Chaat counter
Assembled in front of guests at the street-food counter.
Cuisine
Live Counter Catering in Pune
Chaat, pasta, dosa, kebab, sushi and dessert counters — chefs cooking in front of guests through the evening.
Live Counter Catering in Pune from Welcome Caterers costs ₹900–₹1,400 per plate as an indicative band, plus GST, with chefs, stewards, equipment and clearance included. We plan for 100 guests up to 1,000+. Send the date, venue and guest count to +91 96731 98867 and you get a written per-plate quote the same day.
At a glance
What Live Counter catering costs and needs
Indicative figures for planning, not a quote. Send the date, venue and guest count to +91 96731 98867 and you get a written per-plate number the same day.
Indicative per plate
₹900–₹1,400 per plate — mixed veg and non-veg buffet, two live counters.
Guest range
Planned from 100 guests up to 1,000+.
Live counters
One live counter per 75 guests
Counter throughput
75-100 guests per hour per counter
Service staff
One steward per 25 guests
Plated service
One steward per 12 guests
Setup on site
Four hours on site before service. Six hours for a full wedding spread.
Book by
Six to ten weeks in peak season, two to three weeks otherwise.
Chef-manned counters
Custom counter design and branding
Regional and global stations
Interactive dessert theatre
Menu
What we serve
Indian Counters
- Chaat counter
- Pav bhaji
- Dosa station
- Tandoor live
Global Counters
- Pasta
- Sushi
- Taco bar
- Ramen
Beverage
- Mocktail bar
- Filter coffee
- Cold brew and shakes
Dessert
- Live jalebi
- Crepes
- Ice cream rolls
Signature card
Our Live Counter menu, dish by dish
Chaat, pasta, dosa, kebab, sushi and dessert counters — chefs cooking in front of guests through the evening. Every section below can be made pure vegetarian, Jain or vegan, and is cooked at your venue rather than transported ready-made.
Indian Counters
Pav bhaji
Assembled in front of guests at the street-food counter.
Dosa station
Made to order at the live tawa or tandoor station.
Tandoor live
A Live Counter counter favourite, cooked on site and served at temperature.
Global Counters
Pasta
Wok-tossed or pan-finished per plate at the counter.
Sushi
A Live Counter counter favourite, cooked on site and served at temperature.
Taco bar
A Live Counter counter favourite, cooked on site and served at temperature.
Ramen
Wok-tossed or pan-finished per plate at the counter.
Beverage
Mocktail bar
Poured fresh at the beverage counter through service.
Filter coffee
Poured fresh at the beverage counter through service.
Cold brew and shakes
A Live Counter counter favourite, cooked on site and served at temperature.
Dessert
Live jalebi
Finished warm at the dessert counter.
Crepes
A Live Counter counter favourite, cooked on site and served at temperature.
Ice cream rolls
Assembled in front of guests at the street-food counter.
Every dish is cooked at your venue by our chefs. Vegetarian, Jain and vegan versions of the full card are available on request.
Cost
What it costs, and what the rate already covers
These are the same bands quoted everywhere else on this site. The number inside a band moves with the menu, the counter count, the service style and the guest count — not with the page you happen to be reading.
| What you are booking | Per plate | Typical of |
|---|---|---|
| Simple vegetarian buffet, single cuisine | ₹450–₹800 | Pooja lunches, satvik and Jain thali service, office vegetarian menus |
| Mixed veg and non-veg buffet, two live counters | ₹900–₹1,400 | House parties, birthdays, smaller receptions |
| Wedding or reception spread, five to eight counters | ₹1,400–₹2,200 | Full wedding service with dessert bar and paan counter |
Bands need client sign-off before launch and exclude GST. Send the date, venue and headcount for a written quote the same day.
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
Counter-wise
Live counters for this menu
Every counter below can be booked on its own, without a full menu, or combined into the spread above. Each one carries its own price, footprint and power requirement.
Chaat and Street Food
Pani puri with three waters · Sev puri and bhel · Ragda pattice
From ₹300 per plate
Live Tandoor and Kebab
Paneer tikka and malai broccoli · Murgh malai and achari tikka · Seekh kebab
From ₹400 per plate
Live Dosa and Idli
Plain, masala and mysore dosa · Rava and set dosa · Idli and mini idli sambar
From ₹300 per plate
Live Pasta and Risotto
Penne arrabbiata · Aglio e olio · Alfredo and pink sauce
From ₹500 per plate
Sushi and Maki
California and spicy tuna rolls · Salmon and prawn nigiri · Avocado cucumber maki
From ₹750 per plate
Taco and Burrito
Soft and hard shell tacos · Chicken tinga and grilled veg fillings · Loaded nachos
From ₹450 per plate
Dessert
Live jalebi with rabdi · Gulab jamun and moong dal halwa · Tiramisu and cheesecake pots
From ₹250 per plate
Mocktail
Virgin mojito, four variants · Blue curacao lemonade · Watermelon basil cooler
From ₹180 per plate
Dietary
Jain, vegetarian, vegan and allergen handling
Pune guest lists almost always include pure vegetarian, Jain and no-onion-no-garlic eaters, and increasingly vegan and gluten-free guests. We run those as separate kitchen lines with their own utensils, oil and counters rather than as an afterthought tray at the end of the buffet.
Separate kitchen lines for vegetarian, Jain, satvik and vegan food, each with its own utensils, pans and fresh oil.
No onion, no garlic, no root vegetables on a Jain line — and the base gravies rebuilt rather than stripped.
Counter signage on every station with veg and non-veg marking and the major allergens named.
Fasting and upvas menus prepared with sendha namak, kept off the regular kitchen line entirely.
Full ingredient lists sent ahead where a guest has a nut, dairy, gluten or sesame allergy.
The dietary counters physically separated in the layout, with their own stewards who stay on that counter.
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Before you send the enquiry
FAQs
Live Counter Catering questions
How many counters do we actually need?
Plan on one live counter per 75 guests, with each counter clearing 75-100 guests per hour per counter. The common mistake is many dishes on few counters, which produces queues and lukewarm food.
What does each counter need from the venue?
Roughly eight by six feet of floor space with three feet clear behind the chef, a 15A power point or approved gas, and cold holding within ten metres for the mise en place. We confirm all of it at the recce.
Can we book a single counter without a full menu?
Yes — counter-wise booking is a standard format. One chaat counter for a house party or one pasta counter alongside your own caterer's buffet are both things we do.
Can the counters carry our branding?
Yes. Counter facades take printed panels, and we fit them on the day. You supply the artwork; the print and fitting are quoted separately.
Our venue bans open flame. Which counters still work?
Pasta, dosa, chaat, sushi, waffle, ice cream and every drinks counter run on induction or need no heat at all. Tandoor and charcoal grill are the two that genuinely need a flame, and an electric tandoor covers breads and paneer if that is the compromise.
How do you stop a queue building at the popular counter?
Two approach sides per counter instead of one line, and the counters people rush — chaat, pasta, dessert — placed away from the entrance so the crowd spreads through the room rather than bunching at the door.
How far ahead should we book?
Six to ten weeks for October to February weddings and the Diwali corporate season. Outside that, two to three weeks is usually comfortable, and short-notice bookings taken when the kitchen has capacity.
Can we taste the menu before we confirm?
Yes. We arrange a tasting for confirmed enquiries, and the final dish list, spice levels and sweetness are locked after it rather than before. Sharing the date, venue and guest count gets you a written per-plate quote the same day.
Plan your Live Counter menu with us
Tastings before booking, live counters at your venue, and one supervisor with you all evening.