Diwali lights cheer for indoor party services
₹2,000-8,000 per plate. Restaurateurs, caterers and party planners are seeing roaring demand to serve home parties, as festival spirits prompt spending and celebrating indoors in the run-up to Diwali. Many people are focusing on decor for their Diwali parties, said Mukta Kapoor, director of Delhi-based Yuna Weddings & Events.
“We are doing seven events for Diwali for high net-worth individuals in homes and large farms in Delhi, double of what we did last year. People are asking for more elaborate decor with not just Indian flowers, but are also spending on contemporary party setups with photo booths being a complete focus. As for catering, guests want more starters and table service of main course with select menus.
Buffets aren’t working for people especially while they are playing cards," she said. Culinary director at popular luxury restaurant Indian Accent, Chef Manish Mehrotra, is planning two Diwali events in Delhi, beginning from ₹4,000 per plate. Canapes and pass-around menus cost ₹6,000 or more per person, depending on the intricacy of the menu.
Industry experts said the emergence of high-end private card parties is driven by a number of factors, including the swelling wealth of high-networth individuals, desire for personalized and exclusive experiences, and the growing popularity of card games like poker and rummy. “People are looking for more curated and intimate experiences when it comes to their Diwali celebrations," said Kapoor. “They want to host parties that are memorable and stand out from the crowd.
Read more on livemint.com
