Just A Taste
Caterer · Northwest Anaheim
★ 5.0 (2 reviews)
- Collard GreensFrom $7/dish
Pickup Thu, Nov 26 from 9:00 AM
- Mac & Cheese TraysFrom $75/dish
Pickup Thu, Nov 26 from 9:00 AM
🦃 Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26
Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving Catering in Los Angeles
Pre-order trays, sides and desserts from LA cooks for pickup Thanksgiving week, or book a private chef to cook in your kitchen. Pay ahead, then enjoy the day.
Local LA cooks · Pay ahead · Pickup, or delivery where the chef offers it
Key dates for Thanksgiving 2026 in LA
Friendsgiving weekend
Sat, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 22
Suggested: book by Sat, Nov 14
Order or book by
Thu, Nov 19
Our suggestion. Each chef sets their own cutoff
Big pickup day
Wed, Nov 25
Trays and sides, ready to reheat
Thanksgiving
Thu, Nov 26
Or have a private chef cook it with you
Book-by dates are our suggestions. Every chef sets their own hours and order cutoff, and the cutoff on their menu is the one that counts. Chef menus take orders up to 30 days ahead, so Friendsgiving weekend dates open on Friday, October 23 and Thanksgiving-week dates open on Tuesday, October 27.
How Thanksgiving pre-orders work
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Browse LA chefs
Compare Thanksgiving dishes, prices and pickup days from local cooks, or private chefs and caterers who cook for your table.
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Pre-order and pay ahead
Choose your pickup day, or delivery where the chef offers it, and pay at checkout. The chef cooks to the count.
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Pick up, or the chef brings it
Collect your trays on the day, get them delivered where the chef offers it, or let a private chef cook the meal in your kitchen.
Pre-order Thanksgiving food from LA cooks
Trays, sides and desserts on local menus, each with a pickup day around Thanksgiving. Pickup days and order-by times come from each chef's own hours and cutoff. Prices are each chef's own. Checkout adds tax, a 5% service fee and card processing, and shows the total before you pay.
Chef menus take orders up to 30 days ahead, so Friendsgiving weekend dates open on Friday, October 23 and Thanksgiving-week dates open on Tuesday, October 27.
On Da Spot Catering
Plates & Menu Orders · South Los Angeles
New
- Banana Pudding Cup$5/dish
Pickup Wed, Nov 25 from 9:00 AM
- Ultimate Soul Plate$25/dish
Pickup Wed, Nov 25 from 9:00 AM
Jennie B’s Blue Mountain Cuisine
Plates & Menu Orders · Los Angeles
New
- Mac & Cheese$10/dish
Pickup Wed, Nov 25 from 2:00 PM
- Sweet Chili Short Ribs (beef)From $30/dish
Pickup Wed, Nov 25 from 2:00 PM
Book a private chef for Thanksgiving at home
A private chef cooks the meal in your kitchen and serves it, so you host instead of cook. Each chef here has hours on Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving weekend, and each card says which. Prices with ingredients included start at $85 per guest. Prices are each chef's own. Checkout adds tax, a 5% service fee and card processing, and shows the total before you pay.
Chefs take bookings up to 30 days ahead, so Friendsgiving weekend opens for booking on Friday, October 23 and Thanksgiving Day on Wednesday, October 28.
A’telier Chef Xavier
Private Chef · Los Angeles
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$120 per guest, ingredients included
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Cecee’s Soul And Comfort Katering
Private Chef · alhambra
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$85 per guest, ingredients included
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Jennie B’s Blue Mountain Cuisine
Private Chef · Los Angeles
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$175 per guest, ingredients included
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Also on their menu
- Mac & Cheese$10/dish
- Sweet Chili Short Ribs (beef)From $30/dish
Private Dining | Los Angeles + Orange County
Private Chef · Seal Beach
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$165 per guest, ingredients included
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Chef Tanya Smith
Private Chef · Long Beach
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$150/hr + $10 per guest
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Divine Goddess Kitchen
Private Chef · Long Beach
New
Open Friendsgiving weekend, Sat, Nov 21
$85 per guest, ingredients included
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Thanksgiving catering for a big table
Feeding the whole family, an office or a Friendsgiving crowd? Book a caterer for the spread. Each caterer here has hours on Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving weekend. Catering with ingredients included starts at $65 per guest. Prices are each chef's own. Checkout adds tax, a 5% service fee and card processing, and shows the total before you pay.
Chefs take bookings up to 30 days ahead, so Friendsgiving weekend opens for booking on Friday, October 23 and Thanksgiving Day on Wednesday, October 28.
Newnews Chefs Kiss Xoxo Foodie
Caterer · LA
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$65 per guest, ingredients included
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Mdc Catering
Caterer · Los Angeles
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$100/hr + $55 per guest
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Centered Catering & Events
Caterer · Ontario
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$45 per guest
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Turner Creative Eats
Caterer · Ontario
New
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$200/hr + $75 per guest
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Crown Sole
Caterer · Los Angeles
★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$5/hr + $15 per guest
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Smokeys Creations
Caterer · Los Angeles
★ 5.0 (1 review)
Open Thanksgiving Day, Thu, Nov 26
$20/hr + $20 per guest
Plus tax, a 5% service fee and card processing at checkout.
Four ways to do Thanksgiving in LA
Pickup trays and sides
Order mac and cheese, greens, yams and dessert trays from LA cooks, pick them up the day before, and reheat on Thursday.
Order about a week ahead
Private chef at home
A chef cooks the meal in your kitchen and serves it, so you host instead of cook. Good for a sit-down table.
Book a week or more ahead
Catering for a big table
Feeding a crowd? Book a caterer for the whole spread, then add pies or a dessert tray from a local baker.
Book a week or more ahead
Friendsgiving, split the table
Order the mains, let friends bring the sides, or book a chef priced per guest so everyone knows their share.
Book a week before the weekend
Friendsgiving in Los Angeles
Friendsgiving usually lands the weekend before Thanksgiving: Saturday, November 21 or Sunday, November 22 this year. Order the mains and let friends bring the sides, or book a chef priced per guest so everyone knows their share. One person pays at checkout and the group settles up.
Thanksgiving menu ideas for an LA table
Ideas to bring to a chef. If you don't see a dish on a menu, send the chef a message from their page and ask.
Classic turkey and sides
Roast turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls.
Soul food Thanksgiving
Mac and cheese, candied yams, collard greens, cornbread dressing, and sweet potato pie to finish.
Mexican-American table
Tamales, pozole and turkey with mole, a Mexican-American way to do the holiday in LA.
Plant-based plates
Roasted squash, wild rice stuffing, mushroom gravy and vegan mac so every guest has a full plate.
Desserts
Pumpkin and pecan pie, peach cobbler, banana pudding and cake trays for the dessert table.
Thanksgiving in LA, frequently asked questions
When is Thanksgiving 2026?
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, 2026. Friendsgiving is usually the weekend before, Saturday, November 21 or Sunday, November 22.
How far ahead should I order Thanksgiving food in Los Angeles?
We suggest ordering or booking about a week ahead, by Thursday, November 19 for 2026. Each chef sets their own order cutoff and hours, and the cutoff on their menu is the one that counts. Chef menus take orders up to 30 days ahead, so Thanksgiving-week pickup dates open on Tuesday, October 27.
Can I pick up my Thanksgiving order on Wednesday?
It depends on the chef's hours. Each dish in the pre-order section shows the pickup day its chef's hours allow around Thanksgiving, and checkout only offers days the chef is open. Wednesday, November 25 is the big pickup day, so order early if you want it.
Do LA chefs on Chefry deliver Thanksgiving dinner?
Delivery is up to each chef. Some deliver themselves and others are pickup only. Checkout shows what is available for your address before you pay.
How much does a private chef for Thanksgiving cost in LA?
Each chef sets their own price. On this page, private chef prices with ingredients included start at $85 per guest. Checkout adds tax, a 5% service fee and card processing, and some chefs add a booking fee, all shown before you pay. You can message a chef from their page to plan the menu and guest count.
What does a private chef do on Thanksgiving?
A private chef plans the menu with you, cooks in your kitchen and serves the meal, so you can spend the day with your guests. Each chef describes their service on their page.
When is Friendsgiving 2026?
Friendsgiving has no fixed date, but it usually falls the weekend before Thanksgiving: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 this year. We suggest booking a chef about a week ahead, by Saturday, November 14.
Is Chefry a caterer?
No. Chefry is a marketplace. The chefs and cooks here are independent local businesses who set their own menus, prices, hours and cutoffs, and you order and pay through Chefry checkout.
🍳 Cooking for Thanksgiving in LA?
Take Thanksgiving pre-orders on Chefry
Open a pre-order with an order cutoff and a pickup window, share one link, and let customers pay ahead so you shop for confirmed orders. You get instant payouts. Add the keyword "thanksgiving" to a dish and it can show up on this page.
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Chefry is a marketplace that connects you directly with independent caterers and home cooks. Chefry does not prepare, handle, or guarantee any food sold through the platform. Each provider is independently responsible for their own licensing, permits, and food safety practices.