The Back Porch - Southern Eats - Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island
Thanksgiving Catering on
Amelia Island
Let The Back Porch handle Thanksgiving. Our slow-smoked turkey, classic Southern sides and house-made desserts are made for every table on Amelia Island, big or small.
Feeding a crowd? Our Family Feasts come in two sizes, for 7–10 or 16–18, with everything included.
Hosting your way? Build your own spread from our a la carte menu.
Just one or a few? Turkey Dinner for One plates: dine in on Thanksgiving Eve or pre-order for pickup.
Everything is packed cold with easy reheating instructions, ready for pickup at our Fernandina Beach restaurant the day before Thanksgiving. Proudly serving Amelia Island, Yulee and Nassau County, for locals and holiday visitors alike.
Thanksgiving 2026 Order & Pickup Details
Order by: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Pickup: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 by 2pm at The Back Porch, 960030 Gateway Blvd.
Payment: Pre-payment in full is required to confirm your order.
Packed cold: All pickup orders go home chilled, with easy reheating instructions.
To order: Call (904) 310-3611
Thanksgiving Family Feasts:
Complete Smoked Turkey Dinners for 7-10 or 16-18
Two sizes, everything included. Choose your sides, dessert and drink, and we'll handle the rest.
Family Feast for 7-10 $195
Slow-smoked turkey for 7–10, whole or pre-carved
2 Sides
1 Dessert
1 Dozen King's Hawaiian Rolls
1 Gallon Beverage
Turkey Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
Family Feast for 16-18 $325
Slow-smoked turkey for 16–18, whole or pre-carved
2 Large Sides
2 Desserts
2 Dozen King's Hawaiian Rolls
1 Gallon Beverage
Turkey Gravy & Cranberry Sauce
Choose Your Sides
Choose 2 with either Feast
Baked Mac & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy
Savory Cornbread Dressing – cornbread, turkey drippings, sage & seasonal herbs
Sweet Potato Soufflé – fluffy sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows & chopped pralines
Brussels Sprouts Casserole – roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon & a creamy 3-cheese sauce
Southern Green Beans – Southern-style green beans with pork
Choose Your Dessert
Feast for 7–10: choose 1 · Feast for 16–18: choose 2
Peach Cobbler
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Apple Pie - with caramel drizzle
Banana Pudding - with fresh bananas & Nilla wafers
Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies (1 dozen)
Choose 1 Beverage
Sweet Tea - Unsweetened Tea - Lemonade
Thanksgiving A La Carte Catering Menu
Build your own Thanksgiving dinner. Every side comes in a half pan or a third pan, so it's easy to feed a crowd or a smaller table.
Whole Smoked Turkey
Serves 7–10 · $60 • Serves 16–18 · $95
Slow smoked, and yours whole or pre-carved. The turkey for 7–10 comes with a quart of turkey gravy and a pint of cranberry sauce. The turkey for 16–18 comes with a quart of each.
Thanksgiving Sides
Third pan (serves 10–12) $28 • Half pan (serves 15–20) $45
Baked Mac & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy
Savory Cornbread Dressing – cornbread, turkey drippings, sage & seasonal herbs
Sweet Potato Soufflé – fluffy sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows & chopped pralines
Brussels Sprouts Casserole – roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon & a creamy 3-cheese sauce
Southern Green Beans – Southern-style green beans with pork
Thanksgiving Desserts
Peach Cobbler – serves 10–15 · $45
Pineapple Upside Down Cake – serves 10–15 · $45
Apple Pie with caramel drizzle – 10-inch, uncut · $25
Banana Pudding with fresh bananas & Nilla wafers – serves 10–15 · $45
Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies, freshly baked – per dozen · $32
Extras
House Salad – spring mix, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, red onions & your choice of dressing; serves 10–15 · $45
King's Hawaiian rolls – per dozen · $10
Turkey Gravy – pint $7 · quart $12
Fresh Cranberry Sauce – pint $7 · quart $12
Beverages by the Gallon
Sweet Tea · $7
Unsweetened Tea · $7
Lemonade · $8
Turkey Dinner for One:
Dine In on Thanksgiving Eve or Pre-Order for Pickup
$26.95 per plate
Slow-smoked turkey with savory cornbread dressing, your choice of 2 sides, turkey gravy, fresh cranberry sauce, a King's Hawaiian roll, and dessert.
Dine in: Wednesday, November 25, 2026 · 11am–close of business, or until we sell out
Pre-order for pickup: order by Sunday, November 15, and pick up by 2pm on Wednesday, November 25, packed cold with reheating instructions. Perfect for smaller households, or order a plate for each guest.
Sides (Choose 2)
Mashed Potatoes & Turkey Gravy · Sweet Potato Soufflé · Savory Cornbread Dressing · Baked Mac & Cheese · Brussels Sprouts Casserole · Southern Green Beans (with pork)
Dessert (Choose 1)
Apple Pie with caramel drizzle · Pineapple Upside Down Cake · Banana Pudding with fresh bananas & Nilla wafers · Peach Cobbler
How to Order Thanksgiving Catering
1. Pick your menu. Choose a Family Feast, build your own from the à la carte menu, or pre-order Turkey Dinners for One.
2. Call us at (904) 310-3611 by Sunday, November 15, 2026. Pre-payment in full confirms your order.
3. Pick up by 2pm on Wednesday, November 25, at The Back Porch, 960030 Gateway Blvd., Fernandina Beach.
4. Reheat and enjoy. Everything is packed cold with simple reheating instructions, so you can serve it hot on Thanksgiving Day, whenever you're ready.
Thanksgiving Catering FAQs
When is the last day to order Thanksgiving Catering?
All Thanksgiving catering orders must be placed by Sunday, November 15, 2026. Don't wait until the last minute: call (904) 310-3611 today to reserve your turkey.
Do I need to pay when I order?
Yes. All Thanksgiving orders require pre-payment in full, and your order is confirmed once payment is received.
When and where do I pick up my Thanksgiving order?
All Thanksgiving orders must be picked up by 2pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, at The Back Porch, 960030 Gateway Blvd., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
Is my Thanksgiving order hot or cold?
All Thanksgiving pickup orders are packed cold and come with easy reheating instructions. Pick up on Wednesday, then serve everything hot on Thanksgiving Day on your schedule. Turkey Dinners for One enjoyed in our dining room on Thanksgiving Eve are served hot.
How many people does a whole smoked turkey feed?
Our smoked turkeys come in two sizes: one serves 7–10 ($60) and the other serves 16–18 ($95). Pick yours up whole or pre-carved. The turkey for 7–10 comes with a quart of turkey gravy and a pint of cranberry sauce; the turkey for 16–18 comes with a quart of each.
What comes with the Thanksgiving Family Feasts?
The Family Feast for 7–10 ($195) includes a slow-smoked turkey (whole or pre-carved), 2 sides, 1 dessert, 1 dozen King's Hawaiian rolls, a gallon of sweet tea, unsweetened tea or lemonade, a quart of turkey gravy and a pint of cranberry sauce. The Family Feast for 16–18 ($325) includes a slow-smoked turkey (whole or pre-carved), 2 large sides, 2 desserts, 2 dozen King's Hawaiian rolls, a gallon of beverage, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.
Which Family Feast should I order?
Hosting 7–10 guests? The Family Feast for 7–10 is just right. Hosting 16–18? Go with the Family Feast for 16–18. Somewhere in between? Start with the Feast for 7–10 and add extra sides, rolls or desserts from our à la carte menu, or choose the larger Feast and enjoy the leftovers.
How many people does a half pan or third pan of sides feed?
A half pan of any side serves 15–20 people ($45), and a third pan serves 10–12 ($28). Cakes, cobbler and banana pudding serve 10–15.
Do you deliver Thanksgiving orders?
No. Thanksgiving orders are pickup only, by 2pm on Wednesday, November 25. The Back Porch is CLOSED on Thanksgiving Day. For catering the rest of the year, including delivery and full-service events, visit our catering page.
Can I order the Turkey Dinner for One to go?
Yes. Enjoy it hot in our dining room on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday, November 25, or pre-order plates by Sunday, November 15, for pickup by 2pm that Wednesday. Pre-ordered plates are packed cold with reheating instructions. It's an easy option for smaller households!
Visiting Amelia Island for Thanksgiving?
Spending the holiday in a vacation rental? Skip the unfamiliar kitchen. Order a Family Feast, build your own à la carte spread, or pre-order Turkey Dinners for One for a smaller group. Pick it up by 2pm on Wednesday, November 25, at our Fernandina Beach restaurant, reheat on Thanksgiving Day, and dinner is done.
Thanksgiving Pickup in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island
The Back Porch - Southern Eats
960030 Gateway Blvd., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
(904) 310-3611
Serving Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee and Nassau County