Small Event Catering
Available across Mumbai
I provide freshly made, pure vegetarian homemade food for small events, with menu options like starters, thalis, and Jain or Farali meals, all prepared only after you order.
Pricing Guide
Individual Meal & Snack Boxes
Box Configurations
- Snack Box (Lower Range): Includes 3-4 items like Mini Samosa/Kachori, Dhokla, Soan Papdi, and dry Chivda.
- Meal Box (Higher Range): Includes a heavy savory main (Idli-Chutney/Coleslaw Sandwich), a fried appetizer (Veg Puff/Chinese Samosa), and a premium sweet.
Packaging & Essentials
- Container: 3 to 5 compartment disposable plastic tray with clear lid or printed paper box.
- Kit: Includes wooden spoon, tissue paper, and ketchup/chutney sachet inside the box.
- Seal: Manually packed and sealed with tape or rubber bands.
Preparation Details
- Freshness: Farsan and Dhoklas are fried or steamed fresh on delivery morning; no frozen snacks used.
- Dietary: Pure Vegetarian. Jain options (no onion/garlic/roots) available for the entire batch upon request.
Bulk Sabzis & Starters (Per Kg)
Menu Categories
- Premium Curries (Higher Price): Rich gravies like Paneer Butter Masala, Surti Undhiyu (Seasonal), or Veg Kolhapuri made with cashew gravy and cream.
- Dry Vegetables (Lower Price): Preparations like Aloo Gobi, Bhindi Masala, or Mix Veg.
- Appetizers: Ready-to-eat fried items like Cheese Corn Balls, Hara Bhara Kabab, or Mini Samosas.
Serving Size Guide
- Gravy/Sabzi: 1 Kg typically serves 5-7 adults as a side dish.
- Dry Starters: 1 Kg yields approximately 25-35 pieces depending on item size.
Delivery & Storage
- Containers: Delivered in reusable-grade circular plastic containers or aluminium foil trays with lids.
- Reheating: Food is packed warm but not in thermal containers; requires microwave or stovetop reheating before serving.
- Ingredients: Cooked in refined sunflower or groundnut oil; fresh tomato puree used for gravies.
Full Buffet Menu (Drop-off)
Standard Menu Components
- Starters: 1-2 Farsan items like Vatana Kachori, Dhokla, or Cutlets.
- Mains: 2 vegetable dishes (one Paneer/Special + one Seasonal Green/Dry Veg).
- Staples: Choice of Dal Fry or Gujarati Kadhi + Jeera Rice or Veg Pulao.
- Breads: Handmade Phulka Rotis (Plain/Ghee) or Puris.
- Dessert & Sides: 1 sweet (Mohanthal/Gulab Jamun) plus papad, pickle, salad, and mint chutney.
Delivery Format
- Drop-off Service: Food arrives in bulk aluminium foil containers or plastic buckets.
- Self-Service: Does not include waiters, chafing dishes, or buffet setup equipment. Host must transfer food to serving bowls.
- Disposables: Basic plates and spoons are not included by default.
Cuisine Options
- Gujarati: Features sweet-salty profiles (Kadhi, Undhiyu).
- Punjabi: Spicy-savory profiles (Paneer gravies, Dal Makhani).
- Farali: Fasting menu available (Sabudana Khichdi, Rajgira Puri).
Requirements
- Minimum Order: Requires a minimum count of 10-15 plates.
- Notice: Orders must be finalized 24-48 hours in advance.
About Small Event Catering
Ghar Ka Swaad, Straight from My Kitchen
If you want food that feels like home, that's exactly what I do. I cook the way my mom taught me - simple, fresh, and full of pyaar (love). Ghar ka khana sirf pet nahi, dil bhi bharta hai (homemade food fills the heart, not just the stomach).
What You Get
- Everything is made fresh after you order. No frozen stuff, no pre-mixes, no shortcuts.
- My kitchen is FSSAI compliant and super clean. I’m a bit strict about hygiene, honestly.
- 100% pure vegetarian. I use good-quality ingredients and nothing fancy or complicated.
Perfect for Small Events
I handle food for house parties, kitty parties, pooja, birthdays, and small office gatherings. If you want homemade vegetarian catering for your next get-together, I’ve got you.
Menu Highlights
- Starters: Mini samosas, cheese corn balls, hara bhara kabab, Gujarati ghughra.
- Main Course: Pav bhaji, chole kulcha, veg pulav, Surti undhiyu (when in season).
- Homestyle thalis: Gujarati or Punjabi style, with all the basics.
- Custom snack box catering for school events, office meetings, or kids’ parties.
Special Requests
- Jain food for events? Just tell me, I’ll make it.
- Farali catering service during fasting days like Mahashivratri.
I only take pre-orders because I make everything fresh and need time to do it right. If you want food that tastes like home, I’m here.
Meet your Expert
Hem's Kitchen
My Story
Namaste, I’m Hem, and Hem’s Kitchen is just me doing what I love best - cooking for people, not running a business. My kitchen feels like home, and I wanted Mumbai folks to taste real ghar ka khana. Roz roz hotel ka khana nahi jamta (hotel food gets boring every day). When someone says my food tastes like maa ke haath ka khana (mom’s cooking), that’s everything for me. I cook fresh, no shortcuts, only love.
My Work
Homemade Vegetarian Meals - I make Gujarati and Punjabi food, snacks, starters, thalis, sweets, and Farali festival meals.
Party & Bulk Orders - Catering for kitty parties, family events, poojas, and special occasions - all homemade.
Jain & Festival Specials - Jain food, traditional Undhiyu, and Farali festival catering, all made fresh in my kitchen.
Tiffin Service - Daily vegetarian tiffin, including Jain tiffin service, delivered for your meal needs.
Advance Booking Only - Everything is made fresh, so please book ahead. No ready stock, only real home food.
