Feeding a crowd? Raising Cane’s catering — officially called Tailgates — is some of the smartest group-ordering math in fast food. Big boxes of fresh chicken fingers with plenty of Cane’s Sauce, priced well below what you’d pay per finger in combos. Here’s every Tailgate size, 2026 prices, how many people each feeds, and how to order.
For individual meals, see our Raising Cane’s menu with prices (2026).
Raising Cane’s Tailgate Prices & Sizes (2026)
| Tailgate Pack | Fingers | Sauce Cups | Feeds | Price | Per Finger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-Finger Tailgate | 25 | 8 | 6–8 people | $41.99 | ~$1.68 |
| 50-Finger Tailgate | 50 | 16 | 13–15 people | $79.99 | ~$1.60 |
| 75-Finger Tailgate | 75 | 25 | 20–22 people | $118.99 | ~$1.59 |
| 100-Finger Tailgate | 100 | 33 | 27–29 people | $142.99 | ~$1.43 |
Prices vary by location — some markets run a few dollars higher or lower — but most stores follow this standard range. Each finger is 130 calories, so a 100-finger box carries 13,000 calories of chicken alone. Plan accordingly.
What Comes in a Tailgate Box?
Just the essentials: fresh chicken fingers + matching Cane’s Sauce cups. That’s it — no fries, no toast, no coleslaw, no drinks. Sides and drinks are ordered separately, which actually works in your favor: you buy exactly what your group wants instead of paying for sides nobody touches.
To round out a Tailgate into a full meal, add:
- Crinkle-cut fries — about $2.49 per serving
- Texas toast — about $1.35–$1.38 each
- Coleslaw — about $1.35–$1.38 per serving
- Gallon drinks — unsweet/sweet tea ~$5.99, lemonade ~$7.99 per gallon
Tailgate vs. Combos: The Math
For groups of 8 or more, Tailgates win by a mile. A Box Combo works out to nearly $2.90 per finger; a 100-finger Tailgate drops that to about $1.43 — roughly half.
Real-world example: Super Bowl party for 12 people. A 50-finger Tailgate ($79.99) + three large fry orders (~$13.50) + a gallon of sweet tea (~$5.99) = about $100 for 12 people with 4 fingers each, plenty of fries, and drinks. Twelve Box Combos at $11.49 each would run ~$138. You save nearly $40.
How to Order Raising Cane’s Catering
- Pick your size using the table above — when in doubt, round up; leftover fingers reheat well.
- Call ahead for large orders. A 100-finger Tailgate isn’t sitting under a heat lamp — the store needs lead time to cook it fresh. Same-day is often fine, but a few hours’ notice helps.
- Add sides and drinks separately — fries, toast, slaw, and gallon jugs.
- Ask about extra sauce. Tailgates include a set number of cups (8–33); sauce-obsessed groups should add a 22 oz tub (~$5.99).
- Plan pickup timing. Fingers are best within 30 minutes — coordinate pickup close to serving time.
How Many Fingers Per Person?
The simple rule: 3–4 fingers per adult for a meal, 2–3 for lighter eaters or when other food is served. A 25-finger box covers 6–8 people; a 50 covers 13–15; scale from there. For kids’ parties, lean toward 2–3 per child.
Raising Cane’s Catering FAQs
How much is a 100-piece Tailgate at Raising Cane’s?
About $142.99 in most markets (ranges roughly $143–$163 by location), including 100 fingers and 33 Cane’s Sauce cups. Feeds 27–29 people.
Does Raising Cane’s catering include sides?
No — Tailgates include chicken fingers and Cane’s Sauce only. Fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, and drinks are ordered separately.
How far in advance should I order a Tailgate?
Call a few hours ahead for large orders so the store can cook everything fresh. Same-day ordering is usually fine.
How many sauces come with a 50-finger Tailgate?
16 Cane’s Sauce cups. Add a 22 oz tub (~$5.99) if your group goes heavy on sauce.
Is Raising Cane’s catering cheaper than combos?
Yes, significantly for groups — about $1.43–$1.68 per finger vs. nearly $2.90 per finger in a Box Combo.
