Crimson Coward caters 100% halal Nashville hot chicken across Downey and the surrounding southeast Los Angeles area. Sandwich, tender, wing and slider trays, cooked to order, dialed to whichever heat levels your group wants — from offices and schools to iftar tables and game days.
Order at least 3 hours ahead. Catering times follow store hours, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily.
How to order catering
Downey catering is ordered in the Crimson Coward app, so the times, trays and prices you see are always current for this store:
- Open the Downey catering menu (or the Crimson Coward app — catering is featured as soon as you open it).
- Make sure Downey is the selected location and Catering is the order type.
- Choose your catering date and time. The app only offers times that fit store hours and the lead time.
- Add your trays, pick heat levels, and check out.
Lead time and hours
Catering orders need at least 3 hours (180 minutes) of lead time, and pickup times must fall within Downey store hours, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily. Planning a Friday or Saturday evening event, or feeding a big group? Order earlier in the day or the day before so your trays are ready on time.
Catering trays
Build your order from full-size trays. Every tray is halal, made with fresh, never-frozen chicken, and cooked to order:
- Crimson Tray — 25 sandwiches.
- Homestyle Tray — 25 sandwiches.
- Tray of Tenders — 50 pieces.
- Tray of Wings — six dozen wings.
- Tray of Sliders — 25 sliders.
- Tray of Chicken Bites — 100 pieces.
- Tray of Burritos — 15 burritos.
- Side trays — fries, mac and cheese, fried pickles, potato salad and slaw.
Trays start at $40, and most are over $100. See the Downey catering menu for current prices and portion sizes.
How much to order
A rough guide for planning. Appetites vary, so round up for hungry crowds and evening events:
- Crimson Tray or Homestyle Tray (25 sandwiches) — feeds about 25 people, one each.
- Tray of Tenders (50 pieces) — about 12–16 people as a main, more as part of a spread.
- Tray of Wings (six dozen) — about 12–18 people.
- Tray of Sliders (25 sliders) — 12–25 people, depending on whether they’re the main or one of several trays.
- Tray of Chicken Bites (100 pieces) — about 10–16 people as a main, and a good pick for kids and mixed groups.
- Tray of Burritos (15 burritos) — 15 people.
- Side trays — most groups add one or two per main tray.
Not sure? Call the Downey store on (562) 396-0616 and the team will talk the order through with you.
Pick your heat — per tray
Heat is chosen per item, not per order. That means one order can carry Country (no heat) trays for guests who want none, alongside Medium, Hot or Burrrrn, Baby, Burn for the people who came for it. The full scale is Country, Mild, Medium, Hot and Burrrrn, Baby, Burn — see the spice levels guide.
Events we cater in Downey
- Corporate offices and team lunches
- Schools and universities
- Churches and community organizations
- Sports teams and game days
- Healthcare facilities
- Ramadan iftar and Eid gatherings
- Birthdays, family gatherings and parties
Our Downey store
Crimson Coward Downey
10405 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
Phone: (562) 396-0616
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Serving Downey and nearby Bellflower, Norwalk, Paramount and Pico Rivera. See the Downey location page for hours, directions and the full store menu.
Why Crimson Coward for catering
- 100% halal certified — every item, no exceptions, so nobody has to ask.
- Fresh, never frozen — non-GMO, hormone-free and antibiotic-free chicken, sourced direct from the farmer.
- Cooked to order — not held under a lamp, and seasoned with the Crimson Rub 24 hours before frying.
- Five heat levels — mixed groups are the easy case, not the hard one.
Read more about our chicken.
Frequently asked questions
Does Crimson Coward Downey do catering?
Yes. The Downey store at 10405 Lakewood Blvd caters halal Nashville hot chicken for offices, schools, churches, sports teams, healthcare facilities and private events across Downey and the surrounding southeast Los Angeles area.
How do I order catering from Crimson Coward Downey?
Order through the Crimson Coward app or online ordering site: select the Downey location, choose Catering as the order type, pick your date and time, then add trays and check out. Catering is featured as soon as you open the app.
How far in advance do I need to order catering?
Catering orders need at least three hours (180 minutes) of lead time, and pickup times must fall within store hours, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. The app only shows times that meet both. For weekend evenings and large groups, ordering earlier or the day before is recommended.
How much does catering cost?
Catering trays start at $40, and most trays are over $100. Current prices for every tray are shown on the Downey catering menu in the app.
Is Crimson Coward Downey catering halal?
Yes. Every item is 100% halal certified, with no exceptions. That applies to catering exactly as it does in store, so everyone at the table can eat without asking.
Which areas around Downey do you cater?
Crimson Coward Downey serves Downey and nearby cities including Bellflower, Norwalk, Paramount and Pico Rivera, and the wider southeast Los Angeles area.
Can a catering order include different spice levels?
Yes. Heat is chosen per item, so one order can carry Country (no heat) trays for guests who want none alongside Medium, Hot or Burrrrn, Baby, Burn for everyone else.
Is catering pickup or delivery?
Catering orders are placed for pickup at the Downey store, 10405 Lakewood Blvd. If you need trays dropped off for an office lunch or an event, call the store on (562) 396-0616 before you order and the team will tell you what’s possible for your date.
Is there a minimum catering order?
No. A single tray is a valid order, so catering works for a team of ten as well as a hall of two hundred.
Can you help with a large or last-minute order?
Yes — call the Downey store on (562) 396-0616. Large headcounts, tight timing, serving setup, and anything a company needs for payment or paperwork are all easier to sort out on the phone than through the app.
Do you cater Ramadan iftar and Eid in Downey?
Yes. Halal hot chicken trays work well for iftar and Eid gatherings, and heat levels can be mixed across the order so every guest is covered. Place iftar orders at least three hours ahead so they are ready for sunset.
Order catering in Downey
Open the Downey catering menu, pick a time at least 3 hours out, and add your trays. Questions about a large or time-sensitive order? Call the Downey store on (562) 396-0616. Catering from another Crimson Coward? Choose your location in the app or visit the catering page.