✔ Updated · prices re-checked October 2026 against a current franchise menu
Fried chicken is my go-to when I’m feeding a crowd, because nobody ever leaves a drumstick behind. Here’s what KFC catering costs right now, what each package includes and how much to order.
KFC catering is run by franchise owners, so prices vary by store. On the current catering menu of KBP Foods, one of the largest US KFC franchisees, a 30-piece chicken buffet for 15 is $119.99, a 50-piece buffet for 25 is $189.99 and a 100-nugget buffet for 12 is $104.99, each with sides and biscuits. Individual box meals run $9.49 to $10.99. That works out to about $7.60 to $8.75 per person.
- Buffets: $104.99 to $189.99, serve 12 to 25
- Box meals: $9.49 to $10.99 each
- Chicken platters: 25 pieces $65.99, 50 pieces $119.99, 100 pieces $219.99
- Prices checked October 2026; they vary by location. Confirm with your local store before you order.
How KFC Catering Works
KFC restaurants are franchise-owned, and catering is offered store by store rather than through one national menu. That’s why the same package can cost a few dollars more or less depending on where you live.
There are three easy ways to order: through a franchisee’s own catering site such as caterkfc.com (KBP Foods, catering line 816-256-9793), through ezCater by searching KFC near your event address, or by calling your local restaurant. Each store sets its own delivery fee and order minimum, and you’ll see them before you pay.
Buffet-Style Meals
Buffets are the easiest way to feed a group: chicken, two catering sides and biscuits in one order. Prices below are from KBP Foods’ current catering menu.
| Buffet | What’s included | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Piece Nuggets | 100 nuggets, dipping sauces, 2 small sides, 15 biscuits | 12 | $104.99 |
| 30 Piece Chicken Buffet | 30 pieces of chicken, 2 small sides, 15 biscuits | 15 | $119.99 |
| 50 Piece Chicken Buffet | 50 pieces of chicken, 2 large sides, 25 biscuits | 25 | $189.99 |
Box Meals
Individually packed boxes are what I’d pick for an office lunch or a team event, because everyone grabs their own and there’s no serving line. Each box has chicken, an individual side and a biscuit.
| Box meal | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Pc. Drum and Thigh Meal | $9.49 |
| 2 Pc. Breast and Wing Meal | $9.99 |
| Chicken Sandwich Meal (Classic or Spicy, no biscuit) | $9.99 |
| 3 Pc. Tenders Meal | $10.49 |
| 3 Pc. Chicken Meal | $10.99 |
Party Platters
Platters are chicken only, so add sides and biscuits separately. The 50-piece nugget platter is a handy pick for a kids’ party. Serving counts for tenders are KBP’s own; for the chicken platters I’ve estimated 2 pieces per person.
| Platter | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| World Famous Chicken, 25 pieces (Original Recipe or Extra Crispy) | about 12 | $65.99 |
| World Famous Chicken, 50 pieces | about 25 | $119.99 |
| World Famous Chicken, 100 pieces | about 50 | $219.99 |
| Extra Crispy Tenders, 25 | 6 to 8 | $59.99 |
| Extra Crispy Tenders, 50 | 15 | $109.99 |
| Extra Crispy Tenders, 100 | 30 | $203.99 |
| Nuggets, 50 pieces | $32.99 | |
| Nuggets, 100 pieces | $59.99 | |
| Nuggets, 150 pieces | $89.99 |
Sides, Desserts and Drinks
Catering sides come in mashed potatoes with gravy, mac and cheese, coleslaw and whole kernel corn.
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small catering side (48 oz) | 8 to 10 | $21.99 |
| Large catering side (100 oz) | 15 to 20 | $40.99 |
| 12 biscuits | 12 | $9.99 |
| Chocolate cake | 6 | $5.99 |
| Half-gallon beverage bucket (sweet or unsweet tea, lemonade, Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew) | $4.99 | |
| Gallon beverage bucket | $9.98 |
How Much Prices Vary by Store
To see how much prices move, I compared the same packages on a KFC ezCater listing in Maricopa, Arizona, on October 23, 2026. The 50-piece chicken group meal for 25 was the same $189.99, while the 30-piece group meal for 15 was $122.49, a couple of dollars more. Catering sides there were $23.74 and $43.74 for the two sizes.
So use the prices on this page for budgeting, then confirm on your own store’s listing before you order. Delivery fees and minimums are set by each restaurant too.
How Much KFC to Order
KBP’s own serving counts work out to 2 pieces of chicken per person, and that matches what I see at family parties. Here’s how I plan it:
- 10 to 12 people: a 25-piece platter, 1 small side and 12 biscuits, or the 100-nugget buffet if there are lots of kids.
- 15 people: the 30 Piece Chicken Buffet.
- 25 people: the 50 Piece Chicken Buffet.
- 50 people: two 50 Piece Chicken Buffets, or a 100-piece platter plus 3 large sides and about 50 biscuits.
- Big eaters or teenagers: plan on 3 pieces each and add an extra large side.
Feeding a Smaller Group?
For 4 to 8 people, a regular bucket meal from the KFC app or kfc.com is usually simpler than a catering order. Bucket prices are set by each restaurant, so select your store in the app to see local prices. The 50-piece nugget platter at $32.99 is another budget option on KBP’s catering menu.
Make It at Home Instead
Hosting a smaller crowd and want to cook? My KFC Original Recipe chicken copycat fries up crisp and juicy (cook it to 165°F), and my copycat KFC coleslaw can be made the day before. Comparing caterers? Here’s the McDonald’s catering menu too.
Sources
Prices checked October 23, 2026, and they vary by location, so always confirm with your local store before ordering. Catering prices are from the KBP Foods KFC catering menu linked from caterkfc.com (menu file dated November 2026). The price comparison is from the KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) Maricopa, AZ listing on ezCater. Recipe Fairy isn’t affiliated with KFC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does KFC do catering?
Yes, at many franchise-owned restaurants. There's no single national catering menu, so you order through a franchisee's catering site like caterkfc.com, through ezCater, or by calling your local KFC.
How much does KFC catering cost?
On KBP Foods' current catering menu, a 30-piece chicken buffet for 15 is $119.99, a 50-piece buffet for 25 is $189.99 and a 100-nugget buffet for 12 is $104.99. Box meals are $9.49 to $10.99. Prices were checked in October 2026 and vary by location.
How many people does a 50-piece KFC buffet feed?
About 25 people. The 50 Piece Chicken Buffet includes 50 pieces of chicken, 2 large catering sides and 25 biscuits, which is 2 pieces of chicken per person.
How much is KFC catering for 50 people?
Two 50 Piece Chicken Buffets would be $379.98 on KBP Foods' menu, before tax and delivery. A 100-piece chicken platter at $219.99 plus large sides and biscuits is another way to do it.
How much are KFC catering box meals?
On KBP Foods' October 2026 menu, box meals cost $9.49 for a 2-piece drum and thigh, $9.99 for a 2-piece breast and wing or a chicken sandwich, $10.49 for 3 tenders and $10.99 for 3 pieces of chicken.
How do I order KFC catering?
Search ezCater for KFC near your event address, use your local franchisee's catering site such as caterkfc.com, or call the restaurant. Check the store's delivery fee and order minimum before you pay, as each store sets its own.
