Count sessions separately
Morning tiffin guests are often a different group from lunch or reception guests. Add one row per session so each gets its own menu and head-count.
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Catering Cost Calculator for Chennai
Catering with us costs ₹199 to ₹1,550 per plate depending on the menu. Pick your menu and guest count below to see your estimate in seconds, then send it to us on WhatsApp.
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Estimate your food cost
Pick a menu and the number of guests for each session. Add a second row for a different session, such as a morning tiffin and an evening dinner.
Estimated food cost
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Choose a menu and guest count to see your estimate.
This is an estimate: the per-plate price on our menu pages multiplied by your guest count. Your written quote confirms what is included, such as service staff, delivery and tax, so please ask us.
How to read your estimate
The estimate is simple on purpose: price per plate × guests for each session you add. It uses the same per-plate prices printed on our menu pages, so there is no hidden formula.
Choose by crowd, not just budget
A pooja crowd eats lighter than a reception crowd. Our guide to ordering food explains how to match plates to the crowd.
Ask what is included
Ask for a written quote that lists service staff, delivery and tax, so you compare caterers on the same basis.
All our menus and per-plate prices
Every menu you can pick in the calculator, with its price. Open the full menu page for the complete dish list in Tamil and English.
| Type | Menu | Per plate | What is in it |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Indian tiffin | Menu 1 | ₹199 | Pineapple kesari, pepper vadai, ghee pongal, coriander idli, poori |
| South Indian tiffin | Menu 2 | ₹250 | Carrot or kasi halwa, thattu idli, masala uthappam, poori, coffee |
| South Indian tiffin | Menu 3 | ₹350 | Milk kova, badam halwa, mini idli, masala dosa, mushroom pepper gravy, filter coffee |
| South Indian tiffin | Menu 4 | ₹425 | Milk pheni, ashoka halwa, wheat kichadi, ragi idiyappam, Andhra pesarattu |
| South Indian tiffin | Menu 5 | ₹550 | Pistachio roll, cashew pongal, tender coconut idli, appam, paneer kurma, masala tea |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 1 | ₹220 | Rice, kadamba sambar, pepper rasam, vatha kuzhambu, vadai, payasam |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 2 | ₹250 | Malai veg starter, special vadai, Malabar payasam, yam chips, veg kootu |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 3 | ₹300 | Pista roll, tender coconut payasam, onion pakoda, mushroom biryani |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 6 | ₹350 | Malai veg starter, cauliflower 65, five variety rices, Malabar payasam |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 4 | ₹399 | Badam katli, palada pradhaman, paneer biryani, phulka, kadai paneer, ice cream |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 7 | ₹500 | Badam katli, mango roll, five variety rices, mushroom biryani, bisi bele bath, watermelon juice |
| Veg meals (banana leaf) | Menu 5 | ₹549 | Cashew katli, jackfruit payasam, veg lollipop, tamarind rice, veg biryani, rumali roti, avial, nannari sarbath |
| Non-veg | Menu 1 | ₹285 | Bread halwa, chicken biryani, chicken 65, brinjal curry, curd pachadi |
| Non-veg | Menu 2 | ₹325 | Menu 1 plus popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream and beeda |
| Non-veg | Menu 3 | ₹700 | Rasmalai, chicken biryani, chicken 65, vanjaram fish fry, onion raita, ice cream |
| Non-veg | Menu 4 | ₹900 | Rasmalai, firni, vanjaram fish fry, jeeraga samba mutton biryani, chicken pepper gravy, idiyappam, kuzhi omelette |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 1 | ₹325 | Gulab jamun, vegetable biryani, chapati, chana masala, rice, sambar, rasam, ice cream |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 2 | ₹360 | Malai veg starter, cauliflower 65, mushroom biryani, phulka, paneer butter masala |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 3 | ₹425 | Rasmalai, pista roll, jackfruit biryani, idiyappam, rumali roti, bisi bele bath, bagara bath |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 4 | ₹480 | Mixed nuts cake, naan, fried rice, gobi manchurian, snack stall, fruit stall |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 5 | ₹600 | Boorelu, fruit basundi, paneer tikka, noodles, masala dosa, juice and sweet counters |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 6 | ₹1200 | Lychee basundi, spring roll, mushroom biryani, live sweet counter, live cut-fruit counter, welcome services |
| Dinner & reception (veg) | Menu 7 | ₹1550 | Baklava, malpua rabdi, mocktail counter, chaat counter, chocolate fountain, 90s kids counter |
Planning a wedding? Compare with a package
If you want catering plus camera, decoration, DJ, flowers and pooja items under one booking, compare these with a per-plate quote.
| Package | Dinner guests | Tiffin guests | Package price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 600 | 250 | ₹4,40,000 |
| Gold (four tiers) | Chosen guest count | Chosen guest count | From ₹6,25,000 |
| Platinum | 1,500 | 400 | ₹16,55,000 |
| Traditional | 2,000 | 500 | ₹29,50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does catering cost per plate in Chennai?
With Sri Venkateswara Catering, tiffin menus are ₹199 to ₹550 per plate, veg banana leaf meals ₹220 to ₹549, non-veg menus ₹285 to ₹900 and dinner or reception menus ₹325 to ₹1,550. Your menu choice and guest count decide where you land in that range.
Does the calculator give the final price?
No. It multiplies our listed per-plate price by your guest count. The final written quote confirms the menu, guest count per session, and what is included, so the figure can change if you add or remove dishes.
Can I mix menus for different sessions?
Yes. Add a row for each session, for example a tiffin menu for the muhurtham morning and a dinner menu for the reception. Many families also pick a veg lunch and a non-veg dinner.
Is there a wedding package instead of per-plate pricing?
Yes. The Silver package is ₹4,40,000 for 600 dinner and 250 tiffin guests, Gold starts at ₹6,25,000, Platinum is ₹16,55,000 and Traditional is ₹29,50,000. They add camera, decoration, DJ, flowers and pooja items to the catering.
How many guests should I enter?
Count each session separately and enter the guests who will actually eat in that session. Our guide on how much food to order explains how to count and add a sensible buffer.
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Want an exact quote?
Send us your date, venue and guest count for each session. We reply with a clear, itemised per-plate quotation.