Authentic Alabama-style Chicken at Big’s Chicken
Come experience the best Alabama-style chicken at Big’s!
Located in Portland and Beaverton, Big's Chicken is a new venture from four local chefs with a deep love for chicken. Chef Ben Bettinger and winner of Food Network's Chopped (season 22) runs the kitchen at Big's. Here, you'll find authentic Alabama-style chicken that's smoked to perfection and slathered in our signature "white gold" barbecue sauce.
At Big's Chicken, we take pride in our commitment to quality, flavor, and friendly service. Our white barbecue sauce is made with a blend of special spices and ingredients, creating a unique and delicious flavor profile. Our menu also features house-made coleslaw and signature Jo-Jos, which perfectly complement our crispy chicken.
Big's has received recognition for its high-quality food and exceptional customer service. Our parent company, Your Neighborhood Restaurant Group, is the proud owner of Laurelhurst Market, Ate-Oh-Ate, and Reverend's BBQ, all known for their commitment to quality and flavor.
We are currently offering both dine-in and takeout options, with a focus on creating a safe and healthy environment for our guests. Our staff is dedicated to following all health and safety guidelines set by local authorities, and we ask that all guests wear a mask before entering.
In addition to our delicious food, Big's also offers gift certificates and merchandise. Come join us at either of our Portland or Beaverton locations and experience the best in Alabama-style chicken.
Takeout Menu
Our chicken is marinated in fresno pepper sauce, smoked over FRUIT wood, then basted with our signature White Gold BBQ Sauce. Grilled or fried to order & served with white gold bbq sauce
*See our menu below for details on Food Allergies & Restrictions!
Chicken
$42.95 (Grilled)
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$43.95 (Fried)
The Big Family Meal
Whole Bird, Big's Salad, choice of two large sides
$42.95 (Grilled)
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$43.95 (Fried)
$27.95 (Grilled)
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$28.95 (Fried)
Whole Bird
Breasts, wings, legs, thighs
$27.95 (Grilled)
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$28.95 (Fried)
$14.45 (Grilled)
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$15.45 (Fried)
Half Bird
Breast, wing, leg, thigh
$14.45 (Grilled)
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$15.45 (Fried)
$11.50(Grilled)
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$12.50(Fried)
Grilled/Fried Boneless Thighs
Includes a 1/2 lb. of delicious thighs
$11.50(Grilled)
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$12.50(Fried)
$4.50
Make it a meal with JoJo Potatoes and Slaw
$4.50
Tossed with our Dry Spice.
Smoked & Fried Wings
$4.50
Make it a meal with JoJo Potatoes and Slaw -
$4.50
$8.25
6 pieces
$8.25
$15.45
12 pieces
$15.45
$22.75
18 pieces
$22.75
$29.45
24 pieces
$29.45
Served on a Potato Bun with a side of Jo-Jos, Slaw or Black Eyed Pea Salad
Sandwiches
$1.00
Add Pimento Cheese or American Cheese to any Sandwich
$1.00
$13.50
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Slaw, Pickles, White Gold & Fresno Sauce
$13.50
$13.50
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Slaw, Pickles, White Gold & Fresno Sauce
$13.50
$13.50
Big's Burger
Laurelhurst Market Ground Beef Patty, Slaw, Pickles, White Gold & Fresno Sauce, Potato Bun
$13.50
$13.50
PDX Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken Thigh, Zesty Ranch, Pickles, Maple Sarat Gat Sauce on Texas Toast
$13.50
$13.50
Jerk Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Thigh, Jerk Sauce, Slaw, Grilled Pineapple, Jo-Jos on Potato Bun
$13.50
Plates
$11.95
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$8.95
The Big Dirty / Little Dirty
JoJos topped with Shredded Smoked Chicken, Creole Gravy, Cotija, Green Onion, Fresno & White Gold Sauce
$11.95
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$8.95
$9.95
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Add Smoked Chicken $5
Big's House Salad
Romaine, Cabbage, Mixed Pickles, Cucumber, Hard Boiled Egg & White Gold Ranch Dressing
$9.95
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Add Smoked Chicken $5
$12.95
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Add Fried Egg $1.50
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Add Smoked Chicken $5
(V) Big's Veggie Bowl
Vegan Dirty Rice with Smoked Mushrooms, Chorizo-Style Cauliflower, Fried Broccoli, Blackeyed Pea Salad & Fresno Sauce
$12.95
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Add Fried Egg $1.50
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Add Smoked Chicken $5
Sides
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
Jo-Jos
Crispy Fried & Seasoned Potato Wedges
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
Cabbage Slaw
White Gold Vinaigrette
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Trinity, Vinaigrette
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
Fried Broccoli
with Pimento Cheese Spread
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
$7.95
Fried Mac & Cheese Bites
Grandma’s Mac & Cheese, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, served with Zesty Ranch and Fresno Sauce
$7.95
$5.95
Griddled Corn Cakes
Cornmeal and Creamed Corn cakes served with Maple Butter
$5.95
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
Mashed Potatoes
with Creole Gravy
$4.25 (Sm)
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$7.25 (Lg)
$1.95
Cucumber Pickles
$1.95
$1.95
Creole Gravy
$1.95
Desserts
$7
Buttermilk Pie
with Sour Cream Sauce
$7
$7
Banana Puddin'
'Nilla Wafers, Whipped Cream
$7
Extra Sauces $.50
FRESNO
Our signature Fire Roasted Pepper Sauce
WHITE GOLD
Alabama Style White BBQ
SARAT GAT
Fire roasted, with a fruity start and a hot finish - this one packs a bit more punch than the Fresno
allspice, garlic, ginger and cinnamon
JERK
An absolute flavor bomb, exploding with flavors of
allspice, garlic, ginger and cinnamon
“PORTLAND HOT”
Sarat Gat Peppers with additional dry spices that makes this one our hottest sauce available
BUFFALO
Traditional “Frank’s Style” that we’ve sweetened up a bit with a touch of maple
ZESTY RANCH
Buttermilk, lemon & herbs
Food Allergies & Restrictions
G/F - gluten free | D - contains dairy | * - contains egg
A - allium allergy – item contains garlic or onion | V - vegetarian
VG - can be made vegan or is already vegan
Big’s is not a Celiac Certified Kitchen—guests with severe allergies to gluten cannot have any of the gluten-free items that share fryer oil with other items (i.e. wings or fried broccoli)
Gluten-Free
Shake
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Fresno Sauce
(A, g/f, V)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Wings
(A, g/f) – shares fryer oil with items that contain gluten
Chicken Sausage
(A, g/f)
Cauliflower Chorizo
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Dirty Rice
(A, g/f,)
Fried Broccoli
(A, g/f, V, *) – shares fryer oil with items that contain gluten
Black Eyed Pea Salad
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Cucumber Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mixed Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Dairy-Free
Shake
(A, g/f, V, VG)
White Gold Sauce
(*, A, V)
Fresno Sauce
(A, g/f, V)
Slaw
(A, *, V,)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Whole/Half Chicken
(A,) can be made egg* and g/f
Thighs
(A,) can be made egg* and g/f
Wings
(A, g/f)
Chicken Sausage
(A, g/f)
Cauliflower Chorizo
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Jo Jo’s
(A, V, VG)
Dirty Rice
(A, g/f,)
Fried Broccoli
(A, g/f, V, *) – dairy-free if pimento cheese is left off
Black Eyed Pea Salad
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Cucumber Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mixed Pickle
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Big/Little Dirty
(A, D, *) Can be made without (D, *) – dairy-free if cotija is not put on top
House Salad
(A, *, D) can be made VG – dairy-free if vinaigrette is chosen instead of ranch
Veggie Bowl
(A, V,) can be made VG
All sandwiches served on potato bun: A blend of Shepherd’s Grain and Roger’s unbleached flours, Grade A buttermilk, sour starter, sweet cream butter, potato flour, cane sugar, salt, yeast.
Egg Free
Fresno
(A, g/f, V)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Whole/Half Chicken
(A,) can be made egg* and g/f – egg-free if white gold is left off
Thighs
(A,) can be made egg* and g/f – egg-free if white gold is left off
Wings
(A, g/f)
All sandwiches served on potato bun: A blend of Shepherd’s Grain and Roger’s unbleached flours, Grade A buttermilk, sour starter, sweet cream butter, potato flour, cane sugar, salt, yeast.
Fried Thighs
(A, D)
All sandwiches served on potato bun: A blend of Shepherd’s Grain and Roger’s unbleached flours, Grade A buttermilk, sour starter, sweet cream butter, potato flour, cane sugar, salt, yeast.
Grilled Sando
(A,) can be made without egg* - egg-free if white gold is left off
Fried Sando
(A,) can be made without egg* - egg-free if white gold is left off
Cheeseburger
Can be made without (A,*,D) – egg-free if white gold is left off
Maple Butter
(D,)
Base Rice
(A, V, VG, g/f)
Chicken Sausage
(A, g/f)
Gravy
(A, D,)
Cauliflower Chorizo
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Jo Jo’s
(A, V, VG)
Dirty Rice
(A, g/f,)
Black Eyed Pea Salad
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mashed Potatoes
(A,) Can be made (V, g/f)
Corn Cakes
(A, V,)
Cucumber Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mixed Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Big/Little Dirty
(A, D, *) Can be made without (D, *) – egg-free if white gold is left off
House Salad
(A, *, D) can be made VG
Veggie Bowl
(A, V,) can be made VG
Fried Chicken Toast
(A, D,)
Buffalo Fried Chicken
(A, D, *) can be made without * - egg-free if blue cheese dressing is left off
Allium Allergy – No Garlic or Onion
Slaw dressing
(*, V,)
Cheeseburger
Can be made without (A,*,D) – garlic & onion free if ordered with no cucumber pickles or white gold
Maple Butter
(D,)
Buttermilk pie
(*, D)
Pastry cream
(*, D)
Vegetarian
Shake
(A, g/f, V, VG)
White Gold Sauce
(*, A, V)
Fresno Sauce
(A, g/f, V)
Slaw
(*, V,)
Ranch
(A, *, V, D)
Blue Cheese
(A, *, V, D)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Pimento Cheese
(A, D, V,*)
Cauliflower Chorizo
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Jo Jo’s
(A, V, VG)
Dirty Rice
(A, g/f,)
Fried Broccoli
(A, g/f, V, *)
Black Eyed Pea Salad
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mashed Potatoes
(A,) Can be made (V, g/f) – vegetarian if potatoes come without gravy
Corn Cakes & Maple Butter
(A, V,)
Cucumber Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mixed Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
House Salad
(A, *, D) can be made VG
Veggie Bowl
(A, V,) can be made VG
Buttermilk Pie
(*, D)
Pastry Cream
(*, D)
Fried Mac & Cheese
(A, D, V,*)
Wedge Salad
(A, D, *) can be made without (A, V) – vegetarian if the grilled thighs are left off
Vegan
Shake
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Fresno Sauce
(A, g/f, V)
Red Wine Vinaigrette
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Base Rice- long grain rice, trinity, shake, S&P, water
(A, V, VG, g/f)
Cauliflower Chorizo
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Jo Jo’s
(A, V, VG)
Black Eyed Pea Salad
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Cucumber Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
Mixed Pickles
(A, g/f, V, VG)
House Salad
(A, *, D) can be made VG – vegan if egg is left off and vinaigrette is chosen instead of ranch
Veggie Bowl
(A, V,) can be made VG – vegan if specified - the kitchen has some dirty rice that is made without chicken sausage
Happy Hour
Join us to celebrate the end of another day! Or just get the day started right if you really like to sleep in. Enjoy food and drink specials unavailable on our regular menu. Happy Hour is available daily from 2-5pm and all day Mondays and is only available for Dine-In only.
See you soon!
HAPPY HOUR
$5.95
Smoked Wings 6 Pcs.
Fried and Tossed With Our Dry Spice
$5.95
$5.25
Wedge Salad
Iceberg Lettuce, Blue Cheese Dressing,Smoked Chicken, Mix Pickles
$5.25
$5.95
Lemon Popcorn Chicken Bites
Served with Zesty Ranch
$5.95
$6.25
The Little Dirty
Jo-Jos Topped with Chopped Smoked Chicken, Green Onion, Creole Gravy, Cotija, Fresno and White Gold Sauce
$6.25
$6.95 Make It A Double +$2
Smash Burger
LHM Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Sauce and Pickles
$6.95 Make It A Double +$2
8.95
Buffalo Fried Chicken Sandwich
Blue Cheese Dressing, Mixed Pickles, Lettuce,Buffalo Sauce
8.95
$6.95
Mashed Potato Bowl
Smoked Chicken, Pimento Cheese, Gravy, Slaw, Fresno & White Gold, Green Onion
$6.95
$6.95
The Hot Brown
Fried Chicken, Texas Toast, Bacon, American & Pimento Cheese, Gravy, Fresno & White Gold, Green Onion
$6.95
$10.95
Sandwich & Beer
Fried Chicken, Slaw, White Gold & Fresno, on a Potato Bun and a Can of Rainier Beer, Choice of Jo-Jos, Slaw or BEP Salad
$10.95
$29.95
The Big Family Meal
Whole Bird, Big Salad, Choice of 2 Large Sides
$29.95
Catering
Let Big’s Chicken provide the food for your next event! We can prepare food for parties of any size. Please call us or email us with inquiries or questions. To order from the Portland location email bigschickenpdx@gmail.com. Our catering coordinator can help you pick out a menu and figure out just how much you need to make everyone happy. Available for pick-up or drop-off. So easy...
We ask for at least 72 hours notice for small events, a week for larger events. Feel free to get in touch, we can't wait to hear from you!
The fine print: A service charge will be added to all large pickup and delivery orders. This fee will go towards the kitchen for the extra work to prepare the orders. On pickup orders over $200, there will be a 15% charge. For all delivery orders and full-service catering, there will be an 18% fee assessed. Thank you for your understanding.
MAINS
Small (Feeds 6-8) $63
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Medium (Feeds 10-12) $99
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Large (Feeds 22-25) $211
Smoked and Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Our Chicken is marinated in Fresno pepper sauce, smoked over fruit wood, then grilled to order and basted with our White Gold BBQ Sauce.
Small (Feeds 6-8) $63
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Medium (Feeds 10-12) $99
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Large (Feeds 22-25) $211
Small (Feeds 6-8) $70
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Medium (Feeds 10-12) $110
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Large (Feeds 22-25) $234
Smoked and Fried Boneless Chicken Thighs
Our Chicken is marinated in Fresno pepper sauce, smoked over fruit wood, then dredged in seasoned flour and fried crispy.
Small (Feeds 6-8) $70
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Medium (Feeds 10-12) $110
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Large (Feeds 22-25) $234
$15.45 per dozen
Smoked and Fried Chicken Wings
Our split wings are tossed with our dry rub spice and served with our trio of sauces on the side for dipping.
$15.45 per dozen
Whole Grilled Bird $26.95 (Feeds 4-6
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Whole Fried Bird $27.95 (Feeds 4-6)
Whole Chicken, Smoked and Grilled or Fried
Chickens are cut up into 8 pieces (requires 48 hours notice)
Whole Grilled Bird $26.95 (Feeds 4-6
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Whole Fried Bird $27.95 (Feeds 4-6)
SIDES
Small (Feeds 4-6) $12
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Medium (Feeds 8-10) $24
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Large (Feeds 22-26) $60
House Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, cabbage, mixed pickles, cucumbers and hard-boiled egg, served with White Gold Ranch or Vegan Vinaigrette on the side.
Small (Feeds 4-6) $12
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Medium (Feeds 8-10) $24
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Large (Feeds 22-26) $60
Small (Feeds 8-10) $26
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Medium (Feeds 14-16) $39
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Large (Feeds 32-36) $99
Cabbage Slaw
Sweet and tangy Southern-style slaw
Small (Feeds 8-10) $26
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Medium (Feeds 14-16) $39
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Large (Feeds 32-36) $99
Small (Feeds 8-10) $22
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Medium (Feeds 14-16) $45
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Large (Feeds 32-36) $102
Jo-Jos (Contains Gluten)
Crispy fried and seasoned potato wedges (3-4 pieces per person)
Small (Feeds 8-10) $22
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Medium (Feeds 14-16) $45
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Large (Feeds 32-36) $102
Small (Feeds 10-12) $30
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Medium (Feeds 16-20) $45
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Large (Feeds 40-50) $110
Dirty Rice
Chicken sausage, trinity, dry spice
Small (Feeds 10-12) $30
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Medium (Feeds 16-20) $45
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Large (Feeds 40-50) $110
$17 per dozen
Griddled Corn Cakes with Maple Butter
Corn Bread and Pancakes had a baby!!
$17 per dozen
Small (Feeds 8-10) $22
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Medium (Feeds 16-20) $45
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Large (Feeds 32-36) $90
Fried Broccoli with Pimento Cheese Spread
Small (Feeds 8-10) $22
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Medium (Feeds 16-20) $45
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Large (Feeds 32-36) $90
Small (Feeds 12-14) $34
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Medium (Feeds 20-22) $56
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Large (Feeds 40-50) $115
Black Eyed Pea Salad
Trinity, red wine vinaigrette, dry spice
Small (Feeds 12-14) $34
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Medium (Feeds 20-22) $56
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Large (Feeds 40-50) $115
$8 per pint (feeds 4)
Creole Gravy
$8 per pint (feeds 4)
$12 per pint (Feeds 6)
Cucumber Pickles
A very nice accompaniment to our chicken.
$12 per pint (Feeds 6)
DESSERTS
$36 (whole pies only)
Buttermilk Pie
$36 (whole pies only)
Individual $6
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Small (Feeds 10-12) $52
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Medium (Feeds 16-20) $84
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Large (Feeds 45-50) $236
Banana Pudding
Served individually or by the pan
Individual $6
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Small (Feeds 10-12) $52
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Medium (Feeds 16-20) $84
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Large (Feeds 45-50) $236