Thanksgiving Take & Bake Instructions

Thank you to everyone who ordered take & bake items from us! Reheating instructions are below (just in case!):

Garlic Mashed Potatoes: Keep refrigerated. *Prior to cooking, pull from fridge and let rest at room temperature about 30 – 45 minutes. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 45 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Mac & Cheese: Keep refrigerated. *Prior to cooking, pull from fridge and let rest at room temperature about 30 – 45 minutes. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 45 minutes. 4. Remove coverings and heat additional 15 minutes to brown top.  5. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Candied Yams: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Mashed Sweet Potatoes: Keep refrigerated. *Prior to cooking, pull from fridge and let rest at room temperature about 30 – 45 minutes. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 45 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Bread Stuffing: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes. 4. Remove coverings and heat additional 15 minutes to brown top.  5. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Cornbread Dressing: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes. 4. Remove coverings and heat additional 15 minutes to brown top.  5. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Green Bean Casserole: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Chicken & Noodles: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 45 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Greens: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Turkey: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Ham: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Leave foil on pan. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 30 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Gravy: Keep refrigerated. Cooking instructions: 1. Pour gravy into sauce pan. 2. Place on stovetop burner set to medium-low heat 3. Stir occasionally (a whisk works best), and heat until bubbling. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven. Always cook this product to 165 degrees F prior to serving.

Yeast Rolls: Hold at room temperature or freeze. Reheating instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. 2. Place on baking sheet. 3. Place pan in oven and heat for 10 minutes or until hot. 4. Let stand 1 to 2 minutes prior to serving. *Time and temperature settings may vary due to differences in your particular oven.

Apple Crisp: Hold at room temperature up to 2 days. (Leaving uncovered will help the topping stay crisp.) After 2 days, keep refrigerated. For a warm crisp: 1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.  2. Leave perforated foil on pan.  3. Place pan in oven and heat for 10 minutes.  If you choose to reheat without perforated foil on your pan, be vigilant as topping can quickly scorch or burn.

Cornbread Muffins: Hold at room temperature.

Coleslaw: Keep refrigerated.

Potato Salad: Keep refrigerated.

Sauces: Keep refrigerated.

Sweet Potato Pie: Keep refrigerated.

Banana Pudding: Keep refrigerated.

TRUCK @ Keg Grove Friday; Thanksgiving Take & Bake Orders Due Wed 11/20

Come out to Keg Grove Brewing Company this Friday evening 11/8 – they’re rolling out some new brews and we’re bringing some of your favorite eats. We’ll see you there!

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Now accepting Thanksgiving Take & Bake orders through 5:00PM Wednesday, November 20th (*firm deadline*).

20% deposit required, call us at 309-622-3263 and 309-622-3266 to place your order and deposit.

Order pick-up is Wednesday, November 27: slots available 11:00AM to 7:00PM. We can also deliver in town for $5 fee. (Delivery times are solidified morning of Wednesday 11/27.)

The food is packaged, refrigerated, and given to you with reheating instructions. Save yourself some prep time and bring a taste of A to Z’s Catering & Parties to your holiday gathering!

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Thanksgiving Take & Bake – order now through 5PM Wednesday 11/20

Now accepting Thanksgiving Take & Bake orders through 5:00PM Wednesday, November 20th (*firm deadline*).

20% deposit required, call us at 309-622-3263 and 309-622-3266 to place your order and deposit.

Order pick-up is Wednesday, November 27: slots available 11:00AM to 7:00PM. We can also deliver in town for $5 fee. (Delivery times are solidified morning of Wednesday 11/27.)

The food is packaged, refrigerated, and given to you with reheating instructions. Save yourself some prep time and bring a taste of A to Z’s Catering & Parties to your holiday gathering!

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LUNCH FOOD TRUCK Wed. 10/23

Come on out to North Normal 10:30AM to 1:00PM this Wednesday 10/23 for some lunch – we’ve got gyros!

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MORE UPCOMING FOOD TRUCK EVENTS:

  • LUNCH Wednesday 10/30 @ Rivian’s Kerrick Rd Warehouse
  • More dates and locations on the way! Menus will be posted prior to each food truck outing.

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While we love our truck, we are primarily a catering company. Check out our 2024 Catering Menu. Call Kelly at 309-622-3263 or email us at atozscateringandparties@gmail.com. There is sometimes a 2-week delay in email replies. Please call Kelly for more immediate assistance. We prefer at least one week’s notice for any order to ensure we are available and have the correct supplies on hand. We require a non-refundable 20% deposit to book our services for any meal. Until a deposit is received, your desired day/time remains open for other customers. Want something you don’t see on the menu? Please ask! Our chefs have decades of cooking experience and can craft nearly any food.