Looking for ways to have an easy Thanksgiving? There's no need to spend hours in the kitchen cooking up Thanksgiving dinner and all the trimmings. Leave it to creative chefs in Southern Indiana to whip up a gobble-worthy feast for your guests!
Dining & Catering Options
Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant, Borden
Do Thanksgiving the Joe Huber’s way! All-you-can-eat turkey and dressing platters are available for $24.99/person in restaurant every Thursday – Sunday in November. The dinner includes fresh baked turkey, homemade dressing, fried biscuits and apple butter and more! On Thanksgiving Day, you can enjoy a family-style meal or buffet for $26.99/person. The restaurant will be open the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 27, for Thanksgiving meals as well. Serving a large group at home or elsewhere? Have it delivered for $18.95!
Don’t forget the sides and sweets! Huber’s Orchard & Winery is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but you can swing by their Farm Market Bakery before Thanksgiving Day to pick up some of their delicious baked goods, including their almost-famous Cheese Bread, freshly baked Apple Dumplings and pies. And of course, no Thanksgiving is complete without Huber’s wine for your Thanksgiving feast! Try their Estate Grown Traminette, Generations, or Starlight Rose. You can also go for one of their seasonal favorites, like Spiced Apple Wine or Pop’s Reserve (Pop’s Reserve will be released one week before Thanksgiving Day.) Choose from these wines and others.
Let The Chicken House handle your Thanksgiving meal this year! They're offering half pans (serving 14-15 people) of chicken and dumplings for $37, along with delicious sides like green beans, mashed potatoes, and baked beans for $27.50 each.
Other holiday favorites include:
Yeast Rolls: $8.95 (1 dozen), $16.95 (2 dozen)
Homemade Cobblers: Cherry, Peach, Apple, or Blackberry for $39.75
Banana Pudding for $35
Bone-In Chicken (20-100 pieces)
Orders must be placed by November 23 and can be picked up on November 26 or 27 before closing. Call 502-299-7240 to place your order today!
Bayou Butcher Shop is now accepting Thanksgiving orders. Holiday entrée options include Turducken, Cajun turkey, prime rib and more. Don’t forget the sides! Try out their mac and cheese, Cajun potato casserole, candied yams and more. To place an order, call 812-590-2855 or order online. Payment is required in full at the time of order placement, and orders must be submitted by November 10.
Terri Lynn’s Catering
Terri Lynn’s is your go-to for all your Thanksgiving needs! Choose from their family-size turkey for $48 (serves 6), small turkey for $95 (serves 12-15) or large turkey for $190 (serves 24-30). If turkey isn't your style, consider their delicious rosemary chicken pot pie or pork tenderloin. Pair entrees with premium sides like bourbon pecan sweet potato mash with marshmallows, broccoli casserole or TLC rotini mac and cheese with your meal.
Thanksgiving turkeys require a 4-day notice. All orders must be placed by noon on Friday, November 22, and picked up by noon on Wednesday, November 27. To place an order, email terrilynn@terrilynnscatering.com.
For just $21.95 per person, enjoy a delightful Thanksgiving feast featuring turkey, or ham for $24.74 per person, and a variety of sides. Your meal includes stuffing, biscuits, gravy and cranberry jam, plus three sides and two desserts. For sides, choose from corn on the cob, green beans, mashed potatoes and broccoli casserole. For desserts, choose from pecan pie, pumpkin pie and apple pie.
Orders are for groups of 20 or more. All orders must be placed 4 days in advance.
Let Kentuckiana's premier custom catering service, Mise En Place, handle Thanksgiving this year. Their menu features smoked turkey breast, sides and desserts. Whether you're hosting at home or looking for help with a corporate gathering, give them a call or email to order! Orders must be placed by November 23.
MESA, A Live Dining Show is hosting multiple events this season, including a pie baking class. Here are just a few from their upcoming line-up:
• 11/16: 4-Course Celebration of Fall Flavors with Chef Todd
• 11/22: 4-Course Friendsgiving Dinner with Chef Vanessa Felix-Goode
• 11/23: 4-Course Steak for Thanksgiving with Chef Mike Bowe from Red Yeti
• 11/27: Hands-On Thanksgiving Pie Class with Pastry Chef Brittany Nicholson
• 11/29: 4-Course Black Friday ‘Dining in the Dark’ with Chef Jake Brockman from Mise en Place Catering
Grab your friends for a fun-filled night with handcrafted cocktails and a 4-course meal! These dinners are a great way to celebrate with friends and take a moment to enjoy the season. Click the links to purchase your tickets now.
Appetizers & Treats
Board & You Custom Charcuterie
Board and You's "Get-Together" board ($109) is great for an intimate Thanksgiving function, roughly serving 6-10 people. It’s crafted with traditional meats, cheeses, nuts, jams and more. Click here to place your order
Get ready for Thanksgiving with delicious treats from Sweets by Morgan! Pick up a pan of their take-and-bake cinnamon rolls, perfectly paired with their homemade buttercream icing, or try the delightful pumpkin and vanilla caramel pecan cake rolls. Pie lovers can indulge in traditional pumpkin pie or savor Morgan’s famous coconut cream pie. And for cookie fans, enjoy turkey and pumpkin decorated sugar cookies. You can even purchase a take-home DIY decorating kit for the kids! Orders must be placed by Friday, November 22.
These Thanksgiving-themed cupcakes and pumpkin rolls will be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving feast! Call (812) 948-2507 to order yours now.
Thanksgiving Sips
Don’t forget the wine and craft beverages. Pick up a bottle of wine, bourbon, or a growler of your favorite local craft beer to go with dinner. Not sure about the perfect wine pairing? Bring your Thanksgiving menu to the wine aficionados at Wine Shop in New Albany from November 1 - 27, and they'll help you find the ideal match at a discounted rate! Wine Shop is open Tuesday – Saturday from 3 – 10 p.m.
Thanksgiving Activities
Catch a special Thanksgiving matinee performance of “A Wonderful Life” with all the fixins and your choice of pie! Tickets are $48/person. Call 812-288-8281 to purchase your tickets now!
Get crafty this Thanksgiving with a class at Viva Art! Their November calendar is filled with several fall and Holiday crafts. Spots go fast, click the link to book your seat now!
Fast Freddie's Festive 5-Mile Foot Feast
Get moving this Thanksgiving Day at the 36th Annual Fast Freddie’s Festive 5-Mile Foot Feast! Enjoy pre- and post-race music by Brent Rogers of Sounds Unlimited Productions at the Floyd County 4H Grounds. During the race, join the block party festivities on Schell Lane hosted by Scott and Tracy Burch! Advance registration ends on November 10, while general registration closes on November 23. Proceeds from the run support Type 1 Diabetes Education.
Any Thanksgiving meals or activities we missed? Please email details to Marissa@gosoin.com
