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Thanksgiving Catering in NJ
Thanksgiving Dinner Catering in Monmouth County, NJ
Complete Thanksgiving dinners for 10 to 18 people, or single pans you add to what you're already making. Everything is cooked in our Hazlet kitchen and packed in foil pans — you reheat it in your own oven and serve it on your own platters.
The menu is below with serving sizes and prices. Orders close ten days before Thanksgiving, which is earlier than most people expect, and the week itself usually fills before that.
Roast turkey with house-made gravy and homestyle cranberry sauce, apple cornbread stuffing — and, because this is New Jersey, penne alla vodka and crispy rice balls on the same table. Plenty of families order both.
Packages and serving sizes are listed below, sized from a single table to a full house. Desserts include traditional pumpkin pie and our cheesecakes.
Thanksgiving Menu & Prices
Browse our Thanksgiving catering menu — turkey specials or complete dinners, seasonal sides, stuffing options, desserts, platters, and party enhancements available for pickup or delivery.
Turkey Specials
Turkey Special 10–12
2 Sliced Turkey Breast
Choice of 1 Stuffing:
Bread & Sausage
Wild Rice
Apple Cornbread
Classic Bread & Herb
Choice of 1 Side Dish:
Candied Yams
Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrots
String Beans Almondine
1 Pint Cranberry Sauce
1 Qt Turkey Gravy
$195.00 per package
Turkey Special 16–18
3 Sliced Turkey Breast
Choice of 1 Stuffing:
Bread & Sausage
Wild Rice
Apple Cornbread
Classic Bread & Herb
Choice of 1 Side Dish:
Candied Yams
Mashed Potatoes
Glazed Carrots
String Beans Almondine
2 Pints Cranberry Sauce
1/2 Gallon Turkey Gravy
$310.00 per package
Turkey Dinners
Turkey Dinner (Serves 10–12)
Choice of 1 Appetizer:
Antipasto Platter
Vegetable Platter
Choice of 1 Entree:
Sliced Turkey Breast (2 Half Pans)
Carved Cold Turkey (16–18 lb, sliced and put on frame)
Hot & Whole Turkey (16–18 lb, available NJ only)
Choice of 2 Pastas:
Stuffed Shells (20 pc)
Penne ala Vodka
Manicotti
Macaroni & Cheese
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Choice of 2 Stuffings:
Bread & Sausage
Wild Rice
Apple Cornbread
Classic Bread & Herb
Choice of 1 Dessert:
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
New York Cheesecake
Italian Cheesecake
1 Pint Homestyle Cranberry Sauce
1 Qt Turkey Gravy
2 Loaves Italian Bread
Grated Cheese
Nuts and Mints
$420.00 per package
Turkey Dinner (Serves 16–18)
Choice of 1 Appetizer:
Antipasto Platter
Vegetable Platter
Choice of 1 Entree:
Sliced Turkey Breast (3 Half Pans)
Carved Cold Turkey (22–24 lb, sliced and put on frame)
Hot & Whole Turkey (22–24 lb, available NJ only)
Choice of 2 Pastas:
Stuffed Shells (20 pc)
Penne ala Vodka
Manicotti
Macaroni & Cheese
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Choice of 2 Stuffings:
Bread & Sausage
Wild Rice
Apple Cornbread
Classic Bread & Herb
Choice of 1 Dessert:
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
New York Cheesecake
Italian Cheesecake
2 Pints Homestyle Cranberry Sauce
1/2 Gallon Turkey Gravy
3 Loaves Italian Bread
Grated Cheese
Nuts and Mints
$495.00 per package
Thanksgiving Specialties
Complete your Thanksgiving meal with pasta, seasonal sides, desserts, platters, and party enhancements. Hot food pricing is listed for half-size pans unless noted.
Side Dishes
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe — $55.00 per half pan
Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon & Thyme Vinaigrette — $55.00 per half pan
Rice Balls with Mozzarella (25 pcs.) — $45.00 per half pan
Potato Croquettes (20 pcs.) — $45.00 per half pan
Bread & Sausage Stuffing — $45.00 per half pan
Classic Bread & Herb Stuffing — $42.00 per half pan
Wild Rice Stuffing — $45.00 per half pan
Apple Cornbread — $40.00 per half pan
String Beans Almondine — $45.00 per half pan
Glazed Carrots — $42.00 per half pan
Mashed Potatoes — $45.00 per half pan
Candied Yams — $45.00 per half pan
Sweet Potato Mash — $45.00 per half pan
Pasta Dishes
Stuffed Shells (20 pc) — $50.00 per half pan
Cavatelli and Broccoli — $50.00 per half pan
Lasagna (8 portions) — $48.00 per half pan
Baked Ziti — $50.00 per half pan
Butternut Squash Ravioli — $52.00 per half pan
Macaroni & Cheese — $50.00 per half pan
Penne Pasta Primavera — $50.00 per half pan
Linguine with White Clam Sauce — $52.00 per half pan
Penne ala Vodka — $50.00 per half pan
Ravioli ala Vodka Sauce — $50.00 per half pan
Favorites
Marinated Grilled Vegetable — $85.00 per half pan
Roasted Filet Mignon (Sliced w/ Parmesan Peppercorn Sauce) — $250.00 each
Ham on the Frame (16 lbs) — $125.00 each
Sliced Turkey Breast — $70.00 each
Sliced Virginia Ham — $65.00 each
Spiral Ham (6–7 lbs) — $65.00 each
Antipasto Platter — $125.00 each
Cheese Platter — $75.00 each
Vegetable Platter — $60.00 each
Mozzarella Primavera — $75.00 each
Pumpernickel with Spinach Dip — $60.00 each
Chicken Wings or Boneless Wings (Buffalo, Sweet Chili or BBQ) — $60.00 per half pan
Desserts
Miniature Pastries (min. 3 doz.) — $42.00 per doz
Pastry Shoppe Cookies (min. 3 lbs.) — $10.00 per lb
Apple or Pumpkin Pie — $18.00 each
Italian or New York Cheesecake — $25.00 each
Gourmet Mini Cupcakes (min. 3 doz.) — $28.00 per doz
Fresh Fruit Platter — $75.00 each
Cakes
Full Sheet (serves 55–100) — $225.00 each
Half Sheet (serves 25–50) — $125.00 each
Quarter Sheet (serves 10–20) — $75.00 each
*Applies to Italian & New York cheesecake. Available the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas only.
General Heating Instructions
Heating times are approximate and may vary by oven and portion size. Please follow the instructions that match the items selected in your package.
Preparing Your Holiday Dinner
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place stuffing and side dishes in the oven about one hour before serving. They should be hot in about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and keep covered to stay warm.
Pasta
Heat about 20–25 minutes. Penne ala Vodka and Macaroni & Cheese may take an additional 10 minutes.
Vegetables
Heat about 25–30 minutes.
Gravy & Sauces
Heat gravy or Hawaiian sauce in a microwave-safe container or double boiler until hot. Stir before serving.
Carved Cold Turkey on the Frame
Bring broth to a boil. Dip 5–6 slices of turkey in boiling broth for several seconds, then plate.
Whole Ham
Place ham, covered with foil, in the heated oven until warm.
Spiral Ham
Preheat oven to 375°F. Add water to the roasting pan and heat ham, covered with foil, for 45–60 minutes.
Sliced Turkey Breast / Sliced Virginia Ham
Preheat oven to 375°F and heat covered for 25–30 minutes.
Holiday Pickup Hours in NJ
Thanksgiving Eve — 1:00pm–4:00pm
Thanksgiving Day — 9:00am–12:00pm
Christmas Eve — 1:00pm–4:00pm
Christmas Day — 9:00am–11:00am
Holiday Delivery Hours in NJ
Thanksgiving Eve — 1:00pm–5:00pm
Thanksgiving Day — 9:00am–12:00pm
Christmas Eve — 1:00pm–5:00pm
Christmas Day — 9:00am–12:00pm
Ordering Deadlines
Thanksgiving orders close earlier than most people expect. Ten days before Thanksgiving is the last day we can add an order, and the holiday week itself is usually spoken for well before that. If you have a headcount, it's worth settling now rather than in November.
If you also need tables, chairs or linens, those come from Exclusive Party Rentals — the same company — which in the last week of November is the difference between one phone call and three.
Why Choose Catering for Thanksgiving?
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a dozen recipes, most of them cooked once a year, all of them due out of one oven at the same time. That's the part people underestimate — not the cooking, the timing.
Catering removes the timing problem. You pick the menu, we handle the rest, and the oven stays free for whatever you still want to make yourself. Most families keep one or two dishes of their own. That's normal, and it's usually the right call.
"Jacques saved our Thanksgiving dinner. The food was delicious and plentiful." – Lisa C. (Yelp)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum order for delivery?
Yes, delivery is available for orders of $400 or more.
Are there delivery charges?
Delivery charges may apply based on your area.
How far in advance should I order Thanksgiving catering?
Three weeks is the standard for all Jacques catering orders, and the week of Thanksgiving books earliest. Ten days before Thanksgiving is our final cutoff — after that we can't add orders.
When are Thanksgiving Specials and Thanksgiving Dinners available?
Thanksgiving Specials and Thanksgiving Dinners are available the week of Thanksgiving only.
Do Thanksgiving Dinners and Specials include paperware or warming racks?
No. Paperware and warming racks are not included unless they are specifically listed in the package.