Your Guide to Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Dinners in the Basin

With Thanksgiving Day approaching, many residents of Midland-Odessa have already planned their traditional Thanksgiving Day meals.

With many local families serving large Thanksgiving dinners, the thought of cooking and cleaning can leave some dreading the holiday.

While this may be an unavoidable part of Thanksgiving, what if it didn't have to be?  What if someone else could do the cooking?  That would certainly take off much of the strain of it all, right?

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Here are some places in the Midland-Odessa area where you can buy a complete Thanksgiving Day meal and avoid cooking.

Granted, you'll still have to clean up; however, the task of doing the actual cooking can be taken care of by someone else.

Places Midland-Odessa Locals Can Purchase a Full Thanksgiving Dinner

• Half Acre is one of the go-to spots for Thanksgiving. They’re offering a fully cooked turkey breast dinner (6–8 lb) with sides like stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy, and dinner rolls. Orders typically need to be placed ahead of time, and you can pick up your meal a few days before Thanksgiving.

• Market Street Catering offers a wide variety of traditional Thanksgiving dinner options for Midland-Odessa residents.  Everything from turkey (or even brisket if that's what you fancy), to rolls and even desserts can all be purchased at a reasonable price.

• If you’re looking for more variety beyond just turkey, Tall City Bistro offers a complete holiday package that serves up to 10 people. This bundle includes roast turkey, baked ham, a selection of sides, and a pie of your choice! Whether it be apple, pumpkin, or pecan.

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• For a Texas-style catering option, KD's Bar-B-Q provides a selection of smoked meats such as turkey breast, brisket, and ham, along with sides like cornbread dressing, potato salad, and their signature desserts. Their catering menu is designed for convenience, allowing you to pick up everything prepped and ready for reheating.

• If you're primarily looking for the main dish, Midland Meat Co. offers a variety of options, including heritage turkeys, non-GMO turkeys, brined turkeys, and hams. This way, you can choose exactly what you want without the hassle of preparing a large turkey yourself.

Its likely a good idea to make sure to order early.

Many of these places have cut-off dates for Thanksgiving packages and limited availability.

Call ahead or check their websites to confirm menu options, pickup times, and payment details.

So, if you want to enjoy a stress-free holiday meal without turning your kitchen into a disaster zone, these local Midland-Odessa spots have got you covered.