Festive menus for catering in Ahmedabad
Sample menus for Gujarat’s festival calendar (Navratri, Diwali, Uttarayan, Holi, Janmashtami and Christmas) for offices, housing societies and families.
What is in KhanePe’s sample festive menus?
The sample festive menus below show 6 ready-made sets: Navratri night, Diwali celebration, Uttarayan terrace lunch, Holi, Janmashtami and Christmas and New Year. Use one as your brief, or adjust items on the Inquire page. Vendors then quote their version, with dishes, portions and price listed, so the three quotes compare like for like.
Sample menu. The final dishes, portions and price are set by the vendor you confirm and listed in the quote.
How should you plan a festive menu?
Start with the festival’s classic dishes, then add crowd favourites and a live counter. Book early, because every caterer is busy on festival dates; the one-week minimum applies, but two to four weeks ahead gives the best choice for Navratri and Diwali.
Can festive menus be Jain or Swaminarayan?
Yes. Festival gatherings in Ahmedabad often include Jain and Swaminarayan guests, so vendors prepare separate dishes without onion and garlic, and Jain dishes without root vegetables. Share the expected numbers in your inquiry so they are planned from the start.
Frequently asked questions
When should I book catering for Navratri?
Book at least one week ahead, and ideally two to four weeks, because societies, clubs and offices all book vendors for the same nine nights. Early booking gives you the widest choice of vendors and menus and locks in the price before festival demand peaks.
What food is served at Navratri events?
Navratri events in Ahmedabad usually serve light snacks and late-night food that guests can eat between garba rounds: sev khamani, dabeli, pav bhaji, sandwiches and cold drinks or chaas. Some nights include fasting (farali) options for guests observing a fast.
Can vendors make undhiyu for Uttarayan?
Yes. Undhiyu, a winter mixed-vegetable dish, is the classic Uttarayan meal in Ahmedabad, served with puri and jalebi. Vendors prepare it fresh for 14 January and can deliver lunch boxes to terraces and society common areas. Jalebi and chikki can be added to the box.
Do you offer farali (fasting) menus?
Yes. Farali menus for fasting days use permitted ingredients such as sabudana, rajgira, singhoda flour, potatoes and peanuts, depending on the tradition. Share which fasting rules your guests follow, and vendors will prepare a compliant menu. Farali dishes are cooked separately from regular food.
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.