One of the great traditions on the Outer Banks is gathering for holidays. That's not just those of us who live here, it also homeowners and visitors coming to stay for a special November treat or to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.
Tradition holds that someone spends most of the day in the kitchen getting everything ready and that can be a lot of fun, especially if everyone chips in. However, recognizing that sometimes it's all about spending time together and not time in the kitchen, here are some Outer Banks places to order a holiday meal.
It may be a bit late for a Thanksgiving dinner, depending on the business, but these meal should also be available at Christmas.
Tommy's Market
1242 Duck Road
Duck
(252)-261-8990
Tommy's Market features an extensive selection of options for holiday meals. They can even fry the smaller turkeys. Spiral cut hams and steaks are also available. And a huge selection of side dishes and desserts.
Coastal Provisions
1 Ocean Blvd. (Southern Shores Crossing)
Southern Shores
(252)-480-0023
Holiday Feast
- Oven Ready Turkey (12lb average, brined and seasoned, ready to cook)
- Traditional stuffing
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Green bean casserole
- Cranberry orang relish
- Turkey Gravy
- Soft Rolls
The turkey is raw and will have to be cooked, but it is seasoned and ready for the oven. Everything else is fully prepared.
There is a very extensive list of main and side dishes in addition to the dinner.
Harris Teeter
601 Currituck Clubhouse Dr. (The Shops at the Currituck Club)
Corolla
(252) 453-0153
5400 N Croatan Hwy (Shoreside Shopping Center)
Kitty Hawk
(252) 261-2220
2012 S Croatan Hwy
Kill Devil Hills
(252) 449-9191
Turkey Thanksgiving Dinner, for 8-10 people
Fully-Cooked Butterball Turkey, 9-12 lb
Cornbread Dressing, 2 lb
Creamed Corn, 2 lb
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2 lb
Turkey Gravy, 16 oz
Cranberry Relish, 18 oz
Spiral Ham Thanksgiving Dinner, for 8-10 people
Spiral Sliced Ham, 7-9 lb
Sweet Potato Casserole, 2 lb
Creamed Corn, 2 lb
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2 lb
Prime Rib Thanksgiving Dinner, for 6-8 people
Boneless Prime Rib, 4 lb
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, 2 lb
Creamed Corn, 2 lb
Sweet Potato Casserole, 2 lb
The Fresh Market
5000 S Croatan Hwy
Nags Head
(252) 255-5022
Traditional Holiday Dinner
10 - 12 lb Fully Cooked turkey
3 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
3 lbs Traditional Herb Stuffing
30 oz Turkey Gravy
16 oz Cranberry Relish with Walnuts
12 ct. Yeast Rolls
Deluxe Holiday Meal
11 - 13 lb Fully Cooked Turkey
3 lb Chef Carving Ham
4 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
3 lbs Traditional Herb Stuffing
30 oz Turkey Gravy
2 lbs Corn Souffle
2lbs Smokey Green Beans in Bacon Sauce
16 oz Cranberry Relish with Walnuts
24 ct. Yeast Rolls
Holiday Meal for Smaller Gatherings
5 lb Fully Cooked Turkey Breast
2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes
2 lbs Traditional Herb Stuffing
1 lb Smokey Green Beans in Bacon Sauce
15 oz Turkey Gravy
8 oz Cranberry Relish
