Catering menu
Explore our vegetarian catering menu
Mix dishes across cuisines and build a menu around your event type, guest count, meal time, cuisine preference and any Jain or no onion, no garlic requirements. Nothing here is fixed.
Sample dishes. The items below show the range we cook and how a menu is presented. Your final dish list is agreed when you plan your menu with us.
Jain options. Unless an item says otherwise, it can be prepared to Jain requirements on request. Items marked Always Jain are cooked that way as standard, and the few marked not available cannot be adapted without becoming a different dish.
Breakfast
Light, familiar breakfast items suited to morning ceremonies, early weddings and corporate sessions that start before lunch.
- Idli
- Steamed rice cakes, soft and light.
- Served with sambar and chutney
- Medu Vada
- Crisp lentil fritters, fried to order.
- Upma
- Semolina cooked with curry leaves and seasoning.
- Ven Pongal
- Rice and lentils cooked soft with pepper and cumin.
- Poha
- Flattened rice tempered with mustard and curry leaves.
- Standard preparation includes onion and potato
- Not available as Jain
- Poori Bhaji
- Puffed pooris served with a spiced potato preparation.
- Bhaji is potato based
- Not available as Jain
- Masala Dosa
- Crisp dosa with a spiced potato filling.
- Filling is potato based
- Not available as Jain
- Plain Dosa
- Thin, crisp dosa made to order at the counter.
- Rava Dosa
- Lacy semolina dosa, crisp at the edges.
- Onion Uttapam
- Thick dosa topped with onion, tomato and coriander.
- Not available as Jain
Jain
Dishes prepared to Jain requirements as standard. Anything on this list is cooked without onion, garlic or root vegetables, kept separate through service and labelled at the counter.
Anything not listed here has not been assessed for Jain preparation rather than ruled out. Tell us what should be left out and we will confirm it back to you in writing.
Explore Jain Food CateringPrepared Jain as standard
These dishes are cooked without onion, garlic or root vegetables every time. Nothing needs to be requested.
Main Course
- Jain Paneer Curry
- Paneer in a tomato gravy, cooked without onion or garlic.
- Jain Mixed Vegetable
- Seasonal vegetables prepared without root vegetables.
Dal & Kadhi
- Jain Kadhi
- Yoghurt kadhi prepared to Jain requirements.
Rice
- Steamed Rice
- Plain steamed rice.
Indian Breads
- Roti
- Wheat roti made through service.
- Tandoori Roti
- Wheat roti cooked in the tandoor.
- Poori
- Puffed fried bread, made to order.
Beverages
- Fresh Lime Soda
- Made to order, sweet or salted.
- Seasonal Juice
- Fresh juice depending on the season.
- Filter Coffee
- South Indian filter coffee.
Can be prepared Jain on request
Tell us while planning your menu and these are cooked to Jain requirements, kept separate through service and labelled at the counter.
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Breakfast
- Idli
- Steamed rice cakes, soft and light.
- Served with sambar and chutney
- Medu Vada
- Crisp lentil fritters, fried to order.
- Upma
- Semolina cooked with curry leaves and seasoning.
- Ven Pongal
- Rice and lentils cooked soft with pepper and cumin.
- Plain Dosa
- Thin, crisp dosa made to order at the counter.
- Rava Dosa
- Lacy semolina dosa, crisp at the edges.
Starters
- Khaman Dhokla
- Soft steamed gram flour cake with a light tempering.
- Khandvi
- Rolled gram flour sheets with coconut and mustard seeds.
- Paneer Tikka
- Marinated paneer grilled with peppers.
- Chilli Paneer
- Indo-Chinese paneer tossed with peppers and chilli.
- Crispy Corn
- Fried corn kernels tossed with spice and herbs.
Chaat
- Pani Puri
- Assembled at the counter, with flavoured waters.
Main Course
- Paneer Butter Masala
- Paneer in a mild tomato and butter gravy.
- Kadai Paneer
- Paneer with peppers in a roasted spice masala.
- Palak Paneer
- Paneer in a smooth spinach gravy.
- Chole
- Chickpeas simmered in a spiced gravy.
- Gatte ki Sabzi
- Gram flour dumplings in a yoghurt gravy.
- Shahi Paneer
- Paneer in a rich, mildly sweet cashew gravy.
- Paneer Lababdar
- Paneer in a tomato gravy finished with cream.
- Bhindi Masala
- Okra cooked dry with onion and spices.
Dal & Kadhi
- Sambar
- Lentil and vegetable stew, cooked to a house spice level.
- Dal Makhani
- Black lentils cooked slowly with cream and butter.
- Gujarati Kadhi
- Light, slightly sweet yoghurt kadhi.
- Dal Dhokli
- Spiced dal simmered with wheat dumplings.
- Dal Fry
- Yellow lentils with a ghee and cumin tempering.
- Panchmel Dal
- Five lentils cooked together, Rajasthani style.
Rice
- Lemon Rice
- Rice tossed with lemon, peanuts and curry leaves.
- Curd Rice
- Cooling curd rice with a light tempering.
- Jeera Rice
- Steamed rice tempered with cumin.
- Vegetable Pulao
- Rice cooked with seasonal vegetables and whole spices.
- Vegetable Biryani
- Layered rice and vegetables, served from a handi.
- Served with raita
- Ghee Rice
- Rice finished with ghee and whole spices.
Indian Breads
- Butter Naan
- Soft naan finished with butter.
- Laccha Paratha
- Layered flaky paratha.
- Kulcha
- Soft leavened bread from the tandoor.
Sweets & Desserts
- Gulab Jamun
- Served warm in cardamom syrup.
- Rasmalai
- Chilled, in saffron milk with pistachio.
- Rice Kheer
- Slow-cooked rice pudding with cardamom.
Beverages
- Welcome Drink
- Seasonal welcome drink served on arrival.
- Masala Chaas
- Spiced buttermilk, served chilled.
- Masala Chai
- Tea brewed with ginger and spices.
Accompaniments
- Chutneys
- Coconut, tomato and coriander chutneys.
Starters
Hot and cold starters that work for passed service, live counters or a seated first course.
- Khaman Dhokla
- Soft steamed gram flour cake with a light tempering.
- Khandvi
- Rolled gram flour sheets with coconut and mustard seeds.
- Paneer Tikka
- Marinated paneer grilled with peppers.
- Hara Bhara Kabab
- Spinach and green pea patties, shallow fried.
- Standard preparation is potato bound
- Not available as Jain
- Vegetable Spring Roll
- Crisp rolls filled with shredded vegetables.
- Not available as Jain
- Chilli Paneer
- Indo-Chinese paneer tossed with peppers and chilli.
- Spicy
- Crispy Corn
- Fried corn kernels tossed with spice and herbs.
- Mushroom Tikka
- Marinated mushrooms grilled on skewers.
- Not available as Jain
Chaat
Chaat served from a live counter where the venue allows it, or plated where it does not.
Pani Puri
Assembled at the counter, with flavoured waters.
Sev Puri
Crisp puris layered with chutneys and sev.
Standard preparation includes onion and potato
Not available as JainDahi Puri
Puris filled and topped with sweetened curd.
Not available as JainBhel Puri
Puffed rice tossed to order with chutneys.
Not available as JainPapdi Chaat
Papdi with curd, chutneys and sev.
Not available as JainRagda Pattice
Potato pattice served under a warm white pea ragda.
Not available as Jain
Main Course
The core of the meal. Most menus take two to four items from here, balanced across gravies, dry preparations and dal.
- Paneer Butter Masala
- Paneer in a mild tomato and butter gravy.
- Kadai Paneer
- Paneer with peppers in a roasted spice masala.
- Palak Paneer
- Paneer in a smooth spinach gravy.
- Chole
- Chickpeas simmered in a spiced gravy.
- Aloo Jeera
- Potatoes tossed with cumin and mild spices.
- Potato based
- Not available as Jain
- Gatte ki Sabzi
- Gram flour dumplings in a yoghurt gravy.
- Undhiyu
- Slow-cooked mixed vegetables with fresh spices.
- Built around root vegetables
- Not available as Jain
- Jain Paneer Curry
- Paneer in a tomato gravy, cooked without onion or garlic.
- Always Jain
- Jain Mixed Vegetable
- Seasonal vegetables prepared without root vegetables.
- Always Jain
- Shahi Paneer
- Paneer in a rich, mildly sweet cashew gravy.
- Contains nuts
- Paneer Lababdar
- Paneer in a tomato gravy finished with cream.
- Vegetable Kofta
- Vegetable dumplings in a smooth gravy.
- Koftas are usually potato bound
- Not available as Jain
- Bhindi Masala
- Okra cooked dry with onion and spices.
- Aloo Matar
- Potato and green peas in a light gravy.
- Not available as Jain
- Veg Kolhapuri
- Mixed vegetables in a robust, spicy masala.
- Not available as JainSpicy
- Navratan Korma
- Mixed vegetables and paneer in a mild, sweet korma.
- Not available as JainContains nuts
Dal & Kadhi
Lentil and pulse preparations, and yoghurt kadhi.
- Sambar
- Lentil and vegetable stew, cooked to a house spice level.
- Dal Makhani
- Black lentils cooked slowly with cream and butter.
- Gujarati Kadhi
- Light, slightly sweet yoghurt kadhi.
- Dal Dhokli
- Spiced dal simmered with wheat dumplings.
- Jain Kadhi
- Yoghurt kadhi prepared to Jain requirements.
- Always Jain
- Dal Fry
- Yellow lentils with a ghee and cumin tempering.
- Panchmel Dal
- Five lentils cooked together, Rajasthani style.
Rice
Rice dishes from simple steamed rice through to vegetable biryani and pulao.
- Lemon Rice
- Rice tossed with lemon, peanuts and curry leaves.
- Contains nuts
- Curd Rice
- Cooling curd rice with a light tempering.
- Jeera Rice
- Steamed rice tempered with cumin.
- Vegetable Pulao
- Rice cooked with seasonal vegetables and whole spices.
- Vegetable Biryani
- Layered rice and vegetables, served from a handi.
- Served with raita
- Steamed Rice
- Plain steamed rice.
- Always JainVegan option
- Ghee Rice
- Rice finished with ghee and whole spices.
Indian Breads
Breads are made through service rather than in advance, so they reach guests hot.
- Roti
- Wheat roti made through service.
- Always Jain
- Butter Naan
- Soft naan finished with butter.
- Tandoori Roti
- Wheat roti cooked in the tandoor.
- Always Jain
- Poori
- Puffed fried bread, made to order.
- Always Jain
- Laccha Paratha
- Layered flaky paratha.
- Kulcha
- Soft leavened bread from the tandoor.
Sweets & Desserts
Indian sweets and desserts, served from a counter or plated to the table.
Gulab Jamun
Served warm in cardamom syrup.
Rasmalai
Chilled, in saffron milk with pistachio.
Contains nutsRice Kheer
Slow-cooked rice pudding with cardamom.
Gajar Halwa
Carrot halwa cooked down with milk and ghee.
Carrot based
Not available as Jain
Beverages
Welcome drinks to greet guests on arrival, and beverages to run alongside the meal.
- Welcome Drink
- Seasonal welcome drink served on arrival.
- Masala Chaas
- Spiced buttermilk, served chilled.
- Fresh Lime Soda
- Made to order, sweet or salted.
- Always JainVegan option
- Seasonal Juice
- Fresh juice depending on the season.
- Always JainVegan option
- Filter Coffee
- South Indian filter coffee.
- Always Jain
- Masala Chai
- Tea brewed with ginger and spices.
Accompaniments
Served alongside the meal rather than chosen as a course. Every menu includes them, so they are not counted against a package selection.
- Chutneys
- Coconut, tomato and coriander chutneys.
Putting it together
Sample menu ideas
Three examples of how dishes get combined for different occasions. These are starting points to react to, not fixed menus.
- Sample menu idea
South Indian Breakfast
Morning ceremonies and early functions
A familiar breakfast spread for functions that start before lunch, with items made fresh at the counter.
- Tiffin
- Idli, medu vada
- Made to order
- Plain or masala dosa
- Accompaniments
- Sambar, coconut and tomato chutney
- Beverages
- Filter coffee, masala chai
- Sample menu idea
Celebration Lunch
Weddings, receptions and larger functions
A full meal across every course, the format most celebration menus end up taking.
- Welcome
- Welcome drink, two starters
- Main course
- One paneer dish, one vegetable curry
- Dal
- Dal fry or panchmel dal
- Rice and breads
- Vegetable pulao, assorted breads
- Accompaniments
- Salad, papad, pickle, curd
- Dessert
- Gulab jamun or rasmalai
- Sample menu idea
Jain Function Menu
Religious functions and housewarmings
A complete menu prepared without onion, garlic or root vegetables, labelled at the counter.
- Starter
- Khaman dhokla
- Main course
- Jain paneer curry, Jain mixed vegetable
- Dal
- Jain dal or Jain kadhi
- Rice and breads
- Jain jeera rice, Jain poori, roti
- Dessert
- Confirmed with you when planning the menu
Your menu, your way
Every event is different
Choose the cuisines and dishes you want, and we will help you build a menu around your occasion, your guest count and any dietary requirements.
Plan My MenuWhat we plan around
- Event type
- Guest count
- Breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Jain and no onion, no garlic requirements
- One cuisine or a combination
- Desserts and beverages
Catering services these menus are built for
- Wedding CateringPure vegetarian menus for engagements, receptions and multi-day wedding functions.
- Birthday CateringVegetarian catering for birthday parties, from small home gatherings to larger celebrations.
- Housewarming CateringTraditional vegetarian catering for griha pravesh ceremonies and new-home gatherings.
Need Jain or no onion, no garlic food? See how we handle Jain catering.
Have a menu in mind?
Tell us about your event, the dishes you are drawn to and how many guests you expect, and we will help you plan the menu around them.