Panda Express Catering
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Start with guests, timing and tray counts

A catering order needs a guest count and a pickup plan before it needs a list of favorite dishes. Consider whether the food is the main meal or one part of a larger event. Then check the selected restaurant’s current package sizes and serving guidance rather than estimating from a photograph.

This guide illustrates party bundles for approximately 12–16, 18–22 and 26–30 guests. These labels are retained as source examples. Confirm the actual package contents and availability locally, because advertised bundle configurations and prices can change.

Compare the supplied catering package estimates

The illustrative estimates are $119–$130 for the smallest illustrated bundle, $168–$184 for the middle bundle and $218–$230 for the largest. The cards label these figures as estimates. They are not verified quotes from your event location, and tax or premium choices can change the total.

Review the count of sides and entrées in the package as well as the price. A larger bundle may contain more trays, but individual serving sizes and appetite affect how far it goes. Compare the exact package offered by the restaurant before relying on a per-person calculation.

Build a useful selection of sides

Rice, Chow Mein and Super Greens provide different bases for a buffet. A mix can help guests make their own plates, but offering too many choices is not automatically useful if the tray quantities are small. Choose the number of side trays around the guest count and the restaurant’s guidance.

The illustrated side-tray price estimates in the source are around $22–$25. The displayed calorie figures refer to standard servings, not entire trays. A catering tray requires its actual food quantity to establish a total, so avoid publishing a whole-tray calorie number derived from one side serving.

Choose entrées and premium trays

Orange Chicken, Grilled Teriyaki Chicken and Beijing Beef are shown as entrée tray examples. Honey Walnut Shrimp and steak options illustrate premium trays. The illustrative estimates are around $45 for several standard entrée trays and around $60 for premium examples, with local availability and charges to be checked.

Ask guests about ingredients before committing to a mixed buffet. A nut-containing dish, shellfish dish or wheat-containing sauce can matter to different people. Shared equipment and serving utensils mean that a tray with vegetables is not automatically suitable for someone avoiding a particular allergen.

Add appetizers with a clear quantity

Egg rolls and cream cheese rangoons can add a separate starter to an event order. Check how many pieces are actually included and how many pieces you want each guest to receive. The standard nutrition serving is one egg roll or three rangoons, which is different from the quantity in a party tray.

Do not assume dipping sauces, plates, napkins or serving utensils are included. Check the order details and ask the restaurant about anything needed for the event. This avoids comparing two packages as equal when one requires extra purchases or has different included accessories.

Confirm the final event order

Before payment, review the date, restaurant, pickup window, tray selections and displayed total. Make sure the restaurant can prepare the order at the time you need. If an item is unavailable, check the replacement’s ingredients and price instead of assuming it matches the original tray.

Use the restaurant’s handling instructions for transport and serving. Your event setup affects when food will be served and how it will be kept. This guide compares menu formats; it does not replace the restaurant’s current event instructions or establish that a photograph represents an exact tray weight.

Catering prices and calories

Read the serving column before adding calories. A standard entrée, a complete meal and a large tray are different quantities. Supplied price estimates can differ between guides and locations.

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