Thanksgiving Day is just over a week away and falls on November 28th. The holiday is all about family, friends and, usually, lots of filling food.
Maybe you’re hosting a large family gathering or Friendsgiving and need a few extra side dishes and desserts to complete the meal. Or maybe you want to take on the task of turning a home-cooked meal completely off your plate. Maybe you only need one plate for yourself.
Either way, these restaurants and companies are offering pre-orders ahead of Thanksgiving Day.
Ardor breads and provisions
Carrots simmer in a pot atop an open fire in the new kitchen space of the newly expanded Ardor Breads and Provisions on Peoria’s Riverfront.
What they offer: Ardor is offering a variety of breads and pastries this Thanksgiving.
This includes a toasted walnut, raisin and rosemary sourdough for $8, as well as classic sourdough and brioche for $7.50 and $7.75 respectively. Pastries include cookies, croissants, pastries and more. Three 10-inch pies – including chocolate custard, cranberry apple and maple pumpkin – are available for $42 each.
Customers can also order provisions such as an oven-roasted chicken salad or a smoked salmon spread.
How to order: Orders can be placed by visiting https://www.exploretock.com/ardor-after-dark/ and selecting order now under Ardor Holidays.
When is the pick up? According to Tock, the pickup is on November 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address: 301 SW Water St., Peoria
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Barracks Hospitality Group
What they offer: Individual meals, six-person meals and 10-inch pies are available. Pies range from $13 to $18 and include pumpkin, apple, berries and apple caramel walnut.
The individual meal, priced at $18, includes sliced roasted turkey, mixed vegetables, homemade dressing and gravy, whipped potatoes and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie.
The group meal costs $60 and includes sliced roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, homemade dressing, gravy and rolls. Various extras – each portioned for six people – range in price from $14 to $18.
How to order: Customers can call (309) 692-3990 or order online at https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Order-now—-Thanksgiving-Meals-To-Go-.html?soid=1102816857825&aid=pmDHWoi5Y2o.
When is the pick up? Order pick-up will be on November 27 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Address: 1224 W. Pioneer Parkway, Peoria
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Bob Evans
What they offer: Six Farmhouse Feast meals are available at Bob Evans. Customers can select a meal for four, eight or up to ten people.
Meals for four include a slow-roasted turkey farm feast for $94.99 and a hickory-smoked ham farm feast for $84.99. Each meal includes bread and celery dressing, corn, green beans with ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls and pumpkin pie. The turkey feast also includes a cranberry sauce. Larger options for both meals, which serve eight people, also include pumpkin bread.
The restaurant’s premium farm feast and slow-roasted pot roast each serve up to 10 people. The meals sell for $159.99 and $164.99 respectively.
You can also order various cakes and side dishes.
How to order: Place orders at https://www.bobevans.com/menu/farmhouse-feast.
When is the pick up? Customers can select a date and time to pick up their Farmhouse Feast on the Bob Evans website. The restaurant also offers delivery service.
Address: There are several Bob Evans restaurants operating in the Peoria area. Find a location nearby at https://www.bobevans.com/locations.
The Cookery Inc.
What they offer: The Cookery offers Thanksgiving dinners for one person for $24 and family dinners, for 10 people, for $220. The meal includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, a herb roll and butter. There is a $3 surcharge for all white or dark meats, and several trays and desserts are sold separately.
How to order: Call (309) 263-6020 or email thecookeryinc@gmail.com
When is the pick up? On November 26 and 27, customers can pick up their orders between 12 noon and 5 p.m.
Address: 2029 S. Main St., Morton
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Cracker barrel
What they offer: Cracker Barrel is offering two heat-n-serve meals for Thanksgiving. The family dinner serves four to six people and costs $119.99. The meal consists of a turkey breast, dressing, gravy, green beans, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce and rolls.
A larger party serves eight to 10 people for $184.99. Customers will receive two turkey breasts, all sides included, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and pecan pie with the family dinner.
Cakes and à la carte dishes are also available.
How to order: Order online at https://www.crackerbarrel.com/catering/heat-n-serve#.
When is the pick up? Thanksgiving heat n’ serve meals can be picked up from November 23rd through December 1st.
Address: 150 E. Ashland St., Morton
Cyd’s Takeaway Market
What they offer: A whole or half boneless cranberry-apple stuffed turkey breast is available for $120 or $60, depending on size. The menu also includes appetizers, soup, salads, side dishes and desserts.
Customers can select small or large side dishes, which serve four to five or eight to ten people, respectively. Menu options include roasted brussels and butternut squash for $24 or $48, candied sweet potato wedges for $20 or $40, Cyd’s traditional Yukon golden mashed potatoes for $22 or $42 and more.
How to order: Call (309) 685-1100, email your order to Ann@cyds.biz or order in person. Orders must be placed and completed by 6pm on November 22nd.
When is the pick up? Order pick-up will be on November 27 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Address: 5805 Knoxville Avenue, Peoria
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Hy-Vee
What they offer: Several holiday meal options are available at Hy-Vee. Customers can find brunch for two, four or six people.
For dinner, ham and/or turkey options are available for two to twelve people. A ham or turkey dinner for two costs $39.99 and includes mashed potatoes, two other small side dishes, gravy and two dinner rolls.
The Crowd’s Choice Gourmet Ham and Turkey Meal – serves 12 – is the most expensive option at $289.99. It includes a 10- to 12-pound turkey, a 16- to 18-pound honey-glazed spiral ham, three large mashed potatoes, four large sizes, gravy, two dozen rolls and two pies.
How to order: Order online at https://www.hy-vee.com/shop/Holiday-Meals-C42.aspx.
Address: Hy-Vee is located at 4125 N. Sheridan Road, Suite 20, Peoria and 7610 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria.
Anniversary cafe
What they offer: Jubilee Cafe offers a wide variety of cakes. Customers can find classics like apple, pumpkin and pecan, but a recent Facebook post added: “We also have 26 different types of pies to choose from!” A full list can be found on the restaurant’s website.
The restaurant is also offering a free slice of pumpkin or apple pie with turkey dinner takeout orders on November 26 and 27. Dinner also includes stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy.
How to order: Call (309) 691-7778
When is the pick up? Orders can be picked up until 7:00 PM on November 27.
Address: 7203 N. Kickapoo-Edwards Road, Edwards
Mike’s Cobbler Corner Family Restaurant
What they offer: Mike’s Cobbler Corner offers slow-roasted turkey served with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and a roll. Customers can also purchase cobblers and cakes.
How to order: Call (309) 347-2666
When is the pick up? Customers can pick up their meal until November 27, 8 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Address: 1534 N. 8th St., Pekin
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Suite Fire Bar & Grille
What they offer: A Thanksgiving meal from Suite Fire consists of an appetizer, three side dishes and a dessert.
Entrees serve four to six people, and customers can choose a 4-pound turkey breast with craisin sauce for $70 or a 4-pound uncut prime rib with smoky au jus for $125. Side dishes include loaded cornbread stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, buttered ranch-style corn, green bean casserole, smoked Gouda mac and cheese and bourbon yams. For dessert, the menu offers a choice of apple or pumpkin pie. Additional desserts and sides are sold for $6 each.
According to the restaurant’s online form, “a 10% gratuity will be automatically added to your total.”
How to order: Customers can place their order at https://forms.gle/J6igmnSV8kfZ6w3x7. Orders must be submitted by 7pm on November 25th and payment must be made by November 26th.
When is the pick up? Order collection is on November 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
Address: 7601 N. Orange Prairie Road, Peoria
Untamed chef
Rebecca Hearn, owner and chef of Untamed Chef, 7338 N. University Street, bastes a ribeye in the kitchen of the Peoria restaurant.
What they offer: Five Thanksgiving entrees, each with two sides and dinner rolls, are available from Untamed Chef. These include:
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Six cheese lasagna for 12 to 14 people for $65
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Whole smoked turkey for $160
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Prime rib that is priced by the pound
As a side dish, customers will find honey carrots, six cheese mac and cheese, double fried garlic mashed potatoes, Mexican corn and loaded green beans. The restaurant also offers various hors d’oeuvres and desserts for an additional charge.
How to order: Call (309) 231-0906
When is the pick up? Order pickup is on November 27 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Address: 7338 N. University St., Peoria
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