Baskin-Robbins Catering (2026): Kits, Tubs & the Real Cost Per Guest
First, the thing nobody tells you: there is no national Baskin-Robbins catering program. No corporate menu, no standard prices, no central booking. Catering is run shop by shop — most participating stores list their party menu on ezCater, and the rest take orders in person. What is consistent nationwide is the shape of the offer: a DIY Sundae Kit built for eight people, per-person sundae packages at some shops, and the 3-gallon tub for crowds. This page prices all three from live US catering listings, checked 6 November 2026, and works out the only number that matters for a party: cost per guest.
Prices are from individual shops’ catering listings — your shop’s will differ. That spread is itself one of the findings below.
The three ways shops cater
| Route | What it is | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DIY Sundae Kit | Two pre-packed quarts (your flavors), three toppings, whipped cream, cherries, cups, spoons, napkins | $24.99–$36.99 · serves 8 |
| Per-person sundae packages | Priced per head at some shops — ice cream portions plus a toppings bar, in kids/office/VIP tiers | $4.99–$8.99 per person |
| 3-Gallon Tub | One flavor, the full dipping-case tub — you supply cups, cones and scoops | $99.99 |
The DIY Sundae Kit, in detail
The kit is the closest thing Baskin-Robbins has to a standard catering product, and its contents are remarkably consistent across stores: two pre-packed quarts in flavors you choose, three toppings, a can of whipped cream, cherries, and the cups, spoons and napkins to serve it — officially listed as serving 8. What is not consistent is the price. The same kit was listed at $24.99 in Michigan and Arizona ezCater menus, $29.99 at another Arizona shop, and $35.95–$36.99 across California — a 48% spread for an identical box, before a delivery listing in North Carolina asked $41.56. Per guest, that is $3.12 at the cheap end and $4.62 at the California end. If your local shop is at the high end, the pints-and-quarts math applies: two pre-packed quarts bought over the counter run about $21.72 at the most common national price, and toppings are the only thing you are adding.
The 3-gallon tub: the value king, with homework
A 3-gallon tub is the actual tub from the dipping case: 384 ounces of one flavor, listed on ezCater at $99.99. The listing says it “serves 25,” which is conservative to the point of comedy — the tub holds 96 standard 4 oz scoops, so the serves-25 figure assumes very generous portions (or a host who also serves cake). Scooped at standard size, the tub is about $1.04 of ice cream per guest — the cheapest Baskin-Robbins per person by a wide margin. The homework is real, though: the listing itself warns that cups and utensils are not included (they are a separate purchase), you need freezer space for a 3-gallon tub, a scoop and someone willing to run the station — and shops do not always have a spare tub of your flavor, so store staff consistently advise calling ahead to reserve one.
Per-person packages: the middle route
Some shops skip kits and price the sundae bar per head. One Texas store’s ezCater menu shows the format clearly: a Kids Party at $4.99 per person (a 2.5 oz portion, three flavors, syrup, whipped cream, sprinkles), an Office Party at $6.99 (5 oz per person, five flavors, hot fudge, caramel and syrup, sprinkles, crushed Oreos, M&M’s and gummies), and a VIP Party at $8.99 (the office spread plus cones and seasonal toppings). You pay for zero leftovers and zero guessing — the premium over the tub is the price of the shop doing the portioning math and supplying the full bar.
What to order, by headcount
Under 8, the kit is the party in a box. From 10 to about 24, cakes quietly beat sundae kits on cost per guest — a full sheet at $54–$63 serves 16–24, and the cakes hub has the full size ladder. Past 25, the tub takes over and nothing else is close on price; two tubs (two flavors) cover most 50-person events with scoops to spare. One more format exists at the top end: a handful of local operators run staffed ice-cream carts or trailers for weddings and corporate events. Those are individual franchise businesses, not a Baskin-Robbins program — expect per-event quotes with substantial minimums, and vet them like any local vendor.
How ordering actually works
Find your shop’s catering menu on ezCater if it has one (delivery and minimums are set there), or call the shop directly — many take kit and tub orders by phone without listing anywhere. Ask four things: the kit price (remember the $24.99–$36.99 spread — it is worth one comparison call), whether cups and utensils are included, how much notice a tub needs, and whether they will hold your flavors. For a tub of a specific flavor, treat 2–3 days’ notice as the safe plan; kits are usually same-day or next-day.
Baskin-Robbins catering — frequently asked questions
Does Baskin-Robbins do catering?
Yes, but locally — there is no national catering program or central menu. Participating shops list party menus on ezCater or take orders in store: DIY Sundae Kits, per-person sundae packages at some shops, and 3-gallon tubs. A few local operators also run staffed carts for events.
How much is Baskin-Robbins catering per person?
By format: about $1.04 per standard scoop from a 3-gallon tub ($99.99, 96 scoops), $3.12–$4.62 per guest for a DIY Sundae Kit ($24.99–$36.99, serves 8), and $4.99–$8.99 per person where shops sell tiered sundae packages. Counter scoops, for scale, run $3.50–$5 each.
What comes in the DIY Sundae Kit?
Two pre-packed quarts in your choice of flavors, three toppings, a can of whipped cream, cherries, and cups, spoons and napkins — listed as serving 8. Contents are consistent across stores; the price is not ($24.99 to $36.99 in the listings we checked).
How many people does a 3-gallon tub serve?
ezCater listings say 25, but the tub holds 384 ounces — 96 standard 4 oz scoops. At party-size scoops, plan on 50–75 comfortable servings; the official 25 assumes very large portions. Cups and utensils are not included.
Can I get a specific flavor in a 3-gallon tub?
The tub is one flavor — whichever the shop has in tub stock. Shops do not always have a spare of a given flavor, and staff advise calling ahead to reserve one; 2–3 days’ notice is the safe plan for a specific flavor.
Is a cake better than catering for a birthday party?
Often, on price: a full sheet cake at $54–$63 serves 16–24 (about $2.60–$3.90 per guest) with zero serving work. The kit and tub win when you want a sundae bar — choice, toppings and the activity itself. The cakes hub on this site has the full size and price ladder.
