Thanksgiving to go: A tasty, time-saving alternative to holiday home-cooking

HUNTSVILLE — Thanksgiving is the time to gather with family and friends to spend time in celebration of all you are thankful for. The main event, of course, is the time to sit down and enjoy a meal of delicious favorites from stuffing to cranberry sauce and delectable pumpkin pie.

However, spending hours in the kitchen prepping and preparing a spread of food is not how everyone wants to spend their time.

There are several Huntsville food services ready to provide you and your loved ones with a delicious, made-to-order holiday meal.

Good Company Cafe

Order a take-and-bake Thanksgiving dinner from Good Company Cafe by Nov. 20. Choose from the specialized Thanksgiving menu full of holiday favorites that are ready to reheat and eat.

Pickup is Nov. 27 from 3-6 p.m. Allow 20-30 minutes at time of pickup for the staff to process the order and ensure it is correct. Good Company Cafe will offer complimentary sparkling wine and coffee to enjoy as you wait.

Available Food Options:

• Sharables:
  • Deviled pickle eggs
  • Sausage balls
• Mains:
  • Smoked, carved turkey & gravy
  • Spiral sliced ham & glaze
• Sides & Bread:
  • Corn pudding
  • Green bean casserole
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Maple-glazed carrots
  • Stuffin
  • Sweet potato casserole
  • Yeast rolls
  • Cheddar-chive drop biscuits
• Desserts:
  • Caramel apple crisp
  • Bourbon-pecan pie

Church Street Family

Church Street Family Catering is offering a Thanksgiving meal pickup from Purveyor from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 28.

Available Food Options:

• 4-pound Turkey Meal (serves 4-6 people)
  • Turkey Breast
  • Fried brussel sprouts
  • Cornbread dressing
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Gravy
  • Spinach souffle
  • Choice of:
    • Pumpkin pie bread pudding
    • Pecan Pie
• 6-pound Turkey Meal (serves 6-8 people)

For the nontraditional Thanksgiving eaters, be sure to order Mazzara’s lasagne with housemade bolognese sauce & ricotta cheese.

Jackson Center Thanksgiving Dinners “To Go”

The Jackson Center is once again offering curbside pickup for a hot and ready-to-serve Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to order by Nov. 25; pickup is Nov. 27 from noon to 2 p.m. 

Available Food Options:

• Thanksgiving Dinner for 4
  • Sliced Turkey
  • Dressing
  • Cranberry Orange Relish
  • Gravy
  • Sweet Potato Casserole
  • Green Beans
  • Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
  • Rolls
  • Classic Pecan Pie
• Sliced Turkey (4 pounds)
• Dressing 
• Baked Sliced Ham (4 pounds)
• Macaroni and Cheese
• Green Bean casserole
• Estra Rolls
• Classic Pecan Pie
• Cheesecake with Berries
• Pumpkin Pie
• Jackson Center Everything Cookies
• Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce

Celebrate Thanksgiving your way. Order a chef-prepared full holiday spread, choose a few sides to add to your family traditions, or take care of the sides and pick up the turkey. No matter how preparations look this year, take the time to be thankful and enjoy a delicious meal.