Walima catering in Richmond and South West London
The walima is the reception — the largest meal of the wedding sequence, often 150 to 400 guests, usually in a hall or marquee, and almost always on a tight schedule between the couple's arrival, speeches and photographs. Our job is to serve a large room quickly without the queue becoming the event.
Jaflong Tandoori Catering has cooked for South West London families since 2008 from a 5-star hygiene rated kitchen in Richmond, TW10 7NF.
Serving a large walima without a long queue
- Two-sided buffet lines. For 200-plus guests we set mirrored lines so the room clears in roughly half the time of a single run.
- Staged service. Starters can be plated to tables while the main buffet is finished, which keeps guests seated through the speeches.
- Hot holding. Everything is cooked in Richmond and transported in chafing units; we do not cook live on site, so venues without a commercial kitchen are not a barrier.
Menu shape for a walima
A reception menu usually runs wider than a nikah: two meat curries, a signature lamb or chicken dish, a vegetarian main, biryani, dal, two vegetable sides, salads, raita, breads and a dessert. Gold and Platinum packages exist for exactly this — Gold allows three starters, four mains and three sides, Platinum four, five and four.
Halal sourcing and dietary needs
Meat and poultry are halal-sourced from established suppliers with traceable documentation; we are not HMC-certified and say so plainly. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are cooked separately, gluten-free options are labelled, and the catering kitchen does not use peanuts or tree nuts. Dietary counts are recorded against the booking so the right trays arrive labelled.
Prices and logistics
Per head pricing is Bronze £25, Silver £35, Gold £45 and Platinum £60. Delivery is free within ten miles of TW10 7NF and quoted between ten and twenty miles. For walimas we recommend confirming six to twelve weeks ahead, and we offer tastings by appointment at the Richmond kitchen before you commit.
Other wedding pages
- Nikah catering and mehndi catering.
- Wedding portfolio — food and set-ups from past events.
- Book a wedding date with menu and price confirmed.
Walima catering questions
How many guests can you cater?
We regularly cater 20 to 500-plus guests. Larger numbers need earlier confirmation for staffing and equipment.
Can you hold food during speeches?
Yes. Hot holding is planned into the timeline; we agree a service start time and hold to it.
Is a tasting available before booking?
Yes, by appointment at our Richmond kitchen for weddings and larger events.