Outsource Your Thanksgiving Feast (or part of it!) with the Help of These Local Businesses
Overwhelmed by holiday meal prep? You aren't alone — and you certainly don't have to tackle the season's biggest dinner solo. Whether you are serving a full house for Thanksgiving or gathering friends for a low-key feast, Richmond’s favorite local spots make it easy to delegate. Give yourself a break this year and let Richmond's culinary pros handle the prep work (or at least *some* of it).
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ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque
One of Richmond’s most adored BBQ spots also offers to handle your Thanksgiving menu for you. Whether you want traditional turkey or one of their guaranteed-to-please proteins, you CAN’T skip the sides. That jalapeño mac and cheese is calling your name. Thanksgiving preorders open on Monday, November 2.
Location: 3201 W Moore St (Scott’s Addition)
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Stella’s Grocery
From more traditional turkey and ham offerings to items less frequently seen on a Thanksgiving table — like a boneless leg of lamb and comforting pastitsio — Stella's brings a Mediterranean twist to the holiday. Thanksgiving pickup is only available on November 25.
Locations: 1007 Lafayette St (Malvern Gardens), 3351 W Moore St (Scott’s Addition), 109 E Grace St (Downtown), 5802 Grove Ave (Westhampton), 609 Hull St (Manchester), 4930 Forest Hill Ave Ste A (Westover Hills), 5001 Huguenot Rd (River Road), 14310 Winterview Pkwy (Midlothian)
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Yellow Umbrella Provisions
Yellow Umbrella has more than just the grab-and-go options from the display cases. While you can place a catering pickup order year-round for any of your entertaining needs, their holiday menus are absolute lifesavers — including everything from turkeys to veggies, sides, casseroles, and then some.
Location: Catering pickup at the Patterson location 5603 Patterson Ave (West End)
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Shyndigz
Shyndigz is famous for its desserts year-round, but did you know they offer a whole assortment of Thanksgiving catering options, too? We're talking savory additions alongside their legendary sweets — not just dessert — plus flower arrangements! Orders are available for pickup November 24-25.
Location: 1912 W Cary St (The Fan)
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Ukrop’s Market Hall
A Richmond institution for good reason. Any Ukrop’s addition to your table is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Order full spreads — up to and including breakfast pizzas (?!) to start the holiday — or a la carte sides and desserts now until Wednesday, November 18.
Location: 2026 Westmoreland St (Three Chopt)
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Tuckahoe Seafood
Seafood lovers, look no further than Tuckahoe Seafood. Put a coastal spin on your feast or lean in and go full-on pescatarian. All orders must be placed by Thursday, November 19, at 6 pm.
Location: 1007 Starling Dr (Tuckahoe)
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The Smoky Mug
Another option for BBQ lovers! This all-day Tex Mex and BBQ restaurant is “waiting enthusiastically in the (turkey) wings to let you take all the credit” — and truly, that’s all the convincing we’d need. Order deadline is November 16 or sellout.
Location: 2930 North Ave (Northside)
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Fat Rabbit
The timeline on Thanksgiving Day can get crazy, so even if you’re not opting to cater any part of the main meal, you might still opt for some help with breakfast or dessert. Outsource the pastries, quiches, galettes, and other treats so you can focus on the main event.
Location: 2025 Venable St (Church Hill)
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Editor’s note
Consider us Joey Tribbiani when it comes to this holiday — we’re putting on our Thanksgiving Pants and all. So, when you need just a few more bits of inspo for the big day, we know a thing or three (more) 👇
RVA Cheese Girl
Maybe you signed up to bring an app to your mom’s for the holiday, or you don’t want to figure out how much is enough cheese and crackers for the party of friends and relations you’re hosting. Whatever the case, RVA Cheese Girl has plenty of charcuterie board options for your holiday sitch. Order one of her many Signature Boards, and enjoy some more time in the morning with your coffee and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — before things really heat up in the kitchen.
Location: 2601 Maury St, Bldg 2 (Swansboro)
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The Boathouse
The Boathouse is offering reservations for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet at all four of its locations in the area, if you’re looking to leave the post-dinner dishes to someone else. To boot, this is a truly next-level buffet: Atlantic salmon, apple and sage stuffing, and bourbon pecan tarts are just some of what you’ll get to enjoy if you take this approach.
Locations: 4708 E Old Main St (Rocketts Landing), 4602 Millridge Pkwy (Midlothian), 11800 W Broad St #950 (Short Pump), and 701 W Randolph Rd (Hopewell)
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Can Can Brasserie
Want another going-out option? Can Can Brasserie is serving its traditional dinner menu of French classics alongside a few seasonally-inspired specials, making your holiday both effortless and ~délicieux~. Gather your loved ones for things like poached pear salade, turkey roulade with chestnut stuffing, white chocolate pumpkin cheesecake, et plus.
Locations: 3120 W Cary St (Carytown)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Divya is a Richmond explorer in search of the best bites, bevs, and beautiful views this city has to offer. She's a Leo sun, Flying Squirrel rising. Find her at Pony Pasture with her dog Bean, sipping sauvy b on the Jardin patio, or enjoying a Cobra Kai at Jack Brown's—notch card in hand. Follow along @divwilliams.
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