Grow your Catering business with DoorDash
Win new customers and bigger group orders, at the same commission as Marketplace.
Join DoorDash Catering
Create new revenue opportunities with Catering
Expand your reach without replacing what already works for your business.
Reach new customers
Get discovered by office admins and event organizers through DoorDash.
Win bigger group orders
Capture bigger group orders, with DoorDash Catering orders averaging $360+. *
Add another sales channel
Keep your phone, website, and existing Catering orders. DoorDash brings new buyers.
Stay in
control
Set your menu, order minimums, and lead times so orders fit how your kitchen works.
Start offering Catering in three steps
We’ll help you get set up so your restaurant can start accepting larger Catering orders.
1. Tell us about your restaurant
Share a few details about your business and Catering goals.
2. Build your Catering offering
We’ll help you set up a menu that works for larger group orders.
3. Start accepting Catering orders
Go live and reach customers looking for Catering for workplace and social occasions.
Catering for work and for every group occasion
Reach more customers by offering Catering for workplace and social events.
Workplace Catering
Serve orders for team lunches, meetings, trainings, and office events.
Social Catering
Serve orders for birthdays, holidays, celebrations, and other group occasions.
Looking to order Catering instead?
For yourself or an event? Order Catering on DoorDash. For your company or team? Explore DoorDash for Business.
Built to help you handle Catering orders
Tools and support designed to help your restaurant manage larger orders with confidence.
Support when you need it
Get 24/7 help with larger, more complex orders by calling Merchant Support.
Delivery built for larger orders
Catering-equipped Dashers help support the delivery of larger, more complex orders.
More control over preparation
Use advance-notice and cancellation windows to plan ahead and prepare larger orders with more confidence.
Get 24/7 help with larger, more complex orders by calling Merchant Support.
Catering-equipped Dashers help support the delivery of larger, more complex orders.
Use advance-notice and cancellation windows to plan ahead and prepare larger orders with more confidence.
- Already take Catering orders by phone, email, your own website, or another platform
- Offer trays, platters, boxed meals, or bundles designed for groups
- Can prepare larger orders scheduled in advance
- Already use DoorDash Marketplace
More ways to grow with DoorDash
Beyond Catering, our team can help you explore additional opportunities to grow your restaurant, including recurring workplace orders through Meal Manager.
Frequently asked questions
Catering uses the same commission as DoorDash Marketplace.
View DoorDash pricing details here.
Restaurants that already have a Catering menu and can prepare larger, scheduled group orders may be a good fit for DoorDash Catering.
Yes. You can keep your existing Catering offering and work with DoorDash to make it available to customers looking for larger group orders.
You can set your Catering menu, order minimums, and lead times to fit how your restaurant operates.
Catering-equipped Dashers help support larger, more complex deliveries, and 24/7 support is available by calling Merchant Support.
Our team will review your information and reach out to help you get started with your Catering setup.
Yes. A contract is required to offer Catering through DoorDash.
The setup process includes sharing your restaurant details, preparing your Catering offering, and getting ready to accept orders. Exact timing may vary by restaurant.
Ready to explore DoorDash Catering?
Start with a few details about your restaurant.
*Based on completed US catering orders on DoorDash from July 1 to September 30, 2026. Reflects food subtotal per order, before merchant commission and merchant-funded promotions; not merchant payout. Individual order values vary and are not guaranteed.