Olive Garden catering prices per person
Catering is priced by the pan and by the combination, so the cost per person depends on how many people one order really feeds. The table divides the typical price by the number of guests Olive Garden gives for each item.
Catering cost per person
| Order | Typical price | Serves | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasagna Combination (serves 8–14) | $231.00 | 8–14 | $16.50–$28.88 |
| Chicken Parmigiana Combination (serves 8–14) | $231.00 | 8–14 | $16.50–$28.88 |
| Create Your Own Pasta Station (serves 10) | $150.00 | 10 | $15.00 |
| Lasagna Classico pan (serves up to 12) | $65.99 | up to 12 | $5.50 |
| Chicken Alfredo pan (serves 4–6) | $68.99 | 4–6 | $11.50–$17.25 |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce pan (serves 4–6) | $48.99 | 4–6 | $8.17–$12.25 |
| Family-Style Lasagna Bundle (serves 4–6) | $71.99 | 4–6 | $12.00–$18.00 |
Meal combinations and the pasta station
The two catering combinations are complete meals for 8–14 guests: Chicken Parmigiana or Lasagna, with house salad, a choice of pasta, breadsticks, dessert and iced tea, both at $231.00. The Create Your Own Pasta Station for 10 people ($150.00) lets guests mix their own pasta, sauce and toppings — it has the lowest price per person of the full-service options.
Catering meals
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasagna Combination (serves 8–14) | $231.00 | $206.50 – $241.50 | — |
| Chicken Parmigiana Combination (serves 8–14) | $231.00 | $206.50 – $241.50 | — |
| Create Your Own Pasta Station (serves 10) | $150.00 | $140.00 – $155.00 | 17,280 |
Catering pans (serve 4–6)
Pans are the most flexible part of the catering menu: one pan serves four to six, and you combine them. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Marinara is the cheapest pan at $48.99, Fettuccine Alfredo and Five Cheese Ziti cost $52.49, and the seafood and tortelloni pans top the list. Lasagna Classico comes in two sizes — up to 6 for $55.99 and up to 12 for $65.99, which makes the large one the best value per person on the catering menu.
Catering pans
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce pan (serves 4–6) | $48.99 | $44.99 – $50.99 | 2,840 |
| Spaghetti with Marinara pan (serves 4–6) | $48.99 | $44.99 – $50.99 | 2,270 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo pan (serves 4–6) | $52.49 | $47.99 – $54.49 | 5,010 |
| Five Cheese Ziti al Forno pan (serves 4–6) | $52.49 | $47.99 – $54.49 | 4,680 |
| Cheese Ravioli pan (serves 4–6) | $52.99 | $48.49 – $54.99 | 2,990 |
| Lasagna Classico pan (serves up to 6) | $55.99 | $49.99 – $59.99 | 3,420 |
| Chicken Parmigiana pan (serves 4–6) | $62.99 | $57.99 – $64.99 | 4,790 |
| Chicken Scampi pan (serves 4–6) | $65.79 | $61.79 – $68.29 | 4,190 |
| Lasagna Classico pan (serves up to 12) | $65.99 | $59.99 – $69.99 | 6,470 |
| Shrimp Scampi pan (serves 4–6) | $68.79 | $61.79 – $69.99 | 1,980 |
| Chicken Alfredo pan (serves 4–6) | $68.99 | $62.99 – $72.99 | 6,050 |
| Shrimp Alfredo pan (serves 4–6) | $73.29 | $67.79 – $75.49 | 5,680 |
| Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo pan (serves 4–6) | $73.99 | $69.99 – $76.99 | 7,930 |
| Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara pan (serves 4–6) | $73.99 | $69.99 – $76.99 | 5,460 |
Salad, soup, appetizers and add-ons
Pans come without sides, so most orders add the Jumbo House Salad with 12 breadsticks (serves 6, $26.29) and soup by volume ($21.79 for six). Appetizer trays and protein add-ons serve four to six; the chicken fingers tray is meant for children.
Catering sides and add-ons
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jumbo House Salad with 12 breadsticks (serves 6) | $26.29 | $23.99 – $27.49 | 1,650 |
| Homemade soup (serves 6) | $21.79 | $19.49 – $22.79 | — |
| Homemade soup, large (serves 12) | $33.49 | $30.49 – $34.49 | — |
| Fried Mozzarella tray (serves 4–6) | $33.29 | $30.29 – $35.29 | 3,450 |
| Spinach-Artichoke Dip tray (serves 4–6) | $27.79 | $24.79 – $29.79 | 2,310 |
| Toasted Beef Ravioli tray (serves 4–6) | $33.99 | $30.99 – $35.99 | 2,590 |
| Chicken Fingers tray (serves 4–6) | $31.29 | $28.29 – $33.29 | 1,350 |
| Grilled Chicken Breasts (serves 4–6) | $27.99 | $24.99 – $29.99 | 810 |
| Italian Meatballs (serves 4–6) | $24.49 | $21.49 – $26.49 | 1,710 |
| Broccoli (serves 4–6) | $18.29 | $15.29 – $20.29 | 610 |
Desserts and drinks for catering
Whole Tiramisu, Sicilian Cheesecake and Black Tie Mousse Cake cost $41.99 each. A gallon of iced tea or raspberry lemonade is $8.79 and serves about eight.
Catering desserts and drinks
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Tiramisu (catering) | $41.99 | $37.99 – $45.99 |
| Whole Sicilian Cheesecake (catering) | $41.99 | $37.99 – $45.99 |
| Whole Black Tie Mousse Cake (catering) | $41.99 | $37.99 – $45.99 |
| Gallon of iced tea or raspberry lemonade | $8.79 | $7.79 – $10.29 |
| 2-Liter soda | $5.79 | $4.99 – $6.99 |
Example: catering menu for 20 people
Two large Lasagna Classico pans, two Jumbo House Salads with breadsticks, a large soup, three gallons of tea and two whole Tiramisu come to $328.40 at typical prices — $16.42 a person before tax, the 10% delivery fee and tip. Swapping one lasagna pan for two Chicken Alfredo pans adds variety for about $71.99 more.
Family bundles: catering for small groups
Below the $100 catering minimum, the family-style bundles to go do the same job for four to six people: an entrée pan with Famous House Salad and a dozen breadsticks. The large Lasagna bundle serves up to 12 for $102.99.
Family-style bundles
| Menu item | In restaurant | Restaurant range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family-Style Five Cheese Ziti Bundle (serves 4–6) | $68.79 | $61.99 – $71.99 | 7,960 |
| Family-Style Lasagna Bundle (serves 4–6) | $71.99 | $62.99 – $77.99 | 6,700 |
| Family-Style Chicken Parmigiana Bundle (serves 4–6) | $79.29 | $71.99 – $82.49 | 8,070 |
| Family-Style Chicken Alfredo Bundle (serves 4–6) | $85.29 | $76.99 – $90.49 | 9,330 |
| Large Family-Style Lasagna Bundle (serves up to 12) | $102.99 | $93.99 – $108.99 | 13,030 |
Ordering, pickup and delivery
Catering is ordered on olivegarden.com or by phone with the restaurant. Olive Garden's catering page sets a $100 minimum before taxes and coupons and a 10% delivery fee. At the 24 restaurants we checked, catering pickup and delivery were listed from 11 am. Restaurant hours: Olive Garden hours.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Olive Garden catering cost per person?
About $16.50–$28.88 a person with a meal combination ($231.00 for 8–14 guests), or $15.00 with the pasta station for 10. Pans alone work out at $8.17–$18.50 a person.
What is the minimum for Olive Garden catering?
$100 before taxes and coupons, according to Olive Garden's catering page. Smaller orders can use the family bundles to go.
Does Olive Garden deliver catering?
Yes, from participating restaurants, for a 10% delivery fee; pickup is free. The restaurants we checked list catering pickup and delivery from 11 am.
What comes in an Olive Garden catering combination?
The Chicken Parmigiana or Lasagna combination includes house salad, a choice of pasta, breadsticks, dessert and iced tea for 8–14 people, $231.00 at the typical restaurant.
How many people does a pan of pasta feed?
The catering pans are sized for four to six people; the large Lasagna Classico pan serves up to 12 ($65.99).
Are breadsticks included with Olive Garden catering?
The combinations and the Jumbo House Salad (12 breadsticks, $26.29) include them. Extra breadsticks cost $5.29.
How far ahead should I order catering?
Olive Garden takes catering orders online for a chosen pickup or delivery time; for large orders, order a day ahead and confirm with the restaurant.