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Pure vegetarian and Jain catering for every occasion

We cater vegetarian food only, and menus can be prepared to Jain and no onion, no garlic requirements on request. Part of a menu or all of it, for weddings, religious functions, housewarmings, birthdays and family gatherings.

Menus planned around what you tell us

Requirements differ from one family to the next, so we start by asking rather than assuming. You tell us what should be left out, we confirm that list back to you in writing, and the menu is built from there.

A good part of what we cater in Gwalior is prepared this way, for whole functions and for marked sections inside a larger menu.

From that point it is an ordinary catering conversation: what the occasion is, how many people are coming, when they are eating and which cuisines suit your guests.

What we plan around

  • Jain preferences

    You set out what should be excluded, and we confirm it back to you before anything is finalised.

  • No onion, no garlic

    Dishes prepared without onion and garlic, and without root vegetables where your requirements call for it.

  • Event type

    A reception, a puja and a family lunch each suit different dishes and a different service format.

  • Guest count

    Quantities and the number of dishes planned for the people actually coming.

  • Meal timing

    Morning ceremonies, afternoon functions and evening dinners each suit a different menu.

  • Cuisine preference

    One regional style or a balanced combination across several, depending on your guests.

What can go on a Jain menu

A Jain menu can run across the same courses as any other. These are the categories most menus are built from, and every one of them can be adjusted to your requirements.

Regional styles we can draw on

  • North Indian
  • Gujarati
  • Rajasthani
  • South Indian
  • Traditional vegetarian meals
  • Snacks and chaat
  • Sweets and desserts

Not every dish from these cuisines can be prepared to Jain requirements, because some depend on ingredients that would need to be left out. Availability can be discussed while finalising your menu.

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Customisation

However you want the menu put together

Whole menu, part of a menu, or a specific list of dishes you already have in mind. Tell us which and we will work from there.

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  • A fully Jain menu

    Every course, from welcome drinks through to desserts, prepared to the requirements you set out.

  • No onion, no garlic throughout

    A complete menu without onion and garlic, with root vegetables excluded where required.

  • Jain alongside the main menu

    Jain preparations for part of your guest list, cooked separately, served with their own utensils and labelled at the counter.

  • Breakfast, lunch or dinner

    Menus built for the time of day, including early morning ceremonies.

  • Buffet or seated service

    Buffet counters, traditional seated service, thali formats or individually packed meals.

  • Dish-by-dish selection

    If you already know what you want on the menu, we will work from your list rather than ours.

Why choose us

What you can expect when you ask for a Jain menu

  1. A vegetarian kitchen, not a mixed one

    We cater vegetarian food only. There is no non-vegetarian menu anywhere in our operation.

  2. Your requirements, confirmed in writing

    What is excluded is agreed and written down before the event rather than discussed on the day.

  3. Kept separate through service

    Where Jain dishes sit alongside a wider menu, they are prepared separately and given their own serving utensils.

  4. Labelled so guests can see

    Jain and no onion, no garlic dishes are labelled at the counter, so nobody has to ask before eating.

  5. Menu planning for any function

    Weddings, religious functions, housewarmings, birthdays and family gatherings, at a range of guest numbers.

  6. More than one regional style

    North Indian, Gujarati, Rajasthani and South Indian preparations, or a combination across them.

How it works

Five steps from enquiry to your event

  1. Tell us about your event

    The occasion, the date, roughly how many people and where it is being held.

  2. Share your requirements

    Tell us exactly what should be excluded. We confirm that list back to you in writing so there is no ambiguity.

  3. Finalise the menu

    We suggest options that work within those requirements and adjust them with you until the menu is right.

  4. Confirm the details

    Final guest count, service format and timings are agreed and confirmed before the date is held.

  5. We cater your celebration

    We arrive, set up and serve to the agreed schedule, with everything labelled at the counter.

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Jain catering questions

If your question is not here, ask us directly. We would rather answer it before you book than leave you guessing.

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  • Do you provide Jain catering?

    Yes. We are a pure vegetarian caterer, and menus can be prepared to Jain requirements on request. Tell us what your function needs when you enquire and we will confirm what we can arrange.

  • What does your Jain food exclude?

    We prepare Jain menus to the requirements you specify. Commonly this means no onion and no garlic, and no root vegetables such as potato, carrot, beetroot, radish or ginger. Requirements vary between families and communities, so we ask you to tell us exactly what should be excluded rather than assuming, and we confirm that list back to you before the event.

  • Can the entire menu be Jain rather than just part of it?

    Yes. A complete menu, from welcome drinks through to desserts, can be prepared without onion, garlic and root vegetables. Many religious functions and housewarmings are catered this way.

  • Is Jain food kept separate from the rest of the menu?

    Yes. Where Jain or no onion, no garlic dishes are part of a wider menu, they are prepared separately and kept separate through service, with their own serving utensils.

  • Can any dish be prepared as a Jain version?

    Many can, but not all. Some preparations depend on ingredients that would be excluded, and substituting them changes the dish rather than adapting it. If there is a particular dish you want, ask us about it and availability can be discussed while finalising your menu.

  • Can we change the dishes in a menu or package?

    Yes. Packages are a starting point rather than a fixed product. Dishes can be swapped, courses added or removed, and spice levels adjusted. If you have a particular dish in mind that is not listed, ask us about it.

  • What types of functions do you cater?

    Weddings and engagements, birthdays, housewarming and griha pravesh functions, corporate events, religious functions and ceremonies, festival meals and family gatherings. If your occasion is not on that list, ask us about it.

  • How far in advance should I book catering?

    As early as you can, particularly for weddings and for dates during festival and wedding season, when calendars fill up quickly. For smaller functions, shorter notice is often workable. Send us your date and we will tell you straight away whether we can take it.

Planning a Jain or pure vegetarian event?

Tell us about your event, your guest count and your food requirements, and we will help you plan the menu around them.

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Prefer to talk? Call +91 83580 29652.