Where to order Thanksgiving dinner, sides and desserts around Wilmington

Hosting Thanksgiving doesn't have to mean spending the entire day in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for a complete turkey dinner, a few homemade sides or a pie to bring to the table, Wilmington has several options to make holiday meal planning easier.

Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 26 this year, and local restaurants, specialty markets and bakeries offer prepared meals, catering options and seasonal treats.

Here's where to start planning your Thanksgiving meal around Wilmington.

Note: Thanksgiving menus, ordering deadlines and holiday pickup hours may vary. Contact each business to confirm its 2026 offerings and availability.

Key takeaways

• The bigger picture: Wilmington-area restaurants, markets and bakeries offer convenient options for Thanksgiving meals, sides and desserts.
• The details: Options include prepared turkey dinners, traditional side dishes, catering packages and seasonal pies.
• Why it matters: Ordering ahead can save time in the kitchen, whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or bringing a dish to a gathering.
• The more you know: Thanksgiving falls on Nov. 26, and many businesses require advance orders for holiday meals and desserts.

Where to order Thanksgiving dinner and sides in Wilmington

Pine Valley Market

Pine Valley Market is a local option for prepared meals, specialty meats, casseroles and homemade sides. The market has offered Thanksgiving favorites such as roasted turkey, dressing, macaroni and cheese and sweet potato soufflé in previous years. Contact the market for its 2026 holiday menu and ordering details.

• Address: 3520 S. Collect Road, Wilmington
• Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday
• Phone: (910) 350-3663

Spoonfed Kitchen

Spoonfed Kitchen offers prepared meals and catering for holiday gatherings, with a Thanksgiving 2026 menu available online. Its take-home dishes make it easier to put together a holiday meal without preparing everything from scratch.

• Address: 1930 Eastwood Road, Suite 105, Wilmington
• Hours: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday 
• Phone: (910) 679-8881

three10

Downtown Wilmington restaurant three10 is offering a Thanksgiving at Home menu with à la carte holiday dishes. Orders come fully cooked with reheating instructions, making it an option for adding restaurant-prepared favorites to your holiday table.

• Address: 1022 N. 4th St., Wilmington
• Hours: 5-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 
• Phone: (910) 399-5428

Savor Southern Kitchen

Savor Southern Kitchen offers traditional Southern comfort food and Thanksgiving dinners to go. Holiday offerings have included turkey, glazed ham, cranberry chutney, gravy, classic sides and pies. Customers are encouraged to order ahead, with holiday deadlines and pickup details to be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

• Address: 3704 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington
• Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday-Sunday
• Phone: (910) 769-8112

Where to order Thanksgiving desserts in Wilmington

Apple Annie's Bake Shop

Apple Annie's Bake Shop offers seasonal pies, cakes and other baked treats for the holiday table. Its fall selection includes pumpkin pie, pumpkin cheesecake and sweet potato pie, giving hosts several dessert options without the baking.

• Address: 837 S. Kerr Ave., Wilmington
• Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
• Phone: (910) 799-9023

Pie Slayer

Pie Slayer in downtown Wilmington specializes in homemade pies and offers Thanksgiving preorders. Its holiday ordering page lists a Nov. 20 preorder deadline, or earlier if capacity is reached, with pickup scheduled for Nov. 25.

• Address: 129 Princess St., Wilmington
• Hours: 3-10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday and 3-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday 
• Phone: (910) 380-6842

Tips for ordering Thanksgiving takeout in Wilmington

Before placing an order, keep a few things in mind:

• Order early: Popular holiday meals and desserts may sell out before Thanksgiving week.
• Check portion sizes: Some businesses offer family-sized meals, while others sell individual dishes or sides by the pan.
• Confirm pickup details: Double-check the pickup date, time and location.
• Ask about reheating: Many prepared meals are sold chilled and need to be reheated before serving.
• Plan your menu: Ordering a few sides or desserts can be an alternative to purchasing an entire meal.