Fall Flavors and Thanksgiving Catering in Jackson, MS
Fall has made its way onto Jackson’s menus. Pumpkin desserts, roasted squash and Southern holiday favorites are showing up at local restaurants.
You can sit down for a harvest dinner now, or let a local kitchen cook Thanksgiving for you. Either way, here’s where to find the flavors of the season around the city.
Thanksgiving Catering From Jackson Kitchens
Char: Steakhouse Sides and Gumbo for the Family Table
Char is offering chef-prepared, family-style sides and signature pies for celebrating at home. Start with cornbread muffins and crab, shrimp and andouille gumbo. Then fill the table with garlic mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, smashed sweet potatoes, and cornbread dressing. Classic pecan pie closes out the meal.
The details:
- Order: Online at jackson.charrestaurant.com
- Order by: Monday, Nov. 23
- Pick up: Throughout the week of Thanksgiving
Hal & Mal’s and Campbell’s Bakery: A Full Turkey Dinner From Two Jackson Favorites
Longtime Jackson names have teamed up for a classic local Thanksgiving. Hal & Mal’s handles the savory side, with turkey from Logan Farms. Campbell’s Bakery covers dessert. Full dinner packages come in three sizes, from Turkey for 2 to a Feast for 12. You can also order à la carte sides, gumbo and sweets.
The details:
- Order: campbellsbakes.com/thanksgiving-dinner-catering (one order page for both
- Order by: Friday, November 20
- Pick up: Wednesday, Nov. 25
- Where to pick up: Full packages and savory à la carte orders at Hal & Mal’s. Dessert-only orders at Campbell’s Bakery.
The Mayflower Cafe: Holiday Classics From a Downtown Institution
The Mayflower’s holiday menu covers the whole table:
- appetizers like hot parmesan crab dip
- bourbon honey-glazed ham or beef tenderloin
- casseroles including Spinach Madeline
- gumbo, rolls and a bottle of comeback
- pies and bread pudding to finish
- Order: Reserve your pick-up on Resy
Broad Street Baking Company: Turkey, Ham and All the Sides
Broad Street is taking some of the cooking off your plate this year. The Thanksgiving menu has roasted turkey and honey-glazed ham, plus sides, casseroles, pies and more.
- Order: broadstbakery.com/thanksgiving-order-form or call 601-362-290
- Order by: Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m
- Pick up: Wednesday, Nov. 25, by 2 p.m.
Urban Foxes: A Slice of the Season
Urban Foxes’ Thanksgiving pie pre-order menu is live. The bakery is also offering fox boxes, coffee and gifts for walk-in customers.
- Order: urbanfoxesjxn.com
- Order by: Monday, Nov. 16
Emerson Provisions: The Harvest Comes Home for Turkey Day
At The District at Eastover, Emerson Provisions has a seasonal menu of smoked meats, house-made sides and holiday desserts. The sides include cornbread dressing and sweet potato casserole, and there are pumpkin, apple and pecan pies.
- Order by: Monday, Nov. 16
- Pick up: Wednesday, Nov. 25
Logan Farms: Grab-and-Go Sides, No Pre-Order Needed
If you didn’t plan ahead, Logan Farms lets you walk in and pick up what you need. Its holiday grab-and-go casseroles each feed six to eight and cost $20. They come frozen and ready to heat, so you can stock up early. Options include green bean casserole, cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, mac and cheese, and baked potato casserole. Extras include cranberry relish and turkey gravy by the pint ($10 each) and a pan of 24 mini rolls ($15).
- Order: Walk in, no pre-order required
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Details: loganfarms.com/pages/jackson or call 601-366-4267
Fall Menus to Enjoy Around Town
Elvie’s: Harvest Flavors With a Purpose
At Elvie’s in Belhaven, chef Hunter Evans is serving a $60 three-course Harvest Prix Fixe from Nov. 10 through Thanksgiving. The courses include pumpkin soup, delicata squash risotto and pumpkin-spiced panna cotta, with optional wine pairings for $30. For every prix fixe dinner purchased, Elvie’s will donate five meals through its partnership with the Mississippi Food Network. Reservations are available on Resy.
Library Lounge: Autumn at the Fairview Inn
Inside Belhaven’s historic Fairview Inn, the Library Lounge’s autumn dinner menu runs from pumpkin hummus to seared duck breast with sweet potato purée. Desserts include pumpkin-spice crème brûlée and pumpkin cheesecake. The bookshelves and comfortable seating make it a fitting spot for a cool evening.
Before You Order
Deadlines vary, and holiday menus often sell out early. Pick your spot, note your pick-up day, and leave Thanksgiving morning for the people.
