Whether you’ve got a big corporate event lined up and you’ve been tasked with the role of finding the catering, or your family is throwing a function and you want to make sure the food goes down a treat – fast food catering is a convenient option to go with!
Fast food catering is not only convenient and more affordable than some other catering options out there to choose from, but fast food is almost always a crowd pleaser and simply sure to satisfy everyone attending the event…even the pickiest of eaters.
The only question is, which fast food (see also our list of the least healthy fast food items) catering option should you go with? If you’re currently asking yourself this question, then rest assured that you have come to the right place.
In the Thai article, we are going to be providing you with a rundown of some of the best food catering options you can choose from when it comes to fast food (see also ‘11 Weight Watcher Friendly Fast Food Places‘).
So, without further ado – just keep reading!
Fast Food Options For Event Catering
Like we’ve already mentioned above, one of the best things about fast food catering is that it’s not only super convenient – but also one of the most affordable options as far as catering is concerned.
Still, not all fast food restaurants (see also ‘The Very Best Fast Food Salads In The United States: Complete Guide‘) offer the best catering options, which is why we’ve created this helpful list of all the best fast food restaurants below.
1. Subway
What better way to cater to a wide group of people than with the people’s favorite Subway?
By far one of the most popular fast food restaurants (see also ‘10 Fast Food Orders That Are Low In Carbs‘) in the world, Subway is a great option to consider if you want the convenience of a fast food restaurant while still ensuring that everyone during the event will be able to enjoy a filling meal that’s going to be somewhat healthy.
One of the best parts about Subway’s catering services is that they offer a variety of different party platters that will allow you the opportunity to pick between a variety of catering package options depending on what it is that you need, as well as how many people you need to provide food for.
Unlike a regular order that typically consists of a foot long sub on your choice of delicious bread – it’s important to note that this isn’t the way that Subway serves up their catering food.
On the contrary, if you are interested in opting for Subway as your caterer of choice – they offer a variety of customizable sandwiches that can be filled with anything that you would like including meats, vegetables and, of course, Subway’s lineup of famous sandwich sauces.
The sandwiches and wraps are much smaller than their subs, but we think that this is a very good thing as it will ensure that everyone in the event/party will be able to try a variety of sandwiches without needing to commit to a foot long sub!
Along with this, it is also worth keeping in mind that Subway also typically tends to offer a variety of additional sweet assortments along with the sandwich and wrap platter, including Subway’s famous (and totally delicious) cookies.
2. Chick-Fil-A
Following on, if you’re not overly interested in Subway’s catering option, a great alternative to consider getting catering services from is good old Chick-Fil-A!
If you’re looking for something a little more classically “fast food” you’re not going to be disappointed with Chick-Fil-A.
Besides being reasonably priced (which will mean that you will be able to cater to a large event without breaking the bank) Chick-Fil-A offers versatile catering services that can be tailored to perfectly meet your individual needs and preferences.
However, keep in mind that each catering tray that Chick-Fil-A makes is typically suitable to feed anywhere from 8 to 25 people.
So, it’s important to make sure that you are ordering enough plates depending on how many people you need to cater to for your event.
One of the most popular catering plates that many people order is Chick-Fil-A’s nugget plates, although there are a variety of additional trays that you can order to cater to your event such as a wraps tray, fruit tray, mac and cheese tray and much, much more!
There is even a chocolate chunk cookie tray if you’re in the mood to go all out and treat those attending your event.
Keep in mind, you also have the option to customize your order as you see fit, and if you want to, you can even request other items from Chick-Fil-A’s menu to feature on your catering trays.
We really like this, as it means that you are able to appeal to a variety of preferences and dietary requirements for a reasonable price.
Alternatively, if you don’t want to deal with having to organize a variety of different catering trays offered by Chick-Fil-A, they also offer catering meal packages that will allow you to bulk order regular-sized meals for an affordable price.
3. Boston Market
As we’re sure you might very well agree, Boston market is by far one of the best places to get food from – so it only makes sense that it should also be one of the best fast food chains to get catering services from, too!
If you would like to use Boston Market as the caterers for your upcoming event, Boston Market offers catering packages that can feed up to 12 people in one go.
So, it is important to make sure that you are working out how many people are going to be attending the event prior to making your decision.
If you do decide to go ahead with Boston Market, trust us when we say that you aren’t going to be disappointed.
Inside just one catering box you will receive a main dish (such as a rotisserie chicken or stack of ribs) on two sides as well as cornbread.
Along with this, you will also be given the option of choosing a variety of additional sides included in the package price.
To give you a better idea of what you will be able to include, food items such as mashed potatoes, man and cheese, green beans and other food items from the regular menu are suitable to be included as side dishes in your package catering box.
This is a great fast food chain for people of the northeastern region to go with if you are planning on throwing a family get together or small gathering. But, if you’re interested in exploring Southern American fast food chains, you might want to consider other options better known for their Southern-inspired cuisine.
However, if you are in need of catering services for a corporate event or a large function, Boston Market might not be the best option to go for.
4. Quiznos
If Subway isn’t the best catering option for you but you would still like to opt for fresh sandwiches over greasy, fried foods – we think that Quiznos should certainly be on your radar when it comes to catering!
As we’re sure you might already be aware, Quiznos has some of the very best sandwiches in the fast food industry, so they’re absolutely sure to go down a treat if you decide to use them as the caterers for your upcoming event.
Ensuring that you’ll get the best value for your money while also ensuring that all of the guests attending your event will be satisfied with their food – Quiznos provides you the option of choosing between either sandwich trays or sub trays depending on what it is that you would like.
Along with this, you will also have the option of customizing your trays, although keep in mind that you will need to make sure that you have given your local Quiznos enough time to be able to prepare your customized trays to ensure that there are no mistakes, and that you get your catering trays on time.
Unlike Subway which offers “finger food” style trays, Quiznos is a little different and offers subs that are three inches in size.
We think that this is the perfect size for catering to an event, as this will ensure that everyone in attendance will be able to try a variety of sandwich/sub options without committing to just one.
Along with this, you might also be interested to learn that Quiznos also offers you the ability to place a bulk order of a set number of “lunch boxes”.
Even though this option is a little more expensive, if you are going to be catering to a large event, these lunch boxes are super handy as they will come labeled and allow everyone to quickly grab their food without any long waits.
Inside each lunch box, each guest that attended your event will receive a sandwich or sub of their choice (regular sized) as well as one drink and a side, such as chips.
Not only that, but ordering these lunch boxes in bulk will also ensure that you get them for the most affordable price, so it’s perfect for catering to large events!
5. Olive Garden
Next up on our list we have selected Olive Garden (see also ‘Top 14 Best Olive Garden Menu Items‘)! Certainly needing no introduction, Olive Garden is one of the most popular restaurants in the country, and they also just so happen to offer some pretty great catering services, too. Let’s take a closer look below:
Sure, even though Olive Garden doesn’t necessarily count as a fast food restaurant, they’re still one of the most affordable premium restaurants in the US which is why we’ve decided to include it in our list.
If you are thinking about approaching Olive Garden for catering purposes, keep in mind that Olive Garden does not offer different catering packages.
Instead, Olive Garden offers a variety of catering pans that can serve anywhere from between 4 to 6 people.
While this might not sound like a whole lot, if you are planning to host a large event and want Olive Garden as your caters, all you will have to do is simply go ahead and order the appropriate amount of catering pans in order to ensure that everyone attending the event will have their fair share of food.
There are many different types of catering pans available to you to choose from including some of their bestelling dishes that include cheese pans, shrimp scampi pans, chicken alfredo pans and much more.
Olive Garden also offers a vegan/vegetarian catering pan as well as a gluten-free pan (see also ‘11 Gluten Free Options To Order On Your Next Visit To Five Guys‘), so they’re a great restaurant to go with if you have a large group to feed.
Along with their catering pans, it is also worth keeping in mind that there is also a “Create your own pasta station” which is a package that will provide you with all the ingredients needed to be able to cook your own pasta.
While this might not be suitable for all, this last catering option is a fun choice for children’s parties and small family gatherings, alike.
The Bottom Line
There we have it! You’ve made it to the end of our post. Now that you have taken the time to read through all of the above, we are hoping that you now feel a lot more confident about which fast food chain to go with when catering for an event.
Whether you choose one of the options listed above or decide to explore a more diverse best Southern American fast food chains from the other sections, we’re sure that your guests will enjoy the food that you provide for them. Thank you for reading!
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