Authentic Punjabi Catering Across Durham

CATERING IN DURHAM
From South Asian weddings and family celebrations to corporate events and outdoor catering, we bring over 40 years of Punjabi cooking and hospitality to events across Durham. Based in Newcastle, we're well placed to cater throughout Durham, the wider North East and further afield.
PLAN YOUR EVENT

Catering for every occasion

SERVICES
A luxurious buffet table with a variety of salads, warm dishes, and desserts, decorated with elegant gold chafing dishes and a large floral arrangement.
Weddings
Weddings

From pre-wedding celebrations through to the reception, we cater for South Asian weddings across Durham, working with you and your venue to create a menu that feels right for your day.

A variety of Indian dishes including lamb kebab, onion bhaji and chicken tikka.
Private Parties
Private Parties

Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and family gatherings – we bring generous Punjabi food and warm hospitality to private celebrations across Durham.

Assorted Indian dishes including samosas, curry, rice, salad, naan bread, and chutney on a buffet table.
Corporate
Corporate

From business lunches and team events to conferences and award dinners, we provide dependable Punjabi catering for businesses across Durham, planned around your timings, guests and venue.

Close-up of chicken kebabs grilling on a barbecue with glowing red coals underneath.
bbqs
bbqs

Freshly marinated dishes, live cooking and Punjabi flavours straight from the grill. Our BBQ catering is ideal for garden parties, summer celebrations, corporate events and outdoor occasions across Durham.

WHY CHOOSE US
Our family has been catering for weddings, celebrations and special occasions for more than 40 years. Today, we bring that experience to clients across Durham, combining Punjabi food prepared with care, flexible menus and a team that understands the importance of getting the details right.

What We Bring To Your Event

Many of our recipes and cooking methods have been passed down through the family over the years. Our spice blends are prepared in-house, our marinades are made from scratch and we continue to cook with the same care that has shaped the business for more than four decades.

Authenticity

Variety of Indian dishes including samosas, rice, curry, salad, naan, and chutney on a buffet table.

Flexibility

From family gatherings of around 20 guests to large weddings and events with 2,000 or more, we'll work with you to plan the menu and service around your occasion, your guests and your venue.

Reliability

Good planning matters. We'll work with you ahead of your event to coordinate timings, setup and service, helping the catering run smoothly on the day.

Trust

We use halal-certified meat as standard, hold a 5-star food hygiene rating and are fully insured. Non-halal meat options can also be arranged on request.

  • Asian Wedding

    Six months on, and my guests are still talking about the food. Mr Singh and his team were incredible. We created a bespoke menu together with meat and vegetarian options for a mixed Bengali and Pakistani wedding of 400 guests, and every single dish delivered. I expected great things — I did not expect to be as blown away as I was. Highly recommend.

    –Roshonara A

  • Corporate Event

    The curry was absolutely delicious — rich, flavourful, and perfectly spiced. Our entire team was raving about the food, from the tender meats to the fresh naan. Professional, timely, and seamless from start to finish. If you want food that people will genuinely talk about afterwards, Punjab Caterers is the way to go.

    –India S

  • Private Party

    Had my daughter’s first birthday party catered by Punjab caterers. Everything was perfect, the food was cooked to perfection, on time, and in great quantities.

    –Maria D

  • Wedding

    Punjab Caterers catered our English garden marquee wedding, and the food was simply the best vegetarian Indian food I have had in the UK. Fresh, tasty, generous portions and served family style. Even my family visiting from India were impressed. Highly recommend for any event.

    –Bhadra S

  • Private Event

    Thanks to the team at Punjab Caterers for a fantastic meal at our end-of-season presentation dinner. Communication was excellent throughout, the food was delicious, and beautifully presented in ornate serving dishes. Great service, great value, and great quality.

    –Steven P

Let Us Be Part of Your CelebrationS

From celebrations in Durham City to weddings, family events and corporate occasions across County Durham, our Newcastle-based team regularly travels throughout the area. Whether you're planning an event at a venue or celebrating closer to home, we'll work with you to plan the food, setup and service around your location.

Every great event starts with a conversation. Tell us a little about your occasion and we'll come back to you with availability, ideas and a no-obligation quote.