Ordering Thanksgiving catering in Phoenix is one of the simplest ways to get a full holiday meal on the table without spending Wednesday night brining a turkey. Thanksgiving falls on November 26 this year, and kitchens across the Valley start filling their order books in early November.
This guide covers how to order, how much food to plan for, and what to ask before you book, for a family dinner at home or a catered lunch for your office.
Why Order Thanksgiving Dinner Instead of Cooking It
Most home ovens fit one turkey and maybe a casserole dish if you rearrange the racks. Add stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls and pie, and the timing falls apart by early afternoon. The host ends up cooking in shifts while everyone else watches football.
Catering solves the oven problem. The food shows up cooked, you warm what needs warming, and you plate it however you like. A lot of Phoenix families still make the one or two dishes they care about most, like a family stuffing recipe, and order the rest.
Offices are ordering too. A catered Thanksgiving lunch the week before the holiday is an easy way to thank employees, and it beats a potluck sign-up sheet that only three people fill out.
How Much Thanksgiving Food to Order Per Person
Start with your headcount, then plan on:
- Turkey: 1 to 1.5 pounds of whole turkey per adult, or about half that for boneless breast
- Side dishes: a half cup to one cup of each side per person
- Rolls: 1 to 2 per person
- Pie: one 9-inch pie serves about 8 people
Kids usually eat about half an adult portion. If your family counts on leftovers, add 20 percent to your order.
Order Your Thanksgiving Catering Early
Thanksgiving week is the busiest cooking week of the year for commercial kitchens in the Phoenix area. Place your order by [ORDER DEADLINE] to lock in your pickup or delivery time. [Add policy for late orders.]
Pickup and Delivery Options in the Phoenix Area
BLT Kitchens cooks out of a 14,000-square-foot commercial kitchen near 7th Street and Dunlap Avenue in North Central Phoenix, a short drive from Sunnyslope, Moon Valley and the Biltmore area. [Confirm pickup at Mesa and Glendale locations.] Delivery is available to [DELIVERY AREA] for [FEE/MINIMUM].
Clear some fridge space the night before pickup, and ask for reheating times so the turkey and sides finish warming around the same time.
Corporate Thanksgiving Catering in Phoenix
Before you call, have your final headcount, any dietary restrictions, your delivery address with suite number, and your preferred drop-off time. Let us know if you need plates, utensils or buffet setup. Groups over [NUMBER] should book at least [LEAD TIME] ahead. [Add invoicing details if offered.]
Individually boxed plates work well for offices where people eat at different times. Family-style trays make more sense for a sit-down team lunch. [Confirm available formats.]
About BLT Kitchens
BLT Kitchens is a locally owned commercial kitchen in Phoenix run by Kyle Hollenbeck and Chef Tom D’Ambrosio, a Food Network Chopped Champion. The same ownership group is behind Aioli Gourmet Burgers and AZ Lemonade Stand, and the kitchen serves as home base for food trucks, caterers and meal prep companies around the Valley. The owners cook in the space themselves, so the equipment gets used and maintained every day.
Reserve Your Thanksgiving Order
To order Thanksgiving catering in Phoenix, call (602) 887-9544 or [ORDER LINK]. Have your headcount and preferred pickup or delivery time ready when you reach out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I order Thanksgiving catering in Phoenix?
Order by [ORDER DEADLINE]. Thanksgiving week is the busiest week of the year for Phoenix kitchens, and pickup and delivery times book up quickly.
How much Thanksgiving food do I need per person?
Plan on 1 to 1.5 pounds of whole turkey per adult and a half cup to one cup of each side dish. Add 20 percent if you want leftovers.
Can I order Thanksgiving catering for my office in Phoenix?
Yes. BLT Kitchens takes corporate Thanksgiving catering orders. Book at least [LEAD TIME] ahead and have your headcount and dietary needs ready.
Does BLT Kitchens deliver Thanksgiving dinner in Phoenix?
[Yes/No.] Delivery covers [DELIVERY AREA]. Pickup is available at [LOCATIONS].
Who owns BLT Kitchens in Phoenix?
BLT Kitchens is owned by Kyle Hollenbeck and Chef Tom D’Ambrosio, a Food Network Chopped Champion.