The holiday season truly is the most wonderful time of the year — a chance to slow down, reconnect, and create memories with friends, family, and loved ones. With life constantly moving at full speed, these few months remind us to pause, be grateful, and savor the simple joys of togetherness.

I still remember our very first Thanksgiving in the U.S. We didn’t have family or close friends nearby, so it was just the three of us — Sheela, Zion, and myself — enjoying a quiet celebration and a bit of holiday shopping. Fourteen years later, things have changed beautifully. We now have friends who’ve become like family, and the holiday season is all about laughter, shared meals, and those heartwarming moments that make it all worthwhile.

But if there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that holiday cooking (and the cleaning that follows!) can be a lot. The pressure of planning menus, grocery shopping, preparing the feast, and managing post-dinner cleanup often steals the joy from what’s meant to be a time of celebration.

That’s exactly where Platesfull comes in.

Our platform makes it easy to book a personal chef for your Thanksgiving or holiday gathering. Our chefs handle everything — menu customization, grocery shopping, cooking, serving, and even cleaning up after — so you can focus on what truly matters: spending time with your favorite people.

Here’s a peek at one of our sample holiday menus:

🥣 Appetizers

• Butternut Squash Soup – Silky roasted squash finished with sage and brown butter.

• Cranberry Brie Phyllo Bites – Warm phyllo cups filled with creamy brie and tart cranberry.

• Deviled Eggs with Chive & Smoked Paprika – A timeless, crowd-pleasing classic.

🥗 Salads

• Harvest Autumn Salad – Baby greens, crisp apples, dried cranberries, roasted beets, and toasted pumpkin seeds with a maple-shallot vinaigrette.

• Shaved Brussels & Kale Salad – Tossed with parmesan, pomegranate seeds, and a lemon vinaigrette.

• Garden Herb Salad – Fresh lettuces, cucumbers, carrots, and radishes with a light herb vinaigrette.

🍗 Main Course

• Herb-Roasted Turkey – A classic centerpiece, rubbed with garlic-herb butter and served with pan gravy.

• Cider-Brined Roasted Chicken – Slow-roasted and infused with apple cider, rosemary, and thyme.

• Brown Sugar–Glazed Ham – Spiral-cut ham baked with a brown sugar, mustard, and clove glaze.

🍠 Traditional Accompaniments

• Classic Turkey Stuffing

• Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

• Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Butter

• Warm Dinner Rolls

🥧 Desserts

• Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream

• Apple Crisp with Oat Streusel

So this holiday season, take a break from the kitchen hustle. Let our talented chefs handle the hard work while you enjoy great food, meaningful conversations, and the people who make the season special.

Because at Platesfull, we believe Thanksgiving should be about gratitude — not stress.

Ready to relax this Thanksgiving?
👉 Book your private chef today at Platesfull.com