DoorDash Catering Bag

The DoorDash catering bag is exactly as it sounds – it’s a big bag from DoorDash that lets you hold a lot of food. One of the main reasons to consider getting this bag is to gain access to the DoorDash large order program. This will allow you to get larger catering orders that typically offer higher pay.

In this post, we’ll look at the DoorDash catering bag and discuss the requirements of the large order program and whether it’s worth it.

You can purchase the DoorDash catering bag from the DoorDash website, here. It’s a big insulated food delivery bag. The dimensions for this bag are 21.5″L x 13.75″H x 13.75″D. In other words, it’s a big bag that will hold plenty of food.

The main downside with this bag is that it’s fairly expensive. At the time I’m writing this, the bag is currently for sale for $39.95. It makes this bag a fairly large investment for anyone looking to purchase a bag, especially when you consider that DoorDash gives Dashers a free bag when you get your DoorDash activation kit.

That being said, if you want to get into the DoorDash large order program, you’re going to need to have a catering bag. While you don’t necessarily need to purchase the DoorDash bag specifically to qualify for the program, it does make it slightly easier since the bag undoubtedly meets the requirements to be part of the program.

If you don’t care about getting orders specific to the large order program, then getting the catering bag won’t be necessary. I personally don’t bother with it, although I use my bike to do deliveries, so I do rely on a good food delivery backpack.

DoorDash Large Order Program Requirements

The DoorDash large order program is a program that DoorDash offers that gives qualified Dashers access to large catering orders. These orders are advantageous because they’re usually high-paying. Most of these orders are for offices, so the tips can be very generous. It’s not uncommon to grab an order that has a $30 or $40 tip with it.

To qualify for these types of orders, you have to meet certain requirements. First, you must have what DoorDash calls a standard catering bag. To qualify as a catering bag, DoorDash requires that it be insulated and its dimensions are at least 22″ W x 14″ L x 13″ D. You can opt to go with the DoorDash catering bag or you can opt to get a non-branded catering bag. DoorDash links to several catering bags on Amazon that they say meet the requirements (you can find those bags here).

In addition to having a standard catering bag, you’ll also need to meet the following performance requirements to qualify for the large order program:

200+ lifetime deliveries
100+ deliveries in the past month
4.7+ average star rating in the past month
95%+ completion rate in the past month

One thing to note is that to remain in the large order program, you have to continue to meet these requirements each month. Effectively, that means completing at least 100 deliveries per month, maintaining a 4.7 customer rating, and a 95% completion rate. If you fail to meet these requirements, you will be removed from the large catering program and will have to apply again to get back into it.

You’ll have to enroll in the large order program, which is by invitation only. If you qualify, you’ll eventually get an email from DoorDash letting you know you can enroll in the large order program. Note that DoorDash limits the number of Dashers that can be in the program, so if your city doesn’t need more Dashers for this program, you won’t be able to enroll.

Is The Large Order Program Worth It?

A question you might have is whether the large order program is worth it. Depending on how you use DoorDash, it can be.

At the outset, meeting the requirements for the large order program means you have to complete at least 100 deliveries per month. That means you’ll need to complete about 3-4 deliveries per day to meet those requirements. If you’re doing DoorDash as a side hustle, you’ll probably have trouble hitting this number.

If you do DoorDash more like a full-time job or do it more often than just a few hours per day, then you’ll probably have a better chance of meeting the large order program requirements. And if you’re doing that much DoorDash, then it makes a lot of sense to get into the large order program and give yourself more options.

One issue is that you can only be part of the large order program if you do deliveries using a car. I use an ebike and electric scooter to do deliveries, so that rules me out of the large order program. I think I make plenty with DoorDash by multi-apping and being strategic with the orders I accept, so taking steps to get into the large order program has never really been an issue for me.

Final Thoughts

If you want to get into the large order program and potentially earn more with DoorDash, you’ll need to get yourself a DoorDash catering bag. The DoorDash catering bag costs about the same as other similar bags, so if you want to make things easier for yourself, you can simply snag the DoorDash branded bag. That’s probably what I would do if I was trying to get into the large order program.

I hope that information was helpful. Feel free to leave a question or comment below if you have any thoughts.

More Recommended Ebike/Scooters

Check out these other ebikes/scooters I've had the chance to do a review for:

GEN3 Outcross Bike – The GEN3 Outcross is a solid, affordable fat tire ebike that does a good job of doing what I need it to do. It works great for city riding, giving me a smooth ride in all conditions. It’s works really well as a winter ebike since the fat tires give it good traction over snow and ice. Check out my GEN3 Outcross Review.
Himiway Escape Bike – The Himiway Escape is an interesting bike for anyone looking for a moped-style ebike. If you’re a gig economy worker, the Himiway Escape is particularly interesting and it’s possible to think of it as an investment, especially if you can opt to do deliveries with the Himiway versus using a car. It’s not cheap, but you can definitely make your money back when you compare the mileage you’ll put on your car versus using an ebike. Check out my Himiway Escape Bike Review.
Espin Sport Bike – The Espin Sport is a good ebike for someone who is looking for an ebike that feels and rides more like a regular bike. There are many ebikes that are really only bikes in name. In reality, they’re basically electric mopeds. The Espin Sport, by contrast, is a bike you could probably ride without the battery and you’d feel like you’re just riding a regular bike. Check out my Espin Sport Review.
Varla Eagle One Scooter – The Varla Eagle One is an excellent scooter that can make sense for a lot of people. It can work as a primary mode of transportation. You can use it to work on gig economy apps like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. And it can also be a recreational vehicle if you’d prefer to use it for that. Check out my Varla Eagle One Review.
Fucare H3 Scooter – The Fucare H3 is a fun scooter and I’ve enjoyed testing it out. For a daily commuter or quick trips or errands, the Fucare H3 is probably the scooter I’ll use. It’s portable and easy to maneuver, so it’s just easier to take on the road when I need it. Check out my Fucare H3 Scooter Review.

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Kevin is an attorney and the blogger behind Financial Panther, a blog about personal finance, travel hacking, and side hustling using the gig economy. He paid off $87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer.

Kevin is passionate about earning money using the gig economy and you can see all the ways he makes extra income every month in his side hustle reports.

Kevin is also big on using the latest fintech apps to improve his finances. Some of Kevin's favorite fintech apps include:

SoFi Money. A really good checking account with absolutely no fees. You'll get a $25 referral bonus if you open a SoFi Money account with a referral link, and an additional $250 if you complete a direct deposit.
US Bank Business. US Bank is currently offering new business customers a $500 signup bonus after opening a new account and meeting certain requirements.
M1 Finance. This is a great robo-advisor that has no fees and allows you to create a customized portfolio based on your risk tolerance. You also get $100 for opening an account.
DCU. Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) is a free, nationwide credit union that I recommend to readers for two reasons. First, DCU has a $20 referral bonus if you open a free DCU checking account with a referral link. Second, DCU has a savings account that gives you 6.17% interest on your first $1,000.
Personal Capital. One of best free apps you can use to monitor your portfolio and track your net worth. This is one of the apps I use to track my financial accounts.