If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else when you ring in 2025, consider ordering your New Year’s Eve dinner or party food, or your New Year’s Day meal, from a grocery store, caterer, or restaurant.
We’ve put together a list of businesses in the Charlotte area where you can order a fully-cooked New Year’s meal.
In many cases, you’ll pick up the meal in advance, and you’ll heat it up yourself. In all cases you need to order in advance.
We will be adding more information to this list as we receive it!
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Bob Evans
Bob Evans
Multiple Locations
Bob Evans has a selection of Farmhouse Feasts that make for the perfect New Year’s dinner. Here is an example of the Premium Farmhouse Feast that serves up to 10 for $159.99:
- Slow-roasted turkey
- Hickory-smoked ham
- Bread and celery dressing
- Corn
- Mashed potatoes with gravy
- Freshly baked rolls
- Green beans with ham
- Cranberry relish
- Macaroni and cheese
- Pumpkin bread
- Pumpkin pie
- Double-crust apple pie
They also offer a la carte desserts and sides that can be purchased on their own or in addition to a feast.
Order here now.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
620 University Center Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is offering a variety of Family Bundles for all of your New Year’s needs. Here are the different bundles they are offering:
- Chicken tender bundle ($29.49)
- House-smoked baby back ribs bundle ($48.49)
- Grilled salmon bundle ($39.49)
Each bundle includes your choice of two sides and six honey butter rolls.
There are also combination bundles, as well as sides, desserts, drinks, and more to add to your meal.
Order here now.
City Barbeque
City Barbeque
Multiple locations
City Barbeque is offering a variety of holiday meals to choose from for New Year’s. Here are a few examples of their meal options:
- Half boneless ham, choice of two sides, buns (serves 8 to 10, $99.99)
- Half smoked turkey, choice of two sides, buns (serves 4 to 6, $59.99)
- Whole boneless ham, choice of two sides, buns (serves 20 to 24, $179.99)
- Whole smoked turkey breast, choice of two sides, buns (serves 8 to 10, $99.99)
There are many other meal options, including a brisket entree, as well as a la carte entrees and sides.
Orders must be placed here a minimum of 24 hours in advance of pickup.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel
Multiple locations
Cracker Barrel is offering a variety of holiday meals that would make for the perfect New Year’s lunch or dinner. Here is an example of their Holiday Heat N’ Serve Feast that serves 8 to 10 people for $174.99:
- Whole sugar-cured ham
- Cornbread dressing
- Roasted gravy
- Cranberry relish
- Macaroni and cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Green beans
- Sweet yeast rolls
- Apple streusel pie
- Pecan pie
There are many other meal options available as well as desserts, breakfast items, and more.
Please note that Cracker Barrel has an earlier pickup window than many other restaurants, with the last day to pick up being December 28, 2024. Place orders here now.
The Fresh Market
The Fresh Market
Multiple locations
The Fresh Market is offering a traditional, Lucky New Year’s Meal that serves 4 for $54.99 and includes:
- Boneless sliced ham
- Corn soufflé
- Collard greens
- Hoppin’ john
- Basmati rice
- Boston cream doughnuts
Order here by December 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. Pickup will be from December 31, 2024 to January 1, 2025 in store only.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
Multiple locations
Golden Corral is offering a variety of holiday meals, sides, and desserts. Their sliced holiday meals each have the option to serve 4 or 6 people. Here is what is included in the 4 person sliced ham meal for $79.99:
- Sliced ham
- Mashed potatoes
- Gravy
- Stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- Dozen yeast rolls
- A side of your choice
- Whole pie of your choice
They also have a la carte options for your favorite items, as well as many other meals.
Orders must be placed here at least 72 hours before the scheduled pick-up time.
The Improper Pig
The Improper Pig
Two locations
The Improper Pig is offering an Improper Party Pack and an Improper Family Platter for a BBQ-style New Year’s dinner. Here is what is included in the Improper Party Pack that feeds 6 to 8 for $105:
- Pulled pork
- Sliced brisket
- Andouille sausage
- Louis-style ribs
- House slaw
- House chips
- Baled beans
- Macaroni and cheese
- Hush puppies with honey butter
- Pimento cheese
- Bottle of BBQ sauce
- Pickled onions
Ordering is open now. For the Fort Mill location, order here. For the Rea Farms location, order here.
Mert’s Heart and Soul
Mert’s Heart and Soul
214 North College Street, Charlotte, NC
Mert’s Heart and Soul is offering a New Year’s Meal Deal with many of the traditional lucky sides to start 2025 off right. For $80, the meal serves 4 and includes:
- Choice of beef ribs or pork tenderloin
- Choice of two sides (hoppin’ john and collard greens if you are feeling lucky!)
- Cornbread
A la carte entrees and sides are also available for purchase.
Order here now. Pickup will be January 1, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
OG’s Private Chef & Catering Service
To order, please email theprivatechefcateringgroup@outlook.com. More info: theprivatechefandcateringgroup.godaddysites.com.
Publix
Publix
Multiple locations
Publix is offering a selection of holiday meals and a la carte entrees, sides, and desserts that will be available for a New Year’s feast. Here is an example of the Complete Turkey Breast Dinner that serves 8 for $79.99:
- Turkey breast
- Cornbread dressing
- Mashed potatoes
- Cranberry orange relish
- Marshmallow delight
- Homestyle gravy
Heating instructions are available right where you order!
Order here now. Orders must be placed a minimum of 48 hours before chosen pickup time. Note that some meals and items are only available until Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024. These items have a note in their description stating “valid 12/19-12/24.”
Table and Twine
Table and Twine
2600 Youngblood Street, Charlotte, NC
Table and Twine is offering a selection of party platters as well as sliced beef tenderloin this New Year’s season. Here are a few examples of what they are offering:
- Sliced beef tenderloin ($112.99)
- Local cheese and charcuterie ($55.99)
- Smoked gouda bacon sliders ($36.99)
- Mini pimento cheeseburgers ($36.99)
- Jumbo shrimp cocktail ($62.99)
- More!
Order here now. Pickup will be from December 27, 2024 to December 29, 2024. Items will stay fresh for up to 4 days as long as they are immediately refrigerated.
Whole Foods
Whole Foods
Multiple locations
Whole Foods is offering a selection of appetizers, charcuterie platters, entrees, sides, and more this New Year’s season. Here are just a few examples of what they are offering:
- Caprese platter (serves 8, $39.99)
- Stuffed shellfish trio (serves 4 to 8, $46.99)
- Holiday celebration cheese platter (serves 8, $44.99)
- Olive snack tray (serves 4, $12.99)
- Lamb lollipop platter (serves 4, $49.99)
- Large lobster macaroni and cheese (serves 8, $29.99)
- More!
Order here by December 29, 2024. Pickup will be December 31, 2024.
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