Where to Pre-Order Food in Atlanta This Holiday Season
We did the research, so you don’t have to! Check out our top Atlanta finds this holiday season.
Still full from your Thanksgiving Feast? We are too.
Whether you’re hosting a Christmas party and don’t have time to make everything from scratch, or you just don’t want to arrive empty-handed to your uncle’s Hanukkah dinner, we did the research, so you don’t have to! Check out our top finds in Atlanta for this holiday season to lock in your pre-orders for catered meals, pies, fresh sourdough bread, charcuterie boards, and more.
Holiday Meals
1. Busy Bee Café
The Busy Bee Café’s meals are, as they describe, “the south on a plate!” Their delicious, comforting holiday menus come in both fixed or made-to-order options depending on your party. But don’t wait too long — the deadline to secure your holiday meal from them is December 12th.
2. D.B.A.
D.B.A Barbecue is an iconic neighborhood spot — but did you know you can get their delicious BBQ catered? Imagine a holiday featuring their brisket, corn-cheese muffins, and potato salad… everyone will be so busy eating that you’ll finally catch a break from the overly-invasive questions from family members!
3. Castellucci Hospitality
The Castellucci Hospitality Group features restaurants and bars like Mujō, Cooks & Soldiers, Iberian Pig, Sugo, Double Zero, and Bar Mercado — which means you know their catering menus are hard to beat. In addition to a variety of fantastic meal offerings, you should check out the awesome Wine Party Pack to help turn your holiday feast into a holiday party!
4. JenChan
JenChan’s catered meals might just be good enough to save your family from the drama of holiday arguments! If you are a part of their Suppers of the Week club, then you already know about their incredible options of Chinese cuisine, pizza, tacos, and more. Be sure to pre-order your holiday party — whether you’re having an office party or family event, and whether you need food, drinks, or both, JenChan’s has got you covered.
5. Betty Box
Betty Box ATL had a killer Thanksgiving Feast option — and we can’t wait to see their next holiday menu! Their community features four-course fine dining meal kits, catering, merch, and more. Give yourself the gift of a restaurant experience in the comfort of your home this holiday season.
6. Sweet Auburn
Sweet Auburn Barbecue is a great place to catch the UGA game while chowing down and having a drink — but that’s not all. Their holiday feasts come with incredible dishes and very helpful instructions in case you need to heat them up. Honestly, it’s the perfect way to take credit for an amazing holiday meal this year!
7. Savory Gourmet Markte
The Savory Gourmet Market offers both incredible catering and charcuterie boards for pre-order. Accentuate your holiday meal with a delicious (and beautiful) charcuterie board, or order their catering dishes to be the star of the meal!
8. Gewd Food
Gewd Food is exactly what it sounds like (unless you’re a boomer, in which case it’s “Good” Food). Excellent southern-style lunch and dinner meals, with the added bonus of a brunch party option! Be sure to secure Chef Cavalli’s meals ahead of time.
9. Table Main
Table Main has delicious southern-style tavern meals that will warm your soul this holiday season. Fried Chicken Family Meals and all kinds of cozy food make you feel like you’re snuggled up by the fireplace even though it will probably be hot and humid outside.
10. Souper Jenny
Souper Jenny has some amazing dishes listed for this holiday season — and offers vegan and vegetarian options in addition to meals without restrictions. The deadline for ordering is December 17th at 4 pm — or before they sell out!
11. Atkin’s Park
Atkin’s Park is Atlanta’s oldest, continuously licensed tavern — and started out as a delicatessen in 1922. Ormsby’s restaurant offers Christmas dinner to-go with pre-ordering before December 16th at 4 pm.
12. Juniper Café
Juniper Café is the best option if you’re looking for a unique holiday meal this season! A Vietnamese café, their delicious catering menu is offered with a 72-hour pre-order! By the way, did you know they were featured in Bön Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022?
13. Little Farmhouse
Little Farmhouse Catering always has incredible food, but the holiday season tends to make their food extra merry! Their catering usually needs to be placed 1–2 days ahead of time, and the deadline for ordering is December 18th!
14. Mary Mac’s
Mary Mac’s has been open for over 75 years and is the only tea room that remains in Atlanta! Their amazing made-from-scratch dishes are also available for catering and holidays.
15. Petite Violette Restaurant
Petite Violette Restaurant has a variety of upcoming holiday events that you can get in on! A Four course Christmas dinner can be pre-ordered by December 22nd to enjoy at home, and their New Year’s Eve Six Course meal can be enjoyed in the restaurant if you make a reservation before they fill up.
16. Daily Chew
Daily Chew is offering both traditional Hanukkah and Christmas meals for pre-order. Oh, and they have awesome charcuterie, and grazing boards as featured items that you can guarantee will impress your party.
17. The Buttery
The Buttery required 48 hours of notice for their holiday orders. They have fantastic catering options for all December holidays and even a special menu for New Year’s Eve! Oh, did I mention they have dessert “Host Kits” for your party?
18. Pine Street Market
Pine Street Market is offering amazing meats (both raw and prepared), sides, and traditional desserts for pre-order this holiday season. Pickup from their store on December 22nd or 23rd!
19. Delle Dining
Delle Dining is an intimate dining experience that offers pre-orders for the holidays. Check out their meals as well as their amazing cookie boxes. Their menu can be found on their IG story highlights. DM to order by December 15th!
Bakeries
1. Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery
Sally’s Gluten Free Bakery has a great selection of gluten-free bread, take-and-bake pizzas, cakes, cupcakes, pies, and more — which is going to be the best way to soak up all the Christmas spirits you and your party drink up! Oh, and their take-and-bake pizzas are awesome and also come with vegan and vegetarian options.
2. Evergreen Butcher & Baker
Evergreen Butcher & Baker specializes in meat and bread — need you ask for more? They specialize in sourdough and support local farmers. Every week they bring in 4 whole hogs, ½ cow, and one lamb — so hurry and secure your pre-order before an annoying cousin beats you to it!
3. Pie Bar
Pie Bar has unveiled their incredible holiday pie options that are going to be available from December 18th-23rd. Sweet pies, savory pies, you name it… they’ve got it!
4. The Cobbler Queen
The Cobbler Queen specializes in vegan desserts, but also offers delicious entrees and special dishes for the holidays. Be warned: they sold out of their Thanksgiving plates, so be sure to pre-order!
5. Flour and Time
Flour and Time Bakery specializes in vegan treats. Their holiday pies are both sweet and savory, and all their usual treats are available as well! Be sure to pre-order — you can even pick up your order on Christmas Eve!
6. Little Tart Bakeship
The Little Tart Bakeshop is, as they describe, “your French-ish neighborhood bakery!” This holiday season, they are offering cookie boxes, pies, sourdough, and more. Pickup is available, as well as shipping for their delicious cookie boxes!
7. Hansel and Gretel Bakery
Hansel and Gretel Bakery has incredible everyday and custom cakes available for pre-order. Get a delicious sweet treat to make the holidays extra merry this year.
8. The Buttery
The Buttery requires 48 hours of notice for their holiday orders. They have amazing catering options for all December holidays and even a special menu for New Year’s Eve! Oh, did I mention they have dessert “Host Kits” for your party?
9. E 48th Street Market
E 48th Street Market’s Bakery has Italian bread and pastries. Their homemade desserts are always a hit, but the holidays are bringing out the best in the bakery — featuring Challah, Prosciutto Bread, and more for pre-order.
10. Delle Dining
Delle Dining is an intimate dining experience that offers pre-orders for the holidays. Check out their meals as well as their amazing cookie boxes. Their menu can be found on their IG story highlights. DM to order by December 15th!
11. Exquisite Sweets
Exquisite Sweets is known for their specialty cakes — but not just any cakes — buttercream cakes! Take advantage of their holiday cakes and cupcakes available for pre-order to have the most exquisite dessert on the table.
12. Sugar Loaf
Sugar Loaf has “southern-inspired, globally influenced” baked goods. You may have been to one of their pop-up events, but did you see their killer holiday menu? Breakfast pastries, cookies, and pies are available for pre-order before December 16th!
Charcuterie
1. Savory Gourmet Market
The Savory Gourmet Market offers both incredible catering and charcuterie boards for pre-order. Accentuate your holiday meal with a delicious (and beautiful) charcuterie board, or order their catering dishes to be the star of the meal!
2. Chop Shop
Chop Shop has a unique combination of meats, cheeses, wines, and more. They are the perfect place to get your holiday fixings from this season if you’re looking to ensure the best quality in your feature dishes! Oh, also — have you checked out their Swine Club? Meat, cheese, and wine pairing subscription along with special member-only offers…
3. Spotted Trotter’s
The Spotted Trotter’s charcuterie and meats are sure to impress your guests this holiday season. This Thanksgiving, they also offered pre-ordering for add-ons and side dishes, so keep your eyes peeled for any upcoming holiday specials!
4. The Charcuterie Chick
The Charcuterie Chick has Christmas charcuterie and grazing boards to pre-order for your holiday! Their board options are for all different party sizes and will be such a great addition for a starter or as a feature side.
5. Grazing Affair
Grazing Affair has amazing charcuterie options and offers vegetarian and gluten-free variations as well. The deadline for pre-orders is December 17th for Christmas boards and December 27th for New Year’s boards.
6. Graze and Vines
Graze and Vines is known for their consistent quality of charcuterie and grazing boards — and you just know they are going to give you an amazing board to bring a pop of color and a mix of delicious flavors to your holiday party!
Butchers
1. Chop Shop
Chop Shop has a unique combination of meats, cheeses, wines, and more. They are the perfect place to get your holiday fixings from this season if you’re looking to ensure the best quality in your feature dishes! Oh, also — have you checked out their Swine Club? Meat, cheese, and wine pairing subscription along with special member-only offers…
2. Spotted Trotter’s
The Spotted Trotter’s charcuterie and meats are sure to impress your guests this holiday season. This Thanksgiving, they also offered pre-ordering for add-ons and side dishes, so keep your eyes peeled for any upcoming holiday specials!
3. Pine Street Market
Pine Street Market is offering amazing meats (both raw and prepared), sides, and traditional desserts for pre-order this holiday season. Pickup from their store on December 22nd or 23rd!
4. Buckhead Butcher Shop
Buckhead Butcher Shop is a gourmet butcher shop offering pre-orders to secure a gorgeous dish to be the centerpiece of your holiday table. By the way, if you subscribe, you’ll save up to 15% on orders!
5. Kinship Butcher Sundry
Kinship Butcher Sundry has a truly awesome selection of meat, wine, coffee, and more. This holiday season, you should check out their pre-order menu featuring incredible roasts, caviar, and more that are available for pickup until Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve!
Drinks
1. Tucker Brewing
Tucker Brewing has the most incredible selection of order-ahead beer. Oh, and their Thanksgiving pre-order menu slayed, so keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming holiday options…
2. Castellucci Hospitality Group
The Castellucci Hospitality Group features restaurants and bars like Mujō, Cooks & Soldiers, Iberian Pig, Sugo, Double Zero, and Bar Mercado — which means you know their catering menus are hard to beat. In addition to a variety of amazing meal offerings, you should check out the awesome Wine Party Pack to help turn your holiday feast into a holiday party!
