Hot Box — Dave's Bites
The Hot Box — Dave's Bites is a $44.99 shareable feast of crispy bite-sized Nashville tenders, fries, bread, and Dave's Sauce — about 3,600 calories total that serves roughly 5 people across all 7 heat levels.
About the Hot Box — Dave's Bites
The Hot Box — Dave's Bites is Dave's bite-sized take on the group feast. Instead of full tenders, you get a big pile of Dave's Bites — the same buttermilk-marinated, seasoned-flour-breaded chicken fried to a golden crunch, just cut into shareable, poppable bites. The box bundles those bites with a generous portion of crinkle-cut fries, sliced bread to cool the heat, and Dave's Sauce for dipping. At $44.99 it's the most approachable Hot Box, since the smaller bites make it easy for a group to grab a few pieces at whatever level the box is set to.
A Hot Box serves roughly 5 people, making it the go-to order for game nights, office lunches, and family gatherings. You choose the heat level for the box — all seven are available at no extra charge — so it's smart to set it to a middle-of-the-road Medium when feeding a mixed crowd, since not everyone shares the same spice tolerance. The included sliced bread isn't an afterthought; in Nashville hot chicken tradition it sits under the chicken to soak up oil and gives anyone caught off guard by the heat a quick way to cool down.
What's Included the Hot Box — Dave's Bites
Dave's Bites
A big shareable pile of bite-sized Nashville tenders — buttermilk-marinated, seasoned-flour breaded, and fried golden. Cut small so the whole table can grab a few at the box's chosen heat level.
Crinkle-Cut Fries
A generous portion of salty, golden crinkle-cut fries to share across the group — the perfect neutral heat buffer between spicy bites.
Sliced Bread
Soft white bread served underneath the chicken in true Nashville style. It soaks up the oil and gives anyone caught off guard a fast way to cool the burn.
Dave's Sauce
Dave's signature creamy dipping sauce, included for the whole box. Use it to dip the bites, the fries, or both — it doubles as a heat-tamer.
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. Choose for the group.
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 to feed a bigger crowd.
Mix With Another Hot Box
Order a second Hot Box (Tenders or Sliders) at a different heat level to cover both mild and spicy preferences in one large group.
Swap to Cauli Bites
Want a vegetarian box? The Cauli Bites Hot Box swaps the chicken for cauliflower bites with the same seasoning and heat levels.
Best Pairings
Box of Fries
Add a full Box of Fries to stretch the spread further when feeding more than five.
Add Side
Kale Slaw
A cool, tangy slaw cuts the richness of the fried bites and adds a fresh element to the group order.
Fresh Side
Dave's Sauce
Add extra creamy Dave's Sauce so all five guests have enough for dipping and heat control.
Extra Dip
Hot Box — Tenders
Pair with a Hot Box of full tenders at a different heat level to satisfy a wider range of appetites and spice tolerances.
Go BiggerFrequently Asked Questions
How much is the Hot Box — Dave's Bites and how many people does it feed?
The Hot Box — Dave's Bites is $44.99 and serves roughly 5 people. It's the most affordable of Dave's Hot Boxes, making it a popular pick for game nights, office lunches, and family gatherings.
How many calories are in the Hot Box — Dave's Bites?
The full box totals approximately 3,600 calories — about 720 calories per serving when split across 5 people. That total includes the Dave's Bites, the shared fries, the bread, and Dave's Sauce.
Can I choose the spice level for the whole box?
Yes. The entire box is set to a single heat level from all seven options — No Spice through Reaper — at no extra charge. For a mixed group, Medium is the safest crowd-pleasing choice.
What's the difference between Dave's Bites and regular tenders?
Dave's Bites are the same buttermilk-marinated, seasoned-flour-breaded chicken as Dave's tenders, just cut into smaller, poppable bite-sized pieces. They're easier to share in a group because everyone can grab a few at a time.
What's included in the Hot Box — Dave's Bites?
The box includes a large shareable portion of Dave's Bites, crinkle-cut fries, sliced white bread, and Dave's Sauce. The bread sits under the chicken in Nashville tradition and helps cool the heat.
Can the whole box be set to different heat levels?
No — each Hot Box is prepared at one chosen heat level. If your group has very different spice tolerances, the best approach is to order two Hot Boxes at different levels, such as one Mild and one Hot.
