Plan on about 1¼ pounds of boneless turkey per guest, plus a full spread of sides, and you will have a table nobody leaves hungry. With BLT Culinary, you do not even have to do that math. Our Thanksgiving dinners come in packages for 2 or 4 guests, starting at $69, so you just pick the combo that fits your crowd in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Mesa.
How much turkey do you need per person?
About 1¼ pounds of boneless turkey per guest is plenty for most families. That is exactly what you get with BLT Culinary: 2½ pounds in the Dinner for 2 and 5 pounds in the Dinner for 4.
Boneless is the key word here. When you buy a whole bird at the store, a big chunk of that weight is bone you cannot serve. With a boneless roasted turkey breast, every bite goes on a plate. If your table is full of kids or light eaters, you will have extra. If your uncle always goes back for thirds, add another package and call it insurance.
How do you pick the right Thanksgiving package for your group?
Start with your guest count and build from there. Each Dinner for 4 feeds four, each Dinner for 2 feeds two, and you mix them together to cover everyone.
So a small dinner for you and your partner is one Dinner for 2. A family of four is one Dinner for 4. Hosting six? Grab a Dinner for 4 and a Dinner for 2. Eight people means two Dinners for 4, ten people means two Dinners for 4 plus a Dinner for 2, and a table of twelve is three Dinners for 4.
Packages start at $69 for the Dinner for 2 and $119 for the Dinner for 4. Your total will depend on how many packages you order and which add-ons you pick, and taxes, delivery, or service charges may apply. The BLT team confirms your final price after you send your request.
Hosting a big crowd and not sure where to land? Put your headcount in the order form, and the team will help you figure it out.
What sides come with a catered Thanksgiving dinner?
Every BLT Culinary package comes with all the classics, so you are not stuck planning sides one at a time. Chef Tom D’Ambrosio, a Food Network Chopped Champion and Culinary Institute of America grad, built the menu around the dishes people actually look forward to all year.
Here is what lands on your table:
- Boneless citrus herb roasted turkey
- Gravy
- Mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole (your pick)
- Green bean casserole
- Cranberry relish
- Herb stuffing
- Freshly baked rolls
The sides scale with each package, too. A Dinner for 4 comes with enough for four plates, so nobody is guessing how many pans of stuffing to make.
Should you order extra sides?
If your family loves leftovers, yes. Add-on sides are $8 for two, and you can mix and match however you like.
You can choose from three cheese mac and cheese, roasted farm vegetables, smashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and herb stuffing. Mac and cheese is always a hit with kids. Roasted vegetables are a nice way to lighten up the plate. And if stuffing is the main event at your house, nobody will judge you for doubling it.
Just keep in mind that add-ons change your total, so the more you add, the more your final price climbs from the starting package price.
How do you count guests for Thanksgiving catering?
Count everyone who will eat, kids included, and round up when in doubt. Sending people home with a plate is way better than running out before seconds.
A few things that help:
- Lock in RSVPs early. Text the family group chat a week before you order.
- Count teenagers as adults. Trust us on this one.
- Leave room for drop-ins. Holidays always bring a surprise guest or two.
- Share dietary needs. Use the notes box on the order form so the BLT team can help.
Once dinner wraps up, take care of those leftovers. FoodSafety.gov’s Thanksgiving leftovers guide says to get perishable food in the fridge within two hours and finish it by the Monday after Thanksgiving, or freeze it for later.
Is catering Thanksgiving dinner worth it?
For a lot of Phoenix hosts, absolutely, because you get your whole day back. No 5 a.m. oven alarm, no grocery store lines the night before, and no sink stacked with roasting pans.
Catering also takes the guessing out of portions. Every BLT Culinary package is built for a set number of guests, so you know what you are getting before you order. That frees you up for the good stuff, like football, family, and a long weekend in the best weather of the year. Looking for something to do Friday or Saturday? Visit Phoenix’s events guide has what is happening around the Valley.
Feeding your team at work instead? BLT Culinary also has corporate Thanksgiving meals for offices across the Phoenix metro.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much turkey per person for a catered Thanksgiving?
About 1¼ pounds of boneless turkey per guest. BLT Culinary’s Dinner for 2 has 2½ pounds, and the Dinner for 4 has 5 pounds.
How much does Thanksgiving dinner catering cost in Phoenix?
BLT Culinary’s packages start at $69 for the Dinner for 2 and $119 for the Dinner for 4. Add-ons, taxes, delivery, or service charges can change your total.
How many packages do I need for 10 people?
Order 2 Dinners for 4 and 1 Dinner for 2. That covers 10 guests with 12½ pounds of turkey.
Can I choose sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes?
Yes. Each package comes with your choice of mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole.
Does BLT Culinary deliver Thanksgiving dinner to homes?
Yes. Choose pickup or delivery across the Phoenix metro, including Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa.
Order Your Thanksgiving Dinner Today
Skip the math and the kitchen marathon. BLT Culinary brings a Chopped Champion’s Thanksgiving to your table in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Mesa, with the portions already figured out. Dates go fast the week of November 23, so build your Thanksgiving dinner order now.
Planning more holiday get-togethers? Find more ideas on the BLT Culinary blog or check out BLT Culinary’s full catering services.