Peninsula events are well-organized and high-expectation. Catering that can't keep pace gets noticed. Curry Up Now at 129 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401 delivers event catering with 16 years of operational precision behind it — the same Indo-Californian street food program that Akash and Rana Kapoor started in Burlingame in 2009 on a single food truck. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am to 9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 9:00pm. Phone: (650) 881-3951. Submit event catering inquiries at curryupnow.com/catering-event.
Why Indian Street Food Is the Right Choice for San Mateo Events
Events in San Mateo cover an enormous range. The catering requirement across all of them is the same: food that serves a diverse guest list, travels well, holds its quality over the service window, and gives guests something to talk about.
Indian street food satisfies all four. Pav bhaji, Mumbai's slow-cooked spiced vegetable mash with buttered rolls, holds temperature and texture over a two-hour service window better than most buffet preparations because it was designed to be cooked and held at street food stalls. Kachori chaat, with its crispy shell, cool yogurt, and layered chutneys, provides a visually impressive starter that guests photograph. The Tikka Masala Burrito is individually portioned and self-contained, which makes it ideal for standing events where guests eat in rotation.
Building the Right Event Catering Menu for San Mateo
The Opening Course
Begin with kachori chaat as the arrival dish. The crispy North Indian pastry topped with yogurt, tamarind chutney, and sev is visually striking and immediately conversation-generating for guests who respond to bold, authentic presentations. Follow with pav bhaji as the communal warm dish. Mumbai's spiced vegetable mash with buttered rolls is fully plant-based, warmly spiced without being aggressive, and works across every dietary profile at the table from a single preparation.
Main Service: Pav Bhaji and Burritos
The Tikka Masala Burrito is the strongest individual format for event catering. Individual portions labeled by protein build. Chicken tikka for meat eaters, paneer for vegetarians, vegan saag for plant-based colleagues, and riced cauliflower for keto and gluten-conscious team members. Every option is halal-certified. Every build is labeled individually.
The Table Centerpiece
The Naughty Naan Indian pizza, built on naan flatbread with caramelized onions, jalapeño, mozzarella, cotija, and choice of tandoori protein or pav bhaji as a topping, works as the centerpiece dish for event tables where the food is part of the celebration atmosphere. It is visually distinctive, shareable, and consistently the dish that converts first-time Indian food guests immediately.
Family and Dietary Coverage
For events with families present, the kids bowl covers younger guests with a mild, halal-certified, filling meal that integrates with the adult catering spread without requiring a separate children's service track. Complete allergen and ingredient detail for every menu item is available at curryupnow.com/allergens.
Why Curry Up Now Is the Right Event Catering Choice for San Mateo
San Mateo events remember the food when the catering reflects the same quality and range as the guest list. Kachori chaat on arrival, pav bhaji and Naughty Naan through the main service, Tikka Masala Burritos for individual portions, and kids bowls for younger guests. One menu. Every dietary profile covered. The food truck at curryupnow.com/food-truck covers outdoor event venues across the Peninsula. For large-scale events, the catering inquiry form at curryupnow.com/catering-event allows organizers to specify guest count, dietary requirements, service format, and event date.
Related San Mateo Catering Guides and Dish Blogs
For the full picture of the menu your guests will be ordering from, see the dish blog guides: the pav bhaji blog at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/pav-bhaji-flower-mound covers the Mumbai street food that anchors the shared starter spread. The kachori chaat blog at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/kachori-chaat-flower-mound explains the arrival dish in detail. The Tikka Masala Burrito guide at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/tikka-masala-burrito-flower-mound covers individual portions. The Naughty Naan blog at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/naughty-naan-flower-mound covers the table centerpiece. For other catering formats in San Mateo, the birthday catering guide at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/birthday-catering-san-mateo, the corporate catering guide at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/corporate-catering-san-mateo, the event catering guide at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/event-catering-san-mateo, and the office catering guide at https://www.curryupnow.com/blog/office-catering-san-mateo cover every format. All inquiries go through curryupnow.com/catering-event or (650) 881-3951.
San Mateo Events Remember the Food
The best version of event catering is the one guests associate with the event itself. Kachori chaat on arrival, pav bhaji and Naughty Naan through main service, Tikka Masala Burritos for individual portions, and kids bowls for younger guests. That is a Curry Up Now event catering spread that San Mateo guests will ask about for weeks after the event. Submit event catering inquiries at curryupnow.com/catering-event or call (650) 881-3951. The San Mateo kitchen at 129 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401 is open Mon-Thu 11:30am to 9:00pm, Fri-Sat to 10:30pm, Sun to 9:00pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Curry Up Now offer event catering in San Mateo?
Yes. Event catering from 129 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401 covers community events, wedding receptions, graduation parties, and large gatherings. Submit inquiries at curryupnow.com/catering-event.
What Indian dishes work best for large event catering?
Pav bhaji and kachori chaat as starters, Tikka Masala Burritos as individual mains, and Naughty Naan as a shared centerpiece. Kids bowls cover younger attendees.
Can Curry Up Now cater outdoor events in San Mateo?
Yes. The food truck at curryupnow.com/food-truck serves the full menu at outdoor venues, parks, and open-air event spaces across the Peninsula.
Is event catering from Curry Up Now San Mateo halal?
Yes. All proteins are halal-certified as the standard menu across every catering format.
How do I book event catering at Curry Up Now San Mateo?
Submit an inquiry at curryupnow.com/catering-event or call (650) 881-3951. Include guest count, date, and dietary requirements.
What is the address for Curry Up Now San Mateo?
129 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401. Mon-Thu 11:30am to 9:00pm, Fri-Sat to 10:30pm, Sun to 9:00pm.
