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Craving perfection for your next event? Look no further than Panini Kabob Grill’s Mediterranean food! In this post, we’ll address the frequently asked questions about our catering, ensuring you have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable experience for your small gathering or large event. We’ve got you covered from menu options to dietary accommodations and pricing to delivery logistics.

Catering FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does Panini Kabob Grill cater? How do I place a Panini Kabob Grill Catering order?


Absolutely, we cater! Our catering menu is available from all of our restaurant locations. You can order online anytime at paninikabobgrillcatering.olo.com.

Alternatively, you can call your nearest PKG location. And lastly, you can contact our dedicated Catering Department at 949-788-1620 or email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer questions you might have about your event.

2. I want Panini Kabob Grill catered for my event and a complete line with servers. Is this something PKG can do?

Unfortunately, we cannot send a team of servers or offer full-service catering at this time. However, our catering options are prepared fresh upon order and come ready to serve, as well as super easy to set up so that your loved ones can enjoy the meal without too much hassle.

3. Do you deliver catering orders?


Yes, we do! All PKG restaurant locations offer delivery.

4. What is the order minimum and fee for delivery?


If ordering directly through our website, the minimum order amount is $69.99 (before tax and delivery fee) and it can be delivered with a fee of 10% of the order subtotal. Any orders below $69.99 (before tax and delivery fee) will have a fixed delivery fee of $6.99.

In addition to our website, we are also available on 3rd parties such as EZCater and DoorDash catering.

5. What if delivery isn’t available to my address?


If our website informs you that delivery is unavailable to your address, please get in touch with us directly at [email protected] to inquire if delivery is available. Please include the delivery address and order details for the quickest assistance. Our website only recognizes addresses in our immediate delivery area, but delivery may sometimes be available to locations outside our immediate area (depending on factors such as driver availability), although fees may vary the further the delivery from the restaurant location.

Alternatively, we are also on EZCater and Doordash Catering, which may also deliver further as they have a wider range of delivery drivers nationwide.

6. How do I add special requests or delivery instructions to an online catering order?


We encourage you to either call the PKG location your food will come from (their phone number will be on your order confirmation email), contact our Catering Department directly at 949-788-1620, or contact our Catering Department directly by emailing [email protected].

We strive to honor all possible requests but cannot guarantee every request may be honored. We encourage you to contact us so that we are aware of any requests or delivery instructions.

7. How do I make a change to an existing order?


If you need to change anything about your existing order, we encourage you to call whomever you placed the order with. If you placed the order online or over the phone directly with the restaurant, then please call them to review any changes. If you placed the order directly with our Catering Department, then please contact them to request any changes.

8. Are you able to accommodate special dietary needs and allergies?


Yes, absolutely! At Panini Kabob Grill, we strive to accommodate various dietary preferences and healthy eating styles. However, it is important to note that while we take every possible measure to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that it will never occur in our kitchen.

Rest assured; our menu is highly diverse and customizable. When placing an order online, you can easily choose your customizations. For instance, you can request the removal of cheese from a salad or panini sandwich to fit your dietary needs. If ordering with our Catering Department, again, we can assist you with customizations as well.

We provide a Nutritional Guide on our website to make ordering even more convenient. This guide allows you to filter our menu items based on your eating style, whether you prefer vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or other options. It also provides instructions on how to order according to your preferences.

9. How far in advance should I place my catering order?


We encourage you to place your catering order as soon as you’re ready! As we prepare our food from scratch daily with fresh ingredients, the earlier you submit your order, the better to ensure we are ready to accommodate your order. Whether you’re planning months in advance or have a spontaneous last-minute event, we offer flexible order options to meet your needs.

10. Where can I request a copy of my receipt?


We encourage you to create an online account in which you can access all past receipts. If you do not have an account, please get in touch with us anytime at [email protected], and our team will be happy to assist you.

11. What is your cancellation policy?


No problem! We understand if plans change and things happen. Please contact us as soon as possible so we may take care of the cancellation.

12. What are acceptable forms of payment?


We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover when paying online or in-store. Please note that online orders are all prepaid.

13. Can I pay in advance for a catering order?


Absolutely and in fact, pre-payment is required for all catering orders.

14. Do you accept checks for catering orders?


To clarify our payment options, prepayment with a credit card is required for all online orders. For in-store orders, we accept payment with either cash or credit card.

As for check payments, we understand this may be a preferred method for some customers. While we do not have a standardized system for accepting checks, we are willing to handle each case individually. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Catering Department at 949-788-1620 or [email protected] to discuss your payment preferences and explore the available options. We are here to work with you and ensure a seamless catering experience.

15. Can I set up a House Account, PO Number, or be invoiced for catering orders?


Please note that at this time, we handle each case individually as we do not have a standardized system in place. For further information, don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [email protected] or 949-788-1620.

16. Why didn’t I receive racks and fuel to set up my catering order?


Unfortunately, we do not include chafing racks nor sternos fuel with catering orders at this time. We strictly provide utensils only (referring to serving utensils, regular utensils, plates, and napkins).

However, chafing racks and sternos are easily accessible at any local grocery store, such as Smart and Final.

17. Is it possible to add gratuity to my order?


Although gratuity is never required, it is always sincerely appreciated by the PKG team! Gratuity may be placed anytime when ordering online or whenever you pick up and pay in person.

18. Do I need to supply my own plates, forks, and napkins when I order catering?


Not at all! When ordering online, please ensure that when checking out, you click on the “Add Utensils” button so that our staff may include utensils with your orders. This includes plates, napkins, serving utensils, and regular utensils.

If you are picking up your order, feel free to request utensils from our staff anytime if you do not see any in your catering bag(s) upon pickup.

19. Who do I contact for questions regarding my catering order?


If you have questions or concerns that may not be answered here or about a catering order you have yet to place, please do not hesitate to reach out to our PKG Catering Department either at 949-788-1620 or by emailing [email protected].

Thank you to all our guests who may be part of the My PKG Rewards program, and thank you so much to all who joined and supported the program since its launch in 2019! Recently, you might have been shocked to hear that the My PKG Rewards Program will end officially on May 15th, 2023. At PKG, we want to take this opportunity to share several important updates with you regarding this decision:


Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for being a part of My PKG Rewards. We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding the My PKG Rewards Program. We understand that our Rewards Program has been an excellent way to express our gratitude to loyal guests like you. However, unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to end the program, effective May 15th, 2023 (midnight PST). 

As you know, we (and the rest of the restaurant industry) have been facing challenging times due to increased costs from our vendors and services. Our commitment since day one has always been to keep prices affordable for our guests without sacrificing the quality of our food or portion size. We have been exploring different options to keep our menu affordable but refuse to cut corners when using healthy ingredients like ABF proteins or preparing our dishes to order from scratch daily. The tough choices we have come to then are either removing the Rewards Program or increasing menu prices. We recently surveyed guests to see what they preferred, and the majority chose the former option. 

Therefore, we will end the Rewards Program effective May 15th, 2023, at midnight PST. You can still earn points and rewards until this date. And, of course, we will honor all rewards earned before May 15th, 2023, until it expires. For example, you earned a reward on April 29th, which expires in October. In that case, we will honor that, so you have plenty of time to come in before the expiration date without rushing.

We understand that this news may be disappointing, but we made this decision based on our guests’ valuable feedback and always want to be transparent about our changes and why.  

Thank you again for being a loyal member of My PKG Rewards. We appreciate your support and hope that you understand the difficult decision we had to make. We will continue to work very hard to provide you with the same quality food and service that you have come to expect from us. 

At PKG, we care about every guest, so if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]. We appreciate your continued support!

Best regards,

Panini Kabob Grill (PKG)

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Introduction – Teacher Appreciation:

To emphasize teacher appreciation in the community, our team at Panini Kabob Grill decided to run one of our biggest giveaways. However, we decided that one week simply was not enough to celebrate our hard-working teachers fully. As a result, we wanted to give away $500 gift cards to 3 teachers per PKG restaurant for a total of 51 lucky winners!

The results are in…

With back-to-school season rolling in, what better time to announce the winners of our popular giveaway than now? Without further ado, we are excited to confirm that the winners have finally been selected! In other words, we encourage you to keep reading to find out if YOU or the teacher YOU nominated won! Firstly, we’ve broken the winners up by region for your convenience. For example, San Diego, Los Angeles, Inland Empire, etc. Secondly, under each section, you will find a list of all winners in addition to a photo gallery. The photo gallery contains information on who the teachers are and why their nominees felt they deserved to win. In conclusion, it is easy to find your favorite teacher and read their nomination(s) below!

But wait, there’s more!

First and foremost, we truly appreciate the support and participation you have shown us during this giveaway. It would not be possible without your efforts! As we read the countless nominations received, we realized that every teacher genuinely deserves a bit of teacher appreciation. Hence, we decided to reward all runner-up teachers (250 total) with a $50 gift card! That is to say, any teacher not receiving a $500 gift card will receive a $50 gift card. Congratulations from PKG to all the teachers who won!

San Diego County Giveaway Winners

Note: At the giveaway’s launch in May, Panini Kabob Grill’s San Diego locations were in Carlsbad, Del Mar, and Mission Valley.

$500 Gift Card Winners – San Diego County List | Teacher Appreciation

PKG Location$500 Gift Card WinnerSchool
CarlsbadAllison Cukr, 5th Grade TeacherE Hale Curran Elementary School
CarlsbadMonique Combs, ATP TeacherOceanside Unified School District (Adult Transition Program)
CarlsbadBrian Sullivan, Head Coach (Track and Cross Country)Pacific Ridge School
Del MarAndrea Appel, 1st Grade TeacherCarmel Del Mar Elementary School
Del MarJanelle Ruge, AP US Government and Economics TeacherSanta Fe Christian Schools
Del MarMatthew Singley, 5th Grade TeacherSolana Pacific Elementary School
Mission ValleyNikki Kirchner, Special Education TeacherPacific Trails Middle School
Mission ValleyFrank Shadpour, InstructorUC San Diego – Extended Studies
Mission ValleyMelissa Hutchinson, English TeacherValhalla High School
This list contains all teachers who are winners of a PKG $500 gift card in San Diego county.

$500 Gift Card Winners – San Diego County Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation


$50 Gift Card Winners – San Diego County Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation


Los Angeles County Giveaway Winners

Note: At the giveaway’s launch in May, Panini Kabob Grill had the following locations open in Los Angeles County: Burbank, Century City, Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), Downtown Long Beach (DTLB), Long Beach (LBX), and Woodland Hills. Check out the list of winners and a photo gallery to learn more about which teachers won and their stories.

$500 Gift Card Winners – Los Angeles County List | Teacher Appreciation

PKG Location$500 Gift Card WinnerSchool
BurbankConnie Struyk, 2nd Grade TeacherThomas Jefferson Elementary School
BurbankCarlos Ferreira, Professor of Environmental DesignArtCenter College of Design
BurbankSarah Romero, 2nd Grade and Dual Language Immersion TeacherOld Orchard Elementary School
Century CityJohn Lee, Digital Media Teacher University High School Charter
Century CityJulie Miller, Kindergarten TeacherFairburn Avenue Elementary School
Century CityJackie Yeck, Medical Careers Elective Teacher Northridge Middle School
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA)Karen Cabot, 3rd Grade TeacherArroyo Vista Elementary School
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA)Daniele Della Gala, 5th Grade Teacher Cantara Street School
Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA)Shari Laham, 3rd Grade Teacher Kenter Canyon Elementary School
Downtown Long Beach (DTLB)Mariah Biri, 2nd Grade TeacherMinnie Gant Elementary School
Downtown Long Beach (DTLB)Julie Leon, Special Education and Social Studies Teacher Phineas Banning School
Downtown Long Beach (DTLB)Inga Peterson, 3rd Grade TeacherColin Powell Academy for Success
Long Beach LBXHolly Amore, Culinary Arts TeacherParamount High School
Long Beach LBXJessica Saldana, 1st Grade Teacher Unsworth Elementary School
Long Beach LBXStephanie Kawasami, 3rd Grade TeacherCecil B. Stowers’ Middle School
Woodland HillsJennifer Lee, Art TeacherNewbury Park High School
Woodland HillsBryant Cooper, G+STEAM TeacherChatsworth Charter High School
Woodland HillsDevon Saxon, Math Teacher and Cheer CoachBirmingham Charter High School
This list contains all teachers who are winners of a PKG $500 gift card in Los Angeles county.

$500 Gift Card Winners – Los Angeles County Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation


$50 Gift Card Winners – Long Beach Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation

$50 Gift Card Winners – Los Angeles Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation


Orange County Giveaway Winners

Note: At the giveaway’s launch in May, Panini Kabob Grill had the following locations open in Orange County: Brea, Corona Del Mar, Irvine Park Place, Irvine Los Olivos, Mission Viejo, and Santa Ana. Check out the list of winners and a photo gallery to learn more about which teachers won and their stories.

$500 Gift Card Winners – Orange County List | Teacher Appreciation

PKG Location$500 Gift Card WinnerSchool
BreaJennifer Coto, Dean (Counseling & Student Services)Santiago Canyon College
BreaRosemary Rosales, Kindergarten & Dual Language Immersion TeacherSunkist Elementary School
BreaRyan Stegink, English TeacherRosary Academy
Corona Del MarTaryn Flamson, 6th Grade TeacherHarbor View Elementary School
Corona Del MarLinda Chiao, 4th Grade Teacher Harbor Day School
Corona Del MarStephanie Korotko, 3rd Grade Teacher Our Lady Queen of Angels School
Irvine Los OlivosCindy Adlparvar, 5th Grade Teacher Arroyo Vista Elementary School
Irvine Los OlivosChristina Monroe, 4th Grade Teacher Cypress Village Elementary School
Irvine Los OlivosMonnica Som, Math TeacherNew Horizon School – Irvine
Irvine Park Place Mili Mehta, DMS Instructor Platt College
Irvine Park Place Heather Stragier, 5th Grade TeacherStonegate Elementary School
Irvine Park Place Cynthia Almeida, 2nd Grade Teacher Davis Magnet School
Mission ViejoJonathan Buckman, Special Education & Math Teacher Aliso Niguel High School
Mission ViejoTracy Cargill, 6th Grade Teacher Stoneybrooke Christian School
Mission ViejoKevin Silva, 6th & 7th Grade Social Science Teacher Fred Newhart Middle School
Santa AnaJeffrey West, Math Teacher, Girls Tennis Coach, & Assistant Varsity Baseball CoachCentury High School
Santa AnaGabriela Rodriguez, 2nd Grade & Spanish Dual Immersion Teacher Sycamore Magnet Academy
Santa AnaDanielle Rodriguez, Special Education Teacher Ladera Elementary School
This list contains all teachers who are winners of a PKG $500 gift card in Orange county.

$500 Gift Card Winners – Orange County Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation


$50 Gift Card Winners – Orange County Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation

Inland Empire Giveaway Winners

Note: At the giveaway’s launch in May, Panini Kabob Grill had the following locations open in the Inland Empire: Riverside and Rancho Cucamonga. Check out the list of winners and a photo gallery to learn more about which teachers won and their stories.

$500 Gift Card Winners – Inland Empire List | Teacher Appreciation

PKG Location$500 Gift Card WinnerSchool
Rancho CucamongaMarla Bailey, 6th Grade TeacherVista Grande Elementary School
Rancho CucamongaMitesh Shah, 8th Grade Math Teacher Foothill Country Day School
Rancho CucamongaChristine Urrutia, 3rd Grade TeacherAlta Loma Christian School
RiversideJason Parry, English Language Arts Teacher Badger Springs Middle School
RiversideBarbara Sabatini, 2nd & 3rd Grade Special Day Class TeacherCloverdale Elementary School
RiversideLourdes Ruelas, TK-DI Teacher Pedley Elementary School
This list contains all teachers who are winners of a PKG $500 gift card in the Inland Empire.

$500 Gift Card Winners – Inland Empire Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation


$50 Gift Card Winners – Inland Empire Photo Gallery | Teacher Appreciation