✔ Updated · boxed lunch and catering prices (checked October 2026), cost per guest and ordering guide
✔ Prices checked: October 2026 · prices vary by location
Panera Bread catering covers boxed lunches, sandwich assortments, salads, breakfast, soup and desserts for groups of about 5 to 100. Here are current prices, what each option includes and how much to order.
Panera catering boxed lunches cost about $12–$18 each and include a sandwich with chips and a cookie, or a salad with baguette and a cookie. Sandwich assortments for 5–7 people run about $68–$110, catering salads for 10 about $58–$86, and a coffee tote for 7–8 about $22. Order at catering.panerabread.com with about 4 hours' notice. Prices vary by location.
- Boxed lunch: about $12–$18 per person.
- Feeds a group: about $15–$21 per head with a Deluxe Assortment.
- Lead time: about 4 hours for same-day orders; more for big orders.
- Prices checked October 2026; they vary by cafe, so confirm in the catering app.
Boxed Lunches (per box; sandwich boxes include chips + cookie, salad boxes include baguette + cookie)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon Turkey Bravo Boxed Lunch | 1 | $14.69 |
| Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT Boxed Lunch | 1 | $16.29 |
| Tomato Basil BLT Boxed Lunch | 1 | $12.89 |
| Mediterranean Veggie Boxed Lunch | 1 | $12.89 |
| Tuna Salad Sandwich Boxed Lunch | 1 | $12.89 |
| Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwich Boxed Lunch | 1 | $12.89 |
| Turkey & Cheddar Sandwich Boxed Lunch | 1 | $12.89 |
| Ham & Cheddar Sandwich Boxed Lunch | 1 | $12.89 |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken Boxed Lunch | 1 | $14.69 |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher Boxed Lunch | 1 | $14.69 |
| Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Boxed Lunch | 1 | $14.69 |
| Ciabatta Cheesesteak Boxed Lunch | 1 | $16.29 |
| Toasted Italiano Boxed Lunch | 1 | $16.29 |
| French Ciabatta Dipper Boxed LunchReturning item | 1 | $14.49 |
| Chicken Pesto Ciabatta Dipper Boxed LunchReturning item | 1 | $14.49 |
| You Pick Two Boxed LunchPick two halves (e.g. half sandwich + half salad) | 1 | $13.89 |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken Boxed Lunch | 1 | $15.39 |
| Greek Salad with Chicken Boxed Lunch | 1 | $15.39 |
| Fuji Apple Chicken Salad Boxed Lunch | 1 | $15.39 |
| Asian Sesame Chicken Salad Boxed Lunch | 1 | $15.39 |
| Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad Boxed Lunch | 1 | $16.79 |
| Ultimate Garden Steak Salad Boxed Lunch | 1 | $18.19 |
| Caesar / Greek / Fuji Apple / Asian Sesame Salad Boxed Lunch (no chicken) | 1 | $12.19 |
Sandwich Assortments
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Assortment (10 cold half sandwiches, catering salad, chips, cookies, baguette, pickles) | 5-7 | $102.99 |
| Hot Deluxe Assortment (10 hot half sandwiches, catering salad, chips, cookies, baguette) | 5-7 | $109.99 |
| Entertaining Assortment (24 cold half sandwiches, 2 salads, chips, pickles, cookies, mac & cheese, large fruit bowl, baguette) | 15-20 | $309.99 |
| Cold Assorted Sandwiches (10 half sandwiches, chips, pickles) | 5-7 | $67.99 |
| Hot Assorted Sandwiches (10 half sandwiches, chips) | 5-7 | $68.99 |
| Assorted Bagel Stacks (5 bagel stacks, chips) | 5-7 | $52.99 |
| Kids Assorted Sandwiches (10 kids half sandwiches, chips) | 5-7 | $31.49 |
Catering Salads (serves 10, includes French baguette)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 10 | $57.69 |
| Greek Salad | 10 | $57.69 |
| Fuji Apple Salad | 10 | $57.69 |
| Asian Sesame Salad | 10 | $57.69 |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken | 10 | $72.19 |
| Greek Salad with Chicken | 10 | $72.19 |
| Fuji Apple Chicken Salad | 10 | $72.19 |
| Asian Sesame Chicken Salad | 10 | $72.19 |
| Ranch Parm BLT Salad | 10 | $72.19 |
| Farmhouse Crunch Salad | 10 | $72.19 |
| Green Goddess Chicken Cobb Salad | 10 | $79.09 |
| Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad | 10 | $79.09 |
| Harvest Medley Chicken SaladSeasonal | 10 | $79.09 |
| Ultimate Garden Steak Salad | 10 | $86.29 |
Breakfast
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Continental (bagels & pastries with cream cheese, butter, orange juice and coffee) | 10 | $76.49 |
| Morning Pastries (10 pastries) | 10 | $40.49 |
| Bagels & Morning Pastries | 10 | $40.99 |
| Bagel Pack (13 bagels + 2 tubs cream cheese) | 13 | $18.99 |
| Baker's Dozen Bagels | 13 | $13.99 |
| Tuesday Baker's DozenTuesday-only price | 13 | $9.99 |
| Dozen & a Half Bagels (cream cheese sold separately) | 18 | $17.99 |
| Half Dozen Bagels | 6 | $9.29 |
| Seasonal Pastries (6)Fall seasonal | 6 | $13.99 |
| Cinnamon Roll 4-Pack | 4 | $10.99 |
| Mini Orange Scones (9) | 9 | $8.99 |
| Egg Sandwich / Bagel Stack Boxed Breakfast (with fruit cup) | 1 | $10.89-$11.29 |
| Greek Yogurt with Berries Parfait – 5 Pack | 5 | $27.99 |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans | 1 | $6.29 |
| Small Fruit Bowl | 5 | $29.29 |
| Large Fruit Bowl | 10 | $47.99 |
Soups & Mac for a Group (serves 4)
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | 4 | $23.59 |
| Creamy Tomato Soup | 4 | $23.59 |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup | 4 | $23.59 |
| Bistro French Onion Soup | 4 | $23.59 |
| Autumn Squash SoupSeasonal | 4 | $23.59 |
| Rustic Baked Potato / Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice / Three Cheese Lasagna SoupThree Cheese Lasagna is limited time | 4 | $23.59 |
| Mac & Cheese | 4 | $26.99 |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese | 4 | $29.99 |
Beverages
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee Tote (light, dark, hazelnut or decaf; 120 fl oz) | 7-8 | $22.49 |
| Hot Tea Tote | 7-8 | $22.49 |
| Signature Hot Chocolate Tote | 7-8 | $23.49 |
| Agave Lemonade – two half gallons | 8 | $13.99 |
| Unsweetened Iced Tea / Passion Papaya Green Tea / Blackberry Hibiscus Tea – two half gallons | 8 | $13.99 |
| Cherry Lime or Strawberry Basil Lemonade Fresca – two half gallons | 8 | $17.99 |
| Cafe Blend Iced Coffee – two half gallons | 8 | $16.89 |
| Premium Orange Juice – two half gallons | 8 | $22.69 |
| Pepsi / Diet Pepsi / Starry 2-Liter | – | $3.59 |
| Pepsi / Diet Pepsi Can | 1 | $2.29 |
| Bottled Water | 1 | $2.89 |
Bakery & Desserts
| Item | Serves | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies (12) | 12 | $22.29 |
| Brownies (12) | 12 | $31.49 |
| Cookies & Brownies | 12 | $27.99 |
| Petite Cookies (12) | 12 | $6.99 |
| Seasonal Mixed Cookies (12) | 12 | $22.79 |
| Pumpkin Cookie 12-PackSeasonal | 12 | $23.99 |
| Dubai Style Chocolate Pistachio Cookies | 12 | $22.29 |
| Cinnamon Croissant Bites 24-Pack | 6 | $9.99 |
How Much Panera Catering to Order per Person
Plan on one boxed lunch per guest, or about 1.5 to 2 half sandwiches per person from an assortment. A catering salad serves about 10 as a side, or about 5 to 6 as a main.
- Add fees: delivery fee, tax and an optional driver tip are added at checkout.
- Mix it: half sandwiches plus one catering salad is usually cheaper per head than all boxed lunches.
- Diets: label boxes for vegetarian guests (such as Mediterranean Veggie) and check allergens in the app.
| Guests | Simple lunch | Approx. food cost |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 boxed lunches | About $78–$100 |
| 10 | Deluxe Assortment + extra Cold Assorted Sandwiches | About $170–$180 |
| 20 | Entertaining Assortment | About $310 |
| 25 | 25 boxed lunches + 2 coffee totes | About $370–$450 |
How to order
- Go to catering.panerabread.com (or call your local cafe; site help line 855-8-PANERA).
- Choose delivery or pickup and select your cafe or delivery address.
- Pick a date and time (about 4 hours' notice for same-day orders; give more lead time for large orders).
- Enter your guest count, then add items yourself or use Popular Bundles to auto-build a menu.
- Review the order summary (delivery fee shown at checkout; driver tip optional) and pay; sign in to MyPanera to earn catering rewards ($20 reward per $500 spent).
Good to Know
- Panera says catering prices are subject to change based on location and cafe, so your total may differ.
- The delivery fee depends on order size and distance and is shown at checkout. A driver tip is not included.
- Several items are seasonal or limited time, including the Harvest Medley salad, Autumn Squash soup, pumpkin items and Three Cheese Lasagna soup.
- MyPanera Catering Rewards gives a $20 reward for every $500 spent on catering.
Food Safety for Catered Lunches
Keep cold sandwiches and salads in the fridge until serving, and do not leave them out more than 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F). Keep soup and mac and cheese hot, and reheat leftovers to 165°F.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Panera boxed lunch?
Panera catering boxed lunches cost about $12 to $18 each. Sandwich boxes, such as Turkey and Cheddar at about $12.89, include chips and a cookie; salad boxes include baguette and a cookie and run up to about $18 for steak salad. Prices were checked in October 2026 and vary by location.
How much does Panera catering cost per person?
Most groups spend about $13 to $21 per person on food. A Deluxe Assortment for 5 to 7 people is about $103, and the Entertaining Assortment for 15 to 20 is about $310. Delivery fees, tax and tip are extra and shown at checkout.
What comes in a Panera boxed lunch?
A sandwich boxed lunch includes a whole sandwich, a bag of chips and a cookie. A salad boxed lunch includes the salad, a piece of French baguette and a cookie. Drinks are ordered separately, such as coffee totes or half-gallon lemonade and iced tea.
How far in advance should I order Panera catering?
Same-day orders are often possible with about 4 hours notice, depending on the cafe. For large groups, order a day or more ahead. To cancel, contact the cafe at least 4 hours before pickup or delivery to avoid charges.
Does Panera deliver catering?
Yes. You can choose delivery or pickup at catering.panerabread.com or by calling your local cafe. A delivery fee based on order size and distance is shown at checkout, and a driver tip is optional. Delivery availability and minimums vary by location.
Sources (checked October 2026). Prices are typical and vary by location; confirm with your local store before ordering.
