Looking to leave the cooking to the professionals this holiday weekend? Or, maybe you’ve got the grill, but need some help with sides? We’ve got just the thing. We’ve rounded up 13 ways to support local businesses and eat well this Labor Day weekend. Read on for carryout specials, kits and spreads.
Little Fête
Little Fête’s curated menus and kits can turn any get-together into an occasion with celebrating. For the holiday weekend, go with the Southern picnic package that includes chicken wings, smoked pork BBQ, mini brioche rolls, baked beans, cucumber salad, southern potato salad, pimento cheese and house-made crackers, southern slaw and sauces. Prefer to be more hands-on? Place an order for the Grilling Kit, which will get you burgers, bratwurst, buns, summer pasta salad and plenty of options to customize.
Something Classic Catering
Just for Labor Day, Something Classic Catering will offer a limited edition specialty BBQ box. The package serves four and includes your choice of angus beef burgers, Eastern pulled pork BBQ or BBQ chicken, plus sides like Mexican street corn and watermelon salad. Order by Wednesday at midnight for delivery on Sept. 5. ​
The Improper Pig
From the Fort Mill or Rea Farms location, order meats and sides by the pound, or opt for a BBQ buffet or BBQ sandwich bar. Don’t forget the house-made sauces. Call your nearest location for bulk pick-up orders.
Del Frisco’s
On September 4-7, Del Frisco’s will offer a special Summer Grill Pack that is sure to have you claiming the grill master title. Options include filet mignons, prime burgers, prime ribeyes, Wagyu tomahawk and vegetables.
Midwood Smokehouse
The popular barbecue spot offers party packs that are sure to be crowd-pleasers. Choose two meats and two sides (choices include classic Mac and cheese, collard greens and more), and they’ll include the sauces and slider buns.
Legion Brewing SouthPark
Build your own Buffet with choices like pulled pork, chili mac and shrimp gumbo. Sharable platters include boiled peanuts, Boo’s duck fat chicken wings, slow-roasted Heritage Farm baby back ribs and more. Don’t forget, they have beer crowlers and kegs available, too.
Sweet Lew’s BBQ
Sweet Lew’s offers meat by the pound and family-style sides. Meat options include NC chopped Pork, smoked beef brisket, chicken, ribs, signature sausage, fried wings, smoked turkey and more, while sides include collard greens, mac and cheese, boiled peanuts, red slaw, baked beans, potato and pasta salad. Contact the restaurant for full array of catering options.
Copain Gatherings
Craving burgers and don’t mind taking on the grill yourself? Look no further than Copain Gathering’s Summer Grill Kit. It includes four Joyce Farms burger patties, house-cured Cheshire bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced cheeses, pickles, Duke’s mayonnaise, dijon mustard and Copain potato buns. Another option for the holiday is the smoked meat party package, which includes two racks of smoked St. Louis style ribs and two dozen smoked wings.
Bossy Beulah’s
Bring a box of Bossy’s chicken bites to the backyard picnic and they’re sure to be a hit. The bites, made with all-natural, hand-breaded chicken from Joyce Farms, come in counts of 28 or 48 for groups of six or 12. Don’t forget the Bossy sauce.
The Butcher’s Market
At-home grill masters are sure to find just what they’re looking for at The Butcher’s Market in South Charlotte. Customer favorites include marinated steak tips, chicken wings, dry aged steaks and exotic meats. You can also pick up the sides you need to complete the meal from their selection of pre-prepared dishes and gourmet grocery items.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
Chef Alyssa’s Family Table Meals have something for everyone. For the holiday weekend, entrees like the roasted chicken and seared salmon, plus sides including orzo salad, mac and cheese, dinner rolls and strawberry salad are sure to complete the celebratory spread.
The Crazy Pig
New to Davidson, this barbecue spot offers meats by the pound (pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, smoked chicken) and sides by the pint. Sides include potato salad, homemade slaw, Mac and cheese, baked beans, hushpuppies and more.
Mac’s Speed Shop
With multiple locations from South Charlotte to Lake Norman, you’re likely not too far from the ultimate BBQ feast. Mac’s Speed Shop’s catering options include smoked wings, bbq, chicken and ribs, chili and stews, classic sides and sweet desserts including banana pudding and a seasonal cobbler.
