Being a host for a holiday meal is usually a high-pressure engagement, from planning what to have for dinner to setting up the table. Luckily, there are restaurants in Montclair and Bloomfield doing all the hard work for Thanksgiving so hosts can sit back with a cocktail, watch some football, and enjoy the company of family and friends. To take the pressure off + help you plan, we’ve rounded up a list of restaurants that have Thanksgiving catering so your focus can just be on family. Read on for the list of Montclair + Bloomfield restaurants that are offering Thanksgiving catering this year.
Disclaimer: This is a growing list. If you know of another restaurant offering Thanksgiving catering, please email hello@themontclairgirl.com with all of the information regarding the menu and pick-up/delivery instructions.
Montclair
Faubourg | 544 Bloomfield Avenue
For a French-inspired affair, look no further than Faubourg. The family-style meal is complete with butternut squash soup, turkey, stuffing, cranberry chutney, and gravy alongside Pommes puree aka potato clouds, and vegetable fricassee. In addition, customers can select options from the a la carte offerings like the cheese plate appetizer, shrimp cocktail, and sides such as mac and cheese, green bean casserole, and sweet potato gratin. For dessert, there is a selection of homemade pies from Jayce Baudry. You can view the menu here.
La Rocca | 23 Midland Avenue
While it isn’t a traditional Thanksgiving offering, there’s no reason why you can’t or shouldn’t have a lasagna at Thanksgiving. You can order an entire tray of La Rocca’s lasagna as part of your Thanksgiving dinner. Orders must be placed at least a week in advance.
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Pineapple Express Barbecue | 1 Lackawanna Plaza
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This barbecue joint and beer garden is serving up Thanksgiving dinner with a twist. The complete menu, which feeds four to six people, includes a selection of either Smoked Turkey or Brisket and mouthwatering sides like sausage and fennel stuffing, four-cheese mac + cheese, and orange and cranberry sauce. For an additional cost, there are a few starters and desserts to complete the meal such as baby back ribs, pumpkin pies, and apple pies. Orders should be placed on the website by November 18th for pickup on November 22nd (items will be cold — but the team will provide reheating instructions).
Zeugma Mediterranean Grill | 44 South Park Street
For those who aren’t looking for something traditional, Zeugma is sticking to its Mediterranean roots and offering its usual catering spread for Thanksgiving. So long as you give the team at least 6 days of notice, you’ll have your pick of anything off the a la carte menu in either a half tray (8-10 people) or a full tray (16 -18 people). Call the restaurant directly to inquire and place an order — and learn more about catering options here.
Bloomfield
Bloomfield Steak + Seafood House | 409 Franklin Street
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The Mitola family invites everyone in town to join their Thanksgiving celebration. Diners, in addition to the regular menu, can choose from a selection of favorites including roasted turkey, spiral ham, garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, and cranberry sauce. Seating will be available indoors and outdoors between 1PM and 5PM only, including the heated bubbles! For reservations or to pre-order takeout, call Bloomfield Steak to save your spot. Click here to see the menu.
The Brookdale, Fanny’s, + Ladyfingers | 1099 + 1109 Broad Street, Bloomfield
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These three sister eateries are collaborating to bring a Thanksgiving feast to customers this holiday season. For the savory dinner part, there will be a herb-roasted turkey, broccoli souffle, and sweet potato casserole, among other dishes. To satisfy your sweet tooth, Ladyfingers Bakery + Bar will have 10-inch pies with flavors like chocolate pudding, apple, pumpkin, and pecan pie. Orders must be made by November 16th. Email your request to events@5lcgroup.com or call 973-323-1680.
See More: Thanksgiving Catering in Hoboken + Jersey City
Bonus
Iachetti’s Kitchen | 918 Prospect Street, Glen Rock
Family-owned restaurant Iachetti’s Kitchen has a Thanksgiving takeout menu that is perfect for families — featuring dishes like string bean salad with honey + bacon, nutmeg spiced root vegetables, and of course, Thanksgiving turkey. The dinner is made to feed eight people. The dessert option here is an Apple Bread Pudding with Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce. The entire menu can be viewed here.
zest | 418 Fairfield Road, Fairfield
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For those with dietary restrictions, zest has curated a special Thanksgiving menu that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with vegan ingredients. There are four courses with different menu items to choose from: appetizers, main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Instead of turkey, the main course meal options include a butternut squash Risotto, lentil “meatloaf,” veggie lasagna, and a unique take on mac n’ cheese.” Thanksgiving orders must be placed by November 20th.
