Thanksgiving to go in Memphis: Here's where to pick up everything for your holiday feast
Chefs across Memphis are on a mission to help you have a stress-free Thanksgiving. They are offering to cook your turkeys, hams, sides and desserts. All you will have to do is reheat and serve.
Here are some of the Memphis-owned establishments that want to help make a dish (or the whole meal) for your holiday table.
Buster's Butcher
199 S. Highland St.; (901) 695-1128; bustersbutcher.com
Buster’s Butcher is offering both Roasted and Smoked Turkeys, as well as Brined Turkeys if you want to cook your bird yourself. Choose from a small (10-14 pounds) or a large (16-20 pounds) turkey.
Buster’s also has an assortment of sides for you to simply pop in the oven and bake. Options include Macaroni and Cheese, Creamed Spinach, Hashbrown Casserole and Cranberry Salad.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, stop by the shop or call (901) 695-1128. Order deadline is Nov. 17. Pickup is Nov. 20-22. There is a delivery option.
Chef Tam's Underground Café
668 Union Ave.; (901) 207-2598; thecheftam.com
Chef Tam’s Underground Café is offering Cajun Fried Turkeys, as well as a Pineapple-Upside Down Ham, a Brown Sugar Ham and Oxtails on its Thanksgiving menu.
An assortment of Southern sides is available to accompany your meal. Alongside all the classics, Chef Tam will also be making her famous Muddy Mac (with Shrimp and Crawfish).
And save room for dessert, she has nine sweet options ranging from sweet potato pie to rum cake.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 207-2598. Order deadline is 6 p.m. Nov. 17. Pickup is noon-3 p.m. Nov. 22.
Cindy Krag Gourmet To Go
7511 Queens Ct., Suite 2, Germantown; (901)512-6600; cindykrag.com
Germantown caterer and prepared foods shop Cindy Krag Gourmet To Go is offering a Thanksgiving menu that includes Smoked Turkey, Smoked Ham, Beef Tenderloin and Pecan Encrusted Pork Tenderloin. Also on the menu are an assortment of ten different sides and appetizers like cheese balls and Fall charcuterie boards.
Pies will be available from Miss Muff’n Bakery.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901)512-6600 or order online at cindykrag.com by Nov. 11. Pickup is Nov. 18-22.
Corky’s
Multiple locations; corkysbbq.com
In addition to smoking ribs, Corky’s also smokes some pretty tasty turkeys and hams for your holiday table. Options include hickory-smoked whole turkeys and honey-glazed spiral-sliced hams.
Corky’s also offers a few traditional sides if you don’t want to make every casserole on your table this year.
Order a la carte or one of the “Feast” menu options that include the meat of your choice, two sides and giblet gravy. Pickup is available at all Corky’s locations. You don’t even have to get out of your car — you can pick up at the drive-thru window.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call your neighborhood location or order online at corkysbbq.com. There is no official deadline; but they usually sell out each year, so we suggest ordering sooner rather than later. Pickup is 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22.
Cordelia’s Market
737 Harbor Bend Road; (901) 526-4772; cordeliasmarket.com
Cordelia’s Market in Harbor Town wants to do all the cooking for you. This year’s offerings include a large selection of made-from-scratch, in-house dishes, as well as various appetizers, sides and desserts from local vendors such as Oh! Grate, Las Delicias, Muddy’s Bake Shop and Tom’s Tiny Kitchen.
There is also a Thanksgiving Box for Two that includes two pre-plated Thanksgiving meals, with appetizers, dessert and a bottle of wine.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 526-4772 or order online at cordeliasmarket.com. Order deadline is at noon Nov. 16. Pickup is Nov. 21 and 22.
Curb Side Casseroles
5130 Wheelis Drive; (901) 761-0287; curbsidecasseroles.com
Curb Side Casseroles owner Bradford Williams has built her whole business on making dinnertime stress-free, so it’s no surprise she offers a wide selection of appetizers and sides to help make your Thanksgiving meal stress-free as well.
Curb Side has more than 15 sides on its Thanksgiving menu this year, everything you need from cornbread dressing to sweet potatoes with praline topping to sweet corn pudding.
It is also offering an assortment of appetizers and breakfast items to help with all your entertaining needs over the weekend.
And here’s a helpful “get-ahead” tip. Most of Curb Side’s items are frozen, so you can order early and pick up during the week you place your order and have it ready and waiting at home in your freezer.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 761-0287 or order online at curbsidecasseroles.com. All Thanksgiving items must be picked up the week they are ordered. Pickup is available Nov. 2-22.
The Grecian Gourmet
The Grecian Gourmet may have closed its Downtown restaurant, but the owners are still busy cooking their Grecian specialties for catering orders and grocery store shelves.
Offerings include a full Rack of Lamb, Moussaka, Spanakopita and Baklava.
Order them as “The Full Feast” that includes everything you need for 20 guests, a “Mix and Match Feast” that includes your choice of two entrees, two sides and a dessert, or a la carte in half sheet pans that can feed a crowd. There are also several vegetarian options, including a “Vegetarian Feast” complete meal.
Items come frozen with detailed reheating instructions.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, order online at thegreciangourmet.com. There are six delivery dates throughout the month, and deliveries are made between 2-7 p.m.
Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe
551 S. Mendenhall Road; (901) 328-2245; humphreysmemphis.com
Looking for sides for your Thanksgiving table? Humphrey’s Prime Cut Shoppe sells some of Folk’s Folly’s most popular side dishes. Spinach Casserole, Garlic & Leek Mashed Potatoes, Au Gratin Potatoes and Twice Baked Potatoes are just a handful of the options.
House-made salad dressings, flavored butters and desserts are also available.
DEADLINE AND PICKUP: Humphrey’s ships overnight nationwide. Order online at humphreysmemphis.com before Nov. 21 to guarantee delivery on Nov. 22. In-store pickup is available on Nov. 22. Advance orders are recommended.
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The Four Way
998 Mississippi Blvd.; (901) 507-1519; fourway901.com
The Four Way restaurant is offering several options for your holiday table. Choose from one of two whole turkey packages that include sides like cornbread dressing, gravy and a side of your choice. There are also feast options with all the fixings for either four or two people.
Many of the most popular sides are available by the half pan (feeds 21 to 25 guests). Options include macaroni and cheese, turnip greens, yams and green beans. Cakes, pies and cobblers are also available.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 507-1519 by Nov. 18. Pickup is Nov. 22.
Hog Wild – Real Memphis Barbeque & A Moveable Feast Catering
921 S. Yates Road and 1291 Tully St.; (901) 522-9453; hogwildbbq.com
Hog Wild – Real Memphis Barbeque & A Moveable Feast Catering offers smoked spiral-sliced hams, smoked whole turkeys and turkey breasts, deep fried whole turkeys, smoked whole side of salmon and a selection of all the traditional side items at Thanksgiving each year.
Desserts will also be offered. Choose from Pecan Cobbler, Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Blackberry Cobbler.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 522-9453 or order online at hogwildbbq.com. Order deadline is 1 p.m. Nov. 17. Pick up your order Downtown at 1291 Tully St. from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, or pick it up in East Memphis at Hog Wild East, 921 S. Yates Road, from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 22.
Katie's Kitchen
9056 Poplar Pike, Germantown; (901) 754-8444; katieskitchengtown.com
In addition to all the traditional Thanksgiving trimmings, Katie’s Kitchen is offering everything you need to entertain house guests with its “Black Friday Brunch” menu. Items like sausage balls, cinnamon rolls and breakfast casserole can be kept in your freezer until you are ready to thaw, heat and serve.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 754-8444 or order online at katieskitchengtown.com by Nov. 17. Pickup is Nov. 21-22.
One & Only BBQ
Multiple locations; oneandonlybbq.com
One & Only BBQ’s smoked turkey breast is a year-round favorite, so it’s no surprise that this local barbecue chain usually sells more than 1,000 whole smoked turkeys each holiday season.
This year, whole smoked turkeys (choose from 12-14 pounds or 19-22 pounds), smoked spiral hams and sides such as Dutch Crust Sweet Potato Casserole and Cornbread Stuffing are on the holiday menu. Pans of the popular Millie’s Banana Pudding are available as well. Turkeys and hams can be picked up hot or cold.
Planning a holiday lunch? Thanksgiving box lunches (minimum 10 guests) and a holiday buffet (minimum 15 guests) featuring smoked turkey with all the fixings are available with 24 hours' notice.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call your neighborhood location or order online at oneandonlybbq.com. Order at least 24 hours in advance.
The Peabody Memphis
149 Union Ave.; (901) 529-4000; peabodymemphis.com
The Peabody wants you to spend more time with the family than the oven this Thanksgiving. The Memphis hotel is offering a full-cooked Thanksgiving dinner from the Peabody Kitchen, ready to heat and serve.
The menu for four includes a whole 12-pound turkey, several sides and dessert.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: Order online at peabodymemphis.com by 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Pickup is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the hotel valet area.
Restaurant Iris
2146 Monroe Ave.; irisetc.com
Restaurant Iris wants to do your holiday cooking for you. Expect side dishes like Spinach Madeline and Brussels Sprouts Salad for your Thanksgiving table. Items like Lemongrass Shrimp Creole, Duck and Andouille Gumbo and Quiche Lorraine are also available to help you with your holiday weekend entertaining.
Most items come in three sizes, feeding 1-2 people, 4-6 people or 8-10 people.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, order online at irisetc.com by Nov. 19. Pickup is Nov. 21-22.
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Riko’s Kickin Chicken
1329 Madison Ave.; (901) 726-5347
Riko’s Kickin Chicken is once again frying turkeys for the holidays.
You can get a 14- to 16-pound turkey in your favorite hot wing flavor. Choose from Seasoned, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Honey Gold or Honey Garlic.
Pick up on Thanksgiving Day by 11 a.m. is an option for those wanting a hot fried turkey.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 726-5347. Order deadline is 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Orders are being taken now and pickup can be any day before the holiday, including 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21 and 7-11 a.m. Nov 22.
The Cupboard Restaurant
1400 Union Ave.; (901) 276-8015; thecupboardrestaurant.com
The Cupboard Restaurant has been known for its Southern home-style cooking since 1943. The fresh vegetables that have fans going back on a regular basis will be available by the gallon for your Thanksgiving table. Choose from items like an old-fashioned green been casserole, sweet potato casserole and carrot souffle.
In addition, The Cupboard will offer spiral-sliced hams and whole roast turkeys.
DEADLINE & PICKUP: To place your order, call (901) 276-8015. Order deadline is 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Pickup is 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 22.
Jennifer Chandler is the Food & Dining reporter at The Commercial Appeal. She can be reached at jennifer.chandler@commercialappeal.com and you can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @cookwjennifer.
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