At the Big Fat Indian Wedding, food doesn’t make an appearance at the celebration, it drives it! Here, regional heritage converges with avant-garde culinary innovation, getting chefs to push the proverbial envelope in their meticulously plated meals! From a time when the wedding banquet highlight was a chocolate fountain or a large ice sculpture that centered the culinary table with bowls of salad, we’ve sure come a long way, baby!
Today, wedding catering is going down the road not taken, whipping up surprises around every bend. Think yuzu cocktails, caviar hors d’oeuvres, mezzes, health counters, live cooking stations, midnight indulgences and desserts that can go into the album for keeps. And a number of catering houses are bringing these courses to life, with their creations going viral on social media. They’re the real pillars of the celebration, with a clockwork team that ensures precision and scalability, so the food flows artfully and guests enjoy every minute of the sit-down extravaganza.
At the start of the wedding season, we’ve circled together some of the best names in the wedding culinary business in India, who create edible haute couture for the big day! The adage goes, ‘You eat with your eyes,' so it’s time to have a feast, here...
There’s one name well-known in the circles in Delhi that takes prestige dining to another level. It’s Marut Sikka, celebrated chef and founder of Indus Culinary, who has served top world politicians and celebrities like former US Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and Bollywood stars in the Abhishek Bachchan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wedding. Sikka’s forte lies in grand, heritage cooking styles like the Daastaan-e-Shaahi Degh and recipes rooted in Indian culinary history. Think saffron-enriched shorbas, artisanal chaats, dum-pukht gosht, and drinks like mufarrah, khas and kesar, tableside-crafted kulfi and more.
Where: KH No-317, Sultanpur Mandi Road, Sultanpur, Delhi
One of the most prominent names when it comes to uber-luxury catering—Foodlink by Sanjay Vazirani—has a clientele that spans India and abroad, the likes of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding celebration at Lake Como and Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal's star-studded nuptials in Mumbai. The company offers curated signature menus and fully bespoke creations in Indian and interactive global cuisine stations.
The highlight? Fusion fare that can get you to stop mid-conversation, like their Ghee Roast Soya Boti with a Malai Paratha Taco, bold Indian flavours, reimagined into a single, elegant bite, or even the Burrata Chaat, where creamy Italian cheese meets chatpata Indian street food. Vazirani, an IHM Mumbai and IHM Ahmedabad alumnus, also expanded into restaurants and cloud kitchens.
Where: 301, 3rd Floor, Safal Pride Tower, Sion-Trombay Road, Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai
If tablescaping had its own award, it would go to Sage and Saffron. By well-known restaurateur Aditi Dugar (of Masque fame), this boutique and luxury catering service brings beauty to bespoke catering. The caterer has been a go-to for several celebrity functions, including Alanna Panday and Ivor McCray's Italian-inspired Haldi brunch.
A standout is the French salad niçoise meets the Sindhi aloo tuk, with a twist of tamarind and Sage & Saffron’s original Indo-French take, for Diwali, the Pav Bhaji Gougère—Mumbai street favourite reimagined as a French gougère, finished with Belper Knolle cheese—plus, it tastes even better than it looks!
Desserts also get a playful twist with Pistachio & Almond Millefeuille with Raspberries, Katli Bon Bons, Daal Halwa Tarts, and Malai Foam Shahi Tukda! Having started as a home business back in 2012, Sage and Saffron has evolved into one of the most successful and also offers tableware to shop from.
Where: Unit G2, Shree Laxmi Woollen Mills, Shakti Mills Lane, Off Dr. Elijah Moses Road, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai.
Indian chef, restaurateur, cooking show host, author, traveller, Ritu Dalmia is a culinary doyenne, in her own right, known for curating the food for the cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma’s intimate wedding in Tuscany, Italy. Ritu’s talents are multifaceted—she can whip up the finesse in a bunch of food stations from Swiss to Middle Eastern, organise the most high-end sit-down tables for pre-wedding parties, festive and other elite gatherings, and fly in specialist chefs from around the world for exclusive celebrations. Operating out of Delhi, Mumbai, and Goa, this is the vertical for luxe hospitality and intentional storytelling.
Where: A-58, Pocket A, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase I, New Delhi, Delhi
The celebrity-favourite Gaia Gourmet is definitely on our list! The Mumbai-based luxury boutique catering company founded by renowned chef Shilarna Vaze (aka Chinu) and husband Christophe Perrin has curated menus for elite private celebrations hosted by Isha Ambani, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Shahid, and Mira Kapoor. They were also the team behind the Holi party for Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. The culinary house specializes in clean, organic, and seasonal ingredients with eclectic preparation styles.
With a focus on farm-to-table and organic sourcing, Gaia whips up an array of cuisines from Indian to French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Burmese, and Mexican and also customise it to go vegan, ketogenic or gluten-free. Their strong point? Boundary-pushing pairings that modernise classic comfort foods, Truffle Mushroom Filo Cigars with Balsamic Caviar, Curry Leaf Risotto, and Sev Puri Verrines, served in elegant shot glasses.
Where: 4RMM+7M2, Veera Desai Industrial Estate Rd, Andheri West, Mumbai
Founded by renowned restaurateur Varun Tuli, Food Inc. Catering by The Yum Yum Tree is another premier, luxury outdoor catering company based in Delhi-NCR, and the name behind Raghav Chadha-Parineeti Chopra’s wedding.
With an expertise that spans European, American, Pan-Asian, Lebanese, Ethiopian, Kashmiri, Rajasthani, Coastal, Peruvian, and Mexican cuisines, their menu presents high-end fare with elaborate presentation with ‘live theatrical stations. 'Think Subz Galouti, Truffle Galouti Sliders, Lotus Root Bhel, Crisp Palak Patta Chaat, and custom artisanal desserts like Sugar-free Gulaab Phirnee, as well as a fun Our Chilli Fragrance Spice Bar that brings bold flavours, and fiery aromas to the heart of the celebration!
Where: Tuli House, 90-A, Phase IV, Udyog Vihar, Sector 18, Gurugram
It takes two to tango and for CAARA (Culinary Arts And Research Academy), co-founded by Ambika Seth (alumnus of Lausanne school) and Alice Helme, this makes for the right mantra for success! The favourite among design houses, collectors, and hosts who appreciate sophisticated restraint, CAARA designs everything from elegant sit-down suppers to upscale flying buffets, grazing tables, suppers, and curated dessert tables.
The menu is a masterclass in modern multicuisine refinement, showcasing everything from Wild Mushroom & Truffle Profiterole to Kasundi Aioli, Birds-eye Chili Chutney to Kerala Spiced Lamb & Sage Filo Roll, Butter Chicken Tartlets, Malabar Coffee Éclairs, and more. Their creativity and efficacy have seen them host a number of high-profile private events, including Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s celebrated Halloween party.
Where: A-58, Pocket A, Okhla Phase I, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi,
This top multi-cuisine gourmet catering service based in Delhi NCR, Saltt, is highly recommended for its experimental and innovative flair via a symphony of flavours, textures, and impeccable service. Backed by three generations and armed with over five decades of culinary experience, the culinary house caters to upscale weddings, large-scale events, and corporate gatherings across North India.
The extensive menu encompasses progressive Indian, international, and modern global small plates, with innovative plating techniques, highly customised artisanal desserts, and curated layouts. Think dining stations with sushi, wood-fired pizzas, Spanish tapas, and Tex-Mex, as well as Amritsari tawa, dum ka khana, and fusion desserts. The premium setups are also done with luxury tables and chairs, bar setups, and fine chinaware.
Where: Khasra No 410, Jaunapur Village, Mehrauli, New Delhi – 110047
Catering goes beyond the food with the powerhouse team at Bengaluru-based The Creative Kitchen. Founded by Vishal Gupta and Sweta Gupta, who share a love for gastronomy, TCK whips up an experience with crafted cuisines from around the world.
Whether it’s Middle Eastern goodness, bite-sized Palak Mutter ki Shaami, a Reloaded Sindhi Daal Pakwaan, charcoal appam, or curd-rice served in glasses, it’s about creating traditional flavours reimagined with modern artistry. When it comes to bar catering, their Signature Pour Station sees curated blends, custom pours, and bar artistry designed to elevate destination weddings and other celebrations.
Where: 3rd Floor, 949, 24th Main Road, Marenahalli, 2nd Phase, J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru
This Kolkata-based company likes to ‘design stories’ around food with interesting installations, buffets, and cocktail stations in the most visually luxe layouts. Brainchild of Dipti Sawalka, an engineer by profession and someone who believes in transforming how people experience food, not simply as consumption, but as design, memory, and emotion, Gourmet Design Company (GDC) has catered to everything from VIP Dubai Expo experiences to high-profile weddings and earned accolades such as Catering Company of the Year, Excellence in Menu Design & Execution, and Food Curator of the Year.
For the brand, clean eating and innovation fuel the kitchen, so does pushing boundaries. They craft fresh flavours with their crisp, handcrafted bites, indulgent mains, artistic plating, and a culinary journey across cultures, accentuated with stunning floral canopies and candlelight.
Where: 27, Kalabagan Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal