7 caterers across India who are delivering deliciousness to your Diwali party

Diwali is less than a week away, and if you’re planning a special bash for the occasion, figuring out food for the party will definitely be on your mind. Cooking up a storm by yourself for a large group can be a nightmare and potlucks while fun, can also be unpredictable. The solution? Order from these bespoke catering brands that are here to save your night. 

Here’s Bazaar India’s edit of the best one in your city—all the way from Chandigarh to Chennai.

Mumbai

Sage & Saffron 
Started by restaurateur Aditi Dugar in 2012, Sage & Saffron is a boutique catering and fine-dining service based out of Mumbai. With over eight years of experience in the business, rest assured that your Diwali party food is in the right hands. They design menus (and table-scapes too) that tap into a multitude of cuisines, so you’re spoilt for choice. This year, Sage & Saffron has also curated a special Diwali hamper of delectable fruit leathers. 

Delhi

Caara
Having catered for brands like Chanel and Jimmy Choo, Caara is no stranger to the catering business. Conceptualised out of Delhi by founders Ambika Seth and Alice Helme, they often discuss the menu before-hand so it’s customized according to your tastes. They source most of their fresh produce from FarmLove, their in-house chemical-free vegetables and fruits grown on the Caara farm. Pick from their extensive supper, brunch, or buffet menu that features dishes like wild mushroom and truffle risotto, mini croque monsieurs, and a savoury panna cotta. 

Hyderabad

Flavee Gourmet 
The city of Nizams is known for its delicacies, and Flavee Gourmet is no different. The brain child of a former hotel chef, Indian food from all over the country finds a place on their catering menu, in addition to Chinese, continental, and Mexican. Still, to no one’s surprise, it’s their South Indian fare that is most popular. They are perfect for larger Diwali bashes and offer services for minimum 50 people. 

Chandigarh

Food Art
Looking for versatility in your party menu? Then look no further than Food Art in Chandigarh. As popular for their well-thought displays as they are for their food, they are the ideal choice for intimate soirees as they micro-cater for 50 people or less. From easy-to-snack-on bites to elaborate meals, take your pick from the menu. And while North Indian fare is the star, try experimenting with their Rajasthani, Gujarati, or continental options too. 

Bangalore

Single Thread by chef Manu Chandra
Chef Manu Chandra, known for setting up iconic brands like Fatty Bao, Monkey Bar, and Toast & Tonic, teamed up with his long-time business partner Chetan Rampal to set up his catering company in Bangalore this year—Single Thread Catering. The setting might be different, but Chandra brings his signature flair here too. From Western classics to traditional Asian, the menu is diverse and eclectic. Expect one-of-a-kind dishes like toothsome chicken 65 pinwheels served with smoked raita or succulent confit duck kebabs.

Chennai

SpiceKlub 
Spice Klub, the restaurant that has franchises in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dubai, offers bespoke catering services exclusively from its Chennai outpost. You can’t go wrong with traditional Indian classics like curries and chaat, which get a modern, experimental makeover by SpiceKlub with menu additions like liquid nitrogen in bhel.

Kolkata

Paprika Gourmet 
If you’re on the lookout for an artisanal catering service in Kolkata for your last-minute bash, Paprika Gourmet is here to the rescue. Founded by Vidisha Bathwal in 2011, they not only do restaurant-style meals, but also have a wide variety of health-focussed dishes on the menu. So, if someone on your guestlist has dietary restrictions or you have more muted and less indulgent celebration on your mind, then you should give them a try. 

Lead image: Sage & Saffron/Instagram