When people hear “caterer”, they picture marquees and fifty guests. But some of the best occasions are small: a birthday lunch for six, a family get-together, friends round for the weekend. We cater for those too, for as few as two guests.
You don’t have to cook for hours or hire a chef. You choose a menu, we cook it fresh, and you enjoy your own party.
Which format suits your group?
Two or more: a High Chai hamper
Our Indian afternoon tea in a hamper: savoury and sweet nibbles, one hamper feeds two, at £78 per hamper (£39 per person). Perfect for a couple, a friend, or a treat for someone you love. Find out more
Two or more: a private dining experience
We create a plated 2 to 4-course meal, with service throughout, so it feels like a restaurant evening at home without anyone leaving the table. A minimum spend of £200 applies. Find out more
Four to sixteen: a Party Box
An informal option for smaller gatherings. Your Party Box comes packed with ready-to-eat or ready-to-reheat dishes, cooked fresh, delivered to you, to serve and share however you like. Eco-friendly crockery, cutlery and serviettes can be included. Find out more
Four to sixteen: the dabba experience
Something more casual and fun: your guests pre-order from a menu we build together, and we deliver the meal in dabbas, traditional Indian tiered tiffin tins, and collect them the following day. Each dabba feeds two, from £78 a dabba. Find out more
What a small gathering menu looks like
A recent Party Box for a family 40th birthday lunch of six included Old Delhi lamb kurma, dhaba murgh, Malabar aubergines, jeera rice, parathas, kachumber, poppadoms and pickles. Vegan and vegetarian options came alongside, everything clearly marked, with reheating instructions. Read the full story
Dietary needs round the table
Small groups often mean a mix of diets. Tell us who is vegetarian, vegan or avoiding certain ingredients, and we’ll build the menu around it. Sample menus and allergen information are provided with every order.
How it works
Tell us the date, the number of guests and anything you’d like to avoid.
We send a menu and quote.
We cook fresh and deliver or serve, depending on the format you choose. Party Boxes come with reheating instructions.
You serve and enjoy your meal and company!
Frequently asked
Do you cater for fewer than ten people? Yes, from as few as two. High Chai hampers and private dining both start at two people (private dining has a minimum spend of £200), and Party Boxes and the dabba experience are for four to sixteen.
Can you cater for vegetarians and vegans? Yes, and everything is clearly labelled.
Do you deliver? Yes. The delivery area and charge depend on your location, so tell us where you are when you enquire.
How far ahead should I book? At least a week, but the sooner the better, as we tend to get booked out.
Planning a small gathering in the Horsleys, Bookham, Ripley or elsewhere in Surrey? Tell us the date and the numbers. Enquire
Planning something bigger? See our Indian party catering in Surrey. Find out more