Dessert counters
Waffle, Crepe and Pancake Counter in Pune
The waffle, crepe and pancake counter from Welcome Caterers starts at about ₹250 per plate, plus GST, for events of 100 guests up to 1,000+ across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor. Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
Waffles pressed and crepes flipped to order, with a toppings bar guests build themselves.
Book it on its own or alongside other counters anywhere in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar.
Serves
Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter
Space needed
8 x 6 feet of floor space, 3 feet clear behind the chef
Power / gas
Two power points, one for the waffle irons and one for the griddle
Starts from
₹250 per plate
What we serve at this counter
- Belgian waffles
- Nutella and banana crepes
- Pancake stacks
- Chocolate fountain dip station
- Fruit, nut and sauce toppings bar
- Eggless batters available
Setup notes worth knowing
- Eggless batter is standard on request
- Needs two power points for irons and griddle
- Popular at kids parties and sangeet nights
Our team handles load-in, society permissions and clearing after service.
What it costs
What a waffle, crepe and pancake counter costs, and what the rate already covers
This counter starts at about ₹250 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: roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter.
A waffle iron has a fixed cycle time, so this counter scales by adding irons. The toppings bar is self-serve and is never the queue.
| 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 waffle, crepe and pancake 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
Late at an evening function, early at a brunch. It is a dessert counter after dinner and a main counter at breakfast, and the toppings bar changes with it.
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 waffle, crepe and pancake counter suits
Not every counter belongs at every function. These are the three it is booked for most, and why.
Kids Party
A toppings bar children build themselves keeps them at the counter and out of the buffet.
Birthday
The chocolate fountain is the photograph and the waffles are what everybody actually eats.
Brunch
Waffles and crepes cooked to order are a brunch main course rather than a dessert.
Questions about the waffle, crepe and pancake counter
What does a waffle, crepe and pancake counter cost in Pune?
It starts at about ₹250 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 waffle, crepe and pancake counter serve?
Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter. A waffle iron has a fixed cycle time, so this counter scales by adding irons. The toppings bar is self-serve and is never the queue.
What does the waffle, crepe and pancake counter need at the venue?
8 x 6 feet of floor space, 3 feet clear behind the chef. Power and fuel: two power points, one for the waffle irons and one for the griddle.
When during the event does the waffle, crepe and pancake counter open?
Late at an evening function, early at a brunch. It is a dessert counter after dinner and a main counter at breakfast, and the toppings bar changes with it.
Can we book the waffle, crepe and pancake 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 waffle, crepe and pancake counter?
Eggless batter is standard on request for both the waffles and the pancakes. It is the most-asked question at this counter, which is why it is a default rather than a special order. Jain: the batters are flour, milk and sugar and are fine as they stand. What comes off the toppings bar is anything gelatine-set — most marshmallow — and any confectionery we cannot confirm. Vegan: an eggless, dairy-free batter on a plant milk, dark chocolate sauce in place of the hazelnut spread, and the fruit and nut half of the toppings bar untouched.
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 waffle, crepe and pancake counter to your event
Share your date, venue and guest count — we will confirm counter numbers and send a written quote the same day.