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Catering guide · Mohali · Chandigarh · Panchkula
Catering price per plate in Mohali: a clear guide.
Most caterers only share prices after a phone call. We publish ours. Here is what outdoor catering costs per guest at Nineteenth May, what is included, and what moves the final number up or down.
The short answer
Outdoor catering from ₹1,200 per guest.
Three service formats, each with a published starting price per guest. Applicable taxes are extra, and the final price is confirmed in your written proposal.
| Format | From, per guest | Minimum guests | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Focused buffet service | ₹1,200 | 50 | Family gatherings and compact corporate meals |
| Signature Expanded buffet with live counter option | ₹1,600 | 75 | Receptions, annual days and milestone parties |
| Grand Large-format catering plan | ₹2,000 | 100 | Weddings, institutional functions and large family events |
Worked examples
What a typical event adds up to.
Starting figures before taxes and final menu planning.
| Guests | Format | Calculation | Starting total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 guests | Essential | ₹1,200 × 60 | ₹72,000 |
| 150 guests | Signature | ₹1,600 × 150 | ₹2,40,000 |
| 300 guests | Grand | ₹2,000 × 300 | ₹6,00,000 |
What moves the price
Six things that change the final number.
Service format
A focused buffet, a buffet with live counters, or a multi-counter plan for larger guest movement.
Menu choices
The number of starters, mains and desserts, and any vegetarian, Jain or satvik requirements.
Venue access
Kitchen space, counter setup and loading access at your venue shape the operating plan.
Date
Wedding-season and festival dates book up early; enquire three to four weeks ahead for large events.
Taxes
Published prices exclude applicable taxes, which are shown separately in the proposal.
Smaller gatherings
Fewer than 50 guests?
Outdoor catering starts at 50 guests. For smaller groups, our private room in Sector 67 hosts up to 45 guests with published package menus.
Religious programmes
Gurudwara and Sangat menus.
For Paath, Bhog, langar and sangat gatherings, published vegetarian package menus are available separately.
Experience
Planned with hotel discipline.
Founder Manouj Kaushikk brings two decades of hotel and F&B experience across Hyatt, JW Marriott and Rotana. Our largest events include Sun Pharma (1,100 guests) and HDFC (800 guests), and every event starts with a written menu, staffing and service plan.
Wedding catering
Corporate functions
Private parties
Office meal boxes
Common questions
Catering prices, answered.
What is the starting price for outdoor catering?
Our outdoor catering starts at ₹1,200 per guest for the Essential format, for 50 or more guests. Signature starts at ₹1,600 per guest (75+ guests) and Grand at ₹2,000 per guest (100+ guests). Applicable taxes are extra.
What is the minimum number of guests?
Outdoor catering starts at 50 guests. For smaller groups, our private room in Sector 67 hosts up to 45 guests with package menus.
Are taxes included in the per-plate price?
No. Published prices exclude applicable taxes, which are shown in your written proposal.
How do I get an exact quote?
Use the instant estimate on our catering page, then request a written proposal with your date, venue, guest count and menu preferences. We reply within one working day.
What is the largest event you have catered?
Our largest events include Sun Pharma (1,100 guests) and HDFC (800 guests). We cater for 50 to 1,100 guests across Mohali, Chandigarh and Panchkula.