Most wedding catering quotes are hard to compare because they hide the structure. Ours does not: the catering line is guest count multiplied by a per-head tier, plus a short list of things that sit outside it. Here is the whole picture.
The four tiers
| Package | Per head | Starters | Mains | Sides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | £25 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Silver | £35 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Gold | £45 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Platinum | £60 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
What changes between tiers is how many dishes you choose, not the standard of cooking. Every tier comes from the same kitchen at 16 Ashburnham Road.
Worked examples
The per-head figure does not change with volume, so the maths is simple and predictable:
- 80 guests on Silver £35 — £2,000
- 120 guests on Gold £45 — £3,600
- 200 guests on Gold £45 — £6,000
- 250 guests on Platinum £60 — £8,750
Be wary of anyone implying a large event is dramatically cheaper per head. Ours is a flat rate per head at each tier — what a bigger event changes is staffing, service length and logistics, not the per-head food price.
What sits outside the per-head figure
- Delivery beyond 10 miles. Free within 10 miles of our Richmond kitchen; a quoted fee for 10–20 miles.
- Bespoke selections. Choosing more dishes than your tier allows makes it a bespoke quote — we price it and show you before you confirm, rather than surcharging quietly.
- Premium proteins. Lamb and king prawn versions of a dish carry a per-head premium over chicken, paneer or vegetable.
- Tastings. Available by arrangement and chargeable — we do not offer free tastings.
- Venue charges. Some venues charge for using an external caterer. That is between you and the venue.
How payment works
50% deposit to secure the date, 50% balance. We do not offer credit accounts, purchase-order payment windows or staged instalments. It is deliberately simple, and it means the number you agree is the number you pay.
Where couples actually save money
Not by dropping a tier. The reliable savings are: an accurate final guest count instead of an optimistic one, choosing a venue within our free delivery radius, and keeping the menu inside your tier's allowance rather than adding a fifth main nobody finishes. Moving from Gold to Silver saves £10 per head; getting your final number right can save more than that on a 200-guest wedding.
Comparing quotes fairly
When you compare us with another caterer, line up four things: the per-head price, how many dishes it buys, what delivery costs, and what the payment terms are. A cheaper headline with fewer dishes and a delivery charge is often the more expensive booking.
Next steps: browse the full catering menu, check package prices per head, build a quote with your date and guest count, or send an enquiry. We cater across Richmond, Twickenham, Kingston upon Thames and every area we serve.
Written by the Jaflong Tandoori catering team, family-run in Richmond since 2008 and led by owner Syed Bashar. Last reviewed September 2026.