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 and help you plan, we’ve rounded up a list of local restaurants that have Thanksgiving catering so your focus can just be on family. Read on for the list of Montclair + Bloomfield restaurants that have Thanksgiving catering this year.
Disclaimer: This is a growing list. If you know of another restaurant offering Thanksgiving catering, please email [email protected] with all of the information regarding the menu and pick-up/delivery instructions.
Montclair
La Rocca Osteria | 23 Midland Avenue
While it isn’t a traditional Thanksgiving option, 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 and must be picked up prior to November 28th, as the restaurant will be closed on Thanksgiving day. To place an order, call 973-746-0707.
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Montclair Diner | 613 Valley Road
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The Montclair Diner will provide a separate Thanksgiving catering menu for the holiday. For $235, the package includes the choice of a starter, an entree, three sides, and a dessert. Customers can expect to see Caesar salad, chicken noodle soup, sides, mashed potatoes, candied yams, fried turkey, a spiral ham, and more on the menu. See here for the full menu. To place an order, call 973-746-0911.
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 Wednesday, November 20th, and must be picked up on Wednesday, November 27th between 10AM and 6PM. This ordering portal is limited to holiday menus. For regular menu ordering or catering, head over to www.pineappleexpressbarbecue.com.
Zeugma Mediterranean Grill | 44 South Park Street
For those who aren’t looking for something traditional, Zeugma is sticking to its Mediterranean roots and serving its usual catering spread for Thanksgiving. So long as you give the team at least six 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
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. For reservations, call Bloomfield Steak to save your spot. Click here to see the menu.
The Brookdale | 1099 Broad Street
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This holiday season, Brookdale will provide customers with a Thanksgiving feast ranging from $165 to $315. The menu includes an herb-roasted turkey, broccoli souffle, and sweet potato casserole, among other dishes and desserts. To place an order, email [email protected] or call 973-323-1680.
Bonus
Calandra’s Italian Market + Deli | 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
This Italian spot will cook up two Thanksgiving packages to go. The first package, which serves six to eight people, is priced at $250 and the second, which serves ten to twelve people, includes a Butter and Honey Bakes Turkey Breast, a Harvest Salad, Green Bean Almondine, and more. Orders must be placed by November 19th. To place an order, call 973-226-8889. See the full menu here.
The Hudson Rose | 238 Franklin Avenue, Nutley
This restaurant will provide a $275 Thanksgiving feast. This package, which feeds six to eight people, includes a whole carved turkey, mashed potatoes + gravy, sausage + apple stuffing, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and more. Customers must pick up their orders on Wednesday, November 27th, or Thursday, November 28th. See the full menu here.
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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 25th.
Montclair’s Winter Wonderland at Wellmont Plaza Returning on 11/30
From holiday pop-up markets to tree-lighting ceremonies, one of the best parts of the holiday season is all the family-friendly activities. Add the Winter Wonderland at Wellmont Plaza, an annual festival in Montclair, to this season's list of things to do. This event, featuring shopping, live music, and more, returns on November 30th from 12PM to 4PM at 5 Seymour Street. Read on for more details about the 2024 Winter Wonderland at Montclair's Wellmont Plaza.
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The Details
The Winter Wonderland at Wellmont Plaza, hosted by Montclair Center BID, Wellmont Theater, and Pharmacie Bar + Kitchen, returns for Small Business Saturday on November 30th. From 12PM to 4PM, Montclair locals can enjoy a day of shopping, live music, kids crafts, character appearances, and more.
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Attendees can check out the Gift Guide Map, which features over 70 local businesses providing special holiday deals, to see what will be provided during this event. Expect to see deals from local favorites like Amanti Vino, which will give customers a free tote bag with the purchase of six or more bottles, and Art is Bond, which will provide customers with a free candle with the purchase of $100 or more.
Pharmacie Bar + Kitchen will also serve limited holiday cocktails and provide complimentary gift wrapping for this event. All spots featured in the guide will stay open throughout the Winter Wonderland.
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In addition to the abundance of vendors, this event will provide various holiday arts and crafts tents from Montclair Center BID, Experience Montclair, Mud Clay Studio, One River School, Gravity Vault, The Eclectic Chic Boutique, and more. See here for the complete list. Children can make unique crafts at these tents, like snow globes, ornaments, and greeting cards, to name a few. Children will also be able to meet their favorite holiday characters such as The Snow Queen, The Grinch, Buddy the Elf, a Hula-Hooping Fairy, and — of course — Santa.
The Winter Wonderland at Wellmont Plaza will also feature live musical performances from Yuletide Carolers, Passing Notes Acapella Group, Vanguard Theater, Jazz House Kids, and Brandi Massey.
The first 100 people to attend the Winter Wonderland will receive a free Small Business Saturday tote bag and will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift card to a Montclair-based business of their choice.
The hosts of the Winter Wonderland at Wellmont Plaza encourage attendees to head to The Montclair Center BID tent upon arrival to receive a physical copy of the holiday shopping map.
For more details about this event, contact the Montclair Center BID’s Communications Coordinator, Lauren Barnas, at [email protected].
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