Authentic Mughlai Starters and Party Appetizers
Good starters set the mood for the whole dawat. From golden-fried chicken rolls to live sizzlers, we make sure your guests start the meal with something they truly enjoy.
Watch our kitchen in action as we prepare large batches of starters. Here, our special chicken rolls are fried until golden brown, and spicy chicken bites are prepared for a large catering order.
The making of our crowd-pleasing Chicken Sizzler. We start by stir-frying fresh vegetables and chicken in our special sauce, then serve it with a dramatic flame for a memorable dining experience.
This section of our wedding catering menu highlights our classic chicken kebab offerings. Choose from a variety of tandoori preparations like Chicken Tikka, Malai Kebab, and Peshawari Kebab for your event.
Our catering menu also includes a diverse range of fried and specialty chicken starters. Options include Chicken Russian Cutlets, Spring Rolls, Fried Wontons, and various chicken satay and stick preparations.
For seafood and mutton lovers, our catering menu features an array of delicious starters. We offer everything from Mutton Shami Kebab and Mutton Barra to Fish Koliwada and Tandoori Pomfret.
About Starters & Appetizers Showcase
When you are planning a menu for a big group, the biggest issue is often texture. We focus on getting the timing right. Our kebabs are marinated for hours, but we fry them just before serving so they arrive crisp, never soggy. If you are picking for a buffet, I usually suggest a mix of dry kebabs and cutlets, as they hold their heat much better than creamy gravy starters while guests mingle.
Our starter menu is not just about filling plates, it is about building the appetite. Since we started in 1992, we have realized that a good wedding or party menu needs balance. You cannot have everything heavy.
Our Approach to Starters
Whether you are hosting an intimate family dinner or a large-scale wedding in Mumbai, our starters are designed to be practical. We offer a mix of classic Mughlai favorites and crowd-pleasing snacks.
- The Classics: Our Mutton Shami Kebabs and Chicken Tikkas are made the traditional way. We use charcoal grilling to get that authentic smokiness you expect.
- The Crunch: For fried items like Russian Cutlets, Spring Rolls, and our signature Chicken Rolls, we prioritize the batter quality. Nothing is pre-cooked hours in advance.
- Live Counters: If your venue allows, we highly recommend our live counter service. Watching a sizzler being prepared with the flame makes for a great visual experience for your guests.
Tips for Your Menu Selection
- Balance the texture: If you have a heavy gravy main course, stick to dry starters like Chicken Tikka or Fish Koliwada.
- Logistics: If you are ordering for delivery, go for items that reheat well in an oven. If you have on-site kitchen staff, we can provide semi-cooked items for the final fry.
We are happy to arrange a tasting at our Versova restaurant so you can check the spice levels yourself before finalizing the booking.
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