
Many people celebrate Easter Sunday with ham dinners or brunches with scrambled eggs and quiches. The holiday falls on April 5 this year.
Many restaurant chains can make entertaining easier with takeout meals. Some are heat-and-serve and require a couple of hours in the oven.
Some restaurant chains offer full meals, while others a range of items such as pastries for large groups.
Here are some Easter bundles announced by chain restaurants on their websites, in social media or in news releases. Prices come from their websites and may vary by location. Meals must be ordered in advance. Check with your local restaurant for details.
Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon: Breakfast packages are available from catering that serve 10 people and include such items as scrambled eggs, bacon, pancakes and French toast. Catered dinner options include ham. Call your local restaurant for details. claimjumper.com
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Heat-and-serve spreads for four to six people include ham and prime rib. Prices are $149.99-$174.99. They are available for pickup Thursday through April 5. Breakfast bundles are also available. crackerbarrel.com
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Barbecue buffets for 10 people can be ordered from catering. Smoked meats include pulled pork, ribs, brisket and chicken. Call your local restaurant for a quote. dickeys.com
Golden Corral: Meals to go with glazed ham or fried chicken are available beginning Monday. They must be ordered at least 72 hours in advance by Thursday. goldencorral.com
Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que: Meals for four to six people include a choice of ribs and a second meat plus sides. Prices start around $149.99. Spreads for 12 or more start around $349.99. lucillesbbq.com
Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery: Meals with turkey, ham or both cost $174.99-$239.99 with choice of pumpkin or apple pie. They serve four to six or six to eight people. Pies and quiche are also available. Find your location on the Marie Callender’s website to order. mariecallenders.com
Mimi’s Cafe: Meals with bone-in spiral ham and/or sliced turkey serve eight to 10 people and cost about $189.99-$229.99. Pickup is Wednesday through April 5. mimiscafe.com
Norms Restaurants: Catering includes breakfasts for eight to 10 people. Contact your local restaurant for details. norms.com
Polly’s Pies: Several breakfast bundles feed up to 15 and include such items as pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy, and chicken fried steak. Prices range from $89.99 to $1,389.99. pollyspies.com
Stonefire Grill: Easter spreads with tri-tip, grilled chicken pasta and Caesar salad feed eight to 10 people and cost $129. The deadline to order is Friday and pickup is April 5. stonefiregrill.com
The Honey Baked Ham Co.: Turkey and ham meals are available for seven to 19-plus people. Prices start around $77.99. honeybaked.com


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