Panda Express makes office catering easy and tasty with their popular American Chinese food. They offer large trays that are great for meetings, team lunches, and company events. The food is reliable (even if the delivery isn't), and the menu has something for everyone—including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
White Steamed Rice - $17.00 (serves 10-12 people, 780 calories per serving)
Brown Steamed Rice - $17.00 (serves 10-12 people, 420 calories per serving)
Super Greens - $17.00 (serves 10-12 people, 130 calories per serving)
Panda Express Catering Desserts
Panda Express catering focuses primarily on appetizers, entrees, and sides. Dessert options like Apple Pie Rolls are available for $34.00 for 24 pieces though we can't say this is super tasty.
Panda Express Drinks
Bottled Water (Dasani 16oz) - $2.40 each
Soft Drinks (Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper) - $2.40 each
Flavored Tea (Mango Guava) - $3.30 each
Flavored Refreshers (Peach Lychee, Watermelon Mango) - $3.30 each
Panda Express Party Bundles
12-16 Person Party Bundle - $112.00 Includes 2 party tray entrees, 2 party tray sides, and fortune cookies
18-22 Person Party Bundle - $159.00 Includes 3 party tray entrees, 3 party tray sides, and fortune cookies
26-30 Person Party Bundle - $201.00 Includes 4 party tray entrees, 4 party tray sides, and fortune cookies
Panda Express Party Trays
Each Party Tray Entree serves 12-14 people and ranges from $42.00 for standard items to $57.00 for premium options like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Black Pepper Sirloin Steak.
Party Tray Sides serve 10-12 people for $17.00 each. All catering orders come in black plastic containers with clear tops and include serving utensils.
Panda Express requires 24-hour notice for all catering orders.
Panda partners with third-party delivery services like DoorDash and UberEats rather than providing their own delivery fleet.
Minimum order requirements for Panda Express typically range from $100-$150 depending on location, with delivery fees starting around $30.
Food Packaging and Setup
Catering orders arrive in black plastic containers with clear tops and include serving spoons for each item.
The standard catering setup includes plates, forks, napkins, sauces, serving utensils, and cups if beverages are ordered.
Food is not individually labeled with employee names - it comes in large party trays for self-service which definitely is a drawback for orders of 15+ people.
Insurance and Building Access
For corporate deliveries requiring building access, contact your local Panda Express location directly to confirm certificate of insurance availability for your specific building requirements.
Allergy Information
Panda Express prepares its food in shared kitchens where cross-contamination may occur. Those with severe allergies should communicate directly with staff about preparation precautions. For more detailed allergen menu check this website listing allergens including:
Wheat
Soy
Tree Nuts
Fish
Peanuts
Shellfish
Eggs
Milk
Sesame
Late or Incorrect Orders
Late and incorrect orders are unfortunately very common with services like DoorDash. Each week CaterCow gets multiple calls from customers fed up and looking for DoorDash alternatives. We've heard horror stories of large catering orders made without napkins or utensils, so also consider ordering backup utensils from a dollar store. For all DoorDash issues, keep your order confirmation number and receipt for quick resolution.
If your catering order is late or incorrect, also immediately contact the restaurant location that prepared your order.