Banana Leaf Sit-Down Dinner
Traditional served dinner with sweets, starters, biryani, phulka or rumali roti, paneer gravies, sambar, rasam and ice cream.
Sri Venkateswara Catering Service
Edapalayam · Redhills · Chennai
Reception Catering in Chennai
The reception is where your guests relax, meet the couple and enjoy a leisurely dinner. Sri Venkateswara Catering Service creates reception dinners that feel festive — from welcome drinks at the entrance to live counters and a dessert spread at the end.
- Served on banana leaf
- Cooked fresh on the day
- Veg & non-veg menus
- Our kitchen: Edapalayam, Chennai
Reception Dinner Options
Buffet with Live Counters
Popular for larger receptions — guests walk up to counters for chaat, dosa, pasta or starters while the main buffet runs.
Non-Veg Reception
Chicken 65, seer fish fry, pepper chicken gravy and jeeraga samba mutton biryani for families who prefer non-veg.
Welcome Drinks & Snack Stalls
Juices, popcorn, cotton candy and snack stalls to keep guests happy while they wait to greet the couple.
Dishes Guests Love at Our Receptions
Our dinner menus include favourites such as rasmalai, tender coconut payasam, Malabar payasam, cashew pakoda, cauliflower 65, mushroom or jackfruit biryani, paneer butter masala, idiyappam with milk kurma, bisi bele bath, Chettinad vatha kuzhambu and pepper rasam. North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes can be added for mixed crowds.
Catering Price Per Plate
All prices are per plate and depend on the menu you choose. Final quotes depend on guest count, venue and service style.
| Menu | Price per plate | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| South Indian Tiffin | ₹199 – ₹550 | Morning muhurtham, poojas, house functions |
| Veg Meals (banana leaf) | ₹220 – ₹549 | Wedding lunch, housewarming, seemantham |
| Non-Veg Menu | ₹285 – ₹900 | Receptions, birthdays, family parties |
| Dinner & Reception | ₹325 – ₹1,550 | Receptions and evening events with live counters |
Why Families Choose Us for Receptions
- Multi-cuisine chefs who handle South Indian, North Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes.
- Menus planned around your timing — early dinner for families travelling back, late service for city receptions.
- Service staff who manage buffet refills and counters so queues stay short.
- One team for the whole wedding if you also need muhurtham lunch and tiffin.
We serve functions across Redhills, Puzhal, Madhavaram, Kolathur, Ambattur, Avadi, Sholavaram, Ponneri, Perambur, Anna Nagar, Villivakkam, Thiruvottiyur, Manali, Minjur, Thiruvallur and the rest of Chennai. See all areas we serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of reception dinner catering?
Our reception dinner menus range from ₹325 to ₹1,550 per plate, depending on the number of starters, main dishes, live counters and desserts.
Buffet or banana leaf — which is better for a reception?
Buffets with live counters suit larger receptions where guests arrive over a few hours. A served banana leaf dinner feels more traditional and works well for family-focused receptions.
Can you add live counters to a veg menu?
Yes. Live counters, welcome drinks and snack stalls can be added to any dinner menu.
Helpful Planning Guides
Get a Free Quote for Your Reception
Tell us your date, venue, guest count and veg or non-veg preference. We will suggest a menu and send a clear per-plate quotation.