CAARA
Founded in 2014, The Culinary Arts & Research Academy or CAARA offers bespoke catering for events. It has three young stars at its helm: Ambika Seth, Alice Helme and Chef Atanu Nath and believes in sourcing ingredients locally from farms and supporting small artisans. The cuisines offered by CAARA include Indian, Modern European, Rustic Farmhouse and Italian.
Holla at them: Alice Wauchope at +91 8527060555, catering@caara.com,
Based out of: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Moolah: ₹3000 onwards per person
Holy Belly
Going beyond the moniker of caterers, Holy Belly defines themselves as a unique food boutique fabricated out of love and passion for all things gourmet. Started by Cordon Bleu maestros Rishi Bharadwaj and Janeya Khanna, Holy Belly curates menus and dining experiences for your feasting fancies inspired by British and French cuisine.
Holla at them: +91 9811088127, +91 9999278127, info@holybelly.in
Based out of: Shahpur Jat, New Delhi
Moolah: ₹1600 onwards per person
DIVA Catering
DIVA Catering is another feather in self-taught Chef Ritu Dalmia’s toque. Along with their signature Italian fare, DIVA offers a sumptuous menu of Indian & Asian food as well as Mexican, Swiss & Lebanese food stations. They cater to intimate gatherings as well as large events like weddings.
Holla at them: +91 9910590056, charulsehra@diva-italian.com
Moolah: ₹1600 onwards per head
The Kitchen Art Company
The renowned chef Puneet Sikand founded The Kitchen Art Company in 1997 with a view to transform the catering landscape of the country. Almost two decades later, TKAC is still going strong and Puneet Sikand brings his expertise in Modern Indian cuisine from working at the Hyatt Regency and Oberoi in Delhi to the food on your table.
Holla at them: +91 9810011678, +91 9717093535, tkac@tkac.in
Based out of: Jaunapur, New Delhi
Moolah: ₹1600 onwards per head
Prima Kurien’s Traditional Kerala Cuisine
Prima Kurien used to be an art consultant before she went back to her first love, cooking, and founded Prima Kurien’s Traditional Kerala Cuisine in 2005. She is well-known for the delicate flavours in her food and specialises in over 70 dishes from her grandmother’s kitchens including pork vindaloo, chicken ghee roast, raw papaya curry and vegetable avial.
Holla at them: +91 9811820074, primakurien02@gmail.com
Based out of: Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Moolah: ₹500 – 1200 per head
XO Catering By Design
Arjun Puri’s brainchild XO Catering’s Indian menu is known in Delhi wedding circuits for its scrumptious food. His meal selections include street food with a gourmet touch and he is known to customise and work with his clients to create the perfect menu. For more modest gatherings, XO Catering provides toothsome European and Pan-Asian dishes.
Holla at them: +91 1142576478, +91 9899090792, arjunpuri.xo@gmail.com, mohitmohandutta@hotmail.com
Based out of: Sultanpur, New Delhi
Moolah: ₹1600 onwards per head
Rustom’s – Parsi Bhonu
Rustom’s offers homely Parsi fare beyond dhansak. Their recipes have been passed on through the generations: from eedu vegetables, kolmi fry & tarkari pulao to parsi kulfi & raspberry soda. Rustom’s promises a gloriously rich and traditional spread this festive season.
Holla at them: Kainaz Contractor: +91 9910060502, rustomsparsibhonu@gmail.com
Based out of: Adchini, New Delhi
Moolah: Upto ₹800 per head
The Moving Kitchen by Olive
The Moving Kitchen is an initiative of the Olive team. They offer world cuisine catering across Delhi. Their signature pizzas are on the menu as well as high-end Indian, fusion and New-World fare. Fine-dining at its best, they do bespoke menus and help with meal curation and provide impeccable service as well.
Holla at them: +91 7065520552, shailesh@themovingkitchen.com, shashi.s@olivebarandkitchen.com
Based out of: Zakir Nagar, Okhla, New Delhi
Moolah: ₹1200 – 1600 per head
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