Frequently Asked Questions

Typical U.S. ranges:

• Boxed lunches / individual bowls: about $10–$14 per person
• Packages: $25–$30 per person
• À la carte entrée pans: serve 6–8 people, $65–$120 depending on the dish.

Delivery fee, tax, and tip are extra. Delivery fee is 10%.

As little as 6 hours for smaller orders. Large events should be booked 2–3 days ahead.
For staffed events or custom menus, contact a catering specialist as early as possible.

• Delivery: none
• Pickup: none

Yes. We offer three service levels:

• Drop-off — food delivered ready to serve.
• Drop-off + setup — we arrange the spread.
• Staffed event — servers on site (custom quote).

All catering events include plates, utensils, chopsticks, napkins, and serving utensils. Wire racks and Sternos are available for an additional fee.

For A la Carte trays, each tray serves 6–8 guests, plus rice or noodles separately if the pan does not include them. For boxed lunches, order one per guest and add a few extras if people tend to eat more.

Rice note: Boxed meals include rice. Many à la carte entrée pans do not, order white rice, brown rice, or fried rice as a side.

Boxed lunches / individual bowls. Each person gets their own meal (entrée + rice; some bundles add a spring roll). Best for offices, meetings, sports teams, and mixed dietary needs.

Catering trays / packages. Shared buffet pans. Better for parties and when you want a bigger variety of appetizers and entrees.

You can mix both: trays for the group, boxed meals for guests with allergies.

Yes. P.F. Chang’s is stronger than most national chains on gluten-free options.

Vegetarian

• Buddha’s Feast, Mongolian tofu, Ma Po tofu, vegetarian lettuce wraps, edamame, many salads and sides.

Vegan

• More limited. Includes edamame, vegetarian lettuce wraps, chili-garlic green beans, and some tofu or vegetable dishes. Confirm no egg or dairy.

Gluten-free

• Dedicated GF items can include lettuce wraps, spicy chicken, Mongolian beef, beef or chicken with broccoli, fried rice, Pad Thai, and Singapore street noodles.

Kitchens still use wheat, soy, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, and other major allergens. Tell us about allergies when you order. Vegetarian items may still contain egg or dairy.

Favorites that travel well:

• Apps: Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps, veggie spring rolls, crab wontons, dumplings, edamame.
• Entrées: Sesame Chicken, Mongolian Beef, Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Teriyaki Chicken, Firecracker Shrimp, Buddha’s Feast.
• Noodles & rice: fried rice, lo mein, Pad Thai.
• Desserts: individual pies and cakes in bundles of 10+, Great Wall of Chocolate.

Packages let you pick 2–4 appetizers and 2–4 entrees instead of building everything à la carte. View the current menu at pfchangs.com/catering.

• Online at pfchangs.com/catering.
• P.F. Chang’s app or by calling your local restaurant.
• Large or staffed events: connect with a catering specialist on the catering page.

Have ready: date, time, guest count, delivery vs. pickup address, and dietary notes.

• Changes are often due 12–24 hours before the event.
• Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee (up to 50%).
• Third-party listings varies.

Call the restaurant as soon as plans change.

Wok dishes hold reasonably well if you use wire racks and Sternos (add them to the order). Boxed lunches are meant to be eaten soon after arrival. Ask for delivery 10–15 minutes before you plan to serve.

Yes. Typical uses include office lunches, client meetings, birthdays, graduations, holiday parties, and rehearsal-style gatherings.

For 100+ guests or full service (staff, on-site service), work with a catering specialist rather than the standard online menu. A 100-person order is commonly in the $1,500–$2,500 food range depending on choices.

Pickup: Cheaper, no delivery minimum, good if you are nearby and have transportation.

Delivery: Worth it for offices and when you can’t step away

• Rice or noodles with tray entrees.
• Sternos and wire racks.
• Extra sauce.
• Drinks (lemonade, refreshers, bottled sodas).
• A few extra boxed meals if headcount might grow.

P.F. Chang’s Events are dining experiences for groups of 17 or more. You will work with your Event Sales Manager to organize a pre-set menu for your celebration to ensure the best experience possible. For groups up to 16, book your reservation here.

Events vary in price based on size, dining style, date and time, and menu used. U.S. ranges:

• Events Menu (Family-Style): Starting at $23.99/person, each guest will enjoy a 3 course meal with a cup of soup or house salad (served individually), choice of (2) appetizers, and choice of (4) entrees. Add dessert for your group at an additional fee.

Events Menu is recommended for groups of 20 or more and required for groups over 40.

• 3-Course Menu (Served Individually): Starting at $30/person, each guest will enjoy a cup of soup or house salad, select full-sized entrée, and choice of individual dessert.

Available for groups up to 20 guests.

*Tax and Gratuity not included in price. Prices may vary based on location. Check with your local P.F. Chang’s or Event Sales Manager for actual pricing.

For reservations up to 16, you may book your reservation directly on our reservations page up to 1-hour prior to your reservation (where available). For groups of 17 or more, please fill in the events form at least 7-days prior to your event.

For groups of 17 or more, it is highly recommended that you pre-set your menu selections as much as possible by pre-arranging soup & salad, appetizers, and entrée selections. By doing so, we can better ensure the best experience for you and your hungry guests by preparing ahead of time and expediting our service.

For groups of 40+, a pre-fixed menu using our Events Menu is required with final selections being made at least 7-days in advance of your event.

The P.F. Chang’s Events Menu is prepared and served family-style – dishes set in the middle of the table with everyone getting to try some of everything. This Asian tradition encourages communal dining allowing everyone in your group to experience and share in a common dining experience. You will pre-select for your group:

• Soup or Salad (Served Individually)
• (2) Appetizers (Served Family-Style)
• (4) Entrée (Served Family-Style)
• Fountain Drinks, Tea, and Lemonade included for each guest.

You can choose from either our Signature Menu, which includes many of our fan favorites, or you can enhance your celebration with our Tour of Asia Menu built with premium appetizers and entrées.

Elevate your experience even further with an amazing dessert upgrade adding family-style portions of the delicious Great Wall of Chocolate or New York Cheesecake!

Not yet. However, we are excited to work with you to determine a custom beverage option for your group. Simply ask your Event Sales Manager about building a custom beverage package, and they will help you build the perfect solution for your party.

Yes. P.F. Chang’s is stronger than most national chains on gluten-free options.

Vegetarian

• Buddha’s Feast, Mongolian tofu, Ma Po tofu, vegetarian lettuce wraps, edamame, many salads and sides.

Vegan

• More limited. Includes edamame, vegetarian lettuce wraps, chili-garlic green beans, and some tofu or vegetable dishes. Confirm no egg or dairy.

Gluten-free

• Dedicated GF items can include lettuce wraps, spicy chicken, Mongolian beef, beef or chicken with broccoli, fried rice, Pad Thai, and Singapore street noodles.

Kitchens still use wheat, soy, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, and other major allergens. Tell us about allergies when you order. Vegetarian items may still contain egg or dairy.

Your group can enjoy our beautiful main dining room, our patio (available for exclusive rental by request), one of our Private Dining Rooms, or the entire restaurant through a full buyout*.

Depending on your group size, you’ll work with your Event Sales Manager to arrange seating in advance – whether that’s one long table, several smaller tables throughout the dining room, or another layout that best fits your event. We’ll work with you to make sure the setup meets your group’s needs.

*Patios and Private Dining Rooms are not available in all locations. Please check with your local P.F. Chang’s or your Event Sales Manager for more details.

From intimate to extravagant, we design experiences tailored to your needs. For P.F. Chang’s celebration events, we offer the following:

• Dedicated Servers
• A/V Equipment*
• Gift Tables
• Private and Semi-Private Dining Spaces*
• Covered Patios*
• Full Restaurant Buyout
• Customizable Menu Offerings
• Make it personal by bringing your own:
• Table Decorations
• Flowers
• Dessert (Cake, cookies, etc)
• Photo Booths
• Looking for something else? Make a special request with your Event Sales Manager. **

*Subject to Availability.

**Subject to approval.

For groups over 40, we do require a Food & Beverage (F&B) minimum to secure your reservation. This minimum will be provided in a quote by your Event Sales Manager and may vary depending on location and seasonality.

Qualifying purchases toward the F&B Minimum are any food, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages. Taxes, fees, gratuities, and gift cards are not considered qualifying purchases.

For groups of 40 or more, you will be required to pay a $500 deposit to secure your reservation. This deposit will be applied to your final bill and can be paid up to 6-months in advance of your Event. Deposits may be paid by credit card through correspondence with your Event Sales Manager.

Standard event reservations include 2 hours of dining room access and service. This time starts at your reservation time and includes any setup needed for decorations. It ends when the last guest leaves the table. If you expect your event to last longer than 2 hours, please notify your local P.F. Chang’s or Event Sales Manager in advance.

For full-restaurant buyouts, time beyond the quoted food and beverage minimum is billed at the predetermined hourly rate for your event.

We understand that plans can change. For events of 40 or more guests with a deposit paid, you may reschedule a date within 30 days of the original reservation at no cost. If you need to cancel, your refund whether full, partial, or none, will depend on how far you cancel in advance. Please see your event contract for full details.

*Policies may vary by location and seasonality and are subject to change.

Yes. If your group is ordering from any menu other than the Events menu, we can provide split checks*. Groups ordering from the Events menu may split the payment, but we cannot provide individual itemized checks.

*Restrictions Apply. Ask your restaurant for how many split checks your group may have.