✔ Updated · Catering availability, bundle prices + party-order tips
✔ Prices checked: October 2026 · prices vary by location
Hoping to feed the office or a birthday crowd with McDonald's? Here's the honest answer on catering, real bundle prices where it exists, and the easiest way to order big everywhere else.
McDonald's does not offer catering at most US locations; there is no national catering menu. A small number of franchisees (44 restaurants, mostly in Ohio plus a few in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Tennessee and Kentucky) sell catering bundles on ezCater, at about $50–$190 per bundle with a $100–$150 minimum. Everywhere else, order 40-piece McNuggets and multiple meals in the app or call your restaurant ahead.
- Catering bundles: ezCater only, at participating franchisees.
- Bundle prices: about $50–$190 (e.g. breakfast box for 10 at $69.99 near Akron, OH).
- No catering nearby? Order sharing sizes in the app or by phone.
- Prices checked October 2026; they vary by location.
How to order
- For catering bundles: check ezCater (ezcater.com/brand/mcdonalds) for a participating McDonald's near you; order online in advance (minimum order about $100-$150, delivery fee from $30; one Nashville listing charges 25% for cancelling within 24 hours).
- If no catering restaurant is nearby: order large-format items (20- or 40-piece McNuggets, multiple meals) in the McDonald's app for pickup or McDelivery, or call your local restaurant ahead for big orders.
- Check the app for local prices and deals (McValue Under $3 Menu, $5 Meal Deal, $4 Breakfast Meal Deal) since every franchise sets its own prices.
Catering bundles (ezCater, participating franchisees only)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Meeting Breakfast Box (5 Sausage Egg McMuffins, 5 Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuits, 10 hash browns)Cuyahoga Falls / Akron, OH listings | 10 | $69.99 |
| Breakfast bundle – 30 Egg McMuffinsNashville, TN (2612 8th Ave S); $150 minimum order | 30 | $150.00 |
| Breakfast bundle – 50 Sausage BurritosNashville, TN | 30 | $150.00 |
| Breakfast bundle – 25 Sausage McGriddles + 25 Sausage BiscuitsNashville, TN (1012 Gallatin Pike S) | – | $150.00 |
| Lunch bundle – 200 McNuggets (30 sauces) + 20 McChickensLouisville, KY (207 W Broadway); listing layout makes serving count uncertain (shown as 25 or 40) | 40 | $189.99 |
| Lunch bundle – 20 hamburgers, 20 cheeseburgers, 100 McNuggets (15 sauces), 13 cookiesLouisville, KY; price not clearly shown | 40 | Varies |
| McCrispy Chicken Strips – small / medium / largeLouisville, KY | 8 / 16 / 35 | $49.99 / $89.99 / $164.99 |
| Cookies (13, individually packaged)Louisville, KY | 13 | $6.99 |
Value menus (national programs, participating restaurants)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| McValue Under $3 Menu (McChicken, McDouble, 4-pc McNuggets, small fries, medium soft drink; breakfast: Sausage McMuffin, Sausage Biscuit, Sausage Burrito, Hash Browns, medium coffee)Launched April 21, 2026; replaced the $1 add-on McValue deal | 1 | Under $3 each |
| $4 Breakfast Meal Deal (Sausage McMuffin or Sausage Biscuit, hash brown, small coffee)Launched April 21, 2026 | 1 | $4.00 |
| $5 Meal Deal (McDouble or McChicken, 4-pc McNuggets, small fries, small drink)Introduced June 2024; still offered at participating restaurants | 1 | $5.00 |
Burgers & sandwiches
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Big MacUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $3.99-$9.50) | 1 | $5.91 |
| Big ArchUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $6.49-$12.49) | 1 | $8.71 |
| Quarter Pounder with CheeseTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $5.49-$7.49) | 1 | $6.29 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $7.99 |
| McDoubleTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $2.79-$3.99; under $3 on McValue where offered) | 1 | $3.29 |
| Double CheeseburgerUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $2.19-$6.89) | 1 | $3.74 |
| CheeseburgerUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $0.99-$5.69) | 1 | $2.51 |
| HamburgerTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $1.99 |
| McChickenUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $1.00-$5.79) | 1 | $2.86 |
| McCrispyTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $4.99-$6.79) | 1 | $5.69 |
| Filet-O-FishUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $2.50-$8.69) | 1 | $5.29 |
| Snack Wrap (Ranch or Spicy)Typical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $3.49 |
Meals
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mac Meal (medium)US average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $6.79-$16.71) | 1 | $9.34 |
| Big Mac Meal (large)US average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $7.19-$17.59) | 1 | $10.15 |
| Big Arch MealUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $8.70-$19.59) | 1 | $12.20 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese MealTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $9.99 |
| 10-pc Chicken McNuggets MealTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (about $8.99-$10.49) | 1 | $9.49 |
| Happy Meal (Hamburger / 4-pc / 6-pc McNuggets)Typical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 child | $4.99-$5.99 |
Chicken McNuggets & sharing sizes
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4-pc Chicken McNuggetsTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $2.79 |
| 10-pc Chicken McNuggetsTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $5.19-$7.29) | 1-2 | $5.99 |
| 20-pc Chicken McNuggetsUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $4.99-$16.99) | 3-4 | $8.39 |
| 40-pc Chicken McNuggetsNot sold everywhere; survey range ~$13.99-$16.99 (Sept 2026); ezCater Ohio catering listings show $17.99 'serves 6' | 6 | $13.99-$17.99 |
Fries, breakfast & sides
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small FriesTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $2.79 |
| Medium FriesUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $1.89-$5.90) | 1 | $3.56 |
| Large FriesTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $4.19-$5.79) | 1 | $4.89 |
| Egg McMuffinTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $4.29-$5.99) | 1 | $4.89 |
| Sausage McMuffin with EggTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $3.99-$5.49) | 1 | $4.59 |
| HotcakesTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $3.99 |
| Big BreakfastTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $5.99 |
| Sausage BurritoTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $2.49 |
| Hash BrownsTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $2.29 |
Desserts & drinks
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| McFlurry (OREO or M&M's)Typical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 (range $3.89-$4.99) | 1 | $4.29 |
| Medium Strawberry ShakeUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $2.69-$7.29) | 1 | $4.34 |
| Vanilla ConeUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $0.79-$4.39) | 1 | $2.31 |
| Baked Apple PieTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $1.79 |
| Chocolate Chip CookieTypical US price from a survey of 250+ store menus in 5 states, Sept 2026 | 1 | $0.99 |
| Medium CokeUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $1.00-$3.99) | 1 | $1.76 |
| Medium Premium Roast CoffeeUS average across tracked stores, Oct 2026 (range $0.89-$4.36) | 1 | $1.99 |
Does McDonald's Cater?
Mostly, no. McDonald's USA has no catering menu, and franchisees, who run about 95% of US restaurants, decide for themselves. Only a few dozen restaurants sell catering bundles on ezCater, so if you're not near one of them, catering isn't an option in the usual sense.
The good news? McDonald's is one of the easiest places to order big. Sharing sizes like 20- and 40-piece McNuggets, plus a pile of meals, can feed a party with almost no planning. Call ahead for large orders so your restaurant can have it ready.
How to Feed a Group from McDonald's
- Plan the nuggets. A rough guide: about 6 pieces per child and 8 to 10 per adult, plus one sauce per 6 to 10 nuggets. Ask for extra sauces; nobody ever regrets that.
- Mix in burgers. Cheeseburgers and McDoubles are the cheapest way to fill people up, and they hold well for 20 to 30 minutes wrapped.
- Fries go last. They are best within about 10 minutes, so pick them up last or order a second round once everyone arrives.
- Use the app. It shows your local prices and current deals (Under $3 Menu, $5 Meal Deal, $4 Breakfast Meal Deal), which often beat ordering one by one.
- Call ahead. For 15+ meals, phone your restaurant an hour or more in advance and give them a pickup time.
Make a McDonald's-Style Party at Home
Feeding a crowd on a budget? Homemade copycats are fun to set up as a build-your-own bar, and you control the portions. Try our copycat McDonald's chicken nuggets, McDonald's-style fries, Big Mac-inspired burgers and dipping sauces. Our McDonald's copycat recipes hub has the rest.
Want a chain with a real party menu? Compare KFC catering, Jimmy John's catering, Panera catering and Walmart catering.
Good to Know
- Franchisees run about 95% of US McDonald's restaurants and set their own prices, which can be much higher at airports, big-city and highway locations.
- Catering bundles exist only at specific restaurants on ezCater, and their contents and prices differ from one restaurant to the next.
- In April 2026 McDonald's replaced its $1 add-on McValue deal with an Under $3 Menu and a $4 Breakfast Meal Deal, alongside the $5 Meal Deal, at participating restaurants.
- The 40-piece Chicken McNuggets is not sold at every restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does McDonald's do catering?
Not nationally. McDonald's USA has no catering menu, but some franchisees sell catering bundles on ezCater: 44 restaurants as of October 2026, mostly in Ohio plus a few in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Tennessee and Kentucky. If none is near you, order large-format items in the McDonald's app or call your local restaurant ahead.
How much does McDonald's catering cost?
Where it exists, bundles run about $50 to $190. Examples from ezCater listings checked in October 2026: McCrispy Chicken Strips at $49.99 for 8 and $164.99 for 35 in Louisville, Kentucky, and 200 McNuggets with 20 McChickens for $189.99. Prices vary by restaurant, so confirm locally.
Does McDonald's offer breakfast catering?
Some participating franchisees do. Listings near Akron, Ohio show a Morning Meeting Breakfast Box of 5 Sausage Egg McMuffins, 5 Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuits and 10 hash browns for $69.99, serving 10. A Nashville listing sells 30 Egg McMuffins for $150. Prices vary by location.
Is there a minimum order for McDonald's catering?
On ezCater, participating McDonald's restaurants have minimum orders of about $100 to $150, and delivery fees start around $30. Order online in advance, and check each restaurant's cancellation terms; one Nashville listing charges 25% for cancelling within 24 hours.
How can I feed a group at McDonald's without catering?
Order sharing sizes such as 20- or 40-piece Chicken McNuggets plus burgers and meals in the app, at the counter or through delivery, and call ahead for big orders. Plan about 8 to 10 nuggets per adult and 6 per child, and pick up fries last so they stay hot.
Sources (checked October 2026). Prices are typical and vary by location; confirm with your local store before ordering.
