From a Meal for One to Catering for 150: DoorDash Rolls Out $12 Meal Boxes and Expands Catering Across the U.S.

Whether you're figuring out how to feed 50 people or looking for a delicious and affordable meal for one from a top local restaurant, DoorDash is adding more ways to make mealtime easier. Today, we're introducing $12 Meal Boxes, offering a complete meal at a set price in more than 20 U.S. cities, while also expanding DoorDash Catering to consumers and workplaces across the country, including San Francisco, Manhattan, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, and more.

For restaurants, the two offerings create new ways to drive everyday orders, reach new customers and tap into larger, planned-ahead occasions.

"Consumers count on DoorDash for everyday needs and special occasions, and that should include everything from a meal for one to a celebration for 50," said Ryan Parietti, VP & GM, Head of Marketplace at DoorDash . "With our new DoorDash Catering and $12 Meal Boxes, we're giving people more options to make all those moments effortless, while helping restaurants reach new customers and drive more orders. Whatever the moment calls for, we want DoorDash to work for it."

Catering for Any Occasion

With DoorDash Catering, ordering from a single restaurant for groups is easier than ever, whether you're planning the office holiday party or hosting friendsgiving at home.

And with DoorDash you can order from the restaurants you already know and trust, from national favorites such as P.F. Chang's and Ike's Love & Sandwiches, to beloved local spots like Zucker's Bagels in New York or Jane in San Francisco.

DoorDash has you covered with:

• Reliable Delivery: Every DoorDash Catering order comes with a 100% on-time guarantee** or your money back, plus access to 24/7 support.

• Local Restaurants You Love: Order catering for groups of 10 to 150+ people from the beloved local restaurants you already know and trust.

• $0 Delivery Fees: Enjoy a $0 delivery fee on every catering order. Other fees including service fees apply.

• Plan Ahead: Schedule orders up to 14 days in advance and track delivery in real time.

• Convenient Setup: Your Dasher can help with light catering setup when your order arrives.

Want to try DoorDash Catering for your next event? Use code TRYDDCATER50 for 50% off your first eligible* catering order of $200+, up to a maximum discount of $150, excluding taxes and fees. To order, head to the catering tab in the DoorDash app or visit doordash.com/catering.

Take the Guesswork Out of Feeding a Crowd with Ask DoorDash

Sometimes the hardest part of hosting is building the menu. That's why we're expanding Ask DoorDash, our in-app assistant designed to help you find exactly what you want to order, to help you place your next catering order with ease.

No more building spreadsheets to balance the entire office's dietary preferences or agonizing over portion math for your holiday party. Simply navigate to the catering tab in the DoorDash app or on the web, and enter your group size, budget, cuisine preferences and dietary needs (like vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free). DoorDash will recommend a restaurant and a curated menu with suggested portion sizes. All you have to do is review the order and make any needed adjustments before checking out.

You can access Ask DoorDash for Catering via the catering tab in the DoorDash app and online for workplace or individual ordering.

For companies looking to automate their everyday workplace ordering, DoorDash offers Meal Manager to organize and manage recurring team lunches. We also recently introduced the DoorDash MCP for corporate ordering, allowing companies to connect DoorDash to compatible internal AI tools their teams already use. Companies can learn more and sign up at developer.doordash.com/mcp.

A Delicious, Balanced Meal For Just $12

With Meal Boxes, consumers can enjoy a high-quality, filling meal from top local restaurants at a fixed $12 item subtotal, with $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees. Each Meal Box includes a full-sized entrée, often featuring a protein, vegetable and a carbohydrate, with options varying by restaurant and cuisine.

At participating restaurants, Meal Boxes cost an average of 30% less*** than the average entrée, giving consumers an affordable way to discover new restaurants. Featured on the $12 Meal Box menu are dishes such as the Grilled Baja Bowl from Taco Rico in Miami, the Murgh Chicken Tikka Masala Combo from The Indian Garden in Chicago, and the CBP Nashville Sandwich Meal from Love & Honey Fried Chicken in Philadelphia.

"Offering $12 Meal Boxes on DoorDash has helped us connect with new customers who may not have tried us before," said Laura Lyons, Co-Founder/CEO at Love & Honey Fried Chicken. "We've seen stronger midday traffic from office workers and solo diners looking for an affordable lunch, and we're welcoming more repeat guests who first discovered us through DoorDash."

$12 Meal Boxes are available in select areas across more than 20 cities across the U.S., including Miami, Philadelphia, Chicago, Houston, Atlanta, Detroit, Boston, Charlotte and more.

To find available Meal Boxes near you, head to the $12 Meal Box tab in the DoorDash app or visit doordash.com/affordable_meal .

More Ways for Restaurants to Grow

For restaurants, $12 Meal Boxes and Catering create distinct opportunities to reach new customers and grow their volume.

Meal Boxes are designed to drive a steady stream of everyday orders and introduce restaurants to new customers. Since introducing Meal Boxes, participating restaurants**** have seen:

• Up to a 40% increase in total sales

• 65% of Meal Box orders coming from consumers trying the restaurant for the first time

• Top-performing items generating an average of more than 300 orders***** in a single week

Catering orders can mean larger orders for office lunches, celebrations and events that can be scheduled in advance, giving restaurants more time to plan and prepare. Participating restaurants can offer catering trays, individually boxed meals and other options for larger groups. Whether they're new to catering or already offer it through other channels, restaurants can easily bring their existing catering menus to DoorDash while maintaining control over their menu, order minimums, lead times and availability.

"Catering has opened up a different kind of order for us on DoorDash. Instead of serving one person or a family, we're now getting orders for office lunches, celebrations and larger groups," said Tyler Durham, Sr. Director of Sales & Digital at P.F. Chang's. "These are bigger orders that we can plan for in advance, while reaching customers and occasions we may not have been part of before.

Whether you need a quick, budget-friendly bite on a Tuesday or a feast for your next holiday party, office gathering, or family milestone, DoorDash is here to make every meal effortless.

Restaurants interested in reaching more customers and growing sales can learn how to add Meal Boxes and Catering to their DoorDash menu.

* Terms and conditions:

Offer valid from 11/02/26 to 11/30/26. Get 50% off your first eligible DoorDash catering order of $200 or more, up to a maximum discount of $150, when you use promo code TRYDDCATER50 at checkout. Offer valid only on eligible catering items from participating restaurants, while supplies last. Limit one redemption per customer in select U.S. markets (Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, Manhattan, Seattle, Denver/Boulder, and Austin). Offer not valid on orders with alcohol. Valid only on orders with a minimum subtotal of $200, excluding fees, taxes and gratuity. DoorDash reserves the right to modify or cancel this offer at any time. See further terms and conditions at https://drd.sh/8ONpZP/

** Eligible U.S. DoorDash Catering orders delivered 20 minutes or more after the confirmed delivery window may qualify for a refund. See full Terms and Conditions.
*** Based on DoorDash data from participating restaurants as of October 22, 2026; comparison reflects listed menu prices for Meal Boxes versus average entrée prices.
**** Based on DoorDash data from Meal Box merchants activated on or after September 1, 2025 that were still live as of October 22, 2026, had been live at least 28 days, and met minimum data thresholds.
***** Based on DoorDash weekly order volume for selected Meal Box items over a four-week period ending in October 2026.