It’s that time of year again – your diet goes out the window as you prepare yourself for your Thanksgiving feast. You heap spoonfuls of mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, tender turkey, and sweet pumpkin pie onto your plate and into your stomach. But what if that perfectly warm gravy, those smooth mashed potatoes, and most importantly, the moist turkey remain unattainable, whether it’s because of lack of time, too many people to cook for, or too many dietary restrictions to take into account?
We’ve felt your anguish, and we want to tell you how to stop the madness. There’s no need to sweat the holiday panic anymore thanks to these Jersey Shore Thanksgiving catering services that make it as easy as pie to have a delicious feast. We’ve put together some great ideas for sides, desserts and complete Thanksgiving dinners.
497 Prospect Avenue, Little Silver
732.741.3343
No cheese platter would be complete with a couple of wine pairings. Little Silver Bottle Shop provides a wide selection of wines, spirits, and craft beers, and they offer free delivery services on orders over $50! They also provide ice and rental kegs, so call them and place your order now to get the party started!
708 River Road, Belmar
(732) 681-1177
You can even get a little fancy and throw in some fresh fish dishes courtesy of Klein’s Fish Market and Waterside Café . Who said sides had to be traditional?
112 Monmouth Street
Red Bank (732) 741-5292
Now onto the main meal, the reason you’ve been dieting for the past two weeks, the reason you’ll continue to eat well into next week – the turkey. If it’s your job to procure the turkey, there’s no better place to shop than Monmouth Meats where you’ll find every type of bird you’re looking for, whether you want it wrapped in bacon or not, this turkey is sure to be the highlight of your table.
1901 Ocean Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach
732.714.8035
Thanksgiving is always a buffet free-for-all, and Marlins Cafe is 110% prepared for the madness. You get your choice of pasta dishes, poultry, beef, and pork options, as well as several vegetarian options. Included with your catered buffet are your choices of garlic mashed potatoes, sweet mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables, fresh garden salad, and dinner rolls or fresh Italian bread. On top of all of this deliciousness, Marlins offers delivery and complete set up for your event, and with ample notice, you can have access to servers, bartenders, and pick-up service for all of your equipment. Talk about 100% hassle free!
2005 State Route 35
Oakhurst (732) 531-1401
Fall mornings and Thanksgiving call for Apple Cider doughnuts from Broad Street Dough Co! This gem is tossed in cinnamon sugar, cut in 1/2, filled with Bavarian cream, and topped with apple pie filling, streusel & warm caramel!
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