Ganpati, Diwali & Navratri
Modak, faral and a satvik thali, on the day it has to be there.
- Usually 40–300 guests
- By the day's ritual
- 4 days' notice
- Buffet setup advised
Ganpati, Diwali & Navratri
Modak, faral and a satvik thali, on the day it has to be there.
Festival catering is a scheduling problem more than a cooking one — everyone in Pune wants lunch at the same hour on the same day. Bookings for Ganeshotsav and Diwali close early, and the kitchen works to a fixed slot list.
- 40–300 guests
- By the day's ritual
- 4 days' notice
- Buffet setup advised
What to put on the buffet
- Naivedya
- Ukadiche modak or besan ladooPrepared for the offering first
- Faral
- Chakli, chivda, shankarpali, karanji
- Mains
- Seasonal bhaji, amti, koshimbir
- Rice and breads
- Masale bhaat, poli, varan bhaat
What hosts get wrong
Book your slot as soon as the date is fixed. On Ganesh Chaturthi and Lakshmi Pujan the kitchen runs to a fixed slot list and the midday ones go first.
Menus we would suggest
Maharashtrian spreads with festival sweets, satvik on request.
Costed for your party
₹31,920food only, for 80 guests
80
Guests
96h
Notice needed
100%
Vegetarian
Worth adding
Naivedya thali. Plated separately for the offering.
Faral boxes. By the kilo, for visiting guests through the week.
Budgeting a ganpati, diwali & navratri
Ganpati, Diwali & Navratri: the questions we are asked
How many guests is a ganpati, diwali & navratri usually?
Most run to 40–300 guests, and 80 is the headcount we plan around by default. Tell us yours and the spread is scaled to it rather than to a package size.
What does catering a ganpati, diwali & navratri cost?
Menus run ₹299–₹399 per guest, so 80 guests works out around ₹23,920–₹31,920 on the food, with delivery and GST on top. That is an indication rather than a quote — the quote follows once we have your date, headcount and menu.
How much notice do you need?
4 days' notice for this one. It is longer than our usual 24 hours because of what this occasion involves, so it is worth getting the date in early.
When is it served, and how?
By the day's ritual. Buffet setup advised.
What do people get wrong about a ganpati, diwali & navratri?
Book your slot as soon as the date is fixed. On Ganesh Chaturthi and Lakshmi Pujan the kitchen runs to a fixed slot list and the midday ones go first.
Planning more than one function?
Ready to book the festivals?
Send us the date and a rough headcount. We will confirm kitchen capacity, adjust the menu to your budget, and hold the slot while you check with the family.