Punjabi and North Indian catering in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar
Paneer gravies, dal makhani, chole, biryani and tandoor breads, the North Indian spread most Ahmedabad parties and corporate events expect, with Jain versions on request.
What does Punjabi catering include?
Punjabi catering usually includes paneer gravies, a dal such as dal makhani, chole or rajma, mixed vegetables, jeera rice or biryani, tandoor breads, raita, salad and a dessert such as gulab jamun. Starters often include paneer tikka and hara bhara kebab, and a live tandoor counter is popular.
Is Punjabi food different from North Indian food?
Punjabi food is the best-known part of North Indian cuisine, so menus overlap heavily: paneer gravies, dals, tandoor breads and rice. North Indian menus may also include dishes from Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Kashmir. KhanePe treats them as one cuisine page to keep things simple.
Why is Punjabi food so common at events?
Punjabi food is familiar to almost every guest, works for lunch or dinner, scales easily to large buffets and pairs well with Chinese, Italian or Gujarati counters. That makes it the default main course for corporate events, parties and receptions in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar.
Which Punjabi and North Indian dishes can vendors serve?
Vendors working with KhanePe can serve paneer butter masala, dal makhani, chole, veg biryani and butter naan and tandoori roti, among other Punjabi and North Indian dishes. The vendor you confirm lists the final menu item by item, so you can compare dishes, portions and prices across all three quotes before paying.
- Paneer butter masala
- Dal makhani
- Chole
- Veg biryani
- Butter naan and tandoori roti
- Gulab jamun
Where Punjabi and North Indian food fits
- Party and celebration cateringParty catering is food and service for private celebrations at homes, clubhouses, party plots and banquet venues.
- Buffet cateringBuffet catering is a self-service format where guests serve themselves from counters of hot and cold dishes, with staff replenishing them.
- Corporate cateringCorporate catering is food and service for company events and meetings, priced per plate or per head.
Sample menus: Buffet packages · Meal boxes
Frequently asked questions
What is a typical Punjabi buffet menu?
A typical Punjabi buffet has two starters, a soup, two or three main-course gravies (one paneer), a dal, a dry sabzi, jeera rice or pulao, two or three tandoor breads, salad, raita and one or two desserts. The buffet packages page shows sample structures with course counts.
Can Punjabi food be made without onion and garlic?
Yes. Vendors can prepare Jain and Swaminarayan versions of paneer gravies, dals and sabzis without onion and garlic, and Jain versions without root vegetables. These are cooked and served separately. Share the number of guests who need them in your inquiry.
Do you offer a live tandoor counter?
Yes. A live tandoor counter makes fresh naan, roti and kulcha, and often paneer tikka, in front of guests. It needs space and a tandoor, which the vendor brings, and works well at parties and outdoor events. See live counters for other options.
Is Punjabi catering suitable for an office lunch?
Yes, in a lighter form: one paneer dish, a dal, a sabzi, rice, roti and salad is a common office meal. Heavy gravies and multiple breads suit evening events better. Vendors recommend the right portion size for a working lunch.
Can I get non-vegetarian North Indian food?
Many Ahmedabad events are vegetarian, but some corporate and private events want non-vegetarian dishes such as chicken curry or biryani. Mention it in the requirement call, and KhanePe will source vendors who serve both while keeping preparation and serving separate.
One brief. Three vetted quotes. Book at least a week ahead.
Tell us the date, guests and food you want. KhanePe calls you, briefs vendors and sends the best three quotes to compare.