Drinks counters
Masala Chai and Coffee Counter in Pune
The masala chai and coffee counter from Welcome Caterers starts at about ₹120 per plate, plus GST, for events of 100 guests up to 1,000+ across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor. Runs continuously through the event rather than in batches. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
Cutting chai boiled in the pot, filter coffee poured from height, and an espresso machine for corporate mornings.
Book it on its own or alongside other counters anywhere in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar.
Serves
Runs continuously through the event rather than in batches
Space needed
8 x 6 feet, and it works well beside the dessert or paan counter
Power / gas
The espresso machine needs its own dedicated 15A point
Starts from
₹120 per plate
What we serve at this counter
- Masala chai and adrak chai
- South Indian filter coffee
- Espresso, cappuccino and latte
- Green and herbal teas
- Iced coffee
- Cookies and rusk service
Setup notes worth knowing
- Espresso machine needs a dedicated 15A point
- Works well beside the dessert or paan counter
Our team handles load-in, society permissions and clearing after service.
What it costs
What a masala chai and coffee counter costs, and what the rate already covers
This counter starts at about ₹120 per plate. What moves the number is the dish selection, the guest count and how long the counter stays open — a counter running for ninety minutes and one running all evening are not the same booking. The per-plate rate is not the food alone: it already carries the chefs at this counter, the stewards, the equipment and the clearance afterwards.
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
How many you need
How many counters your guest count actually needs
One live counter per 75 guests is the planning figure we quote across every event. For this one specifically: runs continuously through the event rather than in batches.
It runs continuously rather than in batches, so it rarely needs a second station. What it needs is a second pot and a steady supply of milk, which is a logistics question, not a counter question.
| 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 |
Read the counters column as counters of every kind, not three of this one. At 250 guests a spread of three to four stations is normal, of which this counter is usually one — two only where it is carrying the meal rather than joining it.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Jain and vegan at the masala chai and coffee counter
The answers below are specific to this counter — the equipment it shares, the ingredient that is usually missed, and what actually changes on the card.
Placement and timing
Where this counter stands, and when we open it
Two windows rather than one: it opens with the guests in the morning, and again after the dessert counter, when the room is settling and nobody wants another cold drink.
We set this counter up across Pune City, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, Lonavala to Khandala and Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar, including farmhouse, lawn and resort venues where the power and the cover have to travel with us.
Where it fits
Events this masala chai and coffee counter suits
Not every counter belongs at every function. These are the three it is booked for most, and why.
Conference
Timed tea breaks are the backbone of a conference agenda, and an espresso machine keeps the afternoon session awake.
Corporate
Filter coffee and cutting chai at the right hour do more for an office event than another snack platter.
Wedding
Late in a winter wedding evening the chai counter is busier than anything else still open.
Questions about the masala chai and coffee counter
What does a masala chai and coffee counter cost in Pune?
It starts at about ₹120 per plate and moves with the dish selection, guest count and how long the counter runs. That rate already carries the chefs, the stewards, the counter equipment and the clearance afterwards. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
How many guests does one masala chai and coffee counter serve?
Runs continuously through the event rather than in batches. It runs continuously rather than in batches, so it rarely needs a second station. What it needs is a second pot and a steady supply of milk, which is a logistics question, not a counter question.
What does the masala chai and coffee counter need at the venue?
8 x 6 feet, and it works well beside the dessert or paan counter. Power and fuel: the espresso machine needs its own dedicated 15A point.
When during the event does the masala chai and coffee counter open?
Two windows rather than one: it opens with the guests in the morning, and again after the dessert counter, when the room is settling and nobody wants another cold drink.
Can we book the masala chai and coffee counter on its own?
Yes — counter-wise booking is standard with us. Add it to a buffet, combine it with two or three other counters, or run it alone at a smaller function.
Is there a vegetarian, Jain or vegan version of the masala chai and coffee counter?
Chai and filter coffee are both milk-led. Oat and soy milk are available for the espresso machine and for the chai pot, which is the harder of the two to get right. Jain and satvik guests are served the plain and elaichi chai: the masala blend carries ginger, which many Jain guests avoid, so it is brewed as a separate pot rather than strained differently. Green and herbal teas cover the guests who want neither, and the rusk and cookie service can be made eggless throughout.
Which areas do you set this counter up in?
All of Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, including farmhouse and resort venues on the expressway and in the hills.
Add a masala chai and coffee counter to your event
Share your date, venue and guest count — we will confirm counter numbers and send a written quote the same day.