Thanksgiving Catering Menu NYC

Thanksgiving Catering Menu NYC

Thanksgiving in New York runs on small kitchens, long guest lists, and one oven that was never big enough. Our Thanksgiving catering takes the cooking off your plate. Turkey, sides, salads, bread, and dessert arrive hot, labeled, and ready to serve, whether you’re feeding twelve relatives in a brownstone or two hundred employees in Midtown.

What Comes in a Thanksgiving Catering Package?

Thanksgiving catering packages from Green Apple start at $36.95 per guest for one entrée, with two or three entrées at $39.95 and $44.95. Every package includes two hot sides, a chilled salad, fresh fruit, sliced bread, and cookies. The vegan and gluten-free menus are priced the same, and kids’ plates are $19.95.

Thanksgiving Catering Menus

Build your perfect Thanksgiving spread with our two thoughtfully designed menus. Each package includes your choice of entrées, two hot sides, a chilled salad, fresh fruit, house-made bread, and cookies. Mix and match to create the celebration your guests deserve.

Traditional Harvest Feast

Our classic Thanksgiving menu captures the warmth and abundance of the holiday. Herb-roasted turkey, slow-braised beef, and seasonal vegetables create a timeless gathering that honors tradition while leaving room for everyone at the table—whether they’re vegetarian, pescatarian, or adventurous eaters.

Pricing
$36.95 per guest — One Entrée
$39.95 per guest — Two Entrées
$44.95 per guest — Three Entrées
Each package includes: 2 Hot Sides, 1 Chilled Salad, Fresh Fruit, Sliced Bread & Cookies

Entrées

• Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast with Classic Pan Gravy
• Slow-Braised Beef Brisket with Cranberry–Red Wine Jus
• Maple-Glazed Spiral Ham with Warm Spices
• Oven-Roasted Salmon with Lemon & Fresh Herbs
• Vegetarian Harvest Stuffed Acorn Squash — Quinoa, Cranberries & Pecans

Hot Sides

• Sage & Herb Traditional Stuffing
• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Mustard Glaze
• Sweet Potato Casserole with Brown Sugar Crust
• Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Shallots
• Honey-Glazed Carrots

Chilled Salads

• Mixed Greens with Apples, Cranberries & Cider Dressing
• Spinach Salad with Pears & Toasted Walnuts
• Fall Harvest Salad with Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Seeds & Citrus Vinaigrette

Desserts

(Optional — $8.95 per Guest)

• Pumpkin Pie Squares with Whipped Cream
• Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Crumble
• Pecan Pie Bites
• Thanksgiving Cookies & Brownies

Beverages

($6.95 per Guest)

• Spiced Apple Cider
• Cranberry Sparkler
• Pumpkin Spice Lemonade

Autumn Gourmet Buffet

For guests seeking something more refined, our Autumn Gourmet menu showcases sophisticated flavors and restaurant-quality presentation. Herb-crusted turkey roulade, apple cider–braised short ribs, and wild mushroom shepherd’s pie make this the perfect choice for corporate celebrations or gatherings where culinary finesse matters.

Entrées

• Herb-Crusted Turkey Roulade with Spinach & Cranberry Filling
• Dijon & Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Loin with Pan Reduction
• Apple Cider–Braised Short Ribs with Root Vegetables
• Cedar-Roasted Salmon with Maple Bourbon Glaze
• Wild Mushroom & Root Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie — Vegetarian

Hot Side

• Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
• Butternut Squash Purée with Maple Butter
• Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries & Herbs
• Roasted Root Vegetables with Thyme
• Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
• Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Herb Crust

Chilled Salads

• Baby Arugula with Pomegranate Seeds & Shaved Parmesan
• Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing
• Kale & Cranberry Salad with Honey Cider Vinaigrette

Desserts

(Optional — $8.95 per Guest)

• Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups
• Maple Panna Cotta with Berry Compote
• Chocolate Harvest Tarts
• Autumn-Themed Cookies & Brownies

Beverages

($6.95 per Guest)

• Pear & Ginger Sparkling Cooler
• Spiced Cranberry Punch
• Autumn Citrus Tea

VEGAN THANKSGIVING MENU

“Plant-Based Harvest Feast”
$36.95 One Entrée
$39.95 Two Entrées
$44.95 Three Entrées
Includes: 2 Hot Sides, 1 Chilled Salad, Cookies, Sliced Fruit & Bread

Entrées

• Stuffed Acorn Squash with quinoa, cranberries & pecans
• Wild Mushroom & Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
• Maple-Glazed Roasted Tofu with Herbs
• Vegan Pot Pie with root vegetables & thyme
• Roasted Cauliflower Steak with chimichurri

Hot Sides

• Vegan Mashed Potatoes with Garlic & Olive Oil
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic
• Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries
• Sweet Potato Purée
• Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary
• Sautéed Green Beans with Almonds (optional nut-free)

Chilled Salads

• Mixed Greens with Apples & Citrus Dressing
• Kale & Cranberry Salad
• Quinoa & Roasted Vegetable Salad
• Spinach with Pears & Pomegranate

Desserts

(Optional $8.95 per Guest) – All Vegan

• Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars
• Vegan Apple Crumble
• Coconut Maple Panna Cotta
• Thanksgiving Cookies (vegan)

**Beverages

($6.95 per Guest)

• Spiced Orange Tea
• Apple-Cranberry Cooler
• Pear & Ginger Sparkler

GLUTEN-FREE THANKSGIVING MENU

“Celiac-Safe Autumn Buffet”

Entrées

• Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast (GF)
• Cider-Braised Short Ribs (GF)
• Maple-Glazed Ham (GF)
• Cedar-Roasted Salmon with Lemon Dill (GF)
• Stuffed Acorn Squash (vegetarian, GF)

Hot Sides

All GF by default:

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes
• Wild Rice Pilaf with Herbs
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan
• Sweet Potato Casserole (GF crumble)
• Maple-Roasted Carrots & Parsnips
• Garlic & Herb Roasted Fingerlings

Chilled Salads

• Arugula with Apples & Cider Vinaigrette
• Kale, Cranberry & Pepita Salad
• Mixed Greens with Pomegranate & Citrus
• Spinach & Roasted Butternut Squash

Desserts

(Optional $8.95 per Guest) – All GF

• Flourless Chocolate Pumpkin Cake
• GF Apple Crisp
• Maple Panna Cotta
• GF Holiday Cookies

Beverages

($6.95 per Guest)

• Sparkling Cranberry
• Autumn Citrus Cooler
• Spiced Apple Cider

KIDS’ THANKSGIVING MENU

“Little Pilgrims Feast”
$19.95 per child.)
1 entrée
2 sides
Fruit
Thanksgiving cookies
Juice or lemonade

Entrées

• Mini Turkey Sliders
• Kid-Friendly Mac & Cheese
• Mashed Potato & Turkey Bowls
• Mini Chicken Tenders
• Cheese Quesadilla “Harvest Style” (mild peppers optional)

Hot Sides

• Sweet Potato Fries
• Mashed Potatoes
• Roasted Carrot Sticks
• Steamed Broccoli Trees
• Mini Stuffing Muffins

Fruit Options**

• Fresh Fruit Cups
• Apple Slices with Caramel Dip
• Rainbow Fruit Tray

Desserts

• Thanksgiving Sugar Cookies
• Mini Pumpkin Cupcakes
• Rice Krispie “Turkey Treats”

Beverages

• Apple Juice
• Cranberry Punch (kid-safe)
• Lemonade
• Bottled Water

Thanksgiving for Offices and Teams

Most of our November orders come from offices: a gratitude lunch for the whole floor, a Friendsgiving for one department, a client lunch the week before the holiday. In our experience working with finance and law clients in Midtown, the food is rarely what goes wrong. The timing is. A buffet that shows up at 12:20 for a noon lunch, with no labels and nobody answering the phone, is what people remember.

So every Thanksgiving order gets a set arrival window, and we confirm freight elevator and loading dock rules when you book. Food comes labeled for allergens and diets, as buffet trays or individually boxed meals for teams that eat at their desks. It’s the same approach behind our NYC corporate catering services for clients including Amazon, Morgan Stanley, Cartier, and Marriott Hotels, cooked in a kitchen that works under DOHMH oversight with HACCP protocols, the standard our government contract work requires.

Family Dinners and Private Gatherings

At home, Thanksgiving catering works one of two ways. Drop-off is the simplest: everything arrives ready to serve in disposable trays, and you take it from there. For a bigger party, our full-service catering team sets up, serves, clears, and leaves your kitchen clean, so you actually sit down with your guests. Here’s what most caterers won’t tell you: decide between drop-off and staffed service before you choose the menu, because it changes how the food is packed, how much you need, and when it should arrive.

A Real Plate for Every Guest

Nobody should spend Thanksgiving eating dinner rolls because the menu forgot about them. Our Plant-Based Harvest Feast and Celiac-Safe Autumn Buffet are complete menus, not a single side swapped out, and they cost the same as the traditional feast. Kids get the Little Pilgrims Feast, with one entrée, two sides, fruit, cookies, and juice. You’ll find more options on our vegan catering menu and gluten-free catering NYC pages, and every dish arrives labeled so guests don’t have to ask.

When to Order for Thanksgiving 2026

Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026. We recommend ordering two to three weeks ahead, and earlier if you need staff or a delivery to an office tower. Mid-morning delivery slots and high-rise building access go first, and a late order can leave you with an awkward delivery time or a menu you didn’t choose. The difference shows up when you book early: you get the window you want, and we have time to confirm building rules and final counts with you.

Planning past Thanksgiving? Our Christmas catering menu covers December office parties and family dinners, and all of our holiday catering menus NYC are in one place.

Get a Custom Catering Quote for Your Event

Green Apple Catering & Events cooks Thanksgiving for offices, families, and community groups across all five boroughs. Tell us your date, headcount, and address, and request a catering proposal. We’ll get back to you within one business day. You can also call 917-396-1023 or email clients@nygreenapple.com.