Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for quality time with family and friends—unless you're stuck in the kitchen the entire time. As rewarding as it is to cook a fantastic meal for everyone, there's something to be said for leaving the heavy-duty cooking to the catering professionals. For those who are still unsure about what to do this year, here are a few of the benefits that come along with hiring a catering service for a Thanksgiving get-together.

3 Reasons to Have Your Thanksgiving Catered

1. Relieve Pre-Holiday Stress

With everything from presents to a long line of guests on your mind, there’s enough to worry about in preparation for the holidays. The stress of shopping for ingredients and trying to get everything just right is one of the staples of being a Thanksgiving host, but everyone deserves a break every once in a while. Most restaurants with catering have both buffet-style delivery and full-service options to choose from, so you can let them take over however much of the preparation and serving you desire. 

2. Enjoy Authentic Professional Cooking 

This is no slight upon your own cooking prowess, but it's going to be tough to beat the results of a professional catering service. Even with the best of cooking setups, perfecting slow-smoked, authentic Texas-style meat takes practice and patience. Professional catering services also offer an abundance of side dishes to complement your meal, saving you the trouble of juggling a dozen time-sensitive tasks at once. 

3. Take Full Advantage of Family Time

Without having to burn up all your time worrying about food preparation and the never-ending cleanup duties that follow, you'll finally be able to get in some quality time with family and friends. Take this rare opportunity to remember what the holidays are all about—the right level of catering will make you forget you were ever concerned about your family gathering in the first place.  

If you're ready to hand the cooking responsibilities over this year, the professionals at Dickey's Barbecue Pit in Amelia, OH, have you covered. Their catering prices are unmatched, their meats are cut to order, and their selection of sides leaves nothing to be desired. Give them a call at (513) 802-2700 to discuss your Thanksgiving plans today, and visit their website for a closer look at their catering options.