RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Inside MitchellCasteel, a team is hard at work ahead of Thursday.

"We're pretty much slammed with our Thanksgiving retail meals. It's been especially busy this year, which is exciting. We offer a variety of packages both to corporate and residential clients, shipping, delivery and pickups. For the upcoming holiday season, we've rolled out a whole new plethora of packages, grazing tables and chef-served, seated-served dinners and the response has just been fantastic.," said Chelsie Mueller, a Sales Associate.

To keep up with the demand, they've hired additional crews.

"We've hired maybe roughly 20 to 22 part-time staff," Mueller said.

She explained the industry was hit hard during the pandemic, with many people opting for different career paths.

"We do find a l

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