Tips to be the Best Guest: What to Bring to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to celebrate with family and friends. Being a good guest is one of the many ways to say "Thank You!" for all the hard work involved in putting together a great meal.

A great guest always contributes in some way. Never show up empty-handed. The best Thanksgiving gifts, like flowers, wine, chocolates, or dessert, contribute to the celebration.

At Reid's, we make gift-giving easy with our Thanksgiving gift baskets. Snacks for a crowd are the easiest way to take the burden off the host/hostess. They have the entire meal to orchestrate, so delicious snacks are always appreciated.

Thanksgiving Gift Ideas

Reid's 5 O'clock Crunch is the perfect crowd-pleaser. Our very popular honey cheddar mix is loaded with peanuts, cheddar cheese crackers, chili-lemon corn sticks, honey-roasted sesame sticks, honey mustard pretzel sticks, and salted corn chips.

Thanksgiving gifts that showcase our Southern heritage, like our Simply Southern Gift Basket Tin, are the perfect way to add to the celebration.

Poppy's pimento cheese popcorn, key lime cookies, and Mississippi Almond Straws start the party! There is also Reid's 5 O'clock Crunch, chocolate chip cookies, and Hub's peanuts, all in a reusable tin.

Other tried and true Thanksgiving gifts are our wine baskets. At Reid's, we offer so many to choose from, all packed with unique presentations that are a gift in themselves.

Wine Gift Baskets

We have gift baskets featuring red wine, white, rose, or champagne--a variety of tastes to delight anyone's preferences. Check out our wine market gift basket colander. If you want to add a bit of sparkle, try our Celebration Champagne gift basket. So many to choose from!

Desserts to Share

Another great gift to bring to Thanksgiving dinner is dessert. Often, dessert is the last thing on the list for your host or hostess, so a sweet treat is always appreciated.

Our Fanny Bragg Lemon pound cake, takes an innovative spin on a classic with the perfect balance of sweet and tart, or for a taste of tradition, bring a ready-to-serve pecan pie or breakfast items to make the day after easier.

Always remember to be a great guest by sending your RSVP immediately and arriving on time. Take a break from your phone and offer to help with clean up. To follow up on a beautiful day, send a handwritten "Thank you." The extra effort will make your host/hostess feel special.

Good manners are all about not arriving empty-handed. At Reid's, we are here to make your gift-giving easy. Check out our full line of gift baskets and specialty food items.

Reid's is Charlotte's original hometown specialty food store and favorite culinary destination. We specialize in high-quality meats, wines, regional provisions, locally grown produce, and seasonally fresh meals & gift baskets.

Dine in with the deli and wine bar, pick up quick take-out items from the prepared foods case and butcher shop, or order online to enjoy from home. Reid's embodies friendly service wrapped in Southern style!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones!