Cookout Tray Menu with Prices 2026 – Complete Guide

The Cookout Tray is the most popular meal at Cook Out restaurants across the Southeast. Each tray includes one main entrée, two sides, and a drink for one affordable price. The Cook Out menu offers a wide variety of grilled classics, sides, and milkshakes, making it easy to customize every tray to your taste.
You can pick from burgers, chicken, BBQ, hot dogs, or quesadillas. Then choose two sides like fries, hushpuppies, or onion rings. Finish with a drink or upgrade to a milkshake.
The Regular Tray costs between $7.39 and $7.99 depending on your location. The Jr Tray runs $6.39 to $6.49 for smaller portions.
Both tray options give you full control over your meal. You can double up on your favorite side instead of picking two different ones.

A Cookout Tray is a combo meal that includes one entrée, two sides, and one beverage at a single price.
The tray system lets you build your meal exactly how you want it. Pick a Big Double Burger with Cajun fries and hushpuppies. Or choose Spicy Chicken with two orders of onion rings.
Cook Out started this tray concept in 1989 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Every item on your tray is made fresh when you order.
Most trays contain between 800 and 1,500 calories depending on what you choose.

Cookout Tray prices vary slightly by location and state tax rates.
Regular Cookout Tray Price
The Regular Tray costs $7.39 at most Cook Out locations as of 2026. Some areas charge up to $7.99 based on local costs.
This price includes your choice of one main item, two sides, and a regular drink. Tax is added at checkout.

Entrée	Price (USD)
🍔2 Pieces Hot Dogs	$4.99
🍔Big Double Burger	$4.99
🌮Quesadilla (Chicken/Beef)	$4.99
🍖Regular Pork Barbecue	$4.99
🍗3 Pieces Chicken Strips	$4.99
🍔Regular Hamburger	$4.99
🍗BBQ Char-Grilled Chicken	$4.99
🌶️Spicy Chicken	$4.99
🌮Cajun Chicken	$4.99
🍗Regular Style Chicken	$4.99

In North Carolina, expect to pay around $7.85 to $8.50 after tax. Georgia locations average $8.00 to $8.70 total.
Tennessee stores charge approximately $7.99 to $8.60 with tax. Virginia prices run $8.10 to $8.75 after tax.
Jr Tray Price
The Jr Tray costs $6.39 at most locations. This smaller version still includes two sides and a drink.
Some areas price the Jr Tray at $6.49. After tax, expect to pay between $6.75 and $7.25 depending on your state.
The Jr Tray uses smaller portion sizes for the main item. You get one hot dog instead of two.

You can swap your regular drink for a milkshake by paying extra. The upgrade costs $1.60 at most Cook Out locations.
Some stores charge $1.39 or $1.50 for the milkshake upgrade. This varies by region and franchise owner.
The milkshake upgrade gives you access to over 40 different flavors. You can also request half-and-half mixes at no extra charge.

The Regular Tray lets you choose from ten different main entrées.
Choose Your Main Entrée
Big Double Burger – Two char-grilled beef patties with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion (330 calories)
Regular 1/4 LB Burger – Single quarter-pound patty with standard toppings (330 calories)
Regular Chicken – Grilled chicken breast on a bun with lettuce and tomato (380 calories)
Cajun Chicken – Grilled chicken with Cajun seasoning and spicy kick (380 calories)
Spicy Chicken – Breaded and fried chicken breast with peppery coating (450 calories)
BBQ Char-Grilled Chicken – Grilled chicken with tangy BBQ sauce (380 calories)
Regular Barbecue – Chopped pork BBQ with Carolina-style sauce (370 calories)
2Cajun Chicken – Two char-grilled hot dogs with choice of toppings (520 calories)
2 Quesadillas – Chicken or beef quesadillas with cheese and vegetables (440-520 calories)
3 Chicken Strips – Hand-breaded chicken tenders with dipping sauce (660 calories)

Pick Two Sides or Double Up

Chicken Nuggets – Five pieces of white meat nuggets (150 calories)
Bacon Wrap – Grilled chicken wrap with bacon and ranch (420 calories)
Chicken Wrap – Choice of Ranch, Cajun, or Honey Mustard style (500-520 calories)
Cheese Bites – White cheddar bites, breaded and fried (190 calories)
Slaw – Creamy coleslaw with cabbage and carrots (100 calories)

Select Your Drink

Large Drink – 32 oz fountain soda including Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke (0-290 calories)
Huge Tea – 32 oz sweet or unsweet fresh-brewed tea (0-390 calories)
Cheerwine – Cherry-flavored soda popular in the South (150 calories per 16 oz)
Dasani Bottled Water – 20 oz bottle (0 calories)
Coke Float – Vanilla ice cream with Coca-Cola (380 calories)
Cheerwine Float – Vanilla ice cream with Cheerwine (380 calories)

The Jr Tray offers smaller portions perfect for kids or light appetites.
Jr Tray Main Options
Small Burger – Smaller beef patty with standard toppings (240 calories)
2 Chicken Strips – Two hand-breaded tenders with sauce (440 calories)
2 Corn Dogs – Two mini corn dogs with condiments (440 calories)
BLT Sandwich – Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on white bread (400 calories)
1 Hot Dog – Single char-grilled hot dog (260 calories)
1 Quesadilla – One chicken or beef quesadilla (220-260 calories)
Jr Tray Sides
Jr Tray sides match the Regular Tray options exactly. You still get to pick any two sides or double up on one.
The portion sizes for sides remain the same between Jr and Regular Trays.
Jr Tray Drinks
Jr Tray drink options are identical to Regular Tray choices. You get the same 32 oz drinks and can upgrade to milkshakes.
The milkshake upgrade costs the same $1.60 on Jr Trays.

Category	Item	Calories
Choose one of these Main Items	Big Double Burger	330 Cal.
	Reg. ¼ Burger	330 Cal.
	Reg. Barbecue	370 Cal.
	2 Hot Dogs	520 Cal.
	2 Quesadillas (Chicken/Beef)	440-520 Cal.
	Reg. Chicken	380 Cal.
	Cajun Chicken	380 Cal.
	Spicy Chicken	450 Cal.
	BBQ Char-Grilled Chicken	380 Cal.
	3 Chicken Strips (or Sandwich)	660 Cal.
Choose 2 Sides or Double up	Bacon Wrap	420 Cal.
	White Cheddar Cheese Bites	190 Cal.
	Chicken Nuggets	150 Cal.
	Chicken Wrap	520 Cal.
	Corn Dog	220 Cal.
	Fries	350 Cal.
	Hush Puppies	300 Cal.
	Onion Rings	130 Cal.
	Quesadilla	260 Cal.
	Slaw or Chilli	100-170 Cal.
Choose a Beverage	Large Drink	290 Cal.
	Huge Tea	390 Cal.
	Dasani 20 oz. Water Bottle	0 Cal.
	Cheerwine/Coke Float	380 Cal.
	Regular Shake	510-900 Cal.

Feature	Regular Tray	Jr Tray
Price	$7.39-$7.99	$6.39-$6.49
Entrée Size	Full size (2 hot dogs, 1/4 lb burger, 3 strips)	Smaller (1 hot dog, small burger, 2 strips)
Sides Included	2 sides or double up	2 sides or double up
Drink Size	32 oz	32 oz
Total Calories	800-1,500	600-1,000
Best For	Big appetites, adults, best value	Kids, light eaters, smaller meals

Choose the Regular Tray if you have a big appetite. It costs about one dollar more but includes substantially more food.

The Jr Tray works well for kids under 12 or adults wanting a lighter meal. Both trays let you customize freely.

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Combo Name	Entrée	Side 1	Side 2	Approx Calories	Best For
Classic Southern	Big Double Burger	Cajun Fries	Hushpuppies	980	Traditional Cook Out experience
Protein Power	3 Chicken Strips	Chicken Nuggets	Cajun Fries	1,160	High protein, filling
Carolina BBQ	Regular Barbecue	Hushpuppies	Slaw	770	Authentic BBQ plate
Spice Lover	Cajun Chicken	Cajun Fries	Chicken Wrap	1,230	Maximum heat
Lighter Option	Regular Chicken	Slaw	Side Salad	580	Lower calorie choice
Late Night Classic	2 Hot Dogs	Cheese Fries	Corn Dog	1,190	Comfort food

Big Double Burger with Cajun fries and hushpuppies creates a classic Southern meal. Try Big Double Burger with two orders of Cajun fries for maximum spice.

Big Double Burger with onion rings and slaw balances fried and fresh.

Chicken Strip Tray Ideas

Three Chicken Strips with fries and a corn dog makes a protein-heavy meal. Chicken Strips with nuggets and Cajun fries load up on chicken.

Chicken Strips with hushpuppies and slaw provides variety.

BBQ and Hot Dog Combinations

Regular Barbecue with hushpuppies and slaw is a traditional Carolina BBQ plate. Two Hot Dogs with chili and cheese fries creates a loaded comfort meal.

BBQ with Cajun fries and onion rings mixes smoky and spicy flavors.

Spicy Chicken and Cajun Combos

Spicy Chicken with Cajun fries and a chicken wrap brings triple heat. Cajun Chicken with Cajun fries and jalapeño quesadilla maxes out the spice level.

Spicy Chicken with slaw and regular fries balances heat with cooling contrast.

How to Customize Your Cookout Tray

Cook Out allows free customization on most tray items.

Double Up Your Favorite Side

Instead of picking two different sides, choose the same side twice. This is called doubling up.

Double Cajun fries give you twice the spicy fries for no extra cost. You can double any side item including quesadillas, onion rings, or cheese bites.

Cookout Style Burger Options

Cook Out Style means adding chili, slaw, mustard, and onions to your burger. This is the signature preparation method.

Cheddar Style adds cheddar cheese, mustard, onions, and pickles. Out West Style includes BBQ sauce, bacon, cheese, and onions.

Steak Style uses A1 sauce, grilled onions, lettuce, and tomato. Request any style at no extra charge.

Add Bacon, Cheese, or Chili

Bacon costs about $0.50 to $1.00 extra depending on location. Extra cheese adds another $0.50 in most stores.

Chili topping is free on hot dogs and costs around $0.50 on burgers. Grilled onions, jalapeños, and extra pickles are usually free.

Cookout Tray calories range from 800 to 1,500 depending on your choices.

Calories by Entrée

Big Double Burger contains 330 calories before toppings. Regular Chicken has 380 calories as the base.

Regular Barbecue provides 370 calories. Two Hot Dogs total 520 calories for both.

Quesadillas range from 440 to 520 calories depending on chicken or beef. Chicken Strips contain 660 calories for three pieces.

Side Calories

• Regular fries and Cajun fries both contain 350 calories. Hushpuppies total 300 calories for a standard serving.
• Chicken Nuggets provide 150 calories for five pieces. A corn dog adds 220 calories.
• Slaw contains only 100 calories, making it the lightest side. Chili has 170 calories per serving.

Lower Calorie Tray Options

• Regular Chicken with slaw and a side salad creates the lowest-calorie tray at around 600 total calories.
• Choose grilled items over fried options to cut calories. Skip cheese and mayo to save 120 calories per tray.
• Order unsweet tea or water instead of soda to eliminate 200 calories.

Cookout Milkshakes – Upgrade Your Tray

Cook Out offers over 40 milkshake flavors year-round. Seasonal flavors rotate in during holidays and summer months.

Popular Milkshake Flavors

• Oreo – Crushed Oreo cookies blended into vanilla ice cream
• Banana Pudding – Vanilla wafers and banana flavoring
• Peanut Butter Fudge – Rich peanut butter with chocolate fudge swirl
• Peach Cobbler – Fresh peach flavor with cinnamon notes
• Strawberry – Real strawberry mixed with vanilla base
• Chocolate – Classic chocolate ice cream shake
• Vanilla – Simple vanilla bean shake
• Mint Chocolate Chip – Cool mint with chocolate pieces
• Reese’s Cup – Peanut butter cup pieces blended in
• Snickers – Caramel, chocolate, and peanut mix
• Cheesecake – New York style cheesecake flavor
• Butterscotch – Sweet butterscotch ripple
• Caramel – Smooth caramel throughout
• M&M – Candy-coated chocolate pieces
• Heath Bar – Toffee candy bar chunks

Milkshake Mix Combinations

Request half-and-half mixes to create custom flavors. Popular mixes include Oreo and Banana Pudding.

Peanut Butter Fudge mixed with Chocolate makes an extra-rich shake. Strawberry and Banana creates a fruity blend.

Most locations allow any two-flavor combination. Seasonal flavors rotate every few months. Pumpkin Pie appears in fall.

Watermelon flavor arrives in summer. Fresh Peach becomes available when peaches are in season.

Popular Cookout Tray Items

Certain items consistently rank as customer favorites across all Cook Out locations.

How to Order a Cookout Tray

Cook Out offers three main ordering methods.

Drive-Thru Ordering

Pull up to the speaker box and wait for the greeting. Tell the cashier you want a Regular or Jr Tray.

State your main entrée choice clearly. Then list your two sides or say you want to double up.

Specify your drink or milkshake preference. The cashier will repeat your order for confirmation.

Walk-Up Window

Most Cook Out locations have an outdoor walk-up window. This lets you order without a car.

Walk-up service typically runs until 2:00 or 3:00 AM. Check your location for exact closing times.

Delivery Options

DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub deliver from select Cook Out locations. Availability depends on your area.

Delivery apps charge 10 to 25 percent more than in-store prices. Tray customization options may be limited on delivery apps.

Cookout Tray Tips and Hacks

• Regular customers have discovered ways to maximize value and taste.
• Ask for Cook Out Sauce on the side. This signature sauce works well for dipping fries or chicken.
• Request your burger with grilled onions instead of raw. The grilled onions add sweetness without onion bite.
• Get your milkshake extra thick by asking them to blend it less. Visit between 2:00 and 5:00 PM for the shortest wait times.
• Save your receipt for potential survey offers. Some locations print discount codes on receipts.

The Cookout Tray remains one of the best values in fast food for 2026. You get a complete meal with entrée, two sides, and drink for under $8 in most locations.
The customization options let you build exactly what you want. Double up on favorites or mix different flavors and textures.
With over 40 milkshake flavors and multiple burger styles, every visit can be different. The quality stays consistent across all Southeast locations.
Visit your nearest Cook Out to try a tray today. Order at the drive-thru, walk-up window, or through delivery apps.