✔ Updated · price ranges summarized; prices checked October 2026
✔ Prices checked: October 2026 · prices vary by location
Feeding a crowd with Cracker Barrel comfort food is easier than you'd think: almost everything comes in pans that serve 10. Here's what it costs and how to order without the stress.
Most Cracker Barrel catering serves 10. Lunch and dinner buffets with sides and bread run about $106 to $178, or roughly $10.50 to $18 per person. Breakfast buffets are about $106 to $116, side pans about $35 to $47, and boxes of 10 plated meals about $126 to $170. Prices checked October 2026 from ezCater and CaterCow guides; they vary by location, so confirm with your local store.
- Buffets (serve 10): about $106–$178, with 2 or 3 sides and bread.
- Breakfast buffets (serve 10): about $106–$116.
- Side pans (serve 10): about $35–$47.
- Holiday Heat n' Serve: 2025 prices were about $110 (serves 4–6) and $175 (serves 8–10); 2026 prices not yet published when checked.
- Order: at least 24 hours ahead online, by phone or through ezCater; some items need more notice.
How to order
- Order at crackerbarrel.com/catering, by calling your local Cracker Barrel, or through ezCater. Choose a store, your headcount and a pickup or delivery time.
- Most catering items serve 10. Plan one buffet per 10 guests.
- Order at least 24 hours ahead for most items. Some items need more time: Southern Fried Chicken needs 1 week, Turkey & Dressing 2 weeks, and dressing or sweet potato casserole 3 days. Call the store at least 3 days ahead for groups over 40 (CaterCow).
- Pickup is free. Only some locations deliver, and the fee depends on distance.
- Heat n' Serve holiday meals are pre-ordered for a set pickup window and reheated at home, which takes about 2 hours. Serve them within 72 hours of pickup.
Lunch & Dinner Buffets (serve 10, with bread)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Homemade Chicken n' Dumplins Buffet (3 sides)Lists $94.99 with 2 sides (CaterCow) | 10 | $111.99 |
| Meatloaf Buffet (2 sides)Lists $127.99 with 3 sides (CaterCow) | 10 | $110.99 |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $113.99 |
| Crispy Tender Dippers Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $113.99 |
| Crispy Homestyle Chicken Buffet (2 sides)Lists $141.99 with 3 sides (CaterCow) | 10 | $124.99 |
| Chicken Fried Chicken Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $124.99 |
| Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $110.99 |
| Hamburger Steak Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $105.99 |
| Fried Catfish Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $126.99 |
| Sirloin Steak Tips Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $130.99 |
| Sugar Ham Buffet (2 sides)Lists $151.99 with 3 sides (CaterCow) | 10 | $129.90 |
| Country Ham Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $129.90 |
| Pot Roast Buffet (2 sides)Lists $177.99 with 3 sides (CaterCow) | 10 | $154.99 |
| Turkey & Dressing Buffet (2 sides)Lists $165.99 with 3 sides (CaterCow). Order 2 weeks ahead. | 10 | $148.99 |
| Turkey & Dressing and Sugar Ham Buffet (2 sides) | 10 | $158.99 |
| Southern Fried Chicken Meal (3 sides)Order 1 week ahead | 10 | $141.99 |
Individually Plated Meals (10 boxed meals)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Individual Turkey & Dressing Meals | 10 | $169.99 |
| 10 Individual Hamburger Steak MealsCaterCow gives a range of $120.99-$180.99 per 10 plated meals | 10 | $125.99 |
Breakfast Buffets (serve 10)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Momma's Pancake Breakfast Buffet | 10 | $105.99 |
| Cracker Barrel Classic Buffet | 10 | $111.99 |
| Momma's French Toast Breakfast Buffet | 10 | $110.99 |
| Momma's Chocolate Chip or Pecan Pancake Breakfast Buffet | 10 | $115.99 |
| Meat Biscuits (pan) | 10 | $64.99 |
| Signature Biscuits & Sawmill Gravy | 10 | $33.99 |
| Thick-Sliced Bacon | 10 | $43.99 |
| Scrambled Eggs | 10 | $34.99 |
Sides (pans, serve 10)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hashbrown Casserole | 10 | $34.99 |
| Loaded Hashbrown Casserole | 10 | $46.99 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 10 | $34.99 |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | 10 | $46.99 |
| Fried Cinnamon Apples | 10 | $34.99 |
| Green Beans, Corn, Carrots, Fried Okra, Cole Slaw, Dumplins, Mashed Potatoes (with or without gravy), Sweet Potato Casserole, Cornbread Dressing, Seasoned Rice | 10 | $34.99 each |
| Side Salad | 10 | $44.99 |
| Brown Gravy or Sawmill Gravy | – | $7.99 |
Breads
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk BiscuitsThe two sources disagree on pack count | 10 (ezCater) / 20 ct (CaterCow) | $13.49 |
| Corn Muffins | 10-20 ct | $13.49 |
| Mix of Biscuits & Corn Muffins | 10-20 ct | $13.49 |
| Loaf of Sourdough Bread | – | $7.99 |
Desserts
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola CakeNeeds 4 hours' notice | 10 | $44.99 |
| Homestyle Chocolate Chip Cookies (10 ct) | 10 | $21.99 |
Beverages
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Gallon Sweet or Unsweet Tea | 8 | $5.49 |
| Half-Gallon Lemonade | 8 | $6.29 |
| Half-Gallon Orange Juice | – | $8.39 |
| Box of Coffee, Regular or Decaf (96 oz)Comes with cream and sugar | 12 | $15.99 |
Heat n' Serve Holiday Meals (seasonal; Thanksgiving 2025 prices)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Feast2025 price. Two turkey breasts, cornbread dressing, gravy, cranberry relish, sweet potato casserole, green beans, mashed potatoes, rolls, pumpkin and pecan pies. Another 2025 report gave $154.99, so prices vary by market. | 8-10 | $174.99 |
| Thanksgiving Heat & Serve Family Dinner2025 price. Another 2025 report gave $104.99. | 4-6 | $109.99 |
| Heat & Serve Turkey Breast2025 price | – | $39.99 |
| Heat & Serve Spiral Sliced Sugar-Cured Ham2025 price | – | $69.99 |
| Spiral Sliced Country Ham2025 price | – | $79.99 |
| Whole Pie (pumpkin, pecan, chocolate pecan, apple streusel, cinnamon roll)2025 price. A photo caption in the same article says $11.49. | – | $14.49 |
| French Toast Bake (holiday breakfast)2025 price | – | $20.99 |
Good to Know
- These prices come from ezCater and CaterCow catering guides and can differ from in-store prices; both guides say prices vary by location.
- Most catering items serve 10, so plan one buffet for every 10 guests.
- The Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake serves 10 for $44.99 and needs 4 hours' notice.
- A 96 oz box of coffee serves 12 for $15.99 and comes with cream and sugar.
- 2026 Thanksgiving and Christmas Heat n' Serve prices had not been announced, so the holiday figures shown are 2025 prices.
Planning Tips for a Cracker Barrel Spread
Here's the trick that keeps it simple: plan one buffet for every 10 guests, then add one extra side pan for every 20 people, because the hashbrown casserole always disappears first. Keep hot food at 140°F or above, cold sides chilled, and don't leave anything out for more than 2 hours.
Comparing options for a party? See our guides to Walmart catering, Publix catering and Waffle House catering, or make a copycat favorite at home with our Cracker Barrel-inspired chicken and dumplings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cracker Barrel catering cost?
Buffets serve 10 and come with sides and bread. Guide prices include the Hamburger Steak Buffet at $105.99 and Meatloaf at $110.99 with 2 sides, Chicken n' Dumplins at $111.99 with 3 sides, and Pot Roast at $154.99 with 2 sides. That works out to roughly $10.50 to $18 per person. Prices vary by location.
How far in advance do I need to order Cracker Barrel catering?
Most items need at least 24 hours' notice. Southern Fried Chicken needs 1 week, Turkey & Dressing 2 weeks, and dressing or sweet potato casserole 3 days. For groups over 40, CaterCow advises calling the store at least 3 days ahead.
Does Cracker Barrel have breakfast catering?
Yes. Breakfast buffets serve 10: Momma's Pancake Breakfast Buffet is $105.99, Momma's French Toast $110.99, the Cracker Barrel Classic $111.99 and Chocolate Chip or Pecan Pancakes $115.99. Add-ons include Thick-Sliced Bacon at $43.99 and Signature Biscuits & Sawmill Gravy at $33.99. Prices vary by location.
Does Cracker Barrel deliver catering?
Pickup is free, and only some locations deliver, with a fee based on distance. You can order on Cracker Barrel's website, by calling your local store, or through ezCater. Plan on one buffet for every 10 guests, since most catering items serve 10.
How much are Cracker Barrel Heat n' Serve holiday meals?
Heat n' Serve meals come as a Family Dinner for 4-6 or a Feast for 8-10. For Thanksgiving 2025 they cost $109.99 and $174.99, though another report gave $104.99 and $154.99. Pricing for 2026 had not been published. Meals take about 2 hours to reheat and should be served within 72 hours of pickup.
Sources (checked October 2026). Prices are typical and vary by location; confirm with your local store before ordering.
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