of Hamby Catering’s Thanksgiving packages to go, the company sponsors a family in need with each meal sold
- Click here for more info
Herd Provisions
- Accepting pick-up orders for Thanksgiving to-go
- Main dishes including Leaping Waters Farm Porchetta, Beef Roast, and Whole Uncooked Brined Turkey
- Sides include: Kale Caesar, Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Shoyu, Roasted Carrots with Sage Pesto, Baked Mac N Cheese, Warm Farro and Mushroom Salad, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Gravy, and Soft Dinner Rolls
- Desserts include: Apple Cobbler and Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Guests can make it a bundle with a Herd freezer bag and two bottles of wine and/or batched specialty boozy fall punch made with a blend of 12-yr. rum, BIB apple brandy, allspice dram, pear liqueur, tea, lemon, and sugar.
- To place an order, guests can fill out the form here and send it to info@herdprovisions.com
- All orders must be made by Saturday, November 16th
- Orders can be picked up at Herd Provisions (106 Grove St) between noon - 4 pm on Wednesday, November 27th
Kiawah Island Resort
- Offering Thanksgiving to-go
- Choose a full meal that serves 8-10 people, or order just the turkey or just the sides
- Click here for more info
Kwei Fei
- Kwei Fei's Holiday Family Feast includes Sichuan classics like handmade dumplings, Dan Dan Noodles, La Zi Ji, Sichuan Beef, and more for families of 4-6 ($225) or 8-10 ($450)
- Choose all your favorites, complete with jasmine rice, soy sauce, and Kwei Fei Chili Crisp
- Order: Menu details + book your feast online; available now until Dec. 31
Langdon's
- Thanksgiving Menu to Go features a 12-14 lb. whole smoked turkey paired with sides including chive whipped potatoes, squash casserole, roasted root vegetables, cranberry agrodolce, and their signature Cajun gravy
- The meal serves 8 people for $345
- Order Pickup on November 27th from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Contact Ryan Camp at ryancamp8@gmail.com to place your order
- Click here to see the menu
Lewis Barbecue
- Offering pre-orders for local pick-up at Lewis Charleston, featuring options like Smoked Turkey Breast, Prime Beef Brisket, Mac + Cheese, and Green Chile Corn Pudding. Stay tuned for the pre-order link, which will be shared soon on their social media channels.
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint
- Offering Thanksgiving Catering
- Ordering closes on Tuesday, November 19th at 2 p.m.
- This year, the menu includes two options - the Major Feast with either a whole turkey or half ham for $264.99 (serving 12-15 guests), or the Small Gathering with either smoked turkey or smoked ham for $149.99 (serving 4-6 guests)
- Enjoy options of smoked turkey or smoked ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potato casserole, green beans, broccoli salad, dinner rolls, dessert (Sweet Potato, Fudge or Pecan Pie) and more
- New offerings this year include turnip greens and a hashbrown casserole
- Orders can be picked up between Monday, November 25th and Saturday, November 30th
- Martin’s is donating $5 from every Thanksgiving Meal (Small Gatherings & Large Feasts) to local charitable organizations dedicated to fighting hunger including: The Nashville Food Project, James Island Outreach, Jones Valley Teaching Farm, and Dare to Care.
- You can olace orders at martinsbbqjoint.com/
thanksgiving
Merci
- Merci's new fine foods and provisions shop, Petit Merci will have a Thanksgiving pickup menu
- Petit Merci will offer fresh-baked breads, prepared foods, and produce sourced from local farms
- Thanksgiving highlights include Take-and-Bake Cinnamon Rolls, Caramelized Onion Dip with caviar and Ritz crackers, roasted carrots, Oyster Pie, and Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Streusel Crumb.
- The special Thanksgiving menu is available for pre-order, with pickups on 11/26 and 11/27. Pre-orders are live and can be placed on mercichs.com.
Poogan’s Porch and Poogan’s Southern Kitchen
- Poogan’s Thanksgiving to-go meals are now available to order
- Choose from traditional turkey or beef tenderloin, sides, and signature pies (or the new bread pudding this year) – plus those famous biscuits, of course
- You can order the full feast or pick and choose your favorites
- Pre-order by Sunday, November 24 at 12 pm, with pickup on Wednesday, November 27 from 10 am - 6 pm
- Everything comes with simple heat-and-serve instructions
- Order online from Poogan’s Porch: poogansporch.com/holiday-meals
- Order online from Poogan’s Southern Kitchen: pooganskitchen.com/holiday-
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Saint Urban's
- Offering pre-set charcuterie boards options
- Each board comes with a monger's selection of farmhouse cheeses and charcuterie alongside fresh baguette and accompaniments
- Pre-order by calling 843-212-4269; 48 hours advance notice required
The Select
- Offering takeaway meals and other baked goods for pick-up
- Orders can be placed online now through Friday, November 22, 2024
- Pick up will be Thanksgiving Day 10 am - 2 pm
- See the menu here.
Table & Twine
- Enjoy a complete Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 or 10 people
- Brunch, Appetizer, and Sides packages also available
- Order by Sunday, November 24th (while supplies last)
- Pickup and Delivery are available on Tuesday, Nov. 26th (12:00 pm - 6:00 pm) and Wednesday Nov. 27th. (8:00 am - 1:00 pm). Pickup is at 2816 Azalea Drive, Charleston, 29405.
- Click here for more info