Catering
you can count on, every time
Order with confidence. We deliver reliable catering for any group, on time.
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Catering is currently available in New York City and San Francisco. Outside these areas, you can still place a group order on DoorDash.
Trusted by hundreds of teams ordering from restaurants like
Catering that works for
any meeting or event
Reliability
Dependable Delivery, Every Time
On-time guarantee: 100% of orders arrive on time or your money back
Live tracking and messaging: track your order and message your Dasher in real time
24/7 catering support: help anytime you need it
Selection
Local favorites your team will love
Local spots your team already loves: Neighborhood favorites & national brands
Something for every taste: Vegan, kosher, and gluten-free options included
Easy to order for any occasion: From quick team lunches to company-wide events
Effortless
Seamless from order to setup
Order in minutes: no calls required
Schedule ahead: plan up to 14 days in advance
Made easy from order to delivery: intuitive filters to select restaurants and light on-site set-up upon delivery
"Working with DoorDash for Business and utilizing their catering has been wonderful. I would say it's probably reduced my time on food management by 80%."
Amy Macrae
Manager of Workplace Experience and Operations, Golden State
Getting started
is simple
No onboarding, no approval process. Just open the DoorDash app, place your order, and get food delivered to your office.
Step 1
Browse catering restaurants
No business account needed. Click here and filter by cuisine, or search for restaurants, all trained to handle large orders.
Step 2
Simple checkout
Clear pricing, no calls, no waiting for a quote. Order from your DoorDash account in minutes. Serving guidance built into every menu.
Step 3
Choose trays or boxed meals
Pick the format that fits your event. Trays work well for shared spreads, boxed meals for individual portions.
STEP 4
Order arrives, you relax
Your order arrives on time and ready to serve. Real-time tracking keeps you informed from kitchen to your door.
Find the right
fit
for your team
Here's how DoorDash Catering compares to the rest of our meal solutions.
Best for one-time meetings or events
Feeds 10–200+ people per order
One person orders for the entire group
Tray or individually boxed meals
One-time orders, no commitment
Best for recurring in-office meals
Up to 150 people per office location
Employees pick their own restaurant
Meals arrive together, individually labeled
Order daily or weekly
Ideal for remote or hybrid teams
No limit on team size
Employees order on their own
Meals arrive individually
Flexible ordering anytime
Frequently asked questions
DoorDash Catering is built for one-time meetings or events where one person orders on behalf of a group, typically 10 to 200 people. Instead of individual items, you're ordering catering trays or bundles of individual items from restaurants that have been pre-vetted for large-order reliability, with catering-specific menus that include clear serving guidance and dietary filters. You also receive dedicated support designed for larger, higher-stakes orders, from order through delivery.
The main difference is format and frequency.
Catering is built for one-time events where one organizer orders on behalf of attendees, with schedule-ahead lead times and elevated support for larger orders. Group Orders work better for smaller teams (up to 15 people) that want to order the same day from the same restaurant, with each person choosing their own individual meal.
Meal Manager is designed for recurring, scheduled office meals: a weekly or daily program where employees order individually but food arrives together. If you're feeding a large group for a specific event, Catering is the right fit. If you need a repeatable meal program for your team, Meal Manager may be a better match.
DoorDash Catering works for any in-office event where you need to feed a group in one order: team lunches, all-hands meetings, trainings, client sessions, onboarding days, and team celebrations. It's a strong fit whenever you need food to show up on time and on budget, without coordinating directly with a restaurant or waiting for a quote.
No. You can order DoorDash Catering directly through your regular DoorDash account, without a separate business account or approval process required. Just open DoorDash Catering, browse catering-ready restaurants that deliver to your address, filter for dietary needs and cuisines, and place your order in minutes.
DoorDash Catering includes an on-time delivery guarantee. If your order arrives 20 or more minutes past the delivery window confirmed at checkout, you're eligible for a refund.
To request one, contact DoorDash support within 14 days of your order. The DoorDash support team is available 7 days a week at 855-830-5429. They will work with you on the appropriate next steps based on what happened.
Some exclusions apply — see full terms.
Pricing varies by restaurant and order size and is shown clearly before you place your order. DoorDash Catering is designed for groups of 10 to 200 people, so costs will reflect the menu items you select for the number of people you're feeding. Some restaurants may have a minimum order requirement — this will be indicated on their menu.
Lead times vary by restaurant, but catering menus are set up with schedule-ahead windows so restaurants have enough notice to prepare larger orders. You'll see the available delivery times for each restaurant when you browse inside DoorDash.
If you need to plan ahead for a specific event date, placing your order as early as possible gives you the most restaurant options.
You can typically modify or cancel your order up until the restaurant's cutoff time (which varies by merchant). If you add items before the cutoff, you're responsible for the cost of those additions.
After the cutoff, changes may no longer be possible since the restaurant will have begun preparing your order. Cancellations after the cutoff will result in a partial refund — covering fees and tip — in line with standard DoorDash policy.
If you need to make a change, contact DoorDash support at 855-830-5429 as soon as possible.
Many catering restaurants on DoorDash have dietary tags like vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free, so you can filter for options that work for your group before you select a restaurant.
Depending on the restaurant, some items such as sauces, sides, or proteins may be served separately, so you can accommodate different preferences at the table. Check the menu details before placing your order.
DoorDash Catering is designed for one-time events. You can re-order a previous catering order the same way you would any DoorDash order, but there's no built-in recurring schedule.
If you need repeatable meals for your team, DoorDash Meal Manager may be a better fit, with support for weekly or daily office meal programs.
