The most affordable group catering option in Cobb County is Subway box lunches through AMARA Subway — $6.50 per person, minimum 10 boxes, 24-hour lead time. This post breaks down what that includes, how it compares to other price tiers, and when it makes sense to spend more.
What $6.50 Per Person Includes
This is the complete AMARA Subway box lunch:
- A freshly made Subway sub — bread and filling specified when you order, within our catering menu
- Individual bag of chips
- Cookie
- Individually packaged — one complete lunch per box, sealed, ready to hand out
Minimum 10 boxes. 24-hour lead time. Vegetarian options available — request them at ordering. No setup required. Pickup at any of six Cobb County locations, or delivery on orders of $250 or more.
This is the lowest per-person price for group catering available in Cobb County from a commercial kitchen with six locations and consistent 24-hour availability.
Price Tiers — What You Get at Each Level
|
Price/person |
Option |
What’s included |
Right for |
|---|---|---|---|
|
$6.50 |
AMARA Subway box lunch |
Sub, chips, cookie — individual box |
Office meetings, school events, budget events, team meals |
|
$10–13 |
Fast-casual upgrade |
More menu options, similar format |
When variety matters more than price |
|
Roughly $14–16 |
Panera / McAlister’s box |
Broader menu, branded packaging |
Client-facing events, higher expectations |
|
$15–25 |
Local deli or caterer |
Custom, varies by provider |
Smaller groups, specific preferences |
|
$25–80+ |
Full-service catering |
Staffed, multi-course, setup and cleanup included |
Formal events only |
Competitor pricing shown as approximate ranges. Verify directly before ordering. AMARA Subway’s $6.50 is current and verified.
The Real Budget Math
The per-person price looks small in isolation. It doesn’t look small when you run it across a year.
Monthly team lunch, 25 people:
|
Price per person |
Per lunch |
Per year (12 lunches) |
|---|---|---|
|
$6.50 (AMARA Subway) |
$162.50 |
$1,950 |
|
$14 (mid-tier) |
$350 |
$4,200 |
|
$25 (full-service) |
$625 |
$7,500 |
The difference between $6.50 and $14 per person is $2,250 per year for a 25-person team. For a 50-person office, that gap is $4,500 annually. These are the numbers most people don’t run until they see them laid out.
One-off orders at different group sizes:
|
Group size |
@ $6.50/person |
@ $14/person |
@ $25/person |
|---|---|---|---|
|
15 people |
$97.50 |
$210 |
$375 |
|
25 people |
$162.50 |
$350 |
$625 |
|
40 people |
$260 |
$560 |
$1,000 |
|
60 people |
$390 |
$840 |
$1,500 |
|
100 people |
$650 |
$1,400 |
$2,500 |
For a detailed breakdown of what different group sizes cost, see our office lunch catering cost guide.
When to Spend More
This part matters, and we’re going to be straight about it.
The $6.50 box lunch is not the right answer for every event. Spend more when:
- The event is formal — board dinner, client reception, executive entertainment
- You need staffed service on-site
- Hot food or a multi-course meal is required
- The occasion is about impression as much as food
For those events, a full-service caterer is the appropriate choice. We’d rather you use the right option for the right event.
The $6.50 box lunch is the right answer when:
- Budget per person is the primary constraint
- You’re feeding a working group that needs to eat and get back to it
- Individual labeled boxes matter — dietary accommodations, desk eating, no serving setup
- Group size is anywhere from 10 to 200+
- 24-hour lead time is workable
- You want a consistent, reliable order from a family-owned operation that’s been in Cobb County since 2018
That covers most office lunches, school events, non-profit functions, youth team meals, church gatherings, and community events in Cobb County. Which is most of what we do.
Why We Can Do It at This Price
We’re not running a promotional price. We run six locations across west and north Cobb County. The overhead is spread across the operation, and catering orders run through existing kitchens, existing labor, and existing inventory systems. That’s the structure that makes $6.50 per person a sustainable price — not a limited-time offer.
We started AMARA Subway as a family in 2018. Asher, Monica, Alex, and Ryan Laldin own and operate all six stores. No corporate management layer. No absentee franchise holder. When you call about an order, you’re calling us.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest catering option for a group in Cobb County?
Subway box lunches through AMARA Subway — $6.50 per person, minimum 10 boxes, 24-hour lead time. No group catering option in Cobb County has a lower per-person price from a commercial kitchen.
Is there a delivery fee?
Delivery is available at no additional charge on orders totaling $250 or more. For orders under $250, pickup is available at any of our six Cobb County locations.
Can I order for a non-profit, school, or community event?
Yes. The $6.50 per person rate applies to all orders meeting the 10-box minimum, regardless of organization type.
Can I set up a recurring account?
Yes. Contact us at amarasubway.com/contact/ to discuss a standing account for recurring meetings or events.
The most affordable catering in Cobb County starts at $6.50 per person. Order at amarasubway.com/catering/ or call (678) 355-6035. We serve Acworth, Kennesaw, Marietta, and Powder Springs from six locations. Order online at amarasubway.com/catering/office-lunch/ or reach out through our contact page.