Diwali Catering 2026 | Halal Indian Food

Diwali 2026

Diwali catering from Curry Up Now

Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Curry Up Now caters Diwali parties, office celebrations and family pujas all week with halal Indian street food built for a crowd. All meat is halal, and vegetarian and vegan dishes come with every spread.

The Great Indian Buffet

Daal or chana, plus your pick of 2 entrées from the 13 on our catering menu. The sit-down Diwali dinner, handled.

The Chaat Grazing Buffet

A build-your-own spread of pav bhaji, pani puri, kachori chaat, mini samosas, fryums and gulab jamun. The party starts at the table.

Order online, choose delivery at checkout and our own team brings it, up to about an hour from the kitchen. Give us 24 hours if you can. Same day is possible, but Diwali week books up.

Questions? Bay Area and La Jolla: 650-239-6625. Atlanta, Durham, Flower Mound, Smyrna and Birmingham: call your local Curry Up Now. Or email catering@curryupnow.com.

Order Diwali Catering

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Three Ways to Feed a Crowd.

Everyone gets their own box. Or everyone digs in together. Or you hand us the
keys and we build you a custom spread. Pick the one that fits.

Curry Up Now Paneer Tikka Masala burrito wrapped in foil with a branded label, served alongside a samosa, tamarind and mint chutneys, and chocolate cookies

FEEDS 10-1,000

Individual Boxes

Everyone gets their own. No sharing, no fighting, no 'who took the last one.' Perfect for all-hands, office drops, and people who like knowing exactly what they're getting.

$200 minimum

Burrito Box

$18.00/person

Choice of protein burrito, lil' samosa, chutneys, Indian cookies

Bowl Box

$16.00/person

Choice of protein bowl with turmeric rice, chutneys, Indian cookies

Kathi Roll Box

$17.00/person

Egg-washed flatbread, your protein, lil' samosa, Indian cookies

Close-up of Curry Up Now deconstructed samosa chaat, with crispy samosa pieces topped with mint and tamarind chutney, diced onion, tomato, cilantro, and crunchy sev

FEEDS 20-200

Party Packages

Big trays. Big flavors. People serve themselves and come back twice. This is for the events where you want the food to be a conversation piece, not an afterthought.

$300 minimum

Buffet Like a Bawse

Packages from $300

Full buffet with 2 entrées, rice, daal, naan, sides, chutneys, and dessert Serves 12–25 guests

DIY Desi Tacos

Packages from $330

Tortillas, 2 proteins, pico, raita, chutneys. Guests build their own.

Burrito Works

Packages from $310

Assorted burritos halved, mini samosas, chutneys, chips, pico

The Chaatery

Packages from $450

Indian street food spread. Chaat, samosas, pakoras, all the chutneys.

Curry Up Now catering tray of creamy daal drizzled with cream, viewed from above on a wood-patterned background

MIX & MATCH

A La Carte

You know your crowd better than we do. Pick the proteins, pick the sides, pick the snacks. We'll bring exactly what you need and nothing you don't.

No minimum

Protein Trays

From $69.99

Tikka Masala, Vindaloo, Paneer, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chana Masala. Serves 10-12.

Rice & Naan

From $45.00

Turmeric rice or garlic naan by the tray. Serves 10-20.

Samosa Platter

$109.00

120 mini samosas with tamarind and cilantro chutneys

Dessert Tray

$39.99

Gulab Jamun. Serves 10.

Know what you want? Order directly

For orders under 50 guests. No quote needed.

How This Works

You Tell Us When. We Handle Everything Else.

Tell us the basics.

Date, headcount, vibe. Fill out the form at the bottom of this page or email catering@curryupnow.com. We get back to you within 2 hours. Not 24. Not 'next business day.' Two hours.

We build your order.

Menu recommendations based on your crowd. Dietary accommodations handled. Every order comes with serving spoons, utensils and napkins, and the food arrives hot in covered trays ready to set straight on your table.

We show up. They eat well.

Hot food. On time. Pick delivery at checkout and we'll keep you updated so you know exactly when the food is landing. If you're in the Bay Area and want to go big, we'll pull the food truck up to your venue.

What Happens After

The Email Your Boss Sends the Next Day.

★★★★★

"The most requested restaurant at our office. Food is always hot, flavorful, and they show up on time."

S.K., Corporate Client, Palo Alto

★★★★★

"We ordered for 80 people and had zero leftovers. That never happens. Everyone loved it."

M.R., Tech Company, San Jose

★★★★★

"Kathi rolls were a hit. Already booked them for our quarterly all-hands."

J.L., Startup, San Francisco

The Details

For the Planners.

When is Diwali 2026?

Diwali is Sunday, November 8, 2026. We cater the whole festival week, from Dhanteras on Friday, November 6 through Bhai Dooj on Tuesday, November 10.

How far ahead should I order Diwali catering?

24 hours ahead is best. Same day is possible, but Diwali week books up, so lock in your date early. Live stations and the food truck need 50 guests or more and 2 to 3 days' notice.

Do you deliver Diwali catering?

Yes. Choose delivery at checkout and our own team brings it, up to about an hour from the kitchen, with updates on the way. The delivery fee shows at checkout.

Is the food halal? What about vegetarian and vegan guests?

All meat is halal. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are part of every Diwali spread, and gluten-free options are available. We can't guarantee against cross-contact.

Where do you cater for Diwali?

San Francisco, San Mateo, Palo Alto, San Jose and La Jolla in California, plus Atlanta, GA, Durham, NC, Flower Mound, TX, Smyrna, TN and Birmingham, AL.

What comes with a Diwali catering order?

Serving spoons, utensils and napkins come with every catering order. Plates, chafing dishes and setup are extra. Full service, live stations and manned stations are available for a fee.

What's the minimum order?

$200 for individual boxes, $300 for party packages. No minimum for a la carte trays.

Bring India Home This Diwali

Diwali catering from Curry Up Now

The Great Indian Buffet

The Chaat Grazing Buffet

Three Ways to Feed a Crowd.

Individual Boxes

Burrito Box

Bowl Box

Kathi Roll Box

Party Packages

Buffet Like a Bawse

DIY Desi Tacos

Burrito Works

The Chaatery

A La Carte

Protein Trays

Rice & Naan

Samosa Platter

Dessert Tray

You Tell Us When. We Handle Everything Else.

Tell us the basics.

We build your order.

We show up. They eat well.

The Email Your Boss Sends the Next Day.

11 Cities. One Phone Call.

Tell Us About Your Event.

For the Planners.

When is Diwali 2026?

How far ahead should I order Diwali catering?

Do you deliver Diwali catering?

Is the food halal? What about vegetarian and vegan guests?

Where do you cater for Diwali?

What comes with a Diwali catering order?

What's the minimum order?

Your People Are Going to Love This.