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Catering FAQs

Real questions Bangalore clients ask us, grouped by the service they're planning.

Wedding Catering

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What is the minimum guest count for a Sukhdev wedding?

Our wedding packages start at 100 guests. Smaller weddings (30–99 guests) are quoted individually as bespoke celebrations.

Do you cater weddings outside Bangalore?

Yes — we cater across Karnataka including Mysore, Coorg, Chikmagalur and destination weddings up to 300 km from Bangalore.

How far in advance should we book?

For peak wedding season (November–February), book 3–6 months ahead. Off-peak bookings can be confirmed 30–45 days in advance.

Do you offer tasting sessions?

Yes — a complimentary family tasting for up to 10 guests is included once the booking deposit is confirmed.

What is the starting price per plate for a wedding?

Wedding catering starts at ₹550 per plate for a curated multi-cuisine spread and goes up to ₹1,500+ for a premium multi-cuisine package with live counters.

Corporate Catering

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Do you cater inside IT parks and corporate campuses?

Yes — we are empanelled with major IT parks including Manyata, RMZ Ecoworld, Prestige Tech Park, Karle Town Centre, ITPL and Infosys/Wipro campuses in Electronic City.

Can you handle 1,000+ guest annual galas?

Yes. 800–2,000 guest annual galas are a core capability, delivered with dedicated 40–70 person service teams and multiple live-counter chefs.

Do you offer daily office lunch catering?

Yes, subscription-style daily lunch catering for offices of 50–500 employees is available across Bangalore with weekly menu rotations.

Do you provide GST invoices for corporate bookings?

Yes — full GST-compliant invoicing, PO-based billing and empanelment paperwork are standard for corporate accounts.

How much notice do you need for a corporate event?

For 50–300 guest lunches, 7 days. For 500+ guest galas, 4–8 weeks depending on menu complexity and venue.

Private Celebrations

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Do you cater at-home parties in Bangalore?

Yes — at-home party catering from 30 to 250 guests is one of our most-booked services across Hebbal, Sadashivanagar, Koramangala, Indiranagar, HSR, Whitefield and gated communities city-wide.

Can you do fully vegetarian and Jain menus?

Yes. Full vegetarian, Jain and no-onion-no-garlic menus are prepared on a dedicated line with separate utensils to keep the sanctity intact.

What is the smallest party you cater?

We cater intimate parties from 30 guests. Below that, we design a chef-plated private-dining experience instead of buffet service.

Do you provide the crockery, service staff and buffet setup?

Yes — crockery, cutlery, chafing dishes, buffet linens, service captains and stewards are included in every package.

How much do private parties cost per plate?

Private party catering typically starts at ₹550 per plate and scales with menu complexity, live counters and premium ingredients.

Live Counters & Experiences

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Can live counters be set up on rooftops?

Yes — we run LP-safe tandoors, compact wood-fired pizza ovens and self-contained live counters for rooftop and terrace venues across Bangalore.

How many live counters do you recommend per event?

For 200 guests, 3–4 live counters typically hit the sweet spot. For 500+ guests, we plan 6–8 stations with dedicated captains to avoid queues.

Are live counter chefs Sukhdev staff?

Yes — every station chef is on our permanent roster, uniformed and trained. We do not outsource live counters to third parties.

Can I customise the live counters?

Absolutely — from live sushi and Mexican taco bars to regional South Indian dosa counters, live menus are built around your event.

Is a live paan counter available?

Yes — our signature paan counter (meetha, saada and chocolate paans) is one of the most-loved sign-off stations at our events.

Kids Meal Catering

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From what age is the kids menu designed?

Our kids menu is designed for children aged 3–12. For toddlers under 3, we offer bland and puree add-ons on request.

Are the kids meals prepared on a separate line?

Yes — all kids meals are cooked on a dedicated low-spice line with separate utensils and pans, and clearly labelled trays.

Can you accommodate nut, dairy or gluten allergies?

Yes — share the allergy list at booking and we prepare allergen-free versions with clearly marked serving trays.

Do you provide the mocktail bar as part of the kids menu?

Yes — a fresh-juice and mocktail bar is included in the kids package, along with an ice-cream/dessert station.

What is the price per kid for the kids meal?

Kids meal packages typically start at ₹350 per child depending on the counter selection and dessert options.

Birthday Party Catering

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Do you provide the birthday cake?

Yes — custom fondant or cream cakes are designed by our in-house pastry team. Themed dessert towers and macaron walls are also available.

Can you cater a themed birthday party?

Yes — themed buffet styling, colour-coded linens and menu cards matching the theme are part of our birthday package.

Do you cater at-home birthday parties?

Yes — most of our birthday work is at-home in Hebbal, Sadashivanagar, Koramangala, Indiranagar, HSR, Whitefield and gated communities city-wide.

What is the minimum guest count?

Birthday catering starts at 30 guests. Smaller intimate birthdays get a bespoke chef-plated quote.

Can you provide vegetarian and Jain birthday menus?

Yes — full vegetarian, Jain and no-onion-no-garlic birthday menus are one of our most-booked formats.

House Warming Catering

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Do you offer pure satvik / no-onion-no-garlic menus?

Yes — pure satvik and no-onion-no-garlic menus are prepared on a dedicated line with separate utensils.

Can you cater a South Indian sadhya on banana leaf?

Yes — a traditional 18–24 item sadhya served on banana leaf is one of our most-loved house warming formats.

Do you provide priests' bhog and prasad?

Yes — the priests' bhog and puja prasad are prepared to your family customs and served ahead of the family meal.

What is the minimum guest count?

House warming catering starts at 30 guests. Larger housewarming parties up to 500+ guests are handled with buffet-style setups.

Do you cater new office and shop openings?

Yes — office and retail openings with high tea, snacks buffet or a full lunch are handled the same way as home housewarmings.

Festive & Seasonal Catering

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Do you cater corporate Diwali lunches?

Yes — Diwali corporate lunches with themed buffet styling, mithai counters and gift-wrapped dessert boxes are booked heavily every October–November.

Can you serve a full Onam sadhya on banana leaf?

Yes — a traditional 20+ item Onam sadhya on banana leaf, cooked by our Kerala kitchen team, is available every August–September.

Do you cater Christmas parties?

Yes — pure-vegetarian Christmas menus with roasted vegetable platters, stuffed paneer, plum cake, mulled beverages and dessert bars for corporate and family parties.

Is a full Eid biryani and kebab menu available?

Yes — pure-vegetarian Eid catering includes veg biryani (Awadhi and Hyderabadi styles), hara-bhara and dahi-ke-kebab, sheer khurma and traditional dessert selections.

How early should we book festive catering?

Book 3–6 weeks ahead of major festivals (Diwali, Christmas, Sankranti). Peak-day slots close first.

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