Pune · PCMC · Hinjewadi · Lonavala
Catering services in Pune for weddings, large corporate events and everything in between
Cooked at your venue by our own brigade, across 25+ cuisines and 22 live counters, for events of 100+ guests — ₹450–₹2,200 per plate depending on the spread.
25+
Cuisines on the menu
50,000
Guests served in a single event
50+
Areas covered across Pune and the ghats
250+
Chefs and service brigade
Why us
What actually separates us from the next quote you get
Six things worth checking against any other caterer you are speaking to.
Cooked at your venue, not delivered cooked
Our brigade cooks on site and finishes on the counter. Food does not sit in a van in Pune traffic between the kitchen and your guests.
Full Japanese service, cooked here
A sushi chef rolling maki and slicing nigiri in front of your guests, with a vegetarian selection that outsells the fish at most Pune weddings.
22 live counters you can book one at a time
Chinese wok, tandoor, chaat, sushi, dosa, biryani handi, dessert, mocktail, chai and paan. Book one counter or build the whole spread from them.
Jain, satvik and vegan on their own lines
Separate utensils, separate oil and separate equipment — not the same menu with the onion removed at the last minute.
Our own equipment and brigade travel
Counters, chafing gear, crockery and staff load in from our own stores, which is why a Lonavala or Khandala resort wedding is the same service as a Koregaon Park lawn.
One named supervisor per event
The same person holds the timing sheet from load-in to clearance, so there is never a question about who to ask on the day.
What we do
One kitchen, every cuisine Pune asks for
Italian
Wood-fired pizzas, hand-rolled pasta and antipasti built by chefs trained in classic Italian technique — finished live in front of your guests.
Chinese
Cantonese and Sichuan classics cooked on high-flame wok stations, with dim sum steamed to order and sauces made in house.
Japanese
Sushi, sashimi and robata grilling by chefs who plate to order — one of the few Pune catering teams doing full Japanese service on site.
Korean
Korean BBQ tables, bibimbap bowls and house-fermented kimchi — a standout menu for younger crowds and brand launches.
Thai
Curries, wok tossed noodles and Thai salads made with fresh lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime flown in weekly.
Lebanese
Mezze spreads, charcoal shawarma and freshly baked pita — a favourite for sundowners and cocktail evenings.
Mexican
Taco bars, nachos and slow-cooked fillings with salsas made fresh on the day — high-energy food for parties and offsites.
North Indian
Punjabi and Mughlai classics from tandoor and handi — the backbone menu for Pune weddings and large family functions.
South Indian
Live dosa and appam counters, Chettinad mains and filter coffee — done properly, with batter ground fresh.
Gujarati
Traditional Gujarati thali service with farsan, seasonal shaak and hot puris straight from the counter.
Rajasthani
Royal Marwari fare — dal baati churma, gatte and laal maas — served with authentic thali presentation.
Maharashtrian
Authentic Marathi menus from puran poli to malvani seafood, prepared by cooks from the Konkan and Vidarbha belts.
Jain
Strict no-onion, no-garlic, no-root-vegetable kitchens with separate equipment and supervised prep.
Mughlai
Slow-cooked kormas, dum biryani and kebabs from a brigade trained in Awadhi and Mughlai technique.
Continental
Grills, roasts and refined plated courses for cocktail evenings, awards nights and intimate dinners.
Pan Asian
One counter, many kitchens — sushi, dim sum, khao suey, satay and wok stations under a single Pan Asian spread.
Pricing
Catering cost per plate in Pune
Welcome Caterers quotes ₹450–₹2,200 per plate across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, for bookings of 100 guests and above. Where you land inside that depends on the number of live counters, the proportion of non-veg and premium proteins, and how long the service window runs. Every enquiry gets a written per-plate quote against your actual guest count — we do not quote a rate without knowing the date, the venue and the headcount.
| What you are booking | Per plate | Typical of |
|---|---|---|
| Pooja or satyanarayan lunch | ₹450–₹800 | Pure vegetarian or Jain thali service, 100 guests |
| Corporate lunch | ₹550–₹950 | Three counters inside a 60-minute service window, 120 guests |
| House party | ₹900–₹1,600 | Circulating starters, two live counters, 100 guests and above |
| Wedding reception | ₹1,100–₹1,900 | Seven counters including dessert bar and paan, 500 guests |
Bands are indicative and confirmed in writing once we have your date, venue and guest count. GST is charged on top of every figure above.
Included in the per-plate rate
- Chefs and counter cooks for every station
- Uniformed stewards and an on-site supervisor
- Chafing equipment, counter facades and crockery
- Venue recce and counter layout plan before the date
- Full clearance, waste removal and venue handover
Quoted separately
- GST on the invoice
- Travel and logistics beyond Pune-Pimpri-Chinchwad or Lonavala
- Premium proteins, imported cheese and out-of-season produce
- Generator or power backup where the venue cannot supply it
- Extra service hours beyond the agreed window
Signature
Grazing tables, styled on site
Full-length spreads of imported cheeses, charcuterie, dips, artisanal breads, seasonal fruit and fresh flowers, built at your venue by our styling team. Vegetarian, vegan and dessert grazing versions available for every event size.
See grazing tablesCorporate
Trusted by offices across Hinjewadi to Kharadi
Large office lunches, conference breaks, townhalls, product launches and annual days — with GST invoicing, vendor onboarding, dietary labelling and service teams who understand corporate timelines.
Corporate catering
Occasions
Every kind of event
Planning
What your guest count actually needs
The starting point we work from before the menu conversation. Counter numbers move with the service window — a 60-minute corporate lunch needs more stations than the same headcount spread over three hours.
| Guests | Live counters | Service staff | Setup time | Typical dishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 2 | 5-6 | 3 hrs | 12-14 |
| 250 | 3-4 | 10-12 | 4 hrs | 16-18 |
| 500 | 5-6 | 20-24 | 5 hrs | 18-22 |
| 1,000+ | 8+ | 40+ | 6 hrs | 22-30 |
How it works
From first call to last guest
- 01Brief and site recceWe understand guest count, timings, venue restrictions and budget, then visit or study the venue layout.
- 02Menu design and tastingYou get a menu built for your event, followed by a tasting session before anything is confirmed.
- 03Setup and live serviceOur chefs, counters and uniformed service staff arrive early, set up, and cook live through the event.
- 04Clean handoverCounters are cleared, the venue is left clean, and one point of contact stays with you until the last guest leaves.
Booking window
How far ahead to call us
Dates go first in the wedding and Diwali season, and the kitchen takes a fixed number of events per day rather than stacking them.
Peak season
Six to ten weeks ahead
Peak season runs
October to February weddings and the Diwali corporate season
Rest of the year
Two to three weeks ahead
Short notice
Short-notice bookings taken when the kitchen has capacity
Gallery
Counters and setups, shot at the venue
Before you book
The pages worth reading first
Service areas
Hyperlocal across Pune and the ghats
From Koregaon Park lawns and Kothrud banquet halls to Baner rooftop venues and Camp heritage clubs, our Pune team caters weddings, corporate events and large celebrations of 100+ guests across the city's core and western neighbourhoods.
Koregaon Park · Kalyani Nagar · Viman Nagar · Camp · Shivajinagar · Deccan Gymkhana · Kothrud · Erandwane
Pimpri, Chinchwad, Nigdi and the Hinjewadi-Wakad IT corridor are covered daily by a dedicated PCMC kitchen crew, with live counters set up on site at township clubhouses, lawns and corporate campuses for weddings and large events.
Pimpri · Chinchwad · Nigdi · Akurdi · Wakad · Hinjewadi · Ravet · Thergaon
Hadapsar, Kharadi, Magarpatta and Wagholi are home to Pune's largest IT campuses and township clubhouses, and our East Pune crew runs weddings, offsites and large corporate events of 100+ guests across the belt.
Hadapsar · Magarpatta · Amanora · Kharadi · Mundhwa · Wagholi · Keshav Nagar · Ghorpadi
Destination weddings, large corporate offsites and resort celebrations in Lonavala, Khandala, Kamshet and the Pawna-Mulshi lake belt - we travel from Pune with our own equipment, chefs and service brigade.
Lonavala · Khandala · Kamshet · Karla · Pawna Lake · Mulshi · Vadgaon Maval
Destination weddings and resort celebrations in the hill-station belt south of Pune — Panchgani, Mahabaleshwar, Wai and Satara — with our chefs, counters and equipment travelling up from Pune for every event.
Panchgani · Mahabaleshwar · Wai · Satara · Tapola
FAQs
Questions people ask us
How much does catering cost per plate in Pune?
Most events land between ₹450–₹2,200 per plate. A pure vegetarian pooja lunch sits at the bottom of that range, a corporate lunch in the middle, and a wedding reception with seven counters at the top. The rate covers chefs, stewards, equipment and clearance; GST, travel beyond Pune-Pimpri-Chinchwad or Lonavala and premium proteins are quoted on top. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote against your actual guest count.
How far in advance should we book?
Six to ten weeks for October to February weddings and the Diwali corporate season, and two to three weeks for the rest of the year. Short-notice bookings taken when the kitchen has capacity.
Which areas do Welcome Caterers serve?
Pune city and the PCMC belt, the Hinjewadi-Wakad IT corridor, Hadapsar-Kharadi-Magarpatta, and the Lonavala-Khandala and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar belts for destination events.
How many cuisines do you cook?
Over 25, from Italian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Lebanese and Mexican to North Indian, Hyderabadi, Gujarati, Jain, Maharashtrian, Bengali and coastal seafood, plus grazing tables and live counters.
Do you cater corporate events and offices?
Yes. We handle large office lunches, conferences, townhalls, product launches and annual days with GST invoicing and standard vendor onboarding.
Can we taste the food before booking?
Every confirmed enquiry gets a tasting session so you can finalise the menu, spice levels and presentation before paying in full.
What is the minimum and maximum guest count?
We take per-plate bookings from 100 guests up to 50,000 guests for large weddings and corporate functions. For a smaller gathering, a grazing table is the one booking we take with no guest minimum.
Tell us your date and guest count
We reply the same day with a written per-plate quote and a menu built for your event.