Applebee’s Catering Menu
Planning food for an office lunch, birthday party, or family get-together usually means juggling a dozen orders or spending hours cooking. The Applebee’s catering menu solves that problem with tray-sized portions of the same comfort food you’d order at the restaurant, ready for pickup or delivery with no minimum order required.
This guide covers the entire Applebee’s catering menu with current prices, serving sizes, and calorie counts for every tray, from appetizers and wings to pasta, ribs, salads, and sides. You’ll also find nutrition details, allergen guidance, value comparisons, and practical tips so you can plan a catering order with confidence.
Name of Item | Price | Serves | Calories |
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 Chips & Salsa | 14.99 | 6-8 | 3730 |
 Mozzarella Sticks | 27.99 | 6-8 | 5140 |
 Spinach & Artichoke Dip | 29.99 | 6-8 | 5490 |
 Fiesta Lime Chicken® | 42.99 | 6-8 | 6450 |
 Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | 58.99 | 6-8 | 6740 |
 Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | 44.99 | 6-8 | 7420 |
 Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | 44.99 | 6-8 | 6460 |
 Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | 42.99 | 6-8 | 7980 |
 Applebee’s® Riblets | 76.99 | 6-8 | 7540 |
 Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | 91.99 | 6-8 | 6260 |
 Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad | 29.99 | 6-8 | 2740 |
 Chicken Fajita Rollup | 44.99 | 6-8 | 6450 |
 Clubhouse Grille | 45.99 | 6-8 | 6290 |
 Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 44.99 | 6-8 | 4370 |
 Breadsticks | 9.99 | 6-8 | 1810 |
Classic Fries | 9.99 | 6-8 | 1090 |
 Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 9.99 | 6-8 | 1560 |
 Garlicky Green Beans | 9.99 | 6-8 | 900 |
 Signature Coleslaw | 9.99 | 6-8 | 1090 |
 Seasoned Broccoli | 9.99 | 6-8 | 600 |
 Brownie Bites | 15.99 | 6-8 | 3550 |
 Classic Bone-In Wings | $43.99 (30 pieces) $74.99 (60 pieces) $111.99 (90 pieces) | 3-5 6-9 10-12 | 1380 2760 4140 |
 Boneless Wings | $31.99 (30 pieces) $49.99 (60 pieces) $79.99 (90 pieces) | 3-5 6-9 10-12 | 1970 3940 5920 |
75.99 | 6-8 | 13150 | Wings Flavor:
Dipping Sauce
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 Chicken Tenders | 37.99 | 6-8 | 3950 | Dipping Sauce
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 Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | 27.99 | 6-8 | 2230 | 2nd Dressing options
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 Oriental Chicken Salad Wrap | 43.99 | 6-8 | 7250 | 2nd Dressing options
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 Caesar Salad | 17.99 | 6-8 | 1640 | 2nd Dressing options
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Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad Wrap | 43.99 | 6-8 | 6110 | 2nd Dressing options
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 House Salad | 17.99 | 6-8 | 700 | 2nd Dressing options
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 Oriental Chicken Salad | 29.99 | 6-8 | 3200 | 2nd Dressing options
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Catering Menu Planning Tips
Applebee’s Catering Menu Customization Option
| Menu Item | Key Ingredients | Customization Options | Description | Taste Profile | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips & Salsa | Tortilla chips, house-made salsa. | – | A tray of crispy tortilla chips served with a generous portion of house-made salsa, ready to set out as soon as guests arrive. | Light, crunchy, and mildly spiced , an easy crowd-pleasing starter. | Casual get-togethers and as a budget-friendly starter alongside heavier trays |
| Mozzarella Sticks Platter | Fried mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce. | Add extra dipping sauce | Hand-breaded mozzarella sticks fried until golden, served with warm marinara sauce for dipping. | Crispy on the outside, melty and cheesy on the inside. | Kid-friendly events and anyone hosting a cheese-loving crowd. |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip Tray | Spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese blend, tortilla chips | Ask for extra chips or side salsa | A creamy spinach and artichoke dip served with tortilla chips for scooping | Rich, creamy, and savory with a mild tang from the artichoke. | Office parties and gatherings where guests prefer to graze. |
| Chicken Tenders Platter | Breaded chicken tenders with dipping sauces | Choose sauces (ranch, honey mustard, BBQ) | Hand-breaded chicken tenders fried to a crispy finish, served with a choice of dipping sauce. | Crispy, juicy, and universally appealing. | Family gatherings, kids’ parties, and picky eaters. |
| Boneless Wings Tray | Breaded boneless wings in your choice of sauce | Select sauce (Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Garlic Parm) | Hand-breaded boneless wings tossed in your choice of sauce, available in three tray sizes to match group size. | Tender, breaded, and easy to eat without the mess of bones. | Family events and groups with kids who want wing flavor without the bones. |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken Tray | Grilled chicken, rice, melted cheese, and lime glaze | No cheese, extra lime glaze | Applebee’s signature grilled chicken topped with a Mexi-ranch sauce, cheese, and tortilla strips, served over rice with a tangy lime glaze. | Tangy, cheesy, and a little smoky, with a citrus finish. | Guests who want one of Applebee’s most recognizable signature dishes in tray form. |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne Tray | Pasta with Alfredo, marinara, grilled chicken, and cheese blend | Extra sauce, remove cheese, add more chicken | Penne pasta tossed in a blend of Alfredo and marinara sauces with grilled chicken and a three-cheese blend. | A balanced mix of creamy and tomato-based flavors, mild enough for most palates. | Mixed groups where some guests prefer cream sauce and others prefer marinara. |
| House Salad Tray | Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, and dressing | Choose dressing (ranch, Caesar, balsamic) | A simple mixed greens salad tray with classic toppings and a choice of dressing. | Light and fresh, easily customized with whichever dressing you choose. | The lowest-calorie tray on the menu and an easy vegetarian-friendly add-on. |
| Classic Cheeseburger Sliders | Mini burgers with cheese, pickles, and ketchup | Add/remove toppings like onion or mustard | A tray of mini cheeseburgers on soft slider buns, topped with cheese and pickles for an easy, handheld bite. | Savory and classic, with a tangy pickle bite and melted cheese. | Kids’ parties, casual get-togethers, and anyone who wants a familiar burger flavor in finger-food form. |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes Tray | Creamy mashed potatoes with light garlic flavor | Add gravy or serve plain | A tray of smooth, creamy mashed potatoes with a subtle garlic flavor, ready to serve alongside any entrée. | Buttery and smooth, with a mild garlic note that doesn’t overpower. | Pairing with ribs, riblets, or other hearty entrées that benefit from a classic side. |
| Dessert Tray (varies) | A mix of brownies, cookies, or rotating dessert items | Dessert options may vary by location | A shareable tray of mixed desserts, typically brownies and cookies, to close out a catered meal. | Sweet and varied, since the mix changes depending on what’s available. | Wrapping up an event with a no-fuss dessert option that covers multiple preferences. |
| The Classic Combo | Boneless wings, spinach & artichoke dip, mozzarella sticks, chicken quesadillas. | Choose wing flavor and dipping sauce | Applebee’s signature sampler tray combining boneless wings, spinach & artichoke dip, mozzarella sticks, and chicken quesadillas in one order, with a choice of wing flavor and dipping sauce. | A little of everything, cheesy, saucy, and crispy in one tray. | Groups who can’t agree on one appetizer and want maximum variety in a single order. |
| Classic Bone-In Wings | Bone-in chicken wings, choice of sauce, celery, dipping sauce. | Choose dipping sauce | Traditional bone-in wings available in three tray sizes, tossed in your choice of sauce and served with celery and a dipping sauce. | Classic wing flavor with a sauce selection ranging from mild to bold. | Game-day watch parties and anyone who prefers traditional bone-in wings over boneless. |
| Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders | Macaroni, four-cheese sauce blend, chicken tenders, honey pepper glaze. | – | Creamy four-cheese mac and cheese topped with chicken tenders glazed in a honey pepper sauce. | Rich, cheesy comfort food with a sweet-spicy kick from the glaze. | Indulgent comfort-food spreads and anyone catering for a crowd that loves mac and cheese. |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | Fettuccine pasta, Alfredo sauce, blackened shrimp. | no | Fettuccine tossed in creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with blackened, Cajun-seasoned shrimp | Creamy and rich, with a smoky, peppery kick from the blackening seasoning. | Seafood lovers and slightly more upscale catering spreads. |
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo | Fettuccine pasta, Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, broccoli. | Fettuccine in a creamy Alfredo sauce with grilled chicken and steamed broccoli mixed throughout. | Rich and creamy, with broccoli adding freshness to balance the sauce. | Comfort-food fans who want a vegetable mixed into the entrée tray. | |
| Applebee’s® Riblets | Pork riblets, barbecue glaze. | – | Applebee’s signature riblets, slow-cooked and glazed in barbecue sauce, served as a hearty tray entrée. | Smoky, sweet, and tangy, Applebee’s most famous signature dish. | Special occasions and guests who specifically want Applebee’s signature item. |
| Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs | Baby back ribs, double barbecue glaze. | – | Fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs finished with two layers of glaze for extra flavor and shine. | Tender, smoky, and noticeably sweeter than the Riblets tray thanks to the double glaze. | Premium catering spreads and rib lovers who want the bigger-format option. |
| Oriental Chicken Salad | Crispy chicken tenders, Asian greens, almonds, crunchy noodles, oriental vinaigrette. | Applebee’s most popular salad in tray form, crispy chicken tenders over Asian greens with almonds and crunchy noodles, finished with oriental vinaigrette. | Crunchy and sweet-savory, a familiar favorite for most guests. | Lighter catering spreads and events where guests want a fan-favorite salad option. | |
| Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad | Grilled chicken, Asian greens, almonds, crunchy noodles, oriental vinaigrette. | – | The same Oriental Chicken Salad, but with grilled chicken instead of crispy for a slightly lighter tray. | Crunchy and savory with a leaner protein than the crispy version. | Health-conscious groups who still want the Oriental Salad flavor profile. |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved Parmesan, garlic Caesar dressings. | – | A classic Caesar tray with grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan in garlic Caesar dressing. | Classic, creamy, and garlicky. | Business lunches and guests who want a reliable, familiar salad. |
| Caesar Salad | Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved Parmesan, garlic Caesar dressing. | – | A protein-free Caesar salad tray with romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved Parmesan in garlic Caesar dressing. | Light, garlicky, and classic Caesar flavor. | Pairing alongside an entrée tray as a shared side salad. |
| Chicken Fajita Rollup | Grilled chicken, peppers, onions, cheese, flour tortilla. | – | Grilled chicken, peppers, onions, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla and sliced into shareable pieces. | Savory and slightly smoky with a Tex-Mex flavor profile. | Office lunches and casual buffets where finger food is preferred over plated meals. |
| Oriental Chicken Salad Wrap | Crispy chicken, Asian greens, almonds, crunchy noodles, oriental vinaigrette, tortilla. | – | The flavors of the Oriental Chicken Salad, crispy chicken, almonds, noodles, and vinaigrette, wrapped in a tortilla and sliced for easy serving. | Crunchy and sweet-savory in a portable wrap format. | Boxed lunches and events where guests prefer eating standing up. |
| Grilled Oriental Chicken Salad Wrap | Grilled chicken, Asian greens, almonds, crunchy noodles, oriental vinaigrette, tortilla. | – | A lighter version of the Oriental Chicken Salad Wrap made with grilled chicken instead of crispy. | Savory and crunchy with a leaner protein option. | Guests who want the wrap format with a lighter protein choice. |
| Clubhouse Grille | Turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, bread. | Add extra cheese | A tray of classic clubhouse sandwiches layered with turkey, ham, bacon, and cheese. | Hearty and savory, a familiar deli-style sandwich flavor. | Office lunches and traditional sandwich-platter style events. |
| Bacon Ranch Grilled Chicken Sandwich | Grilled chicken breast, bacon, ranch dressing, lettuce, bun. | Add extra topping | Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon and ranch dressing, served as a sandwich tray. | Savory and smoky with a creamy ranch finish. | Sandwich-style lunches for groups who want a lighter protein than beef. |
| Breadsticks | Breadsticks, Alfredo dipping sauce | – | Warm breadsticks served with Alfredo sauce for dipping, sized as a side tray. | Warm, buttery, and a simple complement to pasta entrées. | Pairing with any of the pasta trays to round out the meal. |
| Classic Fries | Potatoes, seasoning. | No | A tray of classic seasoned fries, ready to pair with wings, sandwiches, or any main entrée. | Crispy, salty, and a dependable crowd favorite. | Nearly any catering order, fries pair well with almost every other tray. |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Potatoes, butter, cream, garlic. | No | Creamy mashed potatoes with a light garlic flavor, served as a side tray. | Smooth, buttery, and mildly garlicky. | Pairing with ribs, riblets, or other hearty entrées. |
| Garlicky Green Beans | Green beans, garlic, seasoning. | No | Green beans sautéed with garlic, served as a lighter side tray option. | Savory and lightly garlicky with a fresh, vegetable-forward flavor. | Balancing out heavier entrées with a lower-calorie vegetable side. |
| Signature Coleslaw | Cabbage, carrots, creamy dressing. | No | Applebee’s classic creamy coleslaw, served as a cold side tray. | Cool, creamy, and slightly sweet. | Pairing with ribs, riblets, or wings for a classic barbecue-style spread. |
| Seasoned Broccoli | Broccoli, seasoning. | No | Steamed broccoli lightly seasoned, served as the lowest-calorie side tray on the menu. | Light, fresh, and simply seasoned. | Guests looking for the lightest possible side option. |
| Brownie Bites | Chocolate brownie bites. | No | Bite-sized chocolate brownies served as a shareable dessert tray. | Rich, fudgy, and sweet ,a simple way to end a catered meal. | Closing out an event with a dessert tray everyone can easily grab and share. |
Most Popular Catering Items
Across Applebee’s locations, a handful of catering trays consistently outsell the rest of the menu:
- The Classic Combo the top-selling appetizer tray, since it bundles wings, dip, mozzarella sticks, and quesadillas into one order, covering several tastes at once.
- Boneless Wings the most ordered single item on the catering menu, popular for game-day watch parties and casual events.
- Fiesta Lime Chicken Applebee’s signature entrée and a consistent favorite for office lunches and family gatherings.
- Oriental Chicken Salad the top salad tray, thanks to its crunchy texture and broad appeal.
- Classic Fries the most common side add-on across nearly every type of catering order.
Catering Nutrition Information
Catering trays are sized to serve a group, so calorie and macro totals reflect the entire tray rather than a single serving. Divide by your guest count to estimate per-person values.
| Item | Calories | Fat (g) | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) |
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| Mozzarella Sticks (tray) | 5,140 | 320 | 210 | 390 |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip (tray) | 5,490 | 360 | 150 | 420 |
| Boneless Wings, 60 pc | 3,940 | 230 | 260 | 180 |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken (tray) | 6,450 | 310 | 390 | 490 |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo (tray) | 7,420 | 420 | 310 | 560 |
| Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo (tray) | 7,980 | 460 | 340 | 580 |
| Applebee’s® Riblets (tray) | 7,540 | 480 | 350 | 330 |
| Oriental Chicken Salad (tray) | 3,200 | 190 | 220 | 260 |
| House Salad (tray) | 700 | 30 | 25 | 60 |
| Classic Fries (tray) | 1,090 | 55 | 15 | 140 |
Allergen Information
Here’s a general allergen guide for some of the most commonly ordered catering trays. Confirm specifics directly with your local Applebee’s, especially for severe allergies, since packaging does not include allergen labeling.
| Item | Milk | Egg | Wheat | Soy | Nuts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible | No |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | Yes | No | Yes | Possible | No |
| Boneless / Bone-In Wings | Possible | Yes | Yes | Possible | No |
| Fiesta Lime Chicken | Yes | No | Possible | Possible | No |
| Classic Blackened Shrimp Alfredo | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible | No |
| Three-Cheese Chicken Penne | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible | No |
| Oriental Chicken Salad | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (almonds) |
| Caesar Salad / House Salad | Yes | No | Yes | Possible | No |
| Brownie Bites | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible | Possible |
Best Value Picks
- Best for sharing: The Classic Combo covers four different appetizers in one order, making it the most efficient way to please a varied crowd without ordering separate trays.
- Best low-calorie option: The House Salad tray comes in at just 700 calories total, making it the lightest tray on the entire catering menu.
- Best premium option: Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs offer a more elevated, special-occasion feel and are the highest-priced single entrée on the menu.
- Best budget-friendly choice: Classic Fries, Garlicky Green Beans, and the other $9.99 side trays are the cheapest way to round out any catering order.
Seasonal & Limited-Time Catering Options
While the core catering menu above stays consistent nationwide, Applebee’s occasionally rotates in seasonal or limited-time items that may be available for catering at select locations:
- Holiday party trays featuring seasonal appetizers or desserts during November and December.
- Limited-time wing flavors that rotate a few times per year, occasionally available for catering trays alongside the standard sauce lineup.
- Summer and game-day promotional bundles, particularly around major sporting events.
Tips Before You Order
- Order The Classic Combo for variety. One tray covers four different appetizers, which is more efficient than ordering several smaller trays separately.
- Stick to wings, salads, and Fiesta Lime Chicken for delivery. Pasta trays don’t always travel well and can turn gummy in transit, so they’re best for pickup orders eaten soon after arrival.
- Join Club Applebee’s before ordering. The free loyalty program often includes a complimentary appetizer for new members, which can offset the cost of a larger catering order.
- Plan for roughly $13 to $20 per person. This range covers a mix of an entrée tray, a side, and an appetizer, and helps you budget before finalizing your order.
- Call ahead for allergy concerns. Since catering trays aren’t individually labeled with allergen information, a quick call to your local restaurant is the most reliable way to plan around dietary restrictions.
- Order a day ahead for large groups. While same-day catering is often possible with two hours’ notice, larger orders (60+ pieces or multiple entrée trays) are easier to confirm with advance notice.