Panera Catering Menu 2026 — Group Orders, Explained
Catering favorites
Bacon Turkey Bravo
Turkey, bacon, smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce on tomato basil bread.
Toasted Frontega Chicken
Smoked pulled chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, basil and chipotle mayo on focaccia.
Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken
Chicken, avocado, egg, bacon, pickled red onions and greens with Green Goddess dressing.
Fuji Apple Salad with Chicken
Chicken, apple chips, Gorgonzola, pecans and dried cranberries with a sweet white balsamic vinaigrette.
Mac & Cheese
Pasta shells in a creamy blend of white cheddar. Small 490 Cal; the large is a full comfort meal.
Kitchen Sink Cookie
Chocolate, caramel, pretzel pieces and flaked sea salt in one giant cookie. Made for sharing.
Bear Claw
Flaky pastry with an almond filling, sliced almonds and icing drizzle.
Panera Catering is built for offices and events: the same menu, scaled into serves-5 and serves-10 formats, group soup containers and bakery boxes. This page explains what you get and what it typically costs — ordering itself happens on Panera’s official site.
Most popular catering orders
Sandwich assortments (half sandwiches, serves 5/10); salad containers (Caesar with Chicken serves 10 is the office standard); soup group containers (about 4–5 cups per container); breakfast bagel and pastry boxes; cookie assortments.
How Panera catering pricing works
Catering is priced per package (serves 5 or 10), a delivery fee applies, and utensils and plates are usually included — confirm at order time; a typical office order for 10 runs $120–$200 depending on items.
Ordering tips
Order the day before for morning delivery; mix one hot (soup) and one cold (sandwich/salad) package; tell them about allergies — catering kitchens handle bulk prep.
Ordering for a group: where to start
Panera catering is built from the same sandwiches, salads and soups as the café menu, packaged for groups. Orders are typically assembled in packages sized for 5 or 10 people and up, mixing sandwich assortments, a group salad, and soup by the group portion. For a working lunch, the reliable formula is a sandwich assortment plus one group salad — it covers most tastes without a complicated headcount of individual orders.
Breakfast catering and drinks
Morning meetings are covered too: bagel and pastry assortments and breakfast sandwich boxes mirror the café breakfast menu. Drinks are added separately — coffee by the tote and lemonade or iced tea by the gallon are the standard catering add-ons in most markets. Delivery is available in most areas for a fee, and while same-day sometimes works, ordering 24 hours ahead is the safe plan for anything larger than a small group.
Individual dietary needs are the one thing to plan early: vegetarian halves are easy inside a sandwich assortment, but gluten-free and allergy-sensitive orders need a conversation with the café — see the gluten-free guide before you order.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Panera catering serve?
Packages for 5, 10 and larger groups.
Does Panera deliver catering?
Yes, in most markets, with a delivery fee.
Can you cater breakfast?
Yes — bagel, pastry and breakfast sandwich boxes.
How far ahead should I order?
Same-day is sometimes possible; 24 hours is safest.
Does Panera catering include drinks?
Drinks are added to catering orders separately — coffee totes and gallon lemonade or iced tea are the usual choices in most markets.
Can I order individual boxed lunches?
Yes — boxed lunches with a sandwich, side and cookie are a standard Panera catering format for groups where everyone eats separately.
Is there a minimum catering order?
Minimums vary by café and market, and delivery orders may carry a fee — your local café confirms both when you order.
See also: Home, Sandwich Menu, Salad Menu, Soup Menu.
Nutrition: Panera Bread US Nutrition Guide, effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1. Prices are typical US ranges and vary by café.
MenuPanera is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Panera Bread. Prices are estimates and vary by café.
Good to know about Panera catering
Panera catering is built for groups: boxed lunches for individuals, sandwich and salad platters for sharing, and the Family Feast, which feeds four people and is the simplest order on this page. Most cafes ask for a few hours’ notice, and large orders are best placed the day before, especially for weekday lunches.
For mixed groups, the reliable pattern is one platter plus individual boxed lunches for anyone with dietary requirements – Panera can prepare gluten-conscious and vegetarian boxes when they are ordered as separate items rather than picked from a shared platter. Delivery and setup options vary by cafe, so confirm them when you order. MenuPanera does not take orders; catering is ordered directly with Panera.
Last updated: October 31, 2026.