Whether you're hosting the whole family or bringing a dish to the holiday table, Philly restaurants are ready to help with Thanksgiving feasts, sides and sweets.
12th Street Catering’s Thanksgiving Day Package ($900) feeds 10 to 12 and covers all the holiday essentials: Roasted turkey with house-made gravy, Yukon Gold mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, homemade cornbread, pumpkin pie and more. All deliveries from this package will arrive hot on Thursday, Nov. 26, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
For those who prefer to do some of the cooking, the Family Meal Package ($450, serves 10–12) includes a raw, brined whole turkey ready for roasting, plus prepared sides that you can reheat. There's also an à la carte menu of traditional favorites from apps to mains to sweets to choose from (prices range). Advanced orders for these particular sections will be delivered Wednesday, Nov. 25, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., cold or at room temperature with reheating instructions.
Delivery is available within 30 miles of the city and orders for both menus are due by Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. Orders can be placed online, or by calling 215-386-8595 or via email at info@12stcatering.com.
3312-20 Spring Garden St., 12thstcatering.com
Those hosting at home can opt for Urban Farmer’s Thanksgiving To-Go, available by pre-order and pick-up on Thanksgiving Day between noon and 3 p.m. As a release notes, priced at $290 and designed to serve 4–6 guests, the feast includes a 12-pound turkey, housemade cranberry sauce, cornbread turkey stuffing, Red Bliss smashed potatoes, housemade gravy, veggies and housemade cornbread. For dessert, guests can choose from pecan chocolate, pumpkin or apple pie.
1850 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, urbanfarmersteakhouse.com
The Northern Liberties restaurant is offering traditional Thanksgiving packages for two ($110), four ($180) or eight to 10 guests ($300), each featuring a choice of smoked or fried turkey, maple bourbon-glazed ham or red wine-braised brisket, alongside classic sides like stuffing, maple-glazed sweet potatoes, jalapeño cornbread and more. Each package also includes a mini pie (apple, pumpkin or Nutella mousse).
Individual entrées are also available for $125, with sides and full-size pies offered à la carte. Orders must be placed by Nov. 23 for pickup on Nov. 25; reheating instructions are included.
1040 North 2nd St., elcaminophilly.com
The Rittenhouse Square restaurant is bringing back its popular Holiday Pie Boutique, with Executive Pastry Chef Laura Chalupa and her pastry team turning out flavors like apple cinnamon crumble, pumpkin pie topped with Speculoos and pumpkin brittle, and a pear and almond tart. Each pie or tart is $28 for a nine-inch dessert that serves 12 to 15, plus, all offerings are nut-free and can be made gluten-free upon request.
Preorders are open through Nov. 17 via OpenTable or by calling 215-790-2533. Pies can be picked up Nov. 23–25, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
210 W Rittenhouse Sq., lacroixrestaurant.com
Starting at $300, Picnic’s holiday dinner for four offers up the restaurant’s signature rotisserie-roasted chicken brushed with garlic and herb butter, plus dishes like potato and leek gratin, sourdough stuffing with sausage, and pumpkin cheesecake for dessert. Add-ons like baked brie and caviar are also available for an extra charge, and wine bottles will be 50% off all day on Thanksgiving. Pickups will be available on Nov. 26 between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Pre-orders are available online.
2421 Martha St., picnicphilly.com
Little Walter’s is offering a traditional to-go spread with some Eastern European flair. Locals can order up fresh or smoked kielbasa ($10/lb), bakery offerings (like rye bread stuffing with smoked kielbasa) for $15 each, plus jars of house-made pickles, Pilsudski mustard and whipped lard with crunchy pork skin ($8 each).
And of course, Little Walter’s is known for pierogies and for the holiday, the venue is offering them by the dozen ($25), with fillings like potato-and-farmer-cheese Ruskie, mushroom, smoked brisket and cabbage with sweet onions. The batches come frozen and ready for a quick boil at home. Orders can be placed in person during regular business hours or online through Toast, with pickup scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 25.
2049 E Hagert St., littlewaltersphilly.com
This local brand is offering a deal for Turkey Day: At $40 (regularly $65 or more), Mac Mart’s seven-cheese mac ’n’ cheese trays are available to pre-order. Each refrigerated tray serves up to 15 and comes with reheating instructions and the restaurant’s signature crunchy potato chip-panko topping (packaged separately for a fresh-baked finish).
Vegan and gluten-free versions are also available, and orders come with a complimentary 6-ounce dip. Pick up is available through Nov. 25.
1800 Arch St. and 5401 Tacony St., macmartcart.com
This Old City locale is offering a few different holiday take-out options. Packages range from sides-only ($40) and sides with dessert ($55) to a full meal ($85) and the “whole shebang” ($99). Guests can choose between traditional herb-roasted turkey and Puerto Rican pork, alongside an assortment of sides and desserts, including gluten-free options.
Each order is packaged for easy transport and reheating, with portions designed to feed two (plus a little something for leftovers). Orders must be placed through Fringe Bar’s website by Sunday, Nov. 22, with pickup scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m.
140 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, fringebarphilly.com
At Loretta’s locals can choose between a festive Pumpkin Roll, made with cream cheese buttercream and finished with salted toffee, white chocolate curls and candied pecans, or a gluten-free Chocolate Roll. Each dessert ($55) serves up to five guests, and pre-orders are available now, with pickup scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 25, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Loretta’s.
410 S 2nd St., lorettasphilly.com
Located under one roof at The Concourse at Comcast Center (1701 JFK Blvd.), Termini Brothers Bakery and Pagano’s Market & Bar make a convenient one-stop shop for holiday entertaining. At Termini Brothers, locals can pick up an array of Italian sweets, including signature cannolis, classic cookies, specialty cakes, biscotti and traditional pastries.
Next door, Pagano’s offers prepared Italian entrées, fresh salads, savory sides and catered appetizers, plus seasonal pies in flavors like pumpkin, deep-dish apple and blueberry. Locals can order ahead to load up for the holiday at either locale.
1701 JFK Blvd, termini.com and paganosmarketandbar.com
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