Chipotle Catering Menu & Prices 2026

Chipotle Catering serves groups of 6 to 200 people, with options starting at about $8.25 per person. The main catering choices include Build Your Own spreads, Burritos by the Box, and Chips & Dips.

Most catering orders require at least 24 hours’ notice, so it is better suited to planned events than last-minute meals.

Last checked: October 2026
Market: United States

Price note: Catering prices and availability vary by location. Chipotle requires you to select a restaurant or ZIP code to see the exact local price.

Chipotle Catering Prices at a Glance

Catering Option	Typical Price	Group Size
Build Your Own – Single	About $8.75/person	10–200
Build Your Own – Double	About $12/person	10–200
Build Your Own – Triple	About $13.50/person	10–200
Burritos by the Box	About $8.75/person	6+
Chips & Dips	About $40	Serves 10–15

Chipotle’s main site currently advertises catering as starting at $8.25 per person, so some restaurants or configurations may be available below the typical prices shown above.

What Is on the Chipotle Catering Menu?

Chipotle’s catering menu is built around three main formats:

Build Your Own
Burritos by the Box
Chips & Dips

The best format depends on your group size and how much customization you want.

Build Your Own gives guests more control over their meals. Burritos by the Box are easier when you want individually prepared entrées. Chips & Dips work as an add-on or a simpler option for a gathering.

Chipotle Build Your Own Catering

The Build Your Own format creates a Chipotle-style serving line for your group.

Instead of handing everyone a pre-made meal, the food arrives in separate catering containers so guests can assemble their own combinations.

Depending on the package, you can choose from proteins, bases, beans, toppings, salsa, tortillas, and other available ingredients.

Chipotle currently requires a minimum of 10 people for Build Your Own catering.

Build Your Own Single

The Single package is the simplest Build Your Own tier.

Typical 2026 pricing is around $8.75 per person, although your restaurant may differ.

It is designed for groups that want a Chipotle buffet without paying for the wider variety available in the higher tiers.

The Single package generally provides one main protein choice along with selected bases, toppings, salsa, and tortillas.

Because the exact configuration can change, review the current catering builder before placing the order.

Build Your Own Double

The Double package increases the variety.

Typical pricing is around $12 per person.

It generally allows more protein and topping choices than the Single package, making it easier to serve a group with different preferences.

This can be useful when some guests want Chicken while others prefer another protein or a meat-free combination.

Build Your Own Triple

The Triple package provides the widest Build Your Own selection.

Typical pricing is around $13.50 per person.

It generally includes more protein and topping choices than the Single or Double packages.

The higher per-person cost mainly pays for greater variety, which can be useful for larger events where guests have different preferences.

How Much Does Chipotle Catering Cost for 10 People?

Using typical current package prices, a 10-person order would look roughly like this before tax, fees, delivery, tips, or optional extras:

Package	Approximate Cost for 10
Build Your Own Single	$87.50
Build Your Own Double	$120
Build Your Own Triple	$135
Chips & Dips	About $40

These calculations use typical package prices rather than guaranteed restaurant quotes.

For 10 people, the Build Your Own format meets Chipotle’s current minimum group requirement.

How Much Does Chipotle Catering Cost for 20 People?

For a group of 20:

Package	Approximate Cost for 20
Build Your Own Single	$175
Build Your Own Double	$240
Build Your Own Triple	$270

The difference becomes more noticeable as the group grows.

For that reason, choose the package based on how much variety the group actually needs rather than automatically selecting the largest tier.

How Much Does Chipotle Catering Cost for 50 People?

For 50 people, typical food costs would be approximately:

Package	Approximate Cost for 50
Build Your Own Single	$437.50
Build Your Own Double	$600
Build Your Own Triple	$675

Tax, delivery charges, tips, premium additions, and local pricing can change the final total.

For large events, confirm the full checkout amount before finalizing your budget.

Chipotle Burritos by the Box

Burritos by the Box are designed for groups that want individual burritos instead of a self-serve buffet.

Chipotle currently allows this catering format for groups starting at 6 people.

The official catering menu says you can mix and match burritos or use an assortment selected for the group.

For every two burritos, the current package includes:

Chips
Tomatillo Green-Chili Salsa
Sour cream

Typical current pricing is around $8.75 per person, but local pricing can vary.

Build Your Own vs Burritos by the Box

The two formats solve different problems.

Feature	Build Your Own	Burritos by the Box
Minimum group	10 people	6 people
Meal format	Self-serve	Prepared burritos
Customization	Higher	Lower
Setup	More involved	Simpler
Best for	Buffets and varied preferences	Easy individual meals

Choose Build Your Own when guests want flexibility.

Choose Burritos by the Box when convenience matters more than having everyone assemble a meal.

For information about the regular restaurant burrito rather than catering boxes, see our Chipotle Burrito Menu & Prices.

Chipotle Chips & Dips Catering

Chipotle also offers a Chips & Dips catering option.

The current catering menu says one order serves approximately 10 to 15 people.

It includes house-made chips, all four standard salsas, and a choice of Guacamole or Queso Blanco.

Typical pricing is around $40, although your local price may differ.

This option works well as an appetizer or addition to a larger catering order.

For regular restaurant portions rather than catering quantities, see our Chipotle Sides Menu & Prices.

What Comes With Chipotle Catering?

What you receive depends on the package.

A Build Your Own order can include combinations of:

Protein
Rice
Beans
Fajita veggies
Salsa
Cheese
Sour cream
Guacamole
Queso Blanco
Tortillas
Chips

The number of choices depends on the catering tier.

A Burritos by the Box order arrives as prepared burritos with accompanying sides based on the current package.

Chips & Dips focuses on chips, salsa, and a premium dip.

For details about individual components, see our Chipotle Ingredients Guide.

How Many People Does Chipotle Catering Serve?

Chipotle currently advertises its main catering service for 6 to 200 people.

The minimum depends on the format:

Build Your Own: minimum 10 people
Burritos by the Box: minimum 6 people
Chips & Dips: serves about 10–15 per order
Maximum catering size: up to 200 people

This makes the catering system suitable for both small gatherings and larger events.

How Far in Advance Should You Order Chipotle Catering?

Chipotle currently asks customers to place catering orders at least 24 hours in advance.

This gives the restaurant time to prepare the larger quantity of food alongside its regular daily orders.

For an important event, placing the order earlier than the minimum notice period can also give you more time to confirm restaurant availability and the final order details.

Chipotle Catering vs Group Order

Chipotle Catering and a Chipotle Group Order are not the same service.

A Group Order currently supports up to 15 meals. People can choose personalized meals from the regular menu, and the organizer pays.

Catering is designed for larger planned gatherings and uses catering-specific formats.

Feature	Catering	Group Order
Group size	Up to 200	Up to 15 meals
Pricing	Catering pricing	Normal menu pricing
Advance notice	At least 24 hours	Can be ordered the same day
Format	Catering packages	Individual regular-menu meals
Custom meals	Depends on package	Yes

For a small group where everyone wants a different entrée, Group Order may fit the situation better.

For a planned event with dozens of guests, catering provides a more structured format.

Can You Get Vegetarian Chipotle Catering?

Chipotle’s customizable format makes it possible to include meat-free ingredients in a catering spread.

Available ingredients may include beans, rice, fajita vegetables, salsa, guacamole, and other compatible options.

However, dietary needs should be planned carefully rather than assuming one catering setup works for every guest.

See our Chipotle Vegetarian Menu for ingredient-level guidance.

Can You Order Vegan Chipotle Catering?

A Build Your Own spread can include plant-based components.

Sofritas and several standard Chipotle ingredients can be useful when planning meat-free combinations.

For a full breakdown of compatible ingredients, use our Chipotle Vegan Options.

For guests with allergies or strict dietary restrictions, also check current ingredient and cross-contact information before finalizing a large order.

What About Gluten-Free Catering?

Many Chipotle components do not use wheat as an ingredient, but the flour tortillas do contain wheat, and restaurant cross-contact is possible.

When serving a group with gluten-related dietary requirements, keep the issue separate from general catering convenience.

Review our Chipotle Gluten-Free Menu and Chipotle Allergen Menu before ordering.

How to Estimate How Much Catering You Need

Start with the confirmed number of guests.

Then consider:

Whether adults, children, or both will attend.
Whether Chipotle will be the main meal.
How many protein choices the group needs.
Whether you need vegetarian or vegan options.
Whether chips and dips are needed.
Whether guests need separate dietary accommodations.
Whether drinks will be purchased separately.

Avoid ordering a more expensive catering tier simply because it has more options. Extra variety only adds value when your group will actually use it.

Are Drinks Included With Chipotle Catering?

Do not assume beverages are included in the advertised per-person starting price.

Check the current catering builder for available drinks and add-ons at your selected restaurant.

If beverages are being purchased separately, our Chipotle Drinks Menu & Prices can help estimate that part of the budget.

Does Chipotle Catering Include Guacamole?

Whether guacamole is included depends on the package and configuration.

Higher Build Your Own tiers can provide more premium ingredient choices, while Chips & Dips allows a choice involving Guacamole or Queso Blanco.

Because catering packages can change, confirm the exact included ingredients in the builder before checkout.

Does Chipotle Catering Deliver?

Delivery availability depends on the restaurant, order, and address.

Delivery can also change the final cost because fees, tips, taxes, or delivery pricing may apply.

Do not calculate an event budget from the food subtotal alone if you need delivery.

For general delivery information outside the catering-specific checkout process, see our Chipotle Delivery Guide.

How to Order Chipotle Catering

The basic process is:

Open Chipotle’s catering ordering system.
Enter your location or ZIP code.
Select a participating restaurant.
Choose Build Your Own, Burritos by the Box, or Chips & Dips.
Enter your group size.
Select proteins and other available ingredients.
Add any extras you need.
Choose pickup or available delivery.
Select the date and time.
Review the complete order and final price before paying.

Remember that catering requires advance planning, so do not wait until the day of the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Chipotle catering per person?

Chipotle currently advertises catering as starting at about $8.25 per person. Typical package pricing can be higher depending on the tier and restaurant.

What is the minimum number of people for Chipotle catering?

It depends on the package. Build Your Own has a 10-person minimum, while Burritos by the Box starts at 6 people.

What is the maximum Chipotle catering order?

Chipotle currently advertises catering for groups of up to 200 people.

How much notice does Chipotle need for catering?

Chipotle asks customers to order catering at least 24 hours in advance.

How much is Chipotle catering for 20 people?

Using typical current pricing, a 20-person Build Your Own order can cost roughly $175 to $270 before tax, fees, delivery, tips, and extras, depending on the package.

Does Chipotle catering include chips?

It depends on the catering format. Burritos by the Box includes chips according to the current package structure, and Chips & Dips is a dedicated catering option.

Does Chipotle catering have guacamole?

Yes, guacamole is available within eligible catering packages and Chips & Dips configurations. Exact inclusions depend on your selected package.

Can I order Chipotle catering for six people?

Yes, Burritos by the Box starts at six people. Build Your Own requires at least 10.

Can Chipotle cater a party of 100?

Yes. Chipotle currently advertises catering for groups up to 200 people, subject to local availability.

Is Chipotle Group Order the same as catering?

No. Group Order supports up to 15 personalized regular-menu meals, while catering uses separate packages and is designed for planned group meals.

Final Takeaway

The key to choosing Chipotle catering is matching the format to the group. Burritos by the Box work for smaller groups starting at six, while Build Your Own starts at 10 and gives guests more flexibility. Chips & Dips can supplement either format for a larger spread.

For budgeting, calculate the per-person package first, then account for premium additions, drinks, taxes, delivery, and tips. For an event with many guests, those extras can affect the final total more than a small difference between two base packages.