Cauli Bites Hot Box
The Cauli Bites Hot Box is a $30.00 vegetarian group feast — a big box of crispy, bite-sized Nashville cauliflower bites with fries, bread, and Dave's Sauce — about 2,400 calories that serves around 5 at any of all 7 heat levels.
About the Cauli Bites Hot Box
The Cauli Bites Hot Box is the most affordable and most snackable way to feed a crowd plant-based at Dave's. It's a generous box of bite-sized cauliflower — seasoned, battered, and fried to a golden crunch — bundled with crinkle-cut fries, sliced bread, and Dave's Sauce. The smaller, poppable bites make it easy for a group to graze, and at $30.00 it's an easy add to any larger order or a complete light feast on its own. The cauliflower takes Dave's spice rub just like chicken, so the bites deliver the full Nashville flavor in a meat-free package.
A Hot Box serves roughly 5 people, and you set one heat level for the whole box at no extra charge across all seven levels. The Cauli Bites Hot Box is vegetarian but not strictly vegan — the batter and Dave's Sauce may contain dairy and eggs, and the fries may share fryer oil with breaded chicken, so check with your location about cross-contact. It's the perfect shareable vegetarian appetizer for parties, or the meat-free counterpart to a Hot Box of Dave's Bites when you're feeding a mixed group.
What's Included the Cauli Bites Hot Box
Cauliflower Bites
A big shareable box of bite-sized Nashville cauliflower — seasoned, battered, and fried golden and crispy, all at the box's chosen heat level. Poppable and easy for a group to graze.
Crinkle-Cut Fries
A generous shared portion of golden crinkle-cut fries — the neutral palate reset between spicy cauliflower bites.
Sliced Bread
Soft white bread served under the bites, Nashville-style. It soaks up oil and gives a fast cool-down to anyone who needs it.
Dave's Sauce
Dave's signature creamy dipping sauce for the whole box — for dipping the bites and the fries, and dialing back the heat.
The 7 Dave's Spice Levels
Every tender and slider comes in one of seven heat levels at no extra cost. The heat builds as you eat — order one level below what you think you can handle.
No Spice
Pure crispy flavor — golden, crunchy, zero heat. Great for kids.
Lite Mild
A gentle whisper of warmth — very manageable for spice-sensitive eaters.
Mild
Flavor-forward with a friendly kick. A safe first-timer choice.
Medium 🔥
The crowd favorite — real Nashville balance of flavor and burn.
Hot
Where the chili heat kicks in hard. The seasoning really sings.
Extra Hot
Intentional, lingering heat. Order this one on purpose.
Reaper ☠️
Carolina Reaper extract — most locations require a signed waiver.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Free Heat, Any Level
Set the entire box to any of the seven spice levels — No Spice through Reaper — at no extra charge, applied to the cauliflower.
Add Extra Dave's Sauce
One sauce portion goes fast across five people. Add a Large Dave's Sauce or extra dippers so everyone has enough.
Add More Sides
Round out the spread with a Box of Fries, Mac & Cheese, or Kale Slaw for a bigger crowd.
Pair With a Chicken Hot Box
Add a Hot Box of Dave's Bites or tenders for a mixed group so vegetarians and meat-eaters each have a box.
Step Up to Cauli Sliders
Want full sandwiches instead of bites? The Cauli Slider Hot Box swaps the bites for complete brioche sliders.
Best Pairings
Kale Slaw
Cool, tangy slaw is the perfect fresh counterpoint to the crispy fried cauliflower bites.
Fresh Side
Dave's Sauce
Add extra creamy Dave's Sauce so all five guests have plenty for dipping the bites and fries.
Extra Dip
Box of Fries
Add a full vegetarian Box of Fries to stretch the spread for a larger group.
Add Side
Cauli Slider Hot Box
Pair with a box of cauliflower sliders for a fully vegetarian variety feast with both bites and sandwiches.
Veggie ComboFrequently Asked Questions
Is the Cauli Bites Hot Box vegetarian?
Yes — it's made with battered, fried cauliflower bites instead of chicken, so the box is vegetarian. It is not strictly vegan: the batter and Dave's Sauce may contain dairy and eggs, and the fries may share fryer oil with breaded chicken. Confirm with your location if cross-contact matters to you.
How much is the Cauli Bites Hot Box and how many people does it serve?
The Cauli Bites Hot Box is $30.00 and serves roughly 5 people. It's the most affordable Hot Box on the menu and a great shareable vegetarian appetizer or light group feast.
How many calories are in the Cauli Bites Hot Box?
The full box totals approximately 2,400 calories — about 480 per serving across 5 people. That includes the cauliflower bites, the shared fries, the bread, and Dave's Sauce.
Can I choose the spice level for the Cauli Bites Hot Box?
Yes. The whole box is set to one heat level from all seven options at no extra charge, and the cauliflower takes the rub just like chicken. The bite-sized pieces hold a lot of seasoning, so they can read a little hotter than a slider at the same level — Medium is a safe pick for a mixed group.
What's the difference between the Cauli Bites and Cauli Slider Hot Boxes?
The Cauli Bites Hot Box ($30.00) is a box of small, snackable cauliflower bites, while the Cauli Slider Hot Box ($90.00) is a box of complete brioche sliders with pickles and slaw. Both are vegetarian; the bites box is the budget-friendly, grazeable option, and the slider box is a full sandwich feast.
Is the Cauli Bites Hot Box a good appetizer for a party?
Yes. The poppable, bite-sized format makes it ideal as a shareable appetizer, and at $30.00 it's easy to add to a larger order. Set it to Medium so it appeals to the whole crowd, and pair it next to a chicken Hot Box if you're feeding both vegetarians and meat-eaters.
