Indian Wedding Catering in Dubai
From the mehendi's first chaat plate to the vidaai's mithai box - we cater every ritual.
Bikanervala has catered more than 900 Indian weddings across the UAE. Our wedding team designs multi-day menus around your rituals - sangeet, mehendi, haldi, pheras, reception - with regional specialists (Rajasthani, Punjabi, Gujarati, South Indian) and 20+ live counters.
Why indian wedding catering in dubai with Bikanervala
Bikanervala has served vegetarian food since 1905 and has operated 23 outlets across the UAE for over two decades. Every catering order is prepared in an HACCP-certified central kitchen by chefs who cook to a fixed recipe card - the same taste at 50 guests or 5000. Wedding clients get a dedicated wedding planner, unlimited menu revisions before tasting, a full complimentary tasting for up to 6 guests, and on-day floor management by a captain per 100 pax.
Who this is for
Families planning Indian, Jain, Sindhi, Marwari or Gujarati weddings and destination weddings in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah looking for a pure-vegetarian caterer with heritage.
When to choose it
The moment your date and venue are set. Peak wedding season (October–March) books out 4–6 months ahead - we recommend enquiring as early as possible.
Menu options
A menu for every moment.
Sangeet & Mehendi
- Live chaat counter
- North Indian starters
- Chole bhature
- Kulfi & falooda
Pheras / Wedding Day
- Traditional thali (Rajasthani / Gujarati / South Indian)
- Live dosa counter
- Regional mithai station
Reception Buffet
- 3 live counters
- 6 starters
- 8 mains
- Bread & rice station
- Indo-Chinese counter
- Grand mithai display
How it works
From enquiry to event, in five simple steps.
- 1
Share your event details in a 2-minute enquiry form.
- 2
Our catering manager calls back within 4 business hours with menu options and pricing.
- 3
Finalise the menu with a complimentary tasting at our Dubai kitchen.
- 4
We handle setup, service, live counters and cleanup on the day.
- 5
Post-event debrief and invoice - with a dedicated single point of contact.
Quick answers
The essentials, in one place.
What is this service?
Bikanervala has catered more than 900 Indian weddings across the UAE. Our wedding team designs multi-day menus around your rituals - sangeet, mehendi, haldi, pheras, reception - with regional specialists (Rajasthani, Punjabi, Gujarati, South Indian) and 20+ live counters.
Who is it for?
Families planning Indian, Jain, Sindhi, Marwari or Gujarati weddings and destination weddings in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Ras Al Khaimah looking for a pure-vegetarian caterer with heritage.
When should you choose it?
The moment your date and venue are set. Peak wedding season (October–March) books out 4–6 months ahead - we recommend enquiring as early as possible.
Why Bikanervala?
Bikanervala has served vegetarian food since 1905 and has operated 23 outlets across the UAE for over two decades. Every catering order is prepared in an HACCP-certified central kitchen by chefs who cook to a fixed recipe card - the same taste at 50 guests or 5000. Wedding clients get a dedicated wedding planner, unlimited menu revisions before tasting, a full complimentary tasting for up to 6 guests, and on-day floor management by a captain per 100 pax.
What cuisines are available?
North Indian, South Indian, Rajasthani & Bikaneri, Punjabi, Gujarati, Jain (no onion, garlic, root vegetables), Chaat & Street Food, Indo-Chinese, Mithai & Bakery.
Can Jain food be provided?
Yes - full Jain wedding menus with separate cooking line, dedicated Jain servers and clearly labelled dishes. We regularly cater Jain weddings of 500+ guests.
How many guests can you serve?
100 to 5,000+ guests per event. We have simultaneously catered 3 events on the same day across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Do you provide live counters?
Yes - chaat, jalebi-rabri, dosa, pav bhaji, chole bhature, paan, tea/kahwa, mocktail, ice-cream and dessert counters, plus themed regional stations (Bikaneri, South Indian, Punjabi dhaba).
Client stories
Trusted across the UAE.
“Bikanervala catered our full three-day wedding - mehendi, sangeet and reception. The live jalebi counter was the highlight of the reception, and the Jain corner was flawless.”
“Our daily office lunches have run for 3 years without a single missed delivery. The team is genuinely reliable - a rare thing in Dubai.”
“The high tea setup at our villa was beautiful, and the food was exactly what I remember eating in Bombay. All my friends asked for the caterer's number.”
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How much does Indian wedding catering cost in Dubai?+
Menus start around AED 95 per guest for lunch buffets and AED 150+ per guest for full reception menus with live counters. Final pricing depends on guest count, menu, venue and live counters.
Do you offer a wedding menu tasting?+
Yes - a complimentary tasting for up to 6 family members is included with every confirmed wedding booking, at our Dubai central kitchen.
Can you cater a Jain wedding?+
Yes. We run separate Jain cooking lines with no onion, garlic or root vegetables, and dedicated Jain servers on the floor.
Do you cater destination weddings outside Dubai?+
Yes - Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Al Ain are regular destinations, plus international destination weddings on request.
How many guests can you cater for?+
From 100 to 5,000+ per event. Larger events are quoted individually.
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Catering across the UAE.
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