Golden Corral catering menu & prices
Feeding a crowd? Golden Corral's catering brings the buffet favorites to your party, office or family gathering — by the individual serving, the party tray or the full pan. Prices below are 2026 estimates and vary by location.
How Golden Corral catering works
Simple, hearty, and built for groups. Here's what to expect from order to table.
Order ahead
Catering is arranged directly with your local restaurant, typically with at least 24–48 hours' notice for larger orders. Call or ask in person to confirm lead times.
Pickup or delivery
Most locations offer pickup; delivery availability and fees vary by restaurant. Trays and pans usually arrive hot and ready to serve.
Feeds a crowd
Full pans generally serve about 12–15 people. Mix entrées, sides and breads to match your headcount — see the event helper below.
Package ideas to build from
These aren't fixed menus — they're starting points that pair well. Ask your location to tailor quantities to your group.
- Two party-size entrées
- Two pans of hot sides
- Yeast rolls by the dozen
- Iced tea or lemonade
- Carved meats plus fried chicken
- Three pans of sides & vegetables
- Cold salad or fruit tray
- Rolls, cornbread & beverages
- Scrambled eggs & hash browns
- Pancakes or French toast
- Bacon or sausage
- Coffee service
Per-person figures are rough 2026 estimates that depend on your menu mix and location. Build your own from the à-la-carte pricing below.
Catering entrées
Order proteins by the individual piece for build-your-own control, or go party-size to feed the table. Options commonly include fried & baked chicken, meatloaf, pot roast, BBQ pulled pork, steak and carved meats.
| Format | What you get | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| Individual proteins | Per piece — fried/baked chicken, meatloaf slice, pulled pork & more | $1.95–$3.50 each |
| Party-size entrées | Trays & large formats, including carved & premium meats | $11.49–$80.00 |
The wide party-size range reflects everything from a tray of chicken to a full carved-steak platter. Ask about steak and carved-meat options for special occasions.
Hot sides, vegetables & cold sides
Pans generally feed about 12–15 people. Mix a couple of comfort sides with a vegetable and a fresh cold tray for balance.
| Side | Est. price |
|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese | $19.99–$32.99 |
| Chicken Alfredo | $19.99–$32.99 |
| Stuffing | $19.99–$32.99 |
| Rice | $19.99–$32.99 |
| Item | Est. price |
|---|---|
| Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy | $22.99–$29.99 |
| Assorted vegetable pans | $22.99–$29.99 |
| Sweet or Baked Potatoes | $2.00 each |
| Item | Est. price |
|---|---|
| Salad trays | $24.99–$40.00 |
| Fruit trays | $24.99–$40.00 |
Breads & beverages
Don't forget the extras that make a spread feel complete — and keep everyone's glass full.
| Item | Est. price |
|---|---|
| Yeast Rolls | $7.49 / dozen |
| Cornbread | $17.99 / pan |
| Biscuits | $0.85 each |
| Item | Est. price |
|---|---|
| Iced Tea | $7.99–$8.99 / gallon |
| Lemonade | $7.99–$8.99 / gallon |
| Coffee service | $2.65 / person (20 min) |
Breakfast catering
Perfect for early meetings, church groups and family brunches. Pair a griddle item with eggs and potatoes for a full spread.
| Item | Format | Est. price |
|---|---|---|
| Pancakes | Per serving | $2.75 / serving |
| French Toast | Per serving | $2.75 / serving |
| Scrambled Eggs | Per pan | $25.99–$29.99 |
| Hash Browns | Per pan | $25.99–$29.99 |
Desserts
No Golden Corral spread is complete without something sweet. Add a pie or two, or go big with a sheet cake for the whole party.
| Item | Est. price |
|---|---|
| Pies | $10.99 each |
| Cakes | $14.29 each |
| Sheet Cakes | $49.99 each |
| Brownies | $13.19 / dozen |
Event-size helper
Rough guidance to get you in the ballpark. Appetites, kids-to-adults ratio and how many dishes you offer all shift the numbers — round up if you'd rather have leftovers than run short.
Party of 10
About 1 party-size entrée, 1 pan of sides, 1 vegetable, a dozen rolls and a gallon of tea. One or two pies for dessert.
Party of 25
Roughly 2 pans of entrées, 2–3 pans of sides & vegetables, a cold salad or fruit tray, 2–3 dozen rolls and 2–3 gallons of beverages. A sheet cake covers dessert.
Party of 50
Plan on about 4 pans of entrées, 4–5 pans of sides & vegetables, 2 cold trays, 4–5 dozen rolls, 5–6 gallons of beverages, and 1–2 sheet cakes plus brownies.
Since a full pan feeds about 12–15, divide your headcount by ~13 to estimate pans per dish, then add a little cushion.
Frequently asked questions
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Plan your Golden Corral event
Lock in your date and headcount, then build a spread from the menu everyone already loves.