Indian and street counters
Live Dosa and Idli Counter in Pune
The live dosa and idli counter from Welcome Caterers starts at about ₹300 per plate, plus GST, for events of 100 guests up to 1,000+ across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor. One tawa to 150 guests; two tawas above that. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
A hot tawa turning out dosas to order with sambar, three chutneys and a steamer of idli beside it.
Book it on its own or alongside other counters anywhere in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar.
Serves
One tawa to 150 guests; two tawas above that
Space needed
8 x 6 feet per tawa, 3 feet clear behind the chef
Power / gas
Gas connection for the tawa, plus a point for the idli steamer
Starts from
₹300 per plate
What we serve at this counter
- Plain, masala and mysore dosa
- Rava and set dosa
- Idli and mini idli sambar
- Medu vada
- Coconut, tomato and gunpowder chutney
- Filter coffee alongside
Setup notes worth knowing
- Batter ground fresh, never more than a day old
- Jain masala without onion and garlic
Our team handles load-in, society permissions and clearing after service.
What it costs
What a live dosa and idli counter costs, and what the rate already covers
This counter starts at about ₹300 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: one tawa to 150 guests; two tawas above that.
The tawa sets the pace, not the chef: one tawa to 150 guests and a second above that. A dosa needs its own space on the iron to crisp, so crowding one tawa costs more than it saves.
| 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 live dosa and idli 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
A daytime counter. It opens with the function and runs through breakfast or lunch service rather than late into an evening, when a dosa stops being what anybody wants.
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 live dosa and idli counter suits
Not every counter belongs at every function. These are the three it is booked for most, and why.
Brunch
A dosa cooked to order is a brunch counter in a way that a chafing dish of idli never is.
Haldi
A morning function, vegetarian by default, and the filter coffee is already on the same counter.
Naming Ceremony
Pure vegetarian, satvik-friendly and familiar to every generation in the room at once.
Questions about the live dosa and idli counter
What does a live dosa and idli counter cost in Pune?
It starts at about ₹300 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 live dosa and idli counter serve?
One tawa to 150 guests; two tawas above that. The tawa sets the pace, not the chef: one tawa to 150 guests and a second above that. A dosa needs its own space on the iron to crisp, so crowding one tawa costs more than it saves.
What does the live dosa and idli counter need at the venue?
8 x 6 feet per tawa, 3 feet clear behind the chef. Power and fuel: gas connection for the tawa, plus a point for the idli steamer.
When during the event does the live dosa and idli counter open?
A daytime counter. It opens with the function and runs through breakfast or lunch service rather than late into an evening, when a dosa stops being what anybody wants.
Can we book the live dosa and idli 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 live dosa and idli counter?
The whole counter is vegetarian, and most of it is vegan as it stands — the batter is rice and lentil, the chutneys are coconut, tomato and gunpowder. Jain: masala made without onion and garlic, and a sambar cooked without onion using raw banana in place of the potato. The gunpowder chutney is mixed without garlic. Vegan: ask for oil rather than ghee on the tawa and leave the butter dosa off the card. The sambar, chutneys, idli and medu vada are all dairy-free already.
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 live dosa and idli counter to your event
Share your date, venue and guest count — we will confirm counter numbers and send a written quote the same day.