If you want a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without the stress of cooking, you are in the right place. Several local restaurants and retailers in and around Placer County offer Thanksgiving meals you can preorder and take home. This is a great option for busy families, smaller gatherings, or anyone who wants a relaxing holiday meal without the chaos that always seems to hit at the same time every year.
Finding the Balance Between Holiday Chaos & Holiday Enjoyment
As a mom of eight, I know the holidays can get crazy fast. The timelines, the school events, the church activities, the real estate hustle, and the nonstop cooking can feel like a full-time job. I used to think I had to make every single dish from scratch in order for it to feel like a real Thanksgiving. But over the years, I realized that simplifying does not take away the meaning of the holiday. Ordering dinner to go does not mean you skip your family traditions. It just means you free up your energy for the parts that matter most.
If you want to make your great grandma’s famous pie or your traditional family side dish, you still can. When the turkey, stuffing, and big pieces of the meal are handled for you, it gives you space to shine in the areas that actually bring you joy. You can be a superstar when you get to focus on your signature dish or the fun appetizers instead of juggling twelve different pans at the same time. Simplifying your Thanksgiving does not reduce the quality. It often makes the day calmer, warmer, and more enjoyable for everyone.
Top Thanksgiving To Go Options in and Around Placer County
1. Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ (Rocklin)
Preorder your Thanksgiving Feast here
Lucille’s offers a full smoked turkey feast or family-sized meals ready to heat. The holiday dinner includes a whole smoked turkey, mac and cheese, stuffing, biscuits, and more.
Tip: They sell out quickly so order early.
2. Bennett’s American Cooking (Roseville and Rocklin)
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Bennett’s offers a roasted turkey package that serves 10 to 12 people, plus individual meals. Pickup is quick and organized at both locations.
Tip: Perfect for mid sized gatherings.
3. Cracker Barrel
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Cracker Barrel offers oven ready Thanksgiving meals in family sizes, with turkey, sides, and dessert. Pickup runs November 22 through 30.
Tip: A good option if you want a classic Southern style holiday meal.
4. Sprouts Farmers Market (Roseville and Nearby)
Order Sprouts Holiday Meals
Sprouts offers pre cooked meals, turkey, sides, and bakery desserts with curbside or in store pickup starting November 12.
Tip: Great for healthier or vegetarian options.
5. Nugget Markets (Rocklin and Roseville)
While Nugget has not published this year’s dedicated online Thanksgiving order page, they usually offer holiday bundles that include turkey or ham, sides, and desserts.
Tip: Call your local store early and ask for their holiday meal ordering details.
Final Thoughts
However you celebrate the holiday season, simplifying your dinner can be a meaningful way to reclaim time, reduce stress, and let you enjoy the moments that matter. Preordering a Thanksgiving dinner gives you space to keep your favorite traditions alive while letting someone else handle the heavy lifting.
If you need help with more local recommendations, holiday ideas, or Placer County living in general, I am always here to help.
