Hosting Thanksgiving? Leave the cooking to one of these 7 area restaurants, grocers
In just two weeks, families in Brockton and the surrounding areas will sit down to feast on Thanksgiving classics like roast turkey, sausage stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and pumpkin pie. The only problem with such an extravagant spread is the time it takes to shop for, prep, and cook it all. Not to mention the time it takes to clean the kitchen at the end of the night.
Those looking to spend more quality time with family and friends and less time in the kitchen this Thanksgiving shouldn’t also have to forego what for some is the best meal of the year.
And this year, they don’t have to, with plenty of local restaurants and grocers providing takeout and catered meals for those looking for a stress-free holiday. Here are seven in the Brockton area to order from.
Barrels and Boards (Raynham)
The marketplace at Barrels and Boards, located at 1285 Broadway in Raynham, offers ready-to-serve Thanksgiving meals that serve up to 14 people for $275. The meal includes a 14-16 lb. turkey, four lbs. of mashes potatoes and butternut squash, three lbs. of green beans, candied carrots, and apple sage stuffing, a pint of cranberry sauce, two qts. of gravy, and 24 dinner rolls. Individual turkey and ham dinners are also available for $25 for smaller gatherings. Don’t forget to order apple or pumpkin pie ($18), apple crisp ($24), or bourbon caramel pecan pie ($32). Orders will be accepted online until Nov. 21.
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant and Bar (Middleboro)
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant and Bar, located at 500 West Grove St. in Middleboro, is offering fully-cooked Thanksgiving dinners for parties of four and up. For $124.95, feed a family of four with a 10-12 lb. slow-roasted turkey, homemade mashed potatoes, herb stuffing, butternut squash, gravy, six dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and half of an apple or pumpkin pie. For $179.95, feed a family of six to eight with the same spread, including a 12-14 lb. turkey, 12 dinner rolls, and an entire 10" apple or pumpkin pie. Additional sides, desserts, and Italian specials like lasagna, baked shells, chicken parmigiana, and meatballs are sold separately. Call 508-947-3000 to place an order by Nov. 19. Pick-up on Nov. 22 by 6 p.m.
Montilio’s Baking Company (Avon and Brockton)
For all your classic Thanksgiving baked goods, look no further than Montilio’s, located at 134 Spark St. in Brockton or inside the Jordan’s Furniture at 100 Stockwell Dr. in Avon. Order classic, homemade pies like apple or apple crumb ($23.99), pecan ($24.99), pumpkin ($19.99), and sweet potato ($22.99), or opt for a decadent chocolate or vanilla cake decorated like a turkey ($39.99), and pumpkin shaped sugar cookies ($30). Order online to pick up in-store. The Brockton location is open on Thanksgiving, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
My Three Sons Diner (Brockton)
Pick up a freshly baked pie from My Three Sons Diner, located at 1050 Pearl St. in Brockton. Flavors include apple, apple crumb, and apple cranberry ($18.99), pumpkin ($16.99), blueberry, cherry, and bumbleberry ($20.99), and pecan ($22.99). Call 508-584-8334 or email Dave at d.morley@mythreesonsdiner.com to place an order.
Sarcastic Swine BBQ (Abington and Middleboro)
For a southern twist on the classic Thanksgiving meal, order from Sarcastic Swine BBQ, located at 988 Bedford St. and 578 Wareham St. in Middleboro. An individual meal ($21.95), meals for four to eight people ($200), and meals for ten to 14 people ($325) come with smoked turkey and gravy, macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, cornbread stuffing, pecan bread pudding, and more. Orders must be placed by calling 781-871-0033 no later than Nov. 19. Customers can pick up their meals at the restaurant's Abington location on Nov. 22 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Thanksgiving Day from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The only pickup option at the Middleboro location is Nov. 22 from noon to 6 p.m.
Stoneforge Restaurants (Raynham and Easton)
Stoneforge Tavern, located at 90 Paramount Dr. in Raynham, and Stoneforge Grill, located at 10 Roosevelt Cir. in Easton, are offering a four-person Thanksgiving meal that includes sliced roast turkey, home-style stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce for $44. Add on a variety of sides, including garlic mashed potatoes ($10), green beans ($18), honey glazed carrots ($14), butternut squash ($15), snowflake rolls (6 for $9), caesar salad ($25), and garden salad ($25). Place your order online or by phone for pickup in Raynham (508-977-9840) or Easton (508-238-0550) by 12 p.m. Nov. 18. Orders must be prepaid and picked up between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 22. All orders will be sold cold with re-heating instructions.
Trucchi’s Supermarkets (Abington, Middleboro, Taunton, West Bridgewater)
Trucchi’s Supermarkets, with four locations in the Brockton area, is selling a turkey dinner ready for pick-up that serves six to eight people ($89.99). The meal includes a fully cooked 10- to 12-pound turkey, 3 pounds of stuffing, 4 pounds of mashed potatoes, 3 pounds of butternut squash, 2 pounds of gravy, a dozen dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and a 10-inch pumpkin pie. Order online and pickup on Nov. 22.