Chennai caterers host Deepavali sweet bazaars and gift hamper sales
Wedding caterers in Chennai have set up festive counters offering traditional sweets and savouries until November 7.
Wedding caterers in Chennai have established live counters to offer freshly prepared Deepavali sweets and savouries, according to The Hindu. These bazaars, hosted at various marriage halls, feature traditional items like laddu and Mysore pak alongside newer varieties such as blueberry kaju katli and baklava.
Due to rising costs of oil, LPG, and raw materials, almost all caterers have increased their rates by 10 per cent. The businesses cater to local patrons, corporate bulk orders, and international customers in the USA via courier services.
Pattappa Balaji Pattappa of Pattappas Balaji Pattappa reported strong demand from overseas customers and local patrons. His venue at Sri Rani Mahal in Kovilambakkam is open until November 6. Offerings include a sammandhi seer bakshanam box for ₹3,300 and thala Deepavali special boxes priced at ₹1,500 and ₹900.
Kamalambal Catering Services, led by proprietor K Sivasubramanian, has expanded to two locations in Nanmangalam and Royapettah. The caterer is offering a 10 per cent discount on corporate orders. Their collection includes a combo gift box for ₹1,110 and will remain open until November 7.
N Sridhar of Arusuvai Arasu Caterers stated that the mela is organised across three locations in Teynampet, Mandaveli, and Valasaravakkam to improve accessibility. The team has brought cooks from Kolkata to prepare Bengali sweets, including gur rasogulla. This bazaar is open until November 7.
LN Srinivasan, proprietor of LVN Catering, is running a sweets counter for the second consecutive year. He noted that overseas shipments to the US are a significant part of the business. Offerings include a thala Deepavali box for ₹1,400 and an assorted gift box for ₹275.