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In Chicago, Goddess and Grocer offers Thanksgiving feasts à la carte—hosts can also order a traditional Thanksgiving spread for 12. The menu includes whole turkeys, butternut squash ravioli, Brussels sprouts with bacon and shallots, whipped sweet potatoes with maple syrup, and pies.

Based in Santa Monica, California, Sweet Rose Creamery offers holiday pies with a twist. The seasonal ice cream pies (which must be ordered five days in advance) come in flavors like Brown Sugar With Butter Pecan and Mulled Apple Cider.

For a more portable dessert option, which could also serve as a gift, Catering by Michael's in Chicago offers Thanksgiving cookies. The treats come shaped like turkeys and maple leaves.