BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Thanksgiving doesn’t have to be a stress-filled day or series of days leading up to the big holiday meal on Nov. 27.
Several restaurants and stores in the Baton Rouge area offer ready-to-heat options for anyone who’s planning a Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends. Many places offer classic Louisiana sides or Cajun-spiced turkeys.
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There are plenty of places locally with special holiday catering menus. Here are some Baton Rouge restaurants and stores offering catering and to-go options this year.
Bergeron’s City Market
There are countless options on this holiday catering menu. Families can choose entrees, appetizers, salads, sides and desserts for a stress-free meal.
BRQ Seafood and Barbeque
Menu offerings for this Thanksgiving pick-up orders include smoked whole turkey, classic herb roasted turkey and smoked ham with honey apple cider brown sugar glaze. Multiple sides are available, too.
Cheesecake Bistro
Holiday catering packages with turkey and sides are available to order for pick up. The restaurant also has whole Cajun fried turkeys, sides, pasta dishes and desserts.
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City Pork
The order form offers three catering packages and a la carte options.
Cracker Barrel
Elsie’s Plate & Pie
You can’t forget about dessert! This Michelin-recommended Baton Rouge restaurant has multiple pies on its catering menu, with seasonal favorites likely to be added as the holiday nears. Savory Louisiana cuisine options are also available to order.
Frank’s Restaurant
Fresh Market
Meals with ham and/or turkey, sides and rolls are offered in a one-price bundle to make this year’s Thanksgiving easy. If a meal package isn’t what you’re looking for, single turkeys and a la carte options are available.
Piccadilly Cafe
Order holiday meal favorites from Piccadilly. Whole and sliced ham and turkey are available with sides or a la carte. Other items available to order include classic sides like mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and turnip greens, desserts and breads.
Rocca Pizzeria
This Baton Rouge restaurant serves more than just pizza for the holidays. Choose from two bundle options for a stress free dinner or order a la carte turkey and sides.
Rouses
Whole Foods
Holiday meals and packages are available for pickup. Whether you need a whole turkey and sides or are looking for a single dish to bring to the family gathering, Whole Foods has options.
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