If Thanksgiving takeout sounds like the break you need this year, we’ve got you covered. Here are 10 Memphis restaurants and bakeries that will do all the prep work to help make your Thanksgiving stress-free in 2024. Order the whole meal, just the bird, or your favorite sides. Mix and match to find what makes your life easier — but don’t forget dessert!
*Listed in alphabetical order
Char
Neighborhood: East Memphis (Highland Strip)
More info: memphis.charrestaurant.com
If you’re craving crab, shrimp, and andouille gumbo ($20 a quart), family-styled sides like creamed spinach, cornbread dressing, garlic mashed potatoes, or caramelized onion mac ‘n cheese ($20 a pan, which feeds four to six people), Char has you covered. And don’t forget the pecan pie!
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: Call or order online by Monday, November 25. Pick up your order by Wednesday, November 27.
Commissary BBQ
Neighborhood: Collierville and Germantown
More info: commissarybbq.com
At Commissary BBQ, you can get the entire holiday meal (with smoked turkey or ham. cornbread dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, butter, plates, and utensils) starting at $10.95, or you can simply purchase the ham, turkey, and dressing, along with other sides.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: Call or order online by Monday, November 25. The last day to pick up your order is Wednesday, November 27.
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ
Neighborhood: East Memphis, Cordova, Collierville, and Olive Branch, MS
More info: corkysbbq.com
Corky’s Ribs & BBQ is known for its barbecue, but you can snag some mighty good hickory-smoked turkeys and hams during the holidays, too. Each turkey is rubbed with special seasonings and then slow-cooked in pits over hickory logs. A single hickory-smoked turkey goes for $59.99, or you can opt for the “Holiday Meal Package” for $99.99, which includes your turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cornbread stuffing, green beans, rolls, and a pie of your choice! This serves roughly six to eight people.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call your neighborhood location or order online. Pickup is available at all restaurant locations through Thanksgiving Day.
Curb Side Casseroles
Neighborhood: East Memphis
More info: curbsidecasseroles.com
Celebrating its 17th year in business, Curb Side Casseroles is a great go-to for your holiday meals. You’ll find everything you need for your Thanksgiving feast — from house-smoked boneless turkey breasts to scrumptious sides. You can also pick up delicious desserts, like the signature strawberry cake and ooey-gooey pumpkin bars.
And, if you’re hosting family and friends for the entire holiday weekend, let Curb Side Casseroles help with that, too. They offer an egg and sausage breakfast casserole, cheese grits, cinnamon rolls, and more, as well as ready-made dips and spreads that make great game-day snacks.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: You can place your order in-store, online, via email, or by phone. Pickup dates are every Tuesday and Thursday in November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Thanksgiving Eve, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Frost Bake Shop
Neighborhood: Collierville, East Memphis, and Lake District in Lakeland
More info: frostbakeshop.com
Frost Bake Shop is open for walk-in purchases and pre-orders. Offering yummy cake, pie, and cheesecake selections, you can pick up a treat for everyone in the family. They also offer seasonal pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake, and cupcakes in standard and miniature sizes. Pies that serve eight to 10 are $22, six-inch cakes that serve about 10 are $32, cheesecakes that serve 10 to 12 are $31, and nine-inch cakes that serve 20 are $42.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call the shop, order in-store, or order online one day before pickup. If you are ordering on the day of pickup, please note that the pickup time will default to five hours after opening. Pick up your order at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday or 11 a.m. on Sundays.
Hog Wild & A Moveable Feast Catering Co.
Neighborhood: Downtown and East Memphis
More info: hogwildbbq.com
Once again, Hog Wild & A Moveable Feast Catering Co. has everything you need for your Thanksgiving feast. In addition to turkey and ham, the menu includes cornbread dressing, green bean casserole, creamed collard greens with cornbread crumble, mashed potatoes, and more. Plus, they offer several dessert options: pecan cobbler, pumpkin pie, and apple pie.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call the restaurant or order online by Friday, November 19, at 1 p.m. Pickup is on Tuesday, November 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or on Wednesday, November 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the downtown or East Memphis locations.
Just in Thyme Catering
Neighborhood: Elmore Park (Bartlett)
More info: justinthymefoods.com
Just In Thyme Catering carries breakfast items like sausage and egg casserole and cheddar cheese grits, so you won’t have to put any thought into a delicious breakfast for the family. Choose sides like whipped sweet potatoes with brown sugar pecan topping, homestyle green beans, and bacon and shallot roasted Brussels sprouts with Thai chili sauce. To top it all off, you can grab desserts like fudge pie and warm apple buttermilk custard pie.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: Call the store or order online by Monday, November 18, to place your order. Deliveries will be on Tuesday, November 26, with a $10 delivery charge and a minimum order of $50 for delivery.
Katie’s Kitchen
Neighborhood: Poplar Pike (Germantown)
More info: katieskitchengtown.com
Katie’s Kitchen’s original Thanksgiving menu offers all the holiday classics — from cornbread dressing and broccoli-and-rice casserole to pumpkin pie. They’re also offering a “Black Friday Brunch” with your choice of cinnamon rolls, cheese grits, pigs in a blanket, and more. Most items are available in three sizes. The smallest size feeds four, medium feeds six to eight, and large feeds eight to 12.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: Order and pay online by Wednesday, November 20, for pickup on Friday, November 22, or Saturday, November 23. You can also order by Saturday, November 22, for pickup Monday, November 25, through Wednesday, November 27.
Muddy’s Bake Shop
Neighborhood: Broad Avenue
More info: muddysbakeshop.com
Muddy’s Bake Shop has all its popular cupcakes, full-size cakes, cookies, bars, pies, and ice cream available to order this Thanksgiving. The Shady Wake Pie is a Thanksgiving classic — for a good reason! It has toasted pecan goodness with flavors even Grandma can get behind. And the Pumpkin Five Spice Pie is a go-to for any Thanksgiving gathering.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: This year, Muddy’s is open Tuesday, November 26, and Wednesday, November 27, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk-ins are available, but pre-ordering is preferred. You can place your order online. (SB Tip: There is no deadline to order — but make sure you order soon! Remember to note your pickup date and time in your calendar, as orders might not be ready for early arrivals.)
The Peabody Kitchen
Neighborhood: Downtown
More info: peabodyevents.com
For about $165, you can get a Thanksgiving spread from The Peabody Kitchen. Each order serves up to four people and comes with a 12-pound turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, gravy, cornbread dressing, and pumpkin pie.
2024 DEADLINE & PICKUP: Call or order online by Friday, November 21. Pickup is Wednesday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hotel’s valet area. The exact pickup time is sent by email.
Happy Thanksgiving, Memphis!
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