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Thanksgiving on 30A

The whole Thanksgiving table, cooked in the house you've rented. Chef Jojo's turkey is dry-brined for 24 hours, basted every half hour and carved at the table, with gravy made from the pan drippings.

$55, $95 or $120 a guest for service$45 to $65 a guest for food, by courses3, 4 or 5 coursesChoose 1 appetizer (2 for five courses), 1 salad (four or five courses), up to 2 mains, up to 3 sides, 1 dessert
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Rows of soup bowls being garnished for a seated private chef dinner on 30A
A soup course, garnished for the table.

The Thanksgiving menu

One welcome cocktail is included, and each extra one is $5 a guest. Premium mains, and a second main, each add $10 a guest.

To start

Welcome cocktail

  • Spiced Apple Cider SangriaMulled apple cider, red wine, cinnamon, orange slices, star anise and cranberries, served warm or chilled
  • Cranberry Moscow MuleFresh cranberry juice, ginger beer, lime and vodka, with sugared cranberries and a sprig of rosemary
  • Pumpkin Spice MartiniPumpkin purée, vanilla vodka, Baileys, cinnamon, nutmeg and cream, with a graham cracker and cinnamon sugar rim
  • Mulled WineRed wine simmered with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, orange zest and honey, served warm
  • Sparkling Apple Cider ToastNon-alcoholic sparkling cider in champagne flutes, with sugared rosemary and apple slices (GF)
  • Harvest Bourbon SourBourbon, fresh lemon, maple syrup, egg white and Angostura bitters, with a dehydrated apple slice and cinnamon ✳️

Appetizers

  • Baked Brie with Cranberry & Candied PecansWhole brie baked in puff pastry with cranberry compote, candied pecans, thyme and honey, with crackers and sliced baguette (V)
  • Harvest Deviled EggsSmoked paprika, crispy bacon, chive and a drizzle of sriracha honey, finished with micro greens (GF)
  • Butternut Squash Soup ShotsRoasted butternut squash soup in warm shot glasses, with crème fraîche, toasted pepitas and sage brown butter (GF)
  • Mini Turkey & Cranberry SlidersRoasted turkey on brioche slider buns with cranberry aioli, arugula and brie
  • Sausage-Stuffed MushroomsBaby portobellos filled with Italian sausage, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic and herbs, baked golden (GF)
  • Autumn BruschettaToasted sourdough with roasted butternut squash, whipped ricotta, candied pecans, pomegranate seeds and balsamic glaze (V)
  • Gulf Shrimp CocktailChilled jumbo Gulf shrimp with house-made spicy horseradish cocktail sauce and lemon (GF) (contains shellfish)
  • Pigs in a BlanketCocktail sausages in flaky puff pastry brushed with Dijon, with whole grain mustard and cranberry dipping sauce
  • Holiday Cheese & Charcuterie BitesIndividual cups of aged cheddar, brie, salami, candied pecans, fig jam, grapes and honeycomb
  • Sweet Potato & Goat Cheese BitesRoasted sweet potato rounds with whipped goat cheese, crispy sage, pomegranate seeds and hot honey (GF) (V)
  • Whipped Feta & Hummus BoardWhipped feta with honey, and hummus with basil gremolata, roasted red pepper, pickled red onions and red pepper flakes, with warm pita (V)

Salads

  • Autumn Harvest SaladMixed greens, roasted butternut squash, candied pecans, dried cranberries, apple, shaved Parmesan and pumpkin seeds in maple balsamic vinaigrette (GF) (V)
  • Pear, Walnut & Gorgonzola SaladArugula and baby spinach, Bosc pears, candied walnuts and Gorgonzola with honey Dijon vinaigrette (GF) (V)
  • Cranberry Spinach SaladBaby spinach, fresh cranberries, mandarin oranges, red onion, toasted almonds and feta with poppy seed dressing (GF) (V)
  • Classic Wedge with BaconIceberg wedge, applewood bacon, cherry tomatoes, red onion and blue cheese, with house-made blue cheese dressing and chives (GF)
  • Strawberry Avocado SaladStrawberries, avocado, roasted corn, candied pecans and red onion on spring mix with white balsamic dressing (GF) (V)

The table

Mains

  • Chef Jojo Signature Roasted TurkeyDry-brined for 24 hours with herb butter under the skin, slow-roasted, basted every 30 minutes and carved at the table, with pan-dripping gravy (GF)
  • Herb-Crusted Prime RibStanding rib roast in a garlic, horseradish, Dijon, rosemary, thyme and black pepper crust, roasted low and slow, with au jus, creamy horseradish and red wine reduction (GF) · premium
  • Brown Sugar & Honey Glazed HamBrown sugar, honey, Dijon, apple cider, cloves and orange zest, lacquered and broiled, then sliced at the table with pineapple chutney and whole grain mustard (GF)
  • Beef Tenderloin WellingtonSeared beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles and prosciutto in puff pastry, sliced at the table, with red wine bordelaise and bone marrow butter · premium
  • Wild Mushroom & Lentil WellingtonWild mushrooms, green lentils, caramelized onions, walnuts and herbs in puff pastry, with a red wine mushroom gravy (V)
  • Duck Confit with Cherry GastriqueDuck legs slow-cooked with herbs and garlic, the skin crisped to order, with a black cherry and red wine gastrique (GF)

Sides

  • Classic Herb StuffingSourdough, celery, onion, sage, rosemary, thyme, butter and turkey stock, baked until crisp on top
  • Sausage & Apple StuffingItalian sausage, Granny Smith apples, fennel, sourdough, sage and turkey drippings
  • Yukon Gold Mashed PotatoesWhipped with cultured butter, crème fraîche, roasted garlic and chives (GF)
  • Sweet Potato CasseroleWhipped sweet potatoes with brown sugar, vanilla and warm spices, under toasted marshmallows or a pecan streusel (GF)
  • Green Bean CasseroleHaricots verts in house-made mushroom cream sauce, with crispy shallots and fried onions
  • Crispy Brussels SproutsCaramelized, with crispy pancetta, balsamic glaze, toasted pecans and dried cranberries (GF)
  • Smoked Gouda Mac & CheeseCavatappi in smoked Gouda, sharp cheddar and Gruyère, baked under a panko crust
  • Housemade Cranberry SauceFresh cranberries, orange juice and zest, cinnamon and star anise, chunky or smooth (GF)
  • Jalapeño Honey CornbreadCast-iron cornbread with roasted jalapeño, honey and sharp cheddar, served warm with honey butter
  • Roasted Root VegetablesCarrots, parsnips, turnips, beets and sweet potato roasted with herbs and honey, finished with a balsamic reduction (GF)
  • Southern Creamed CornFresh-cut corn slow-cooked in heavy cream, butter, sugar and black pepper (GF)
  • Housemade Dinner RollsPull-apart rolls brushed with honey butter and flaky sea salt, made from scratch

Desserts

  • Classic Pumpkin PiePumpkin custard with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves in an all-butter crust, with whipped vanilla cream
  • Bourbon Pecan PiePecans, Kentucky bourbon, brown sugar and vanilla in a flaky crust, served warm with vanilla bean ice cream
  • Brown Butter Apple PieHoneycrisp apples with brown butter, cinnamon, cardamom and brown sugar under a lattice top, with salted caramel
  • Sweet Potato PieSweet potato custard with brown sugar, vanilla and warm spices in a graham cracker crust, under toasted marshmallow meringue
  • Cranberry Swirl CheesecakeNew York-style cheesecake on a gingersnap crust with a cranberry and orange swirl, sugared cranberries and candied orange zest
  • Pumpkin Tres Leches CakeSponge cake soaked in three milks and layered with pumpkin spice cream, with cinnamon whipped cream and caramel
  • Thanksgiving Pie TrioIndividual portions of pumpkin, pecan and apple pie on a dessert board
  • Strawberry Tres LechesSponge cake soaked in three milks, with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and strawberry coulis
  • Banana PuddingVanilla pudding, fresh bananas, Nilla wafers and whipped cream
  • TiramisuEspresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa
  • Baklava & Pistachio Ice CreamHouse-made baklava of phyllo, pistachios, walnuts and honey syrup, with pistachio ice cream

(GF) gluten-free · (V) vegetarian · ✳️ served raw or cooked to order. Every dish can be adjusted for allergies and diets; tell us about them when you book. You provide the alcohol for the welcome cocktail, and we bring the recipes, mixers and service.

✳️ Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

No shellfish? Swap in…

The Gulf Shrimp Cocktail is the only dish on the Thanksgiving list that contains shellfish, so a shellfish allergy changes very little. Start with any other appetizer, such as the sweet potato and goat cheese bites, and we'll leave the seafood tower and chilled seafood platter off the table. Your chef confirms every dish when you book.

Make it a celebration

Add a seafood tower for six, $425: oysters raw or baked, crab fingers, lobster tails and shrimp cocktail. Grazing boards for about ten start at $150, a good way to keep everyone happy while the turkey rests.

Thanksgiving questions

How many courses should we choose?

Three courses are an appetizer, a main and a dessert. Four add a salad, and five add a second appetizer. Food is $45, $55 or $65 a guest, and sides come with the main: choose up to three.

Can we have turkey and ham?

Yes. Choose up to two mains. A second main adds $10 a guest, and so does each premium main, the prime rib and the beef Wellington.

Can children eat with us?

Yes. Children aged 3 to 12 are $35 each and under-3s eat free. They can have smaller portions of this menu or our Little Chefs' Menu, and the Sparkling Apple Cider Toast is made for every age.

Let's plan your table

Build your event and see your quote in about four minutes. Nothing is charged until you've seen it, and a person reads every request within 24 hours.

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