Last updated: 7th October · By Indian Eatery Team
Quick Answer
Indian food works well for corporate catering because one menu can serve vegetarian, non-vegetarian, halal and mixed-preference teams at the same time, and it’s easy to serve buffet-style. In Mount Laurel and South Jersey, Indian Eatery Kitchen & Catering offers corporate catering through to-go trays, drop-off catering and full-service catering, with packages starting at $29 per person.
Indian corporate catering is a good fit for:
- Office and team lunches
- Client meetings
- Training sessions and lunch-and-learns
- Employee appreciation events
- Holiday parties and Diwali celebrations
- Networking events and company milestones
Why Companies Choose Indian Food for Business Events
1. One menu works for everyone. In most offices, some people eat meat, some are vegetarian, and some need halal food. In Indian cuisine, vegetarian dishes are a core part of the menu, not one tray hidden at the end of the buffet. Our menu alone has 29 vegetarian entrées.
2. It feels more thoughtful than sandwiches and pizza. Guests build their own plate from several dishes, which makes a regular lunch feel like an event. This works especially well for appreciation lunches, new-hire welcomes and project celebrations.
3. It’s made for buffets. Guests choose their dishes, control portions and can try something new in small amounts.
4. It scales. A 12-person department lunch and a 200-person company party can both be served, just with different service formats.
5. Spice can be controlled. Spice and heat are not the same thing. Indian food is full of flavor, but not every dish has to be hot. A mixed menu of mild and bolder dishes lets every guest build a plate they enjoy.
Which Service Format Fits Your Event?
| Service | Best For | What You Get |
| To-Go Trays | Small team lunches, informal office meals | Trays in different sizes that you pick up and serve. View trays |
| Drop-Off Catering | Office lunches, meetings, trainings | Freshly prepared, ready-to-eat dishes delivered in disposable trays. Your team serves. |
| Full-Service Catering | Large company events, client receptions, holiday parties | Our team handles everything from setup to final cleanup. |
| Live Food Stations (add-on) | Celebrations, networking events, Diwali events | Interactive stations such as chaat and pani puri, at extra cost |
Learn more on our Catering Services page.
Tip: “Drop-off” means different things at different caterers. Always ask whether serving utensils, plates and setup are included.
What to Serve: Menus by Event Type
| Event | What Works Best | Suggested Menu |
| Office lunch (30–60 min) | Fast, easy-to-serve buffet | 1–2 appetizers, 2 veg entrées, 1 chicken entrée, rice, naan/roti, 1 dessert |
| Client meeting | Clean, professional, low-mess | Moderate spice, clearly labeled dishes, good vegetarian variety, easy portions |
| Networking event | Food that can be eaten standing | Samosa, paneer tikka, hara bhara kabab, pakora: no heavy plates needed |
| Employee celebration / holiday party | Food as part of the fun | Multiple appetizers, chaat station (pani puri, bhel puri, pav bhaji, dahi vada), veg and non-veg entrées, several desserts |
| Diwali or cultural celebration | Meaningful, regional dishes | Ask employees which dishes matter to them. Our 28-dish Gujarati menu (dhokla, undhiyo, khandvi) is popular for these events. |
Browse the full catering menu: 13 appetizers, 29 vegetarian entrées, 15 non-vegetarian entrées, 18 chaat items, 28 Gujarati dishes and 22 desserts. Custom items are available on request.
Corporate Catering Packages and Pricing
| What’s Included | Silver | Gold | Platinum |
| Price per person | $29 | $39 | $49 |
| Veg appetizers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Non-veg appetizers | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Veg entrées | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Non-veg entrées | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rice + Naan / Roti | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Desserts | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Fruit platter | – | – | ✓ |
Extra charges apply for seafood, goat dishes, live food stations and delivery. NJ sales tax and a 20% mandatory service charge apply to all packages. [ADD: minimum guest count for packages / corporate orders]
Example: Office Event for 40 People (Silver Package)
- Food: 40 × $29 = $1,160
- 20% service charge: $232
- Subtotal: $1,392, before NJ sales tax, delivery and any add-ons
When your company needs approval from finance or procurement, ask for an itemized estimate that shows the package, upgrades, delivery, service charge and taxes separately. See all details on our Catering Packages page.
Dietary Needs at Work: What to Confirm
- Vegetarian: Plan at least two substantial vegetarian entrées, not just sides.
- Vegan: Vegetable-based doesn’t mean vegan. Many dishes contain ghee, butter, cream, yogurt or paneer. Ask which dishes can be made vegan.
- Halal: Indian Eatery offers halal options. Confirm which dishes meet your team’s needs.
- Allergies: Dairy, nuts and wheat are common in Indian cooking. Collect allergy information from attendees in advance, and don’t promise anyone a dish is safe until the caterer confirms it.
- Labels: Ask for food labels showing dish names and vegetarian status. Guests unfamiliar with Indian dishes will appreciate it.
Planning Tips for Corporate Catering
Give an exact timeline, not “lunch around noon.” If lunch runs 12:00 to 1:00, food needs to be set up and ready before 12:00. Confirm delivery time, setup time and when the buffet should close.
Match the menu to the time available. With 30 minutes, keep it simple and fast. With 90 minutes for an appreciation lunch, add a chaat station or more variety.
Plan enough serving points. As a rough check: guests ÷ buffet lines = how long the line will be. 200 people at one buffet table means a long wait.
Use RSVP numbers, not the company directory. If attendance is optional, order for the people who confirmed, plus a small buffer your caterer recommends.
Check your space. Conference rooms and banquet halls need different setups. Confirm buffet space, parking for delivery, building access times and whether live cooking is allowed.
Agree on cleanup. Know who clears food, trays and trash, especially if the room is needed right after a client event.
Questions to Ask an Indian Corporate Caterer
- Are you available on our date and time?
- What size corporate events do you handle?
- Do you deliver to our office? Is delivery extra?
- Are serving utensils, plates and setup included with drop-off?
- Can we customize a package?
- Which dishes are vegetarian, vegan and halal?
- Can you label dishes and adjust spice levels?
- What do live stations cost, and what do they need?
- When is the final headcount due?
- Can you provide an itemized quote for approval?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indian food good for corporate catering?
Yes. Indian cuisine offers strong vegetarian and non-vegetarian variety in one menu, works well as a buffet, and can be scaled from small office lunches to large company events.
How much does Indian corporate catering cost in Mount Laurel, NJ?
Indian Eatery’s catering packages are $29 (Silver), $39 (Gold) and $49 (Platinum) per person. A 20% service charge and NJ sales tax apply, and delivery, live stations, seafood and goat dishes cost extra.
Do you deliver corporate catering in South Jersey?
Yes, delivery is available at an additional charge through our drop-off catering service. [ADD: delivery area / towns served]
What’s the difference between drop-off and full-service corporate catering?
Drop-off catering delivers ready-to-eat food in disposable trays for your team to serve. Full-service catering means our team handles everything from setup to cleanup.
Can Indian corporate catering include halal and vegetarian options?
Yes. Indian Eatery offers halal options, and our menu includes 29 vegetarian entrées and 13 appetizers, so vegetarian guests get a full meal.
Can spice levels be adjusted for a mixed office group?
Yes. Choose a mix of mild and more flavorful dishes, and discuss spice levels for individual dishes when planning your menu.
How far in advance should we order corporate catering?
As early as possible, especially for large events, custom menus or busy dates like the holiday season.
Book Indian Corporate Catering in Mount Laurel, NJ
Indian Eatery Kitchen & Catering is located at 915 Route 73, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 and caters office lunches, client meetings, employee celebrations and company events across South Jersey.
📞 +1 (856) 856-8676 (9 AM – 9 PM EST)
✉️ info@indianeatery.com
👉 Request a corporate catering quote with your date, headcount, location and dietary needs.