Authentic Temple Catering
From traditional breakfast items and appetizers to complete lunch and dinner meals, the temple catering team provides freshly prepared dishes made with devotion and authentic flavors.
Catering Contact Information
- 908-991-7012
- catering@venkateswaratemple.org
Catering services are available only for events happening within the temple premises.
Tray Sizes & Serving Information
*Note: Serving sizes apply when multiple menu items are ordered together.
Small(s)
Approx. People Served
25 – 30
Medium (M)
Approx. People Served
30 – 45
Large (L)
Approx. People Served
50 – 65
Tray Sizes & Serving Information
*Note: Serving sizes apply when multiple menu items are ordered together.
Temple Cafeteria Catering Menu
Traditional South Indian Catering Services
| Item | Small Tray | Medium Tray | Large Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idli | $ 90 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Medu Vada | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Idli / Vada Combo | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Dahi Vada | $ 100 | $ 125 | $ 150 |
| Upma | $ 90 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Tomato Bhath | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Pongal | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Samosa | $ 80 | $ 100 | $ 120 |
| Spinach Pakora | $ 90 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Punugulu with Ginger Chutney | $ 90 | $ 105 | $ 135 |
| Mirchi Bajji / Banana Bajji | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Aloo / Potato Bonda | $ 90 | $ 105 | $ 135 |
| Veg. Manchurian (Dry or Gravy) | $ 110 | $ 125 | $ 150 |
| Masala Vada | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Item | Small Tray | Medium Tray | Large Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Eggplant (Gutthi Vankaya) | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Potato Fry | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Bhindi / Okra Fry (Bendakaya Boondi Fry) | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Ridge Gourd & Chana Daal (Beerakaya Senagapappu) | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Aloo Gobi Mutter | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Beans Poriyal | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Tindora Fry | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Chikkudukaya (Indian Beans) Tomato | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Vegetable Poriyal | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 150 |
| Item | Small Tray | Medium Tray | Large Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach / Mango / Tomato Daal (Pappu) | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Dosakaya Daal / Pappu | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Pappu / Daal | $ 80 | $ 95 | $ 110 |
| Brinjal / Vankaya | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Mixed Veg Kurma | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Aloo Kurma | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Tomato Drumstick Cashew | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Channa Masala Curry | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Paneer Makhani | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 155 |
| Avial | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Brinjal Tomato / Cauliflower Tomato | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Sambar | $ 80 | $ 95 | $ 110 |
| Rasam | $ 70 | $ 85 | $ 100 |
| Dappalam (Mukkala Pulusu) | $ 85 | $ 100 | $ 115 |
| Majjiga Chaaru / Menthi Majjiga | $ 70 | $ 85 | $ 100 |
| Item | Small Tray | Medium Tray | Large Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beerakaya (Ridge Gourd) | $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Vankaya (Eggplant) | $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Kandi (Toor Daal) | $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Tindoora (Ivy Gourd) | $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Vankaya & Dosakaya (Eggplant & Indian Cucumber) | $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Cabbage & Carrot Pickle (Red Pickle) | $ 100 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Item | Small Tray | Medium Tray | Large Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg Pulao with Raita | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 160 |
| Mango Rice | $ 110 | $ 130 | $ 160 |
| Bisi Bele Bhath | $ 95 | $ 110 | $ 130 |
| Tamarind Rice | $ 95 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Curd (Yogurt) Rice | $ 95 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| White Rice | $ 70 | $ 85 | $ 95 |
| Item | Small Tray | Medium Tray | Large Tray |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payasam (Vermicelli) / Kheer (Rice) | $ 80 | $ 90 | $ 110 |
| Gulab Jamun | $ 70 | $ 80 | $ 90 |
| Rasmalai | $ 80 | $ 90 | $ 110 |
| Sweet Kesari (Mango / Pineapple / Plain) | $ 90 | $ 115 | $ 135 |
| Sweet Chakra Pongal | $ 90 | $ 110 | $ 140 |
| Fruit Custard | $ 100 | $ 120 | $ 140 |
| Ice Cream: Vanilla / Strawberry / Chocolate | Large Tub: $ 80 | ||
| Ice Cream: Flavored | Large Tub: $ 100 | ||
| Beverage | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tea | Small Pot - $ 45 | Large - $ 90 | ||
| Coffee | Small Pot - $ 45 | Large - $ 90 | ||
| Mango Lassi | Small Pot - $ 60 | Large - $ 95 | ||
| Item | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Roti / Chapati | $ 3.00 for 5 Rotis | ||
| Naan | $ 2.00 each (Cut into 2 pcs) | ||
| Plain Yogurt / Curd | $ 45 / $ 55 / $ 65 | ||
| Raita | $ 50 / $ 60 / $ 70 | ||
| Ghee | $ 15 | ||
| Papad (Medium) | 30 pcs / $ 15 | ||
| Papad (Large) | 60 pcs / $ 25 | ||
| Complimentary Papad | FREE with minimum order of $ 500 | ||
Catering Guidelines
Please provide at least 2 weeks advance notice for catering orders.
Catering orders are accepted only for events and functions within temple premises.
Temple cafeteria staff will deliver food trays to the venue, but devotees must arrange serving spoons, tray stands, plates, and cutlery.
Please inform the catering team about any dietary restrictions such as:
- No Onion
- No Garlic
- Nut Allergies
- Special Dietary Requests
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the temple provide catering outside temple premises?
How early should catering be booked?
Can dietary restrictions be accommodated?
Are serving utensils provided?
Is delivery included?
Yes. The temple cafeteria will deliver food trays to the venue within temple premises.
Om Namo Venkatesaya