Best Value
Group Bowl Bar — Falafel
$14.00 / person
Build-your-own with falafel + 1 green + 1 grain + 2 dips + 6 toppings + 2 dressings + side pita. Serves 10. Vegetarian.
2026 Mediterranean Catering Guide
CAVA Catering Guide (2026): Group Bowl Bar, Pita Packs, Real Prices & How It Compares
CAVA is the Mediterranean entry that finally cracked office catering. The brand built a real catering program with a self-contained ordering portal at catering.cava.com — separate site, separate cart, separate minimums from the dine-in business — and the result is one of the more dialed-in fast-casual catering programs in 2026. Bold flavors, strong vegetarian density, a build-your-own format that scales, and an honest enough pricing structure that you can predict a bill before you click checkout.
This guide covers the full CAVA catering menu with real, verified 2026 prices: the Group Bowl Bar's protein-tier pricing, the Pita Pack format and per-pita cost, Curated Bowls for distributed teams, Chips + Dips, desserts and drinks, the $100 delivery minimum that nobody warns you about until checkout, ordering hacks, and a comparison against Chipotle and Sweetgreen.
CAVA at a Glance
Minimum Order
$100 (delivery only — no minimum for pickup)
Format
Group Bowl Bar + Pita Packs + Curated Bowls + Chips/Dips
Starting Price
~$14–$15.50 / person
Lead Time
As soon as same-day
Dietary Clarity Score
8 / 10
CAVA Catering Menu (2026 Update)
CAVA's catering splits into four tracks built around the same ingredient library: the Group Bowl Bar (build-your-own spread with one protein and a full topping kit that serves 10), Pita Packs (10–15 individual pita sandwiches), Curated Bowls (pre-built individual bowls for distributed teams), and Chips + Dips / Desserts + Drinks (sides and add-ons).
Group Bowl Bar — Best for Office Lunches
This is the workhorse. One tray, one protein choice, and CAVA bundles the rest: 1 green, 1 grain, 2 dips, 6 toppings, 2 dressings, and side pita. Group Bowl Bars serve 10 and everyone builds their own bowl at the table. Pricing is by protein tier with Falafel at the cheap end at $140 while Grilled Steak tops the high end at $210.
All Group Bowl Bar trays serve 10 and bundle 1 green, 1 grain, 2 dips, 6 toppings, 2 dressings, and side pita. Per-person works out to $14–$22.50 depending on protein and region.
Vegan
Group Bowl Bar — Roasted Vegetables
$14.50 / person
Same format with seasonal roasted vegetables. Serves 10. Vegan-friendly base.
Most Popular
Group Bowl Bar — Grilled Chicken
$15.50 / person
Same format with Mediterranean-seasoned grilled chicken. Serves 10.
Insider Pick
Group Bowl Bar — Harissa Honey Chicken
$17.50 / person
Same format with the harissa-honey glazed chicken. Serves 10.
Group Bowl Bar — Spicy Lamb Meatballs
$18.50 / person
Same format with Mediterranean-spiced lamb meatballs. Serves 10.
Group Bowl Bar — Grilled Steak
$21.00 / person
Same format with grilled steak. Serves 10. Top of the tier.
Curated Bowls — Best for Off-Site & Distributed Teams
Pre-assembled individual bowls, one bowl per guest. Better than the Group Bowl Bar for client meetings, conference rooms with no buffet space, or remote teams who need food delivered to individual desks. Prices range $11.55–$16.75 depending on protein, which is the same per-person math as the Group Bowl Bar's cheap tiers but without the build-your-own customization.
Curated Bowls are individually packaged and labeled — order one per guest.
Best Value
Falafel Crunch
$11.55
Falafel, hummus, Crazy Feta®, cucumber, sumac slaw, pickled onions, tomato + onion, pita crisps, rice, lentils, skhug.
Most Popular
Chicken + Rice
$11.55
Grilled chicken, hummus, tzatziki, cucumber, tomato + onion, pickled onions, feta, brown rice, arugula, Greek vinaigrette.
Greek Salad
$11.55
Grilled chicken, hummus, tzatziki, tomato + onion, Kalamata olives, cucumber, feta, arugula + romaine, Greek vinaigrette.
Grilled Chicken + Vegetables
$11.55
Grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, hummus, roasted eggplant dip, corn, cucumber, pickled onions, arugula, saffron basmati rice, skhug.
Vegan
Roasted Vegetable + Avocado
$14.30
Roasted vegetables, red pepper hummus, harissa, eggplant dip, olives, cucumber, slaw, corn, avocado, SuperGreens®, lemon herb tahini.
Steak + Harissa
$15.25
Grilled steak, Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, tomato + onion, cucumber, sumac slaw, brown rice, SuperGreens®, hot harissa vinaigrette.
Insider Pick
Harissa Avocado
$15.95
Harissa Honey Chicken, Crazy Feta®, hummus, feta, avocado, corn, cucumber, pickled onions, saffron basmati rice, SuperGreens, hot harissa vinaigrette.
Spicy Lamb + Avocado
$16.75
Spicy lamb meatballs, red pepper hummus, Crazy Feta®, cucumber, pickled onions, tomato + onion, avocado, greens, lentils, lemon herb tahini.
Pita Packs — Best for Sandwich Lunches & Smaller Groups
Pita Packs are the sandwich-focused alternative: 10 individual pitas per pack with the option to add up to 5 more (so 10–15 per order). The pack itself has a $0 base — you build it from individual pitas priced by build. There is no flat-rate "pack price" — the cheapest 10-pita pack lands at $115.50 ; the priciest at $159.50.
Per-pita pricing. Order 10–15 per pack. Pita Packs do not include sides or chips — add Pita Chips + Dip separately if you need them.
Best Value
Garlic Chicken + Veggie Pita
$11.55
Grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, tzatziki, tomato + onion, salt-brined pickles, sumac slaw, feta, garlic dressing.
Greek Chicken Pita
$11.55
Grilled chicken, hummus, tzatziki, tomato + onion, Kalamata olives, romaine, feta.
Vegetarian
Crispy Falafel Pita
$11.55
Falafel, hummus, roasted eggplant dip, pickles, sumac slaw, garlic dressing.
Steak + Feta Pita
$15.25
Grilled steak, Crazy Feta®, red pepper hummus, pickled onions, feta, romaine, Greek vinaigrette.
Insider Pick
Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita
$15.95
Harissa honey chicken, Crazy Feta®, hummus, avocado, fire-roasted corn, pickled onions, hot harissa vinaigrette.
Chips + Dips
Two SKUs, both sized for 10:
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Assorted Dips + Chips (3 dips) | $63.00 | Choice of 3 dips — Hummus, Red Pepper Hummus, Roasted Eggplant, Tzatziki, or Crazy Feta®. Pita chips included. Serves 10. |
| Pita Chips + Dip (1 dip) | $39.00 | Choice of 1 dip from the same list. Pita chips included. Serves 10. |
À la Carte & Add-Ons
CAVA's desserts and drinks are flat-priced (no real volume discount on cookies/brownies — buying 10 is the same per-unit price as buying one). Cookies and brownies are the office picks; gallon drinks are the catering-only add-on.
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cookie | $4.20 | Same per-unit price whether you buy 1 or 10. No bulk discount. |
| 10 Cookies | $42.00 | — |
| 1 Brownie | $3.20 | — |
| 10 Brownies | $32.00 | — |
| 1 Blondie | $3.20 | Often forgotten — order if you want a non-chocolate option for the dessert tray. |
| Spindrift | $2.85 | — |
| Sparkling Water | $2.85 | — |
| Still Water | $2.85 | — |
| Gallon Jasmine Tea | $14.25 | — |
| Gallon Unsweet Tea | $14.25 | — |
| Gallon Lemonade | $17.25 | — |
| Gallon Cucumber Mint | $17.25 | The signature drink — strong fit for a Mediterranean spread. |
| Gallon Blueberry Lavender | $17.25 | — |
CAVA Catering Prices (2026)
CAVA catering lands in the $14–$22.50/person range, which puts it above Chipotle ($8.75–$13.50) and roughly tied with Sweetgreen for the build-your-own bowl category. The math is honest — what you see on catering.cava.com is what you pay, plus delivery fee if you don't pick up. The cheapest Group Bowl Bar (Falafel) runs $140 ($14/person). The most expensive (Grilled Steak) is $210 ($21/person). Curated Bowls span $11.55–$16.75, which gives the program a real entry-level price for individually packaged orders that the Group Bowl Bar can't match.
The hidden cost is the $100 delivery minimum — a Curated Bowl order of 7 bowls ($80.85) would clear pickup but not delivery. Either pad the order to $100+ or pick up. There's no published delivery fee schedule on the catering site; it's quoted at checkout based on distance from the nearest location and varies meaningfully between dense urban markets (lower fees, faster windows) and suburban areas where CAVA may need to dispatch from a store 5+ miles out.
Portion Calculator
Exactly what to order for common headcounts. Round up — Group Bowl Bars are sized to serve 10, but bowls travel and lunches with bigger eaters can come up short on dips.
10 people
1 Group Bowl Bar (Grilled Chicken) + 1 Pita Chips + Dip + 10 Cookies
25 people
2 Group Bowl Bars (1 Falafel, 1 Harissa Honey Chicken) + 5 Curated Bowls (Greek Salad) + 1 Assorted Dips + Chips + 1 Gallon Cucumber Mint
50 people
4 Group Bowl Bars (2 Grilled Chicken, 1 Falafel, 1 Harissa Honey Chicken) + 10 Curated Bowls (mix) + 2 Assorted Dips + Chips + 20 Cookies + 2 Gallon drinks
How Much CAVA Catering to Order
Baseline: one Group Bowl Bar per 10 people. The bar bundles enough toppings, dips, and pita that you don't need a separate side order for the headcount it covers — but the included dip portion is sized for the protein, not the toppings, so for groups over 15 add at least one Assorted Dips + Chips ($63) to keep the dip station stocked. For mixed-format orders (Group Bowl Bar + a few Curated Bowls), assume one Curated Bowl per guest who isn't eating from the buffet line; you can't pull a single bowl out of the Group Bowl Bar trays. For groups above 40, order 1.2× the headcount in protein — a single Bowl Bar starts to run thin if every guest wants steak or lamb seconds.
CAVA Catering Hacks
Don't Pay for Side Pita Twice
The Group Bowl Bar includes side pita in the base price. If the order portal surfaces a "Side Pitas" upsell at checkout, decline it — you've already paid for it inside the bowl bar bundle.
Pickup Has No Minimum
The $100 minimum is delivery only. If your order is under $100, pickup is free and unrestricted — a single $11.55 Curated Bowl is a valid pickup order. Useful for last-minute one-offs or small executive meetings.
Falafel Tier Is the Hidden Value Play
At $140 for 10, Falafel runs $14/person. It's also fully vegetarian/vegan-friendly, which makes it the right default order for mixed dietary teams (you can always add a Curated Bowl with steak for the carnivores).
Price Your Specific Store First
CAVA catering pricing is regional. A Bowl Bar that costs $140 — that's an 11% delta on a single item. Always click through the location before budgeting.
Pita Packs Don't Include Chips
Unlike the Group Bowl Bar, Pita Packs are sandwich-only — no chips, no dips, no included sides. Pair every Pita Pack order with one Assorted Dips + Chips ($63) for groups over 10, or one Pita Chips + Dip ($39) for smaller packs.
Crazy Feta® Is the Move
Of the five dip options (Hummus, Red Pepper Hummus, Roasted Eggplant, Tzatziki, Crazy Feta®), Crazy Feta® is the one that doesn't have a direct competitor in any other fast-casual program. Make it one of your two Group Bowl Bar dips — it's the differentiator.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the "10-serving minimum" — there is no 10-serving minimum at CAVA. The real rule is a $100 delivery minimum, and pickup has no minimum at all.
- Adding "Side Pitas" to a Group Bowl Bar order — pita is already included in the bowl bar.
- Treating the Pita Pack price as a flat $121 — Pita Packs are priced per-pita ($11.55–$15.95), so the real cost depends on which pitas you pick. Cheapest 10-pack is $115.50; priciest is $159.50.
- Assuming desserts have volume pricing — they don't. 10 cookies cost exactly 10× the price of 1 cookie. Same for brownies and blondies.
- Forgetting that Pita Packs don't include chips or dips — they're sandwich-only.
- Ordering for delivery on a tight window — CAVA delivery fees and windows vary by distance from the nearest location, and the site quotes both at checkout, not upfront.
CAVA vs. Chipotle vs. Sweetgreen
CAVA wins on flavor variety and vegetarian density; Chipotle wins on per-person value; Sweetgreen wins where the team prioritizes greens-forward menus. The right pick depends entirely on what your team actually eats — not on which brand is loudest.
| CAVA | Chipotle | Sweetgreen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Per Person | $14–$22.50 (regional) | $8.75–$13.50 | Quoted; not published |
| Signature Format | Group Bowl Bar + Pita Packs + Curated Bowls | Build Your Own (Single/Double/Triple) + Burritos by the Box | Individual packaging + Sweetgreen Bar (buffet, select locations) |
| Build-Your-Own at Group Level | Yes (Group Bowl Bar serves 10) | Yes (per-person spread, 10-person minimum) | Yes (Sweetgreen Bar where available) |
| Vegetarian / Vegan Density | Strong — Falafel + Roasted Vegetables are first-class proteins | Moderate — Sofritas + Veggie are available but secondary | Strong — salad-first menu, multiple vegan bowls |
| Cheapest Group Option | $14–$15.50/person (Falafel Bowl Bar; varies by region) | $8.75/person (Burritos by the Box, Single) | Not published |
| Minimum Order | $100 (delivery only); none for pickup | 10 people (Build Your Own); 6 people (Burritos by the Box) | Through ezCater; varies by location |
| Lead Time | ~30 min (pickup, same day); 24+ hrs (delivery, recommended) | 24 hours | 12 hours notice for delivery and pickup |
| Delivery Channel | CAVA's own catering portal | Chipotle's own catering portal | ezCater |
| Best For | Bold-flavor teams that want dips, herbs, heat, and strong vegetarian density | Crowd-pleasing volume orders at the lowest per-person | Health-first teams prioritizing salads and seasonal greens |
Is CAVA Catering Good for Office Lunches?
CAVA catering is one of the strongest Mediterranean office programs in 2026, and it's especially good for teams with mixed dietary preferences. The Group Bowl Bar's build-your-own format means a single $140–$210 tray covers vegans (falafel, roasted vegetables), vegetarians (Crazy Feta®, hummus, all the toppings), meat-eaters (chicken, steak, lamb), and most gluten-free guests (skip the pita, the rest of the menu works) without anyone feeling like they got the "compromise" order. The flavors are also genuinely louder than what Chipotle and Sweetgreen put on the table — harissa, sumac, skhug, Crazy Feta® — which makes CAVA the more memorable choice when you want lunch to land as a "moment," not just food on a table.
The trade-off is per-person price. At $14–$22.50/person depending on protein and region, CAVA is meaningfully more expensive than Chipotle's $8.75 floor and within range of Sweetgreen at the top. Steak tier especially is hard to justify at $21–$22.50/person unless you have a reason — for most office lunches, the Grilled Chicken or Harissa Honey Chicken tier delivers the same impact at $15.50–$17.50/person. The $100 delivery minimum is also worth flagging upfront if your team is small: 5 Curated Bowls won't clear delivery, so plan to pick up or pad the order.
Bottom line: CAVA is the right call for office lunches where flavor matters and dietary inclusivity is non-negotiable. Pick the Falafel or Harissa Honey Chicken Group Bowl Bar by default, add one Assorted Dips + Chips per 15 guests, and order from catering.cava.com directly — not the dine-in site.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CAVA catering cost per person?
The Group Bowl Bar (serves 10) is priced by protein: Falafel $140 ($14/person), Roasted Vegetables $145, Grilled Chicken $155, Harissa Honey Chicken $175, Spicy Lamb Meatballs $185, Grilled Steak $210 ($21/person). Curated Bowls run $11.55–$16.75. Pita Packs are priced per pita ($11.55–$15.95) for 10–15 pitas per pack. Prices vary by location — always verify at catering.cava.com.
Does CAVA have a minimum order?
Yes for delivery — $100 minimum. Pickup has no minimum at all. You can order a single $11.55 Curated Bowl for pickup. The widely repeated '10-serving minimum' is not enforced by CAVA's catering site; it's a misconception.
How far in advance do I need to order CAVA catering?
Pickup can be as soon as ~30 minutes from order time at most locations during operating hours, but lead time scales with order size — a 50-person spread should be ordered 24+ hours ahead, and very large orders may need 48–72 hours. For delivery, the site quotes specific time windows at checkout based on distance from the nearest location.
Does CAVA deliver catering?
Yes, with a $100 minimum. Delivery is handled through CAVA's own catering portal at catering.cava.com — not a third-party platform. Fees and time windows are quoted at checkout based on distance from the nearest CAVA location. Pickup is free everywhere and often the smarter call for orders under $100.
What's included in a CAVA Group Bowl Bar?
Each Group Bowl Bar serves 10 and includes your choice of 1 protein, 1 green base, 1 grain base, 2 dips, 6 toppings, 2 dressings, and side pita. Pricing depends on the protein tier ($140 Falafel up to $210 Grilled Steak). Side pita is included — you don't need to add it separately.
Is CAVA catering good for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes — among the best in fast-casual catering. Falafel and Roasted Vegetables are first-class proteins (not afterthought sides), and the dip/topping library (hummus, harissa, roasted eggplant, sumac slaw, fire-roasted corn, Kalamata olives, pickled onions) is mostly plant-based. The Falafel Group Bowl Bar at $14/person is the right default order for any mixed-diet team.
How does CAVA catering compare to Chipotle?
Chipotle is cheaper per person ($8.75–$13.50 vs. CAVA's $14–$21) and has a lower minimum order count for Burritos by the Box (6 people). CAVA's per-person is higher but its flavor profile and vegetarian density are stronger, and the Group Bowl Bar's all-in-one tray covers more dietary preferences from a single order. Pick Chipotle for value and volume; pick CAVA for flavor and inclusion.
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