Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering & Group Orders Guide
Dave’s Hot Chicken runs an official catering program built for corporate offices, family gatherings, tailgates, and special events. Orders are placed online through ezCater, utilizing the ezDispatch courier network to deliver fresh, piping-hot chicken tenders, sliders, and party trays directly to your event.
How Catering Ordering Works
Planning your event catering order in 5 simple steps:
- 1. Choose Location: Select your nearest Dave’s location to view live menu availability and minimums.
- 2. Build Order Online: Order via ezCater, picking between individual boxed lunches or shareable hot box trays.
- 3. Select Heat Levels: Choose up to 2 distinct spice levels per tray to accommodate everyone.
- 4. Select Pickup or Delivery: Choose direct courier delivery and setup, or free in-store pickup.
- 5. Advance Lead Time: Place orders 1 day ahead to guarantee kitchen prep slots.
Catering Menu Categories
Dave’s organizes its group menu into 5 main formats:
Realistic Catering Pricing & Budget Guide
Catering prices are set per location. Use these official market ranges to budget for your gathering:
| Catering Package | Servings / Quantity | Typical Price Range | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Boxed Lunch | 1 Person (Combo + Fries + Drink) | $16.00 – $22.00 / person | Corporate lunches, desk meals & conferences |
| Dave’s Bites Hot Box | ~40 to 80 Crispy Bites | $35.00 – $65.00 | Casual tailgates, happy hours & snacks |
| Mixed Tenders & Sliders Tray | Serves 10 to 20 Guests | $110.00 – $190.00 | Family reunions, birthday parties & watch parties |
| Sliders-Only Hot Box | 10 to 20 Sliders with Slaw & Sauce | $95.00 – $165.00 | Parties prioritizing easy handheld sandwiches |
| Vegetarian Cauli Hot Box | ~40 Cauliflower Bites or Sliders | $38.00 – $70.00 | Plant-based & vegetarian dietary options |
| Group Sides (Mac / Slaw / Fries) | Half-Pan (Serves 10–15) | $25.00 – $45.00 | Complementary sides to balance spicy chicken |
| ezDispatch Delivery & Setup | Per Event Order | $20.00 – $35.00+ | Direct delivery to office suites and event halls |
Group Spice Strategy & Headcount Combos
How to build an order that satisfies everyone, from mild eaters to extreme heat seekers:
Spice Planning Rule
Never set an entire party tray to one hot spice level! Assume 50% of guests prefer Mild or Lite Mild, 35% prefer Medium/Hot, and order any Carolina Reaper as an isolated personal meal so capsaicin doesn't transfer to shared trays.
Casual Gathering
1 Bites Hot Box (~40-80 pieces) + 1 Half-Pan of seasoned Crinkle Fries + 1 cup of Mac & Cheese. Provides great value without over-ordering.
Full Party Spread
Combine 1 Mixed Tenders & Sliders Tray (Mild/Medium) + 1 Hot Box of Bites (Hot) + 1 Vegetarian Cauli Tray + Half-Pans of Mac and Fries for complete variety.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dave’s Hot Chicken Catering
At least 24 hours advance notice is recommended. For large events (over 50 guests), ordering 2 to 3 days in advance ensures kitchen inventory and courier scheduling.
Yes. You can add Cauliflower Bites or Cauliflower Slider boxes alongside standard chicken party trays in the same catering ticket on ezCater.
Yes. Most locations partner with ezDispatch to provide scheduled delivery and table setup for a standard delivery fee (typically $20 to $35 depending on distance).
Order minimums vary by location, typically ranging between $50 and $150, especially for delivery orders.
Yes. Most shareable Hot Box trays allow you to select up to two different heat levels (e.g. half Mild and half Hot) to cater to diverse guest preferences.
Explore Dave’s Hot Chicken Menu Categories & Guides
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