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.
Explore Catering Options
Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering Packages

Hot Box — Tenders
10 chicken tenders (your choice of heat levels) + sliced bread + pickles

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

Dave’s Bites Hot Box
40 bite-sized chicken pieces + bread + Dave’s sauce
VegetarianCauli Bites Hot Box
40 cauliflower bites + bread + Dave’s sauce

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
1x Hot Box Tenders + 1x Box of Fries
Sweet Spot
1x Hot Box Tenders + 1x Hot Box Sliders + 2x Box of Fries
Go All Out
1x Hot Box Tenders + 2x Hot Box Sliders + 3x Box of Fries
Office Party
2x Hot Box Tenders + 2x Hot Box Sliders + 4x Box of Fries
Big Event
3x Hot Box Tenders + 3x Hot Box Sliders + 6x Box of Fries
Additional Feed-a-Crowd Options

Hot Box Roulette — Sliders
Mystery box mixing spice levels for crowds

Cauli Slider Hot Box
Premium vegetarian cauliflower sliders
These prices are rough starting points and can differ by location.
Add Sides: Box of Fries

Box of Fries
Family-sized crinkle-cut fries
Prices are approximate and can vary by location. Confirm current Feed a Crowd pricing before ordering.
Custom Catering Orders

Fully Customized Catering
A customized mix of tenders, sliders, bites, sides, and drinks.
Ordering: Call location
Contact Your LocationHow 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.
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.
Want to Explore the Full Menu?
Explore the complete Dave’s Hot Chicken menu before choosing your catering packages.
View Full Menu →Compare Menu Prices
For regular individual menu pricing, visit the dedicated Menu Prices page.
View Menu Prices →Find Your Nearest Location
Custom catering orders are handled by calling the location, so use the Locations page to find your nearest restaurant.
View Locations →Planning for Dietary Needs?
Before placing a group order, review the allergen and halal information.
View Allergens & Halal →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.
