Are you looking to cut back on your Thanksgiving cooking this year?
Or maybe not planning to cook at all?
Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving Dinner, need some help with the side dishes or pies, or don’t want to show up at a holiday dinner empty-handed, we’re here to help YOU with a list of Lakeland and Winter Haven area restaurants that offer Thanksgiving Catering. Let us help you find Thanksgiving dinner near you.
If you’re interested in eating Thanksgiving Dinner at a local restaurant, we also have a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to check the list early – many places serving a thanksgiving dinner require reservations. {TIP – if you forget to pre-order from the list below, you might be able to order to-go meals from a restaurant open on Thanksgiving Day}.
Thanksgiving is about connecting with the people you love and reflecting on the things you are thankful for. If cooking a meal brings you joy or is your way of showing love to your family, great! But if it causes you stress, or you’re looking for a way to spend less time in the kitchen on Thanksgiving day, consider this your reminder that you can order part {or all} of your Thanksgiving dinner and still have a memorable and relaxing Thanksgiving celebration.
Below you’ll find Polk County restaurants cooking homemade Thanksgiving dinners to go and Thanksgiving pies for local pickup.
- Be sure to order in advance – most places have a deadline 3-10 days prior to Thanksgiving
- Keep in mind that all prices are subject to change – we have listed prices where available to give you an idea of the price range for each option. Visit each business website for current pricing information and to confirm availability in 2024. At the time of publishing, some restaurants from previous years have not posted an update for this year.
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Thanksgiving Dinner To Go in Lakeland
Polk City BBQ / Lakeland BBQ Thanksgiving Family Meals
Thanksgiving Day Family Pick Up meal options include: Rootbeer Glazed Ham + Smoked Turkey Breast, Whipped Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Smoked White Cheddar Mac & Cheese, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Cornbread Stuffing, Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole, Buttered Corn, Fresh Collard Greens, BBQ Pit Beans, Potato Salad, Sweet Apple Slaw, Dinner Rolls, Desserts and iced tea also available.
Order: Polk City BBQ / Frostproof BBQ
Locations: 221 Commonwealth Ave. N., Polk City, Florida 33868
348 Highway 630 East, Frostproof, FL 33843
Bandidas Thanksgiving Sides + Pies
Bandidas Bake Shop Thanksgiving menu includes Guava Apple Pie, Chai Fluffernutter Pie, Golden Milk Tres Leches, Sweet Potato Ginger Loaf, Chai Spiced Hippie Scones, plus their daily menu items.
Order: Bandidas Bake Shop Website
Location: 1755 E. Edgewood Dr., Lakeland, Fl 33803
Fred’s Market Thanksgiving Feast
Fred’s Market Restaurant Family Holiday Feast is $149.99 and feeds approximately 8 people. The Fred’s Market Thanksgiving Menu includes turkey and 3 sides, plus add-ons also available.
Order: Fred’s Market Restaurant Website
Locations: 2120 Harden Blvd. Lakeland, FL
1401 W. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Plant City, FL (also Riverview, FL)
Elite Catering Company Thanksgiving Dinner Catering
Elite Catering Company Thanksgiving Dinner Packages include: Choice of a Smoked Ham, Smoked Turkey, or Fried Turkey, sides (Southern Style Green Beans, Mashed potatoes w/Gravy, Baked Mac & Cheese, Cornbread Stuffing w/ Cranberry Sauce), Sweet Potato Pie, and Sweet Tea or Lemonade. Standalone trays of meat or sides are also available.
Order: Elite Catering Company website
Location: 1037 East Main St Lakeland, FL 33810
Honey Baked Ham Holiday Meals
Thanksgiving meat choices include turkey, bone-in ham, and boneless ham. Meat prices based on weight. Sides start at $11.99 and serve 4 to 6 people – options include Loaded Smashed Potatoes, Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin, Creamy Russet Mashed Potatoes, Maple Sweet Potato Souffle, Double Cheddar Macaroni And Cheese, Country Cornbread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Baked Cinnamon Apples, and more. (Some sides come frozen and will require time in the oven before serving). Be sure to check for current coupons – you can often save money if you pick up turkey dinners a few days prior to Thanksgiving.
Order: Honey Baked Ham
Location: 5615 Florida Ave S Suite 113, Lakeland, FL 33813
Glory Days Grill Thanksgiving Meal
Thanksgiving Meals to Go are available to preorder from Glory Days Grill in Lakeland. The restaurant is also open on Thanksgiving Day and serves a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 11am-7pm.
More info: Glory Days website
Location: 3790 Lakeside Village Ct, Lakeland, FL 33803 (Lakeside Village)
Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving Meals
Cracker Barrel heat ‘n serve Thanksgiving Feast that comes chilled and ready to heat in 2 hours. Options include Ham, Turkey Breasts, Dressing, Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, 3 Sides, Yeast Rolls, and Pumpkin & Pecan Pies. Prices start at $119.99 for a family dinner for 4-6 people, up to servings for 10. Individual pumpkin pie, pecan pie, apple pie, and more are available.
Order: Cracker Barrel website
Location: 4343 Lakeland Park Dr., Lakeland, FL
Cracker Barrel is also one of the restaurants open on Thanksgiving for dine in or take out.
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go in Winter Haven
Nutwood Thanksgiving Menu
Let Nutwood take the hassle out of the cooking at Thanksgiving. Pre-order whole brined and seasoned turkeys ready to pop in the oven, awesome sides ready to warm up, and delicious cakes and pies! Nutwood is a farm to table restaurant located in Winter Haven, FL.
Order: Check the Nutwood Facebook page for menu
Location: 132 Avenue B SW, Winter Haven, FL
Thanksgiving Dinner To Go in Polk County
Charm City
Charm City is offering Thanksgiving meals for pre-order so you can relax on Thanksgiving day.
Order: Visit their Facebook page to see the menu, call (863) 533-5685 or stop by to place an order.
Location: 330 Old Bartow Eagle Lake Rd, Bartow, FL 33830
Bob Evans
Bob Evans Farmhouse Feast® is a complete Thanksgiving meal with oven roasted turkey or ham, farmhouse sides, pie, freshly-baked rolls & more. Seasonal pies including Pumpkin, Apple or Pecan Pies.
Order: Thanksgiving Meals at Bob Evans
Locations in Polk County: North Lakeland, South Lakeland, Lake Wales, and Davenport
Bob Evans is also one of the local restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day and will have special meals and breakfast favorites available all day long for dine-in, delivery or curbside pickup.
Publix Thanksgiving Meal
Publix offers pre-cooked Thanksgiving turkey meals, ham dinner, and your favorite Publix sides. All dinners are fully cooked but chilled and may require up to 150 minutes to reheat. Dinners come with dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry orange relish, and marshmallow delight.
Order: Visit Publix website or contact your grocery store’s deli, 48 advance notice required.
Pre-Order Thanksgiving Turkeys
If you only need a Thanksgiving Turkey or Thanksgiving Ham, many of our local Bar-B-Que restaurants and other meat experts are offering smoked turkeys, fried turkeys, and smoked ham this Thanksgiving. You can also order just meat from many of the restaurants listed above.
Granger & Sons Bar-B-Que
Granger & Sons BBQ is taking pre-orders for smoked turkeys and smoked hams.
Order: Call Granger & Son’s Bar-B-Que at (863)- 858-7572
Location: 8121 Hwy. 98 N., Lakeland, FL 33809
Smokin’ Jim’s House of Bar-B-Que
Let Smokin’ Jim’s cater your Thanksgiving Dinner or holiday party. Pre-order ham or turkey for a holiday meal. Options include turkey breast and ham.
Order: Learn more on Facebook, call (863) 965-0230 or stop by
Location: 3615 Havendale Blvd. Auburndale, FL 33823
Blackburn’s BBQ
Blackburn’s BBQ is cooking up all of your favorite meats for Thanksgiving – Hams, Turkeys, Ribs, Smoked Chicken, Pork, Pulled Chicken, Sausage, plus iced tea. Be sure to preorder.
Order: Info on Blackburn’s BBQ Facebook page, stop by to order in person
Location: 169 5th St Eagle Lake, FL 33839
Thanksgiving Pies in Lakeland & Winter Haven
Is dessert your favorite part of a Thanksgiving meal? {It is for me!} While many of the restaurants listed above also serve holiday desserts, the local bakers listed below specialize in delicious sweet treats. Order a Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin Cheesecake, or other Thanksgiving dessert to finish off your perfect Thanksgiving meal.
Honeycomb Bread Bakers – Thanksgiving Pies
Let Honeycomb Bread Bakers fill your table with your favorite pies and rustic artisan breads. Thanksgiving options include apple pie, pecan pie, and pumpkin-tamarind pie, as well as sourdough bread, cinnamon rolls, and pancake mix.
Order: Honeycomb website
Location: 140 6th St SW, Winter Haven, FL
Born & Bread Bakehouse – Thanksgiving Pies
Born & Bread offers pies and pastries for the holiday season including Pumpkin Pie, Brown Butter Apple Pie, Cherry Pie, Pecan Pie., and Basque Cheesecake. All made with the highest quality ingredients, from scratch, and with love.
Order: Born & Bread website
Location: 1113 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803
Gourmet Goodies Bakery – Thanksgiving Desserts
Gourmet Goodies in Winter Haven is taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies, Cheesecakes, Kahlua Cake, Dessert Cakes, Pumpkin Rolls, Dessert Bars, Iced Cookies and more.
Order: Gourmet Goodies website, stop by or call to order 863-318-1400
Location: 68 Fourth Street NW Winter Haven, FL 33881
We hope this helps you find a place to order Thanksgiving dinner near you.
Are you offering Thanksgiving Catering in Lakeland or Polk County? Contact us to be added to this list.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!
More to Explore:
Check out our November + Thanksgiving Guide for things to do in November, restaurants open on Thanksgiving, places to order Thanksgiving turkey, sides, and pies, places to Donate and Volunteer this holiday season.
Get a head start on the holidays with our Christmas + Holiday Guide featuring Lakeland’s best Christmas light displays, Santa Photos, local Christmas Events, places to find a Christmas tree, Christmas Parades, and so much more!