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Texas Roadhouse Catering: Real Pricing, Real Orders, and What to Actually Expect
If you’re feeding 10 or more people, Texas Roadhouse catering is a different service from the family packs built for weeknight dinners — different pricing, longer notice, and a phone call worth making before you commit. This page covers what catering includes and what it costs based on published pricing across multiple locations, with honest planning estimates you’ll want to confirm with your local restaurant before ordering.
Does Texas Roadhouse Actually Do Catering?
Yes — but it is a distinct service from the family packs advertised for weeknight dinners. Catering applies once your group hits 10 or more people, requires 24 to 48 hours notice, and includes serving utensils and supplies. Not every location offers it, so a phone call to confirm before you commit to a date is the right first step.
- 10+ people
- 24–48 hours notice
- Utensils & supplies included
- Not at every location
Family Meals vs. Catering: Which One Do You Actually Need?
| Compare | Family Meals | Catering For 10+ groups |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | 3 to 4 people | 10 or more people |
| Notice needed | 20 to 30 minutes | 24 to 48 hours |
| Serving utensils | Not included | Included |
| Typical price | $29.99 to $40 per pack | $15 to $30 per person |
| Party pack pricing | Not applicable | Roughly $90 to $300 depending on size |
| Delivery | Pickup only | Pickup standard, delivery limited |
If your group is 10 or more, the rest of this page is built for you. Under 10, see our Family Meals guide instead, since the pricing and pickup window on this page will not match what you pay there.
What You Can Actually Order for a Catering Size Group
Party Packs (10 to 12 People)
Party packs are the standard entry point for catering size groups. They include a protein choice, sides, and rolls, and are commonly quoted starting around $200 for this group size, though exact pricing is set at the store level.
Bulk Sides and Rolls by the Tray or Dozen
Trays of sides typically serve 10 to 15 people, and rolls are sold by the dozen. This is a straightforward way to round out an order if you already have a protein plan or are supplementing another dish.
Custom Bulk Orders for 20 or More
For larger events, most locations will build a custom order from the regular menu, priced per person or per tray. This is where a phone call matters most, since minimums and what is included can differ by store.
*Calorie figures reflect a single regular-menu serving of the closest matching item, sourced from public nutrition databases. Texas Roadhouse does not publish official per-tray calorie counts for catering orders, so these are reference points, not tray totals.
A Quick Family Meals Reference (Not Catering Pricing)
Since this comes up often: a barbecue chicken family pack ran $35 and a sirloin family pack ran $45 to $50 in a real order I placed for a small group. A single pack for four people ran $39.99, working out to about $10 per person. That per person figure applies only to the Family Meals tier, not to a 10 or more person catering order, which is priced on a different scale entirely. For the full breakdown of that order and the food itself, see our Family Meals guide.
*Calorie figures reflect a single regular-menu serving of the closest matching item, sourced from public nutrition databases, not an official per-pack total. This is Family Meals pricing, for 3 to 4 people. It is not what a 10 or more person catering order costs. See our Family Meals guide for the full order and pricing.
What Texas Roadhouse Catering Actually Costs
The figures below come from published pricing across several locations and public listings, not from a single verified store quote. Store level pricing varies, so confirm your exact total with your local restaurant before finalizing an order.
We’re working on getting a real, dated quote from a specific location for a 15 person order to replace these ranges with an actual number. Until that call is made, treat the figures below as a planning estimate.
Per Person & Party Pack Pricing
Per person pricing for catering size orders generally falls between $15 and $30, depending on the protein and how the order is built. Party packs serving 10 to 12 people are commonly quoted in the ninety to three hundred dollar range depending on size and meat selection.
Sides by the Tray
A full tray of a side like mashed potatoes, green beans, or rice generally serves 10 to 15 people, priced separately from the protein unless bundled into a party pack.
Rolls and Extras
Rolls are sold by the dozen, and cinnamon butter typically comes with the order. Drinks are usually a separate add on, often priced by the gallon for larger groups.
How Much to Order for a Catering Size Group
10 to 20 People
One party pack plus an extra side tray is usually enough for the lower end of this range. At the higher end, plan for two party packs or a custom order with two to three sides per person.
20 to 50 People
This is where a custom bulk order priced per person typically works out better than stacking multiple party packs. Plan on two to three sides per person and at least three dozen rolls for every 20 guests.
50 or More (Weddings, Large Events)
Custom pricing is standard at this size, with packages that can run well past the low three figure range quoted for smaller party packs. Confirm serving setup, since many orders are drop off only.
How to Order Texas Roadhouse Catering
Calling Your Local Restaurant: What to Actually Ask
Ask for the per person or party pack pricing at your group size, whether serving utensils and supplies are included, how far in advance you need to book, and whether pickup or delivery is available.
Ordering Online or Through a Third Party
Some locations accept orders through third party platforms that partner with restaurants for delivery. This is useful for online payment and tracking, though calling the restaurant directly usually gives more flexibility for a custom catering order.
How Far in Advance to Order
For groups of 10 to 30, 24 to 48 hours notice is standard. For larger events, plan for 48 to 72 hours. Weddings, holidays, and events over 100 people should be booked one to two weeks ahead.
Pickup vs. Delivery: What to Actually Expect
Pickup is the reliable default for catering orders and is available everywhere catering is offered, at no extra charge. Restaurant run delivery is limited, so most delivery in practice happens through third party services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub rather than the restaurant itself. Third party delivery does not typically include setup or staff.
Pickup
Delivery
Food safety after it leaves the restaurant
Food safety still matters once the order leaves the restaurant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends keeping hot food at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above and not letting perishable food sit at room temperature for more than two hours.
Best Texas Roadhouse Catering Picks by Event
Office Catering and Team Lunches
Stick with a party pack or a custom order sized to your headcount. Chicken options travel and reheat well if lunch runs later than planned.
Wedding Catering
A custom bulk order gives the most control over portion consistency at this scale. Confirm setup options directly, since many locations offer drop off delivery only.
Game Day and Family Gatherings
Ribs and pulled pork hold up well for a casual, help yourself spread. Pair with rolls and two to three sides per person.
Holiday Catering
Book at least two weeks ahead for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Locations get busy quickly, and some restrict catering availability on the holiday itself.
Texas Roadhouse Catering vs. the Competition
Compared to Golden Corral or Cracker Barrel, Texas Roadhouse catering leans toward hand cut steak options rather than buffet style variety. The beef used across the menu is USDA Choice, a grade defined by the United States Department of Agriculture that reflects tenderness and marbling above the Select grade many lower cost chains use.
USDA beef grades, highest marbling at the top.
FAQs
Does Texas Roadhouse do catering, or only family packs?
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Final Verdict: Is Texas Roadhouse Catering Worth It?
Worth it — for groups of 10+For a group of 10 or more, published pricing suggests solid value against buffet style competitors, especially if your group cares more about steak quality than variety. The one gap this page is still honest about: a real, dated, verified quote from a specific location at the 10 or more scale. That single data point, once added, is what would let this page own the topic instead of summarizing it.
Still to come: a real, dated, verified quote at the 10+ scale.
