So, you decided to bring the family to Orlando to celebrate Thanksgiving. How are you going to enjoy a traditional dinner with your family for the holiday? For vacationers, ordering Thanksgiving dinner to go in Orlando is a convenient way to enjoy the holiday together.
Here is how to make it easy.
Before you arrive
Most vacation rentals will have the major appliances needed for your Thanksgiving dinner: an oven, stove and a refrigerator.
Ask your host:
- How many ovens are there, and how big are they? With one oven, you will heat dishes in stages. A small or wall oven may not fit a large pan.
- Are there serving platters and utensils? Family Dinners To Go come in oven-safe containers, so you will not need roasting pans, but you may want platters for the table.
- Does the rental have a standard-size fridge? It will depend on how much you order and when you plan to enjoy the food, but you will need enough space to keep things cool until it is time to get dinner ready.
Your options for a holiday meal in Orlando
Visitors spending the holiday in Orlando usually choose one of three paths.
Dine out. No dishes to wash, but a large group needs a reservation, a specific seating time and a way to get everyone there.
Cook it yourself. You control the menu, but you will need to meal plan, shop for ingredients and find your way through an unfamiliar kitchen. Instead of relaxing on your vacation, you will be managing the meal prep.
Order a holiday family dinner to go. A complete meal, ready to heat and serve at your table on your own schedule. All it takes is a pickup trip or delivery.
Pickup or delivery to your vacation rental on Thanksgiving
Plate Above Catering’s Family Dinners To Go are available for pickup or delivery.
Pickup is at 411 Mercy Drive in Orlando, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on pickup day. From the main vacation rental areas, plan on approximately:
- International Drive: about 25 minutes
- Lake Buena Vista and the Disney area: about 35 minutes
- Kissimmee and the US-192 corridor: about 45 minutes
Holiday-week traffic is heavier, so plan for extra travel time.
Delivery brings dinner to your rental for an added fee. It reaches vacation rentals and hotels within 25 to 30 miles of the Plate Above Catering kitchen at 411 Mercy Drive. Share the address of where you will be staying, and the sales team will give an estimated arrival time.
Detailed instructions are provided when you receive your order, so there is no guessing about how to prepare the best Thanksgiving dinner for your family.
When to order for Thanksgiving dinner to go in Orlando
Family Dinners To Go are on a fixed schedule, so the order deadline is more important than your arrival date.
- Thanksgiving: order by Thursday, November 19, for pickup or delivery on Wednesday, November 25
If your trip starts after the deadline, order from home before you travel. Make sure you are in Orlando by pickup day. Find all deadlines on Plate Above Catering’s
What’s in a Plate Above Catering holiday dinner
Each complete dinner serves eight and pairs a main dish with classic sides. Choose from four holiday dinners:
- Sage Butter Whole Turkey with pan gravy, harvest stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, fresh green beans and cranberry chutney
- Roasted Pork Loin with pork gravy, harvest stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables
- Baked Ham with honey mustard sauce, mac and cheese and fresh green beans
- Prime Rib with au jus and horseradish sauce, herbed fingerling potatoes and roasted asparagus
Hosting more than eight people? Order a second dinner or extra sides—each serves eight. Specify any dietary needs or allergies when you order. See the full menu online.
A vacation that benefits the local community
Plate Above Catering is a purpose-driven catering company of Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Proceeds from every holiday dinner go toward fighting hunger and feeding hope in the community. The holiday dinner you enjoy on vacation will support neighbors across Central Florida.
Frequently asked questions
Can I order Thanksgiving dinner to go if I am visiting Orlando? Yes. Order by phone at 407-514-1048. Then pick it up in Orlando or have it delivered to your rental.
Does Plate Above Catering deliver to vacation rentals in Kissimmee? Delivery is available for an added fee. Plate Above can deliver to vacation rentals and hotels within 25 to 30 miles of our location at 411 Mercy Drive in Orlando, which covers most of Kissimmee. Share the address of where you will be vacationing when you order to confirm.
How many people does one holiday dinner feed? Each complete dinner serves eight people. For a larger group, add a second dinner or extra side dishes.
Will a holiday dinner fit in a rental kitchen oven? Every dinner comes in oven-safe containers with heating instructions, and dishes can be heated in stages. Ask your host about oven size before you arrive.
Plan your Thanksgiving dinner to go in Orlando
Spend your holiday at the table, not in the kitchen. Order your Plate Above Catering holiday dinner by phone at 407-514-1048, email Info@PlateAbove.com or request online. Order by November 19 for Thanksgiving.