Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering Menu & Prices

Last updated: September 2026

Dave’s Hot Chicken Hot Boxes are designed for office lunches, birthdays, game days and other group meals. They’re a convenient option any time you’re ordering for more than one or two people.

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Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering Packages

Hot Box — Tenders

Hot Box — Tenders

10 chicken tenders (your choice of heat levels) + sliced bread + pickles

Serves 6–8 people
~$50
Hot Box — Sliders

Hot Box — Sliders

10 sliders (your choice of heat levels) + kale slaw + Dave’s sauce

Serves 8–10 people
~$70
Dave's Bites Hot Box

Dave’s Bites Hot Box

40 bite-sized chicken pieces + bread + Dave’s sauce

Serves 10–12 people
$35.79+
Cauli Bites Hot Box Vegetarian

Cauli Bites Hot Box

40 cauliflower bites + bread + Dave’s sauce

Serves 10–12 people
$30+
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Feed a Crowd: Family Meals & Party Boxes

Hot Boxes work well for office lunches, game nights, family meals, and any larger group that wants chicken without placing separate orders.

How Much Dave’s Hot Chicken Should You Order?

Keep It Small

Serves 6–8 People

1x Hot Box Tenders + 1x Box of Fries

Total: about $62

Sweet Spot

Serves 14–18 People

1x Hot Box Tenders + 1x Hot Box Sliders + 2x Box of Fries

Total: about $144

Go All Out

Serves 22–28 People

1x Hot Box Tenders + 2x Hot Box Sliders + 3x Box of Fries

Total: about $226

Office Party

Serves 28–36 People

2x Hot Box Tenders + 2x Hot Box Sliders + 4x Box of Fries

Total: about $288

Big Event

Serves 42–54 People

3x Hot Box Tenders + 3x Hot Box Sliders + 6x Box of Fries

Total: about $432
For mixed groups, split a Hot Box between Medium and Hot so everyone gets a heat level they like. Grab a few extra Dave’s Sauce tubs, and call ahead for weekend orders, since Hot Boxes can sell out. That works out to roughly $9 per person. For 20+ people you can also call your local store for a custom order.

Additional Feed-a-Crowd Options

Hot Box Roulette — Sliders

Hot Box Roulette — Sliders

Mystery box mixing spice levels for crowds

$55.00+
Cauli Slider Hot Box

Cauli Slider Hot Box

Premium vegetarian cauliflower sliders

$95.29+

These prices are rough starting points and can differ by location.

Add Sides: Box of Fries

Box of Fries

Box of Fries

Family-sized crinkle-cut fries

Starting at $11.99+

Prices are approximate and can vary by location. Confirm current Feed a Crowd pricing before ordering.

Custom Catering Orders

Custom Catering Spread

Fully Customized Catering

A customized mix of tenders, sliders, bites, sides, and drinks.

Group Size: 20+ people

Ordering: Call location

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How to Order Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering

  • Up to about 20 people: order Hot Boxes in the Dave’s app or on the website, or through delivery apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats.
  • 20+ people or a custom mix: call your local restaurant.
  • 150+ guests: book the Dave’s food truck (see below).

Dave’s Hot Chicken Food Truck Catering

For big events like weddings, company parties and block parties, Dave’s runs a food truck. There’s a 150-guest minimum, and it’s currently available in California, Oregon and Washington. You fill out the request form on Dave’s website, and their team gets back to you within 48 hours.

Catering Prices Can Vary

Prices shown in this guide are approximate and can vary by location. Customers should confirm current Feed a Crowd pricing through the official app or website before ordering for a group.

Choose Your Spice Levels

The Hot Box Tenders and Hot Box Sliders let customers choose their heat levels.

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Ordering for Different Spice Preferences

For mixed groups, splitting a Hot Box between Medium and Hot can help different people choose their preferred heat level.

Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering FAQ

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken offer catering?

Yes. Dave’s sells Hot Boxes for office lunches, birthdays, game days and other group meals. For bigger custom orders, you call your local restaurant.

How many people does a Hot Box feed?

Going by the package table above, a tenders Hot Box serves about 6–8 people and a sliders Hot Box about 8–10. The Dave’s Bites and Cauli Bites Hot Boxes serve about 10–12.

How much does Dave’s Hot Chicken catering cost?

Approximate prices are around $50 for tenders, $70 for sliders, $35.79 and up for Dave’s Bites and $30 and up for Cauli Bites. Prices can vary by location, so confirm through the official app or website before you order.

Can you choose different spice levels in a Hot Box?

Yes, on the Hot Box Tenders and Hot Box Sliders you pick the heat levels. For a mixed group, splitting a box between Medium and Hot is an easy way to cover different tastes.

How do I place a custom catering order?

Custom orders are for groups of 20 or more, and they’re handled by calling your local restaurant. The Locations page can help you find the nearest one.

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken have a food truck for events?

Yes, for events with 150 or more guests in California, Oregon and Washington. You book it through the form on Dave’s website.

Does Dave’s Hot Chicken have party packs?

Dave’s calls its group orders Hot Boxes. There are boxes of tenders, sliders, Bites and cauliflower options, which work like party packs for groups.

How much does Dave’s Hot Chicken catering cost per person?

Using the Hot Box prices above, most group orders come out to about $9 per person, including fries. Prices vary by location, so check the app before ordering.

Planning a Dave’s Hot Chicken Group Meal?

Choose the catering package that fits your group size, confirm current pricing with your location, and call ahead when appropriate for larger or weekend orders.

Feeding a group with mixed spice tolerance? Check our spice levels guide so everyone orders the right heat, pair the order with a dip from our sauces guide, or see how Dave’s stacks up in our Dave’s vs Popeyes vs Raising Cane’s comparison if you’re still weighing options for the group.