The Jersey Shore Girl Team 
Even though Thanksgiving is all about the meal, that doesn’t mean you have to spend the whole day in the kitchen or make multiple trips to the grocery store. Several Jersey Shore restaurants, caterers + markets have Thanksgiving meals ready to order, including à la carte items like side dishes. Read on for where to order Thanksgiving dinner at the Jersey Shore for 2026.
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Brennan’s | 38 West River Road, Rumson
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Brennan’s is a good option for anyone who wants to outsource some (or all) of Thanksgiving dinner. Its holiday catering selections include roasted turkey, turkey breast, ham, prime rib, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, appetizers, + homemade pies. For 2026, Thanksgiving orders are due by Thursday, November 19th. Brennan’s also has locations in Middletown + Oakhurst.
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Della Cucina Italian Restaurant, Market + Catering | 1407 Route 37 East, Toms River
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Della Cucina is bringing back its holiday dinner offerings for Thanksgiving. The Toms River restaurant, market, + caterer specializes in scratch-made prepared foods, so customers can hand over most of the Thanksgiving cooking or simply pick up a few dishes to complete their own spread. The business has offered complete dinners with turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry relish, cornbread, + pie, as well as smaller dinners for two. Check with Della Cucina for the final 2026 package details + ordering deadline.
DRIFTHOUSE Restaurant, Lounge + Bar | 1485 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright
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DRIFTHOUSE’s Thanksgiving to-go package is $285 + tax and serves four to six people. The meal includes roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, + other holiday favorites. Individual sides can also be ordered separately. The Sea Bright spot is also serving a dine-in Thanksgiving menu for anyone who would rather leave the cooking and cleanup to someone else.
et al fine food + events | 300 Shore Drive, Highlands
This Highlands spot has a Thanksgiving catering menu with plenty of à la carte options, including turkey, spiral ham, beef tenderloin, butternut squash lasagna, cocktail bites, sides, + more. It is a good option for anyone who wants to build a custom holiday spread instead of ordering one set package.
Half Moon Point | 2154 Bridge Avenue, Point Pleasant
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Half Moon Point is offering fully prepared, heat-and-serve Thanksgiving packages with roasted turkey, sausage stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes, green beans almondine, glazed carrots, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, soup, + dessert. Packages serve four, eight, or 16 people, with orders due in advance for Thanksgiving pickup.
Jacques Exclusive Catering | 403 Route 36, Hazlet
Jacques Exclusive Catering has options for both full Thanksgiving dinners + anyone who only needs a few dishes to finish the table. Complete packages are designed for groups of 10 to 18 people, while individual pans can be added à la carte. Expect classics like roast turkey, homemade gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mashed potatoes, + seasonal sides, along with very New Jersey additions like penne vodka. Orders close 10 days before Thanksgiving, and availability can fill up even earlier.
La Cipollina | 16 West Main Street, Freehold
La Cipollina’s Thanksgiving feast to-go blends traditional holiday dishes with Italian favorites. Past holiday menus have included turkey, glazed ham, rice balls, spicy vodka pasta, Sicilian eggplant, candied sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, sausage-raisin stuffing, cranberry sauce, + seasonal pies.
Livoti’s Old World Market | 1151 Route 35, Middletown
Livoti’s is another solid option for anyone building a Thanksgiving spread without doing all the cooking. The gourmet Italian market offers catering, prepared foods, a butcher counter, bakery items, pasta dishes, sides, + plenty of options for feeding a crowd. Livoti’s also has Jersey Shore-area locations in Aberdeen + Brick, so there are a few pickup options depending on where Thanksgiving is happening.
Mostly Smoked | 520 US-9, Manalapan
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Mostly Smoked is a good pick for anyone looking to put a barbecue spin on Thanksgiving. Holiday offerings include smoked turkey breast alongside options like brisket, pulled pork, pulled chicken, + ribs, with sides such as stuffing, mac + cheese, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, baked beans, + cranberry sauce.
Red Horse by David Burke | 26 Ridge Road, Rumson
Red Horse’s Grab n Gobble Thanksgiving dinner to-go includes turkey, gravy, herb stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts, whipped potatoes, green beans, Caesar salad, popovers, + pies. Packages are available for groups of four to six or six to eight people. There is also a Thanksgiving dine-in menu at the Rumson restaurant.
Sweet Carolina Barbecue Co. | 1839 Hooper Avenue, Toms River
A smoked turkey can bring something a little different to the traditional Thanksgiving table. Sweet Carolina Barbecue Co. specializes in North Carolina-style barbecue + is offering smoked turkeys for the holiday. The restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving Day itself, so plan on arranging holiday catering + pickup in advance.
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Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace | 990 Shrewsbury Avenue, Tinton Falls
Uncle Giuseppe’s has an entire Thanksgiving catering menu with both packages + à la carte dishes. Customers can order appetizers, pasta, soup, salads, entrées, sides, + desserts, making this one especially useful for anyone who only needs help with part of the meal. All food is provided cold with reheating instructions. The last day to place a 2026 Thanksgiving order is Saturday, November 21st at 9PM. Pickup is available Wednesday, November 25th from 8AM to 7PM + Thanksgiving Day from 7AM to 12PM, with limited delivery slots also available.
Via Sposito | 323 Route 34, Colts Neck
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Via Sposito’s $395 catering package serves eight to 10 people + comes with a 16- to 18-pound free-range turkey that is uncooked + oven-ready, homemade gravy, cranberry sauce, fresh-baked rolls, three half trays, + one pie. Side options include stuffing, roasted Brussels sprouts, mac + cheese, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, + more. Orders are due Sunday, November 22nd, with cold pickup on Wednesday, November 25th.
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