The Improper Pig Offering Smoked Turkey Thanksgiving Feast
This Charlotte-based barbecue restaurant is bringing back its annual Thanksgiving meal for 6 to 8, featuring smoked turkey, homemade sides, and dessert, with pickup available November 24th and 25th.
Charlotte-area families looking to spend less time cooking this Thanksgiving have another option for getting dinner on the table. The Improper Pig is bringing back its annual smoked turkey feast for the 2026 holiday season, offering a fully prepared family-style meal that customers can pick up and reheat at home.
The barbecue restaurant's Proper Thanksgiving Feast (with an Improper Twist) costs $190 and serves six to eight people. The package combines a whole smoked turkey with four quarts of sides, gravy, cranberry relish, and a choice of dessert. Customers who only need the turkey can order one separately for $110.
The annual offering is available at the restaurant's Plaza Midwood and Rea Farms locations in Charlotte, as well as its Fort Mill location in South Carolina. Advance orders are being accepted through Friday, November 20, while supplies last.
What's Included in The Improper Pig's $190 Thanksgiving Feast?
The family-style Thanksgiving package is intended for households serving six to eight guests. It includes the main dish, sides, and dessert, giving hosts an alternative to preparing an entire holiday dinner from scratch.
Each order comes with four quarts of sides, selected from 10 choices that include traditional Thanksgiving favorites alongside dishes associated with The Improper Pig's barbecue menu.
Thanksgiving Side Dish Choices
Customers select four sides from the following options:
- Mac & Cheese
- Baked Beans
- Jalapeño Cheese Grits
- Collard Greens
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- House Slaw
- Asian Slaw
- Improper Stuffing
- Green Bean Casserole
The selection allows families to keep Thanksgiving traditional with dishes such as stuffing, green bean casserole, and sweet potato casserole, or include alternatives such as jalapeño cheese grits, Asian slaw, and baked beans.
Dessert Options
Each family feast includes one dessert, with three choices available:
- Pumpkin Pie
- Apple-Cranberry Cobbler
- Banana Pudding
The package also comes with the restaurant's cranberry relish and gravy. Customers select one family-style sauce when placing their order.
Whole Smoked Thanksgiving Turkeys Available for $110
Families who already have their Thanksgiving side dishes planned can purchase the centerpiece separately. The Improper Pig is offering whole smoked turkeys for $110 each.
This option is particularly useful for people who enjoy making their own stuffing, casseroles, potatoes, and desserts but prefer not to spend Thanksgiving morning cooking a whole turkey.
The restaurant prepares its smoked turkey in advance, allowing customers to finish reheating the meal at home rather than handling the full cooking process themselves.
The ordering menu also includes a choice of family-style sauce. Available selections are Mary B's, Queen B, Eastern Vinegar, Jeff's Mustard, Tong's Thai, and Spicy Hoisin.
Customers can submit food allergy information and special instructions during checkout. The restaurant notes that some requests or substitutions may not be accommodated and that additional charges may apply. Anyone with a food allergy should confirm their needs directly with the restaurant before ordering.
A Thanksgiving Dinner Option for Busy Charlotte Families
Thanksgiving dinner often involves more than preparing a turkey. Between shopping, cooking several side dishes, setting the table, and hosting family or friends, putting together a holiday meal can take much of the day.
The Improper Pig's ready-to-heat feast offers an alternative for smaller family gatherings, couples hosting relatives, and people who may not have the time or kitchen space to prepare everything themselves.
The package also gives hosts flexibility. Families can serve the restaurant's prepared meal as it comes or add a few homemade dishes and family recipes of their own. For those traveling to visit relatives in the Charlotte area, picking up a prepared dinner can also reduce the amount of shopping and preparation needed after arriving.
The restaurant's approach is also different from a standard grocery-store Thanksgiving dinner. The Improper Pig specializes in American barbecue with Asian influences, and that combination is reflected in some of the available side dishes and sauce choices.
How to Preorder The Improper Pig Thanksgiving Feast
Orders are available online or by calling the restaurant location where customers plan to collect their meal.
Preorders opened October 15 and will continue through Friday, November 20, 2026, or until the available supply sells out.
Pickup is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, or Wednesday, November 25, during normal operating hours.
All Thanksgiving orders are fully cooked and provided chilled, with reheating instructions included. Customers should follow those instructions when preparing their meals for Thanksgiving Day.
Important pickup information: Customers must collect their order from the same location where it was placed. Be sure to select the correct restaurant before completing checkout and confirm the assigned pickup time.
The ordering process allows customers to customize their side dishes, dessert, and sauce selections for the family feast. Quantities are limited, so orders may close before the November 20 deadline if the restaurant sells out.
Thanksgiving availability, order quantities, pickup arrangements, and menu selections are subject to the restaurant's confirmation.
The Improper Pig Plans More Holiday Meals in December
The Thanksgiving feast is one part of The Improper Pig's broader Improper Holidays seasonal offerings.
The restaurant also plans to introduce a Smoked Prime Rib Holiday Dinner in December, along with holiday catering and private event options for families, businesses, and other groups.
Additional information about the December dinner, including pricing and ordering details, is expected to be announced later. The restaurant also offers signature sauces and gift cards for holiday gifting.
The Improper Pig Pickup Locations, Hours & Contact Information
Thanksgiving feast orders are available for pickup at three Improper Pig restaurants in the Charlotte region. Customers can choose either Charlotte location or the restaurant in downtown Fort Mill.
Thanksgiving pickup dates: November 24–25, 2026, during each restaurant's normal operating hours. Select and confirm the pickup time when ordering.
Plaza Midwood
Address 1600 Central AvenueCharlotte, NC 28205 Phone (704) 790-7335 Thanksgiving Pickup November 24–25 Order From Plaza Midwood
Rea Farms
Address 9855 Sandy Rock Place, Suite ACharlotte, NC 28277 Phone (704) 714-7878 Thanksgiving Pickup November 24–25 Order From Rea Farms
Fort Mill
Address 204 Main StreetFort Mill, SC 29715 Phone (803) 547-2345 Thanksgiving Pickup November 24–25 Order From Fort Mill
Pickup hours refer to the dates provided for the Thanksgiving feast, not a separate holiday schedule. Customers should confirm their collection time directly with the selected location.
Find The Improper Pig's Three Thanksgiving Pickup Locations
The restaurant's three locations serve different parts of the Charlotte area. Use the maps below to find the most convenient location for collecting your Thanksgiving order.
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