Catering for 500 Guests
Catering for 500 Guests in UAE
Planning food for 500 people? Bikanervala plans, cooks and serves pure vegetarian Indian catering for 500 guests across the UAE, tailored for grand weddings, receptions and community iftars.
“On time, hot, cleaned up beautifully.”
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1905
Bikanervala since
10,000+
Events catered
500+
Corporate clients
100%
Pure vegetarian
Why hosts choose us
The boring things, done right. Every single time.
01
Menu Sized for 500
Portioned so every one of your 500 guests eats well without waste.
02
Buffet or Live Counters
Choose classic buffet, live chaat / dosa / tandoor counters or a mix.
03
Setup + Staff Included
Crockery, chafing dishes, service staff and captain on the ground.
Chapter 01
Suggested menu for 500 guests
For 500 guests we usually build 4 to 6 starters, 2 chaat items, 5 to 7 mains, 2 breads, 2 rice preparations, dal, raita and 3 desserts. Add a live counter (pani puri, live dosa or live jalebi) to lift the experience without inflating the base cost.
Chapter 02
Cost expectation
Pure vegetarian Indian catering for 500 guests in UAE typically ranges from AED 55 to AED 220 per head. The final number depends on menu depth, number of live counters, service style and venue distance from Dubai. We share an itemised quote within a working day.
Chapter 03
Timelines and booking
For 500 guests we recommend confirming the menu at least 10 days before the event. Peak wedding season (October to March) books out earlier, lock the date 6 to 12 weeks in advance where possible.
How it works
Four steps. No surprises.
We’ve been catering across the Emirates for two decades. The process is deliberately human. A real conversation, an honest quote, and food that shows up hot.
Tell us about your event
Date, guest count, venue. Two minutes on the form or a quick call.
A real coordinator calls you
We talk menu, logistics, dietary specifics. Not a bot, not a call centre.
Tasting & final menu
For larger events, visit our Karama kitchen to taste before you commit.
We show up, set up, serve
Chef, servers, live counters, chafing dishes, disposables. You just host.
Ordered for a 240-person office event in Dubai. Food was hot, live chaat station was constantly busy, and the team packed up leaving the venue spotless. Straightforward pricing too.
Aakash Verma
Admin Lead, logistics company · Al Quoz, Dubai
Start here
Tell us about your event. We’ll take it from there.
A real catering coordinator will call you within 4 business hours with a tailored menu, pricing and logistics plan.
- ✓ Custom menu, no cookie-cutter packages
- ✓ Delivery across all seven emirates
- ✓ Jain, sattvik and egg-free options
- ✓ Live counters and uniformed service staff
Prefer to talk?
+971 50 152 3615Questions we get a lot
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does catering for 500 guests cost in UAE?+
Pure veg Indian catering for 500 guests in UAE typically costs between AED 55 and AED 220 per head, depending on menu depth, live counters and service style.
How many dishes should I have for 500 people?+
For 500 guests, aim for 4 to 6 starters, 5 to 7 mains, 2 rice, 2 breads, dal, chaat and 2 to 3 desserts. This covers most Indian palates without heavy waste.
Do you handle setup and service staff?+
Yes. Every package includes chefs, service staff, buffet setup, chafing dishes, crockery and a captain to manage service.
Can I customise the menu?+
Absolutely. Every menu is custom built. Choose from chaat, street food, snacks, sweets and North Indian sections, and add Jain or no onion garlic variants.