Olive Garden Catering Appetizers Menu
Olive Garden catering appetizers include trays of fried mozzarella (30 pieces) at $31.29, spinach artichoke dip at $25.79 and toasted beef ravioli at $31.99, plus dipping sauces serving eight and breadsticks.
Three trays cover the starter course for a party: fried mozzarella and toasted ravioli for dipping, and the spinach artichoke dip with flatbread crisps. Each tray serves four to six as a starter; add marinara, alfredo, five cheese marinara or meat sauce by the pint for dipping. Calories are per tray.
Olive Garden Appetizers Menu Items
3450 cal Fried Mozzarella (Serves 4 - 6)
2310 cal Spinach-Artichoke Dip (Serves 4 - 6)
2700 cal Toasted Beef Ravioli (Serves 4 - 6)
1750 cal Alfredo Dipping Sauce (Serves 8)
800 cal Five Cheese Marinara Dipping Sauce (Serves 8)
290 cal Marinara Dipping Sauce (Serves 8)
600 cal Meat Dipping Sauce (Serves 8)
140 cal Breadsticks
Which Appetizer Trays to Order
Fried mozzarella (3450 calories per tray) is the safest crowd pleaser; toasted ravioli (2700) is the lightest per piece; the spinach artichoke dip (2310) is the one that does not need reheating in a rush. Fried trays should be eaten within thirty minutes of pickup.
Olive Garden Appetizers Prices
Every appetizers item with its typical US price and the state range.
| Item | Price | By state | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadsticks | $4.79 | $4.49 to $5.99 | 140 |
| Five Cheese Marinara Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | $9.49 | $8.49 to $11.29 | 800 |
| Marinara Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | $9.49 | $8.49 to $11.29 | 290 |
| Meat Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | $9.49 | $8.49 to $11.29 | 600 |
| Alfredo Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | $10.99 | $9.99 to $12.29 | 1750 |
| Spinach-Artichoke Dip (Serves 4 - 6) | $25.79 | $24.79 to $29.79 | 2310 |
| Fried Mozzarella (Serves 4 - 6) | $31.29 | $30.29 to $35.29 | 3450 |
| Toasted Beef Ravioli (Serves 4 - 6) | $31.99 | $30.99 to $35.99 | 2700 |
Typical US price = the most common price across our state sample. Prices are higher in California, New York and Alaska. Verify with your local restaurant before ordering.
Olive Garden Appetizers Nutrition Facts
Calories and macros per serving as listed in the official Olive Garden nutrition guide. Use the calculator to add items together.
| Item | Cal | Fat (g) | Sat fat (g) | Carbs (g) | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) | Sodium (mg) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried Mozzarella (Serves 4 - 6) | 3450 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Spinach-Artichoke Dip (Serves 4 - 6) | 2310 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Toasted Beef Ravioli (Serves 4 - 6) | 2700 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Alfredo Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | 1750 | 173 | 109 | 21 | 4 | 30 | 2400 | 0 |
| Five Cheese Marinara Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | 800 | 67 | 34 | 35 | 20 | 21 | 2610 | 5 |
| Marinara Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | 290 | 17 | 1.5 | 33 | 19 | 7 | 2550 | 7 |
| Meat Dipping Sauce (Serves 8) | 600 | 38 | 14 | 37 | 26 | 28 | 2070 | 3 |
| Breadsticks | 140 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 460 | 0.5 |
Source: Olive Garden nutrition guide (US restaurants). Values are for the standard dinner portion unless the item is a lunch or kids dish. Open the nutrition calculator to total a meal.
Allergen and Ingredient Note
Fried trays contain wheat, gluten and dairy and share a fryer with shellfish; toasted ravioli contains beef and egg. The dip contains dairy and wheat.
Final Thoughts
One appetizer tray per eight guests with a pint of marinara covers the starter course. Pick the dip for events where food sits out.
Order Appetizers Near You
Find the closest Olive Garden, check today's hours and call ahead for large orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the fried mozzarella catering tray?
$31.29 for 30 pieces with marinara.
How many people does an appetizer tray serve?
Four to six as a starter, or eight to ten alongside other trays.
Do trays come with dipping sauce?
Fried mozzarella and toasted ravioli come with marinara; extra sauces are sold by the pint.
Which appetizer tray travels best?
The spinach artichoke dip; fried trays soften in the box.
Is there a vegetarian appetizer tray?
Fried mozzarella and the spinach artichoke dip contain no meat, though the mozzarella shares a fryer.