Not feeling up to cooking a full Thanksgiving feast this year? Prefer to spend the day making memories instead of mashed potatoes? Or maybe you want to surprise someone with a holiday dinner delivered to their door. Good news: the Wilmington area has you covered with a range of grocery, market, and restaurant options offering heat-and-serve meals, à la carte sides, and desserts for Thanksgiving 2025. Everything listed below has a current 2025 announcement or an active 2025 holiday ordering page. If you see something missing, drop it in the comments and I’ll check it out!
Also see: Thanksgiving Seated Dining Options in Wilmington.
Pine Valley Market (Wilmington)
Address: 3520 S. College Rd., Wilmington, NC 28412 • Phone: 910-350-3663
One of Wilmington’s most popular holiday kitchens is back for 2025. Pine Valley Market has posted its Thanksgiving ordering timeline for 2025, with pickup on Thanksgiving week and a lineup that historically includes hand-basted turkeys, turkey breasts by the pound, classic sides (think dressing, sweet potato soufflé, mac and cheese, collards, roasted veggies), gravies (including gluten-free) and seasonal desserts. Order early—this one sells out fast.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Holiday Sides & Feasts To-Go (Downtown Wilmington)
Address: 301 N. Water St. (Hotel Ballast), Wilmington, NC 28401 • Phone: 910-343-1818
Hosting and want elevated sides without the kitchen marathons? Ruth’s Chris has 2025 Thanksgiving Sides To Go and a “Thanksgiving At Your Table” bundle (serves four) available for pre-order starting late October. Choose turkey with traditional trimmings, plus classic steakhouse sides and pumpkin cheesecake. Check the Wilmington location for pickup windows and availability.
Cracker Barrel – Heat n’ Serve Holiday Meals (Wilmington)
Address: 21 Van Campen Blvd., Wilmington, NC 28403 • Phone: 910-794-1162
Cracker Barrel confirms its 2025 Heat n’ Serve Holiday lineup in the corporate newsroom and ordering pages. Options include the Heat n’ Serve Family Dinner (4–6) or Family Feast (8–10) with turkey breast, dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, rolls, and pies—ready to heat in about two hours. Schedule pickup early; prime slots go quickly.
Golden Corral – Holiday Meals To Go (Wilmington)
Address: 5130 New Center Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403 • Phone: 910-392-1984
Golden Corral’s 2025 Holiday Meals To Go are live with pre-orders and pickup beginning in early November. Choose roasted turkey, glazed ham, or bone-in pork roast with traditional sides, rolls, and a whole pie. Orders require lead time and pickup windows fill up as Thanksgiving approaches.
Ciana Ristorante Italiano – Thanksgiving Packages To-Go (Midtown)
Address: 4724 New Centre Dr., Ste 3, Wilmington, NC 28405 • Phone: 910-399-5620
Ciana confirmed on social that its Thanksgiving To-Go packages are back for 2025. Expect Italian-inspired takes on holiday classics with convenient pickup the week of the holiday. Call to reserve; quantities are limited and sell out yearly.
Salt + Charm – Chef-Prepared Holiday Menus (Cargo District)
Address: 702 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 • Phone: 910-769-1010
This chef-driven kitchen posts seasonal holiday menus on its website and offers pickup and limited delivery. The site includes a dedicated Thanksgiving section and 2025 updates roll out via web and socials; check for live ordering, sides, and dessert drops as the holiday nears.
Gourmet to Go & Catered Affairs (Southport – Brunswick County)
Address: 105 W St. George St., Southport, NC 28461 • Phone: 910-505-9336 / 910-477-1082
Just down the road in Southport, Gourmet to Go has a dedicated Holiday Meals 2025 page—including Thanksgiving 2025—with family packages and à la carte options. They update specials frequently, so check back for menus and ordering windows. Delivery to nearby communities is available on set schedules.
Grocery Stores with 2025 Order-Ahead Thanksgiving Meals
The Fresh Market (Mayfaire)
Address: 1060 International Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405 • Phone: 910-256-3524
The Fresh Market’s 2025 Thanksgiving portal is live with fully prepared meals in multiple sizes, à la carte mains (turkey, ham, roasts), classic sides (green bean medley, mashed potatoes, stuffing), and desserts—including some specialty and gluten-free options. Order ahead online for store pickup.
Publix – Deli Heat-and-Serve Dinners
Multiple Wilmington-area locations
Publix offers complete turkey dinners that include a fully cooked bird, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry orange relish, rolls, and more. Order at least 48 hours in advance for in-store pickup.
Harris Teeter – Chef-Prepared Holiday Meals
Multiple Wilmington-area locations
Harris Teeter offers Order Ahead holiday dinners (turkey, ham, and sides) with store pickup. Inventory and menus vary by location—select your store in the portal and look for Thanksgiving dinner packages as they publish 2025 availability.
Lowe’s Foods – Holiday Deli Dinners
Multiple Wilmington-area locations
Lowe’s Foods features Holiday Deli Dinners and entertaining platters each season. Expect turkey or ham packages with traditional sides, plus dessert add-ons. Order ahead online or in store; lead times apply.
Whole Foods Market – Holiday Meals
Address: 3804 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403 • Holiday ordering line: 1-844-936-2428
Whole Foods’ 2025 holiday meals let you customize proteins (including Animal Welfare Certified turkey) with vegan and paleo-friendly sides. Order online and schedule pickup at the Wilmington store. Reheating instructions are provided with each order.
Ordering Tips for 2025
- Book early. Pre-order windows often open in late October and some menus—especially from local kitchens like Pine Valley Market—sell out well before Thanksgiving week.
- Know your pickup day. Most providers schedule pickups for Tuesday or Wednesday of Thanksgiving week; check your order confirmation for exact times and reheating instructions. Whole Foods and Publix provide detailed guidance.
- Plan oven timing. Heat-and-serve packages from places like Cracker Barrel are designed for quick turnaround, but you’ll still need oven space and a little patience.
- Consider à la carte add-ons. If you already have the turkey, mix in sides or desserts from Ruth’s Chris, The Fresh Market, or Lowe’s Foods.
Quick List (2025 Confirmed)
- Pine Valley Market (Wilmington) – Full Thanksgiving menu and sides.
- Ruth’s Chris (Wilmington) – Sides-to-Go and Thanksgiving bundles.
- Cracker Barrel Heat n’ Serve (Wilmington) – Family dinners and feasts.
- Golden Corral Holiday Meals To Go (Wilmington) – Turkey/ham feasts with sides and pie.
- Ciana Ristorante Italiano (Wilmington) – Thanksgiving To-Go packages (reserve).
- Salt + Charm (Wilmington) – Chef-prepared holiday sides and desserts (watch for menu drops).
- The Fresh Market (Wilmington) – Full meals, à la carte mains, sides, desserts.
- Publix – Complete turkey dinners; order 48 hours in advance.
- Harris Teeter Order Ahead – Holiday dinners vary by store.
- Lowe’s Foods – Holiday deli dinners and entertaining platters.
- Whole Foods Market – Holiday meals with vegan/organic options; online ordering.
Did we miss a business offering take-home Thanksgiving meals in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, or nearby? Add it in the comments with a link to their 2025 announcement, and we’ll update this guide.
