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Cook Out Tray Price 2026
A Regular Tray is commonly about $7.39 and a Jr. Tray about $6.39: one main, two sides, and a drink. Milkshake upgrade is often $1.60. Named builds and the builder are below.
Prices vary by location and franchise. Board-checked ranges below reflect Southeast markets, last verified July 2026.
Last verified: · Southeast locations (NC and neighboring states), verified July 2026
Unofficial; prices vary. Price methodology
Nutrition varies by location
Calories on the nutrition page are transcribed from Cook Out’s public PDF on cookout.com (retrieved August 31, 2026; the file is undated). We do not invent missing items. Confirm calories and allergens in-store. Unofficial tools on this site are planning sketches only.
How much is a Cook Out Tray? On dated Southeast boards (July 2026) a Regular Tray is about $7.39 and a Jr. Tray about $6.39. Each includes one qualifying main, two sides, and a drink. Confirm the board — dollars vary by state.
Cook Out Tray
Popular1 main + 2 sides + drink. The signature Cook Out combo.
$7.39
$7.39
Regular Tray
1 Main + 2 Sides + Drink
$6.39
Junior Tray
1 Main + 2 Sides + Drink
Choose Your Main
- • Big Double Burger — Cook Out Style, Cheddar Style, Out West Style, Steak Style
- • Char-Grilled Chicken Breast — Original, BBQ, Cajun, Club
- • 2 Hot Dogs — Chili Mustard, Cook Out Style
- • Chicken Strips (3 pc)
Pick 2 Sides
- •French Fries (Regular or Cajun)
- •Onion Rings
- •Hushpuppies
- •Chicken Nuggets (3 pc)
- •Corn Dog
- •Chicken Quesadilla
- •Beef Quesadilla
Choose a Drink
- •Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea
- •Cheerwine
- •Coca-Cola Float
- •Cheerwine Float
- •Premium Milkshake (40+ Flavors)
Milkshake upgrade: +$1.60
Named tray builds we like
Named builds with estimated prices — each has its own shareable page.
Classic Cook Out Style Double
The signature tray most regulars order — chili, slaw, mustard, and onions on a char-grilled double with Cajun fries and hushpuppies.
Big Double Burger — Cook Out Style · Cajun Fries + Hushpuppies
Cheddar Style Crunch Box
Extra cheddar, bacon, and Texas Pete on a double patty paired with two fried sides — ideal for sharing or a big appetite.
Big Double Burger — Cheddar Style · Onion Rings + French Fries
Out West Smoke Stack
BBQ sauce, bacon, and onion tanglers deliver a smoky Western profile; the chocolate shake rounds out a full comfort-meal tray.
Big Double Burger — Out West Style · Cajun Fries + Onion Rings
Char-Grilled Club Power Tray
A lighter-but-filling tray with bacon, cheese, and ranch on grilled chicken — popular with students who want protein without a burger.
Char-Grilled Chicken Breast — Club Style · French Fries + Chicken Nuggets (3 pc)
Cajun Chicken Heat Wave
Cajun seasoning on both the chicken and fries creates a consistent spice profile; the Cheerwine float adds a regional twist.
Char-Grilled Chicken Breast — Cajun Style · Cajun Fries + Hushpuppies
Double Dog Drive-Thru Special
Fast, cheap, and satisfying — two chili dogs plus a corn dog side is a late-night drive-thru staple across Cook Out campuses.
2 Hot Dogs — Cook Out Style · French Fries + Corn Dog
Strip Basket Jr. Starter
The Jr. Tray price point with strips instead of a burger — a go-to for kids, light eaters, and first-time visitors testing portion sizes.
Chicken Strips (3 pc) · Hushpuppies + French Fries
Steak Style Bacon Beast
A1 steak sauce, grilled onions, and bacon transform the double into a steakhouse-style tray; cheese bites add an extra savory side.
Big Double Burger — Steak Style · Onion Rings + Cheese Bites
BBQ Chicken Picnic Tray
Sweet BBQ glaze on grilled chicken with hushpuppies evokes a backyard cookout — a top pick in summer and tailgate season.
Char-Grilled Chicken Breast — BBQ Style · Hushpuppies + Cajun Fries
Quesadilla Fusion Tray
Swapping one standard side for a quesadilla turns a burger tray into a mash-up meal — a secret-menu-adjacent combo power users love.
Big Double Burger — Cook Out Style · Chicken Quesadilla + Cajun Fries
Keto-Friendly Strip Plate
Skip the bun and fries — strips with onion rings and ranch keep carbs lower while still fitting the tray value model.
Chicken Strips (3 pc) · Onion Rings + Side of Ranch
Freshman Fifteen Milkshake Feast
The quintessential college-town splurge — double cheddar burger, two carb-heavy sides, and a full banana milkshake for under nine dollars.
Big Double Burger — Cheddar Style · French Fries + Hushpuppies
Tray builds we like
A Regular Tray is one main, two sides, and a drink. You can mix those pieces in a lot of ways. These are taste notes, not a scored ranking and not a nutrition plan.
A first-timer classic
A common intro ticket is a Big Double Cook Out Style: chili, slaw, mustard, and chopped onions. Cajun fries and hushpuppies are the usual sides. A Cheerwine Float or Banana Pudding shake is a frequent drink upgrade. Heavy and messy — that is the point.
A chicken-forward tray
Swap the burger for a spicy chicken breast fillet if you want crunch and heat. Some stores will put a wrap or quesadilla in a side slot. That is a value move, not a published protein-per-dollar fact. Cook Out Sauce is a common quesadilla dip.
A late-night crunch tray
BBQ sandwich plus onion rings and cheese bites is a texture-heavy late ticket. Sweet tea or an Oreo Mint shake if you want a drink contrast. Confirm side swaps at the window.
Cook Out Sauce is a tangy house sauce that a lot of people put on fried sides. Ask for a cup.