Cookout Tray Menu 2026 with Prices, Options and Calories

Need help deciding on a delicious meal that is not boring and is rich in variety and value? The Cookout Tray menu is the solution! Whether you are craving a juicy burger, smoky BBQ, crispy chicken strips, or something spicy, the Cookout Tray has it all, and at a price that won’t hurt your wallet.

You can change it every time with so many choices, picking your main dish, sides such as Cajun fries and onion rings, and then one of the creamy milkshakes Cookout is famous for. North Carolina magazine Bit & Grain estimated 54,000 possible combinations in 2016, a number The News & Observer has repeated, so no two trays ever have to be the same. The Cookout Tray is for anyone: families, students, or anyone who wants a big meal full of taste at an affordable price.

Cookout Tray Prices

The Cookout Tray is the restaurant’s main bundle: you get one main item, two sides and a drink. You can change every part of it to match your cravings.

There are two sizes. The Jr. Tray has lighter main items, and the regular Cook Out Tray has full-size main items. Both come with two side dishes and a drink, and you can swap the drink for a milkshake.

The guide below shows every main item, side and drink with calories, then lets you add up your own tray.

Regular Tray vs Junior Tray, Which One Should You Pick?

Not sure whether to go regular or junior? Here is a quick breakdown to help you decide.

Prices are from the Raleigh, NC menu board (October 2026) and vary by location. The lightest tray uses onion rings, slaw and a zero calorie drink.

If you are really hungry, go for the Regular Tray; the bigger portions are worth the extra dollar. If you want a quick, lighter meal without overspending, the Junior Tray gives you the same Cookout experience at a smaller price.

Design Your Combo Tray

Design the meal of your dreams with the combo tray on the Cookout menu. Mix and match your favorite main, sides and drink to build a meal made just for you. Add Secret Menu ideas for extra flair, and review the Allergen Menu for dietary needs.

Pick the Perfect Main Dish

Cookout offers a long list of main dishes on its tray menu. The Jr. Tray has the lighter picks, and the regular tray has the full-size ones. See the burgers menu for sizes and styles.

Jr. Tray main items

• Small Burger245 Cal
• 2 Chicken Strips440 Cal
• 1 Hot Dog260 Cal
• 2 Corn Dogs440 Cal
• 1 Quesadilla220 to 260 Cal
• BLT Sandwich392 Cal

Regular Cook Out Tray main items

• Big Double Burger330 Cal
• Regular Hamburger328 Cal
• Regular BBQ Sandwich368 Cal
• 2 Hot Dogs520 Cal
• 2 Quesadillas449 to 514 Cal
• Regular Chicken377 Cal
• Cajun Chicken377 Cal
• Spicy Chicken446 Cal
• BBQ Char-Grilled Chicken376 Cal
• 3 Chicken Strips660 Cal
• Chicken Strip Sandwich674 Cal

Some stores also offer 9 Chicken Nuggets as a Jr. Tray main. Cook Out does not publish calories for it.

Pick the Perfect Side

The sides are what make the Cookout Tray so loved. You pick two from this list. You can also pick the same side twice, which Cook Out calls a double up.

• Fries347 Cal
• Onion Rings128 Cal
• Hushpuppies300 Cal
• White Cheddar Cheese Bites190 Cal
• Chicken Nuggets144 Cal
• Slaw99 Cal
• Chili164 Cal
• Corn Dog220 Cal
• Quesadilla220 to 260 Cal
• Chicken Wrap501 to 522 Cal
• Bacon Wrap419 Cal

Fries can be ordered Cajun style, with Cajun seasoning on top. Explore all Sides Menu options.

Pick the Perfect Drink

Every tray comes with a drink. Cookout offers a variety of drinks to choose from, including its fresh brewed tea and two floats from the desserts menu.

• Large Drink or Tea (24 oz)0 to 290 Cal
• Huge Sweet Tea (32 oz)390 Cal
• Dasani Water (20 oz)0 Cal
• Coke Float (16 oz)399 Cal
• Cheerwine Float (16 oz)401 Cal
• Milkshake swap538 to 925 Cal

Cookout Tray Double Up and Milkshake Swap

There are two ways to change the basic tray. You can double up on a side, or you can swap the drink for a milkshake.

Double up: pick the same side twice and get two orders of it, for example a double order of hushpuppies or fries. Food & Wine and The News & Observer both describe it this way.

Milkshake swap: replace the drink with a regular milkshake in any of the 40+ flavors. On the Raleigh, NC menu board (October 2026) the swap costs $1.50 more. Business Insider paid $1.60 for it in Wilmington, NC in April 2025, so the price depends on the store.

Cook Out’s Top Creamy Milkshakes

These are the shakes people order most with a tray. See all flavors on the Cookout milkshake menu.

1. Vanilla555 CalThe most popular flavor, sweet and simple. See the ice cream page for more.
2. Hershey’s Chocolate620 CalThe pick for chocolate lovers.
3. Strawberry610 CalSweet, fruity and popular with everyone.
4. Fresh Banana538 CalSoft and rich, and the lowest calorie shake on the menu.
5. Peach547 CalSweet and juicy, a good choice in hot weather.
6. Oreo802 CalA fan favorite with crushed Oreo cookies.
7. Reese’s Cup894 CalFor peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
8. Snickers720 CalChocolate, caramel and nuts in one shake.
9. Chocolate Chip Mint834 CalFresh mint with chocolate chips.
10. Peanut Butter Fudge765 CalPeanut butter and fudge together.

Top Picks for Your Cookout Tray

Here is a list of the top picks for Cookout trays: delicious, filling, and bursting with flavor.

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  Cook Out Tray

  $ 7.99 Cal varies

  1 main, 2 sides and a large drink

  Cook Out’s signature combo meal

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  Big Double Burger

  $ 2.99–4.39 330 Cal

  Two char-grilled patties with your choice of style

  A top Tray main in fan discussions on Reddit

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  Cheddar Style Burger

  +$ 0.99 +233 Cal

  Cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mayo on any burger

  A fan favorite for a loaded burger

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  Cajun Style Chicken Breast

  $ 3.39–4.99 377 Cal

  Char-grilled with Cajun seasoning, Texas Pete, lettuce, tomato and mayo

  A bold char-grilled chicken pick

• 

  BBQ Plate

  $ 5.99 976 Cal

  Chopped pork BBQ with homemade slaw, fries and hushpuppies

  A Southern classic fans pair with a Cheerwine Float

• 

  Chicken Strips (3 pc)

  $ 3.39–4.99 660 Cal

  Homemade style strips with choice of sauce

  Fans often add quesadillas as Tray sides

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  Chicken Quesadilla

  $ 2.39 220 Cal

  Chicken and melted cheese (order of 2: 449 Cal)

  The #1 most-viewed Cook Out item on FastFoodNutrition.org

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  Hushpuppies

  $ 0.99–1.99 600 Cal

  Homemade style, side size 300 Cal

  A classic Southern side for any Tray

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  Cajun Fries

  $ 2.69–2.99 347 Cal

  Regular fries with Cajun seasoning, on request

  A favorite Tray side among fans

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  Fan-Favorite Milkshakes

  $ 2.79–3.99 638–802 Cal

  Oreo, Banana Pudding, and Orange Push-up are fan favorites

  Many locations will mix two flavors for you

Top Cookout Tray Combos

With so many combinations, the tray menu can be hard to choose from. You may want to give one of these fan favorites a try. Each total uses the calories listed above.

Want your own total? Use the tray calorie tool above, try the full Cookout calorie calculator, or see the Cookout nutrition facts for every item.

Cookout Tray Calories, Lightest and Heaviest Trays

A Cookout Tray can be a light meal or a very heavy one. It depends on what you put in it. These totals use Cook Out’s official nutrition guide and menu board numbers.

The biggest savings come from the sides and the drink. Slaw has 99 calories and Onion Rings have 128, while Fries have 347. A milkshake adds 538 to 925 calories, and water or Unsweet Tea adds none. For full numbers, see the Cookout nutrition page.

Cookout Tray Prices by City

Cook Out does not publish one national price list, so tray prices change from store to store. These are the prices we could confirm.

Delivery apps charge more than the store. On the local delivery menus we checked, trays ranged from about $8.09 to $12.09. See Cookout delivery for details.

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Cookout Tray

How to Order a Cookout Tray

Ordering a tray is quick once you know the steps. Say the tray size first, then your choices in this order.

1. Say “Cook Out Tray” or “Jr. Tray”Then name your main item, for example a Big Double Burger.
2. Name your two sidesOr say “double up” to get the same side twice.
3. Pick your drinkOr ask to swap it for a milkshake and name the flavor.
4. Add your style and saucesFor example Cheddar Style, Cajun style fries or a side of sauce.

You can order at the drive-thru or the walk-up window, and some stores have a dining room. Most stores open at 10:30 AM and stay open late. Check Cookout hours and find your nearest Cookout location.

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Conclusion

The Cookout Tray menu is all about giving you a tasty meal that makes you come back for more. With thousands of combinations to explore, you will never run out of new things to try. Whether you go for the hearty Regular Tray or keep it light with the Junior Tray, you are always getting fresh food, bold Southern flavor, and portions that fill you up, all without spending too much.

So what are you waiting for? Head to your nearest Cookout location, design your perfect tray, and taste why this Southern favorite keeps people coming back again and again.