Thanksgiving Meal - Need Pre-prepared Meal or Good Resturant

Updated on November 14, 2007
T.G. asks from Aliso Viejo, CA
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I thought it would be a great idea to have my family over to our home for Thanksgiving this year. Now that it is getting close I am realizing that I may have bitten off more than I can chew. We have a small condo, and 6 adults and 4 kids (all under 4) coming for Thanksgiving dinner. I am hoping that someone knows of a good grocery store that has the dinner pre-made or as a last resort a resturant that is open for Thanksgiving. I just don't think I can prepare everything for my family with the space in our kitchen. Thanks for any suggestions!!

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Thanks so much for all the great ideas. I just ordered the meal online at Gelsons!! I can pick it up Wed and just re-heat everything. I really appreciate all the help.

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C.Y.

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Hi T.,
I am a mother of 3 with a husband who is not around very much to help due to the nature of his work. So, I understand what you are feeling about doing too much on Thanksgiving.

We have enjoyed the pre-prepared dinner from Gelsons many times. You can order it online before 11/20. What is nice is that you can order a full meal or each item individually to fit your taste. If you can, try to add a dessert when you go to pick it up since they have some really delicious desserts.

Also, if you need a last resort, Pinot Provence in Costa Mesa is open Thanksgiving and is having a spectacular dinner. Kids 5 and under eat free I believe.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope this helps.

C.

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M.M.

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BOSTON MARKET!!! It's pretty inexpensive, pre-cooked all you do is reheat. You can pay more & have them deliver it already to go.

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S.W.

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Are you in San Clemente, or close by? We have a wonderful deli that has been around for ages. They are very high quality with reasonable prices. Anyhow, they will do the entire dinner, turkey and all. My family, when I was younger ordered from there and we all loved it. The name is Billy's Meats in San Clemente on Del Mar. Their number is ###-###-####. If you're not local, you can always check with your local delis/butcher shops, they likely have prepared meals. All you uusally have to do is warm the turkey, if even that...Good Luck!!

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S.H.

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I'm not sure where you live but Villa Roma in Laguna Hills has a full meal that they cater and you can pick up Thanksgiving Day. I also think Gelsons Market has food. But I would have to agree with one of the other posters -- as a last resort, Boston Market is ALWAYS delicious. But with them, you've got to call a few days ahead if it's a larger order or else they'll have a nervous breakdown!

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C.C.

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Another great place for future reference where I'm getting mine this year!

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H.G.

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I just saw something from hush in Laguna Beach. The menu looks amazing. I would love to go but but I can't :(

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