Cookout Cook Out Trays
The Cook Out Tray is the signature meal: one main entree, two sides, and a large drink for $6.29 to $7.49. The Jr. Tray offers the same format at a smaller size for $5.29 to $6.49. With 20+ entree options and 15+ sides, Cook Out claims over 54,000 possible Tray combinations. Upgrading the drink to a milkshake costs $1 extra. Get detailed pricing, calorie counts, and macro metrics for all items listed below.
Cook Out Tray
The signature Cook Out meal. One main entree from 20+ options, two sides from 15+ choices, and a large drink. Priced at $6.29 to $7.49 depending on location and main. The most popular order at Cook Out and widely considered the best fast-food value in America.
Jr. Tray
Same format as the regular Tray at a smaller size. One entree, two sides, and a smaller drink for $5.29 to $6.49. Good for lighter appetites or people who want a complete Cook Out meal at the lowest price.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cookout Cook Out Trays
A standard Cookout Tray combo costs $6.29 to $7.49 at most locations in 2026, representing one of the best values in fast food. The Jr. Tray starts at $5.29.
You can choose from french fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, chicken nuggets, a corn dog, chicken/beef quesadillas, or a side salad as your two sides.
Cook Out Trays — full category guide
Complete Cook Out Trays guide (2026)
The Cook Out Tray is the signature meal: one main entree, two sides, and a large drink for $6.29 to $7.49. The Jr. Tray offers the same format at a smaller size for $5.29 to $6.49. With 20+ entree options and 15+ sides, Cook Out claims over 54,000 possible Tray combinations. Upgrading the drink to a milkshake costs $1 extra.
This hub lists 2 items in the Cook Out Trays category with live links to price, nutrition, and calorie breakdowns. Use it as your starting map before you order at the drive-thru.
Price and calorie range in this category
Current reference prices run from $5.79 to $6.99 across items shown here. Calories span roughly 720 to 950 kcal per standard serving before sides or drinks.
Tray combos remain the best structural value when your meal includes two sides and a drink—especially if you were already planning fountain tea or a shake upgrade.
Tray-building playbook
Pick a main that matches your protein goal, then use sides as secondary entrées—quesadillas, corn dogs, and nuggets are common power-user choices.
Jr. Trays suit smaller appetites; standard Trays suit most adults. Budget an extra dollar if you are swapping the drink for a Fancy Milkshake.
Popular picks and how to choose
Guests usually shortlist two or three items by price, protein needs, and whether they are building a Tray or ordering à la carte.
Compare macros when torn between similar items: a small price bump sometimes buys significantly more protein or fewer carbs depending on style and toppings.
Ordering and customization notes
Cook Out allows many style variations (Cook Out Style chili and slaw, Cajun seasoning, bacon cheddar, etc.) that are not always obvious on the exterior menu board. Ask at the speaker if you do not see your preferred style posted.
Milkshake upgrades, duplicate Tray sides, and half-and-half shake flavors are store-dependent habits—polite, specific requests work better than vague “make it like last time” orders during busy shifts.
How we verify this category data
Our team spot-checks prices and item names across multiple states each quarter. Nutrition figures combine ingredient disclosures with standard serving assumptions; we label estimates clearly when official lab data is unavailable.
Cook Out Menu Prices is independent—not operated by Cook Out Inc. Confirm allergen and ingredient questions directly with the restaurant for medical decisions.
Ordering vocabulary for Cook Out Trays
At the speaker, name the item, then the style if applicable (Cook Out Style, Cajun, bacon cheddar). For Trays, say “Tray” before the main so the cashier keys the combo correctly.
If you need sauce on the side or a bun-free protein, say it once clearly—repeating at the window slows the line. Milkshake upgrades are usually “Tray with a [flavor] shake” rather than a separate shake order.
Planning your next Cook Out Trays order
Browse every item card above for quick price and calorie snapshots, then open individual guides for allergens, Tray math, and ordering language you can use at the speaker.
If you are feeding a group, mix Trays with a few standalone shakes so everyone gets a main plus dessert without duplicating the same entree.
Save this category page when Cook Out runs limited tests in your state—when new items appear, we update listings and link them from the hub first.
Compare nutrition and calories hubs when you need tables sorted differently; the category view is best for menu discovery, while those hubs help macro tracking.
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