Nashville Thanksgiving Made Easy
Where to Pick Up Ready-to-Serve Holiday Favorites
If you’re hosting Thanksgiving in Nashville this year, I have great news: you don’t have to do it all yourself.
Yes, I love a homemade side dish and the smell of something roasting in the oven, but between cleaning, setting the table, and keeping guests happy, cooking everything from scratch can push even the calmest host to their limit.
The secret to hosting well? Outsource strategically — and locally.
Here are a few of my favorite Nashville spots making Thanksgiving dinner effortless (and delicious), so you can actually enjoy your own table this year.
Little Rad Market - Effortless Gourmet for Every Gathering
Little Rad Market has quickly become a go-to for locals who love great food but don’t always have time to make it themselves.
Their Thanksgiving preorder menu is a hostwell dream: pumpkin cinnamon rolls for a Thanksgiving morning treat while you watch the parade, seasonal sides like sausage and mozzarella stuffing and a crudite platter to accompany your main dish, and pies that are almost too pretty to eat. Everything is made from scratch, locally sourced when possible, and packaged ready to heat and serve — which means you can skip the stress without sacrificing the homemade touch.
If you’re local to Middle Tennessee, preorders are open now on Little Rad Market’s Thanksgiving ordering page — and pickup is easy from their Belle Meade location on November 25th or 26th.
Park Cafe - An Elevated Nashville Classic
Park Cafe is one of those places that just gets what makes a meal special. Their Thanksgiving packages are built for hosts who want refined flavors without the hours of prep.
This year, they’re offering beautifully crafted take-home dinners featuring roasted turkey and ham, seasonal sides like herb roasted fingerling potatoes and cornbread dressing, and finishing touches like cranberry sauce and rolls. Everything is prepped, packed, and ready to serve — no complicated instructions, no kitchen chaos. Order one of their packages or explore the a la carte menu - either way you can’t go wrong.
Orders can be placed online now through November 19th - so act fast! Because as Park Cafe knows, you should be spending Thanksgiving “focused on people, not dishes.”
Dozen Bakery — Bread, Pies, and Something for the Kids’ Table
If you want to round out your Thanksgiving table with the best baked goods in town, Dozen Bakery should be at the top of your list.
Their holiday preorders include artisan breads, flaky pies, and even craft kits for kids — perfect for keeping little hands busy while you finish hosting prep. Have guests staying in town through the weekend? Grab a take-and-bake chicken pot pie that you can pop in the oven during the holiday weekend when you need to put dinner on the table but you’re not quite up for preparing another meal yet.
Orders can be placed now through November 21st from Dozen’s website, with pickups starting on November 24th.
Whether you’re hosting Friendsgiving, family Thanksgiving, or something in between, this is one of those small decisions that will make your day (and your sanity) so much smoother.
If your to-do list feels long and your oven schedule is already complicated, take a note from the hostwell playbook: find your local go-to spots, lean on them, and save your energy for the things that make hosting meaningful — the conversation, the connection, and the laughter that lingers long after the plates are cleared. Because sometimes, hosting well starts with letting someone else do the cooking.
And remember - an order from one of these beloved Nashville spots or any others not only makes your holiday hosting easier, but it supports a local business that cares for and serves our community so well.