Working in a kitchen for hours isn’t most people’s idea of a merry little Christmas, according to Escoffier.

Fewer Americans are willing to cook big holiday dinners and more are interested in dining out or ordering in, according to a report from the culinary school, which draws on such sources as the National Restaurant Association and Mastercard sales reports.

About 89% of people surveyed prefer to order their main courses, and 66% are willing to order their entire meal, the report says.

Restaurant chains are willing to oblige. Many are offering takeout feasts during the last weeks of the year.

Nearly all need to be ordered in advance and picked up before Christmas Day, which falls on a Wednesday this year.

Most feasts include an entrée such as turkey, ham or prime rib; potatoes; vegetables; and bread. Some include pie or another dessert. Many restaurants sell takeout sides and desserts separately as well.

Heat-and-serve meals usually require two to three hours to warm up, which involves time in the kitchen but less than starting from scratch.

To find out what restaurant chains have to offer, go to their websites, and if there is no display on the home page, check for a catering tab.

The following restaurants have announced holiday feasts on their websites, on social media or in news releases. Prices may vary by location.

Black Angus Steakhouse: Restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve, serving dishes for dine-in and takeout, including cooked prime rib for 4 at $189.99. blackangus.com

Claim Jumper Restaurant & Saloon: Holiday platters serve six to eight people and feature roasted turkey, smoked ham or both with mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables and pie. Contact your local restaurant for more information. claimjumper.com

Coco’s Bakery Restaurant: What’s available for takeout varies by location. The diner’s website lists “seasonal favorites” such as individual ham, turkey or prime rib dinners for takeout at $18.99-$23.99. Customers can also order brunch bundles that feed four for $39.99-$49.99. To find out what’s possible, click on the “order” tab and select your local restaurant. cocosbakery.com

Corky’s Kitchen & Bakery: Holiday spreads with turkey breast serve six and cost around $134.99. To order, click on the blue button in the top left corner of the chain’s web page and select your location. Corky’s usually is closed on Christmas Day. corkyskitchenandbakery.com

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Heat-and-serve ham dinners cost $149.99 for four to six people and $209.99 for eight to 10 people. Prime rib dinners for four to six people cost $174.99. They are available for pickup Saturday through Dec. 28. Customers who schedule pickup on Sunday or Monday get a digital gift card. crackerbarrel.com

Denny’s: Turkey bundles cost $54.99 and feed four people. They are available through Monday and must be ordered at least 24 hours in advance. dennys.com

El Torito Mexican Restaurant: Tamales to go are available at $28 per dozen through Jan. 2. Choices are carnitas, chicken and sweet corn. Customers need to order 24 hours in advance. eltorito.com

Marie Callender’s Restaurant & Bakery: Holiday meals with turkey or prime rib serve six to eight people. The price range is $164.99-$244.99. Pickup is Sunday through Tuesday. Restaurants are closed Christmas Day. mariecallenders.com

Mimi’s Cafe: Take-home meals feature turkey, ham or both and serve six to 10 people. The price range is $179.99-$219.99. Meals can be picked up through Tuesday. mimiscafe.com

Norms Restaurants: Holiday family meals that serve four are available through Jan. 6. They include turkey and ham or pie for $99.99. Pickup is between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. norms.com

Polly’s Pies: Meals with turkey, ham or prime rib cost $102.99-$235.99. Pickup dates are Monday and Tuesday. Polly’s is also taking orders for pies. pollyspies.com

Urban Plates: Holiday meals are available through Jan. 8 include short rib and steak. The price range is $65.95-$67.95 for four people to $195-$205 for 10 people. tendergreens.com