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Chef Abi Catering: Luxury Indian Catering

Chef Abi Catering specializes in delicious, traditional Indian cuisine made with authentic flavors and top-quality ingredients. Alongside classic dishes, we offer creative fusion options designed to elevate your big day with something truly unique. Our beautiful food presentation and use of high-end equipment ensure a premium experience every time. From intimate weddings to large-scale celebrations, we cater both domestically and internationally, proudly partnering with many renowned venues. With Chef Abi Catering, your event is guaranteed to be unforgettable.

Cuisine

  • Traditional Indian
  • Modern Indian

  • Regional Indian (North, South, East, West)

  • Indian-Fusion

  • Global Indian (inspired by Indian diaspora around the world)

  • Vegetarian & Vegan Options

  • Jain, Halal, and Gluten-Free Friendly

  • Custom Menus Inspired by Your Heritage & Story


Services Offered

  • Destination Wedding
  • Full-Service Catering
  • Custom Wedding Menus

  • Tastings & Menu Consultations
  • Indian Small Plates & Tasting Menus
  • Plated, Family-Style Service, and Buffet

  • Live Food Stations

  • Staff & Bartending Services

  • Event Setup & Cleanup

  • Rental Coordination (tables, chairs, dinnerware)

  • Asian-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$100

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$60

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$65

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeuvres?

$50

Which of the following are included in the cost of your full service wedding catering?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up
Cake Cutting
Dessert
Cocktail Reception
Server(s)
Tastings

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$35

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Limited Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Champagne Toast
House Liquor

What event services do you provide?

Delivery
Set Up
Clean Up

What catering services do you provide?

Breakfast / Brunch
Buffet
Cake Cutting
Cocktail Reception
Custom Menu
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What types of cuisine do you cater?

American
Asian
Caribbean
Greek
Indian
Italian
Latin American
Local
Mediterranean
Mexican
Middle Eastern
Seafood
Spanish

What dietary needs can you accommodate?

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Halal
Kosher
Nut Free
Organic
Vegan
Vegetarian

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Open Bar
Champagne Toast
Signature Drink

Which of the following items can you provide?

Chairs
Tables

Which of the following items can you provide?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

Reviews of Chef Abishek

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Chef Abishek and his team are highly praised for their exceptional catering services at various weddings, with guests raving about the delicious food, thoughtful presentation, and seamless execution. Other highlights include Chef Abishek's collaborative and attentive approach, adaptability to different cultural cuisines, and his team's professionalism. The guests were impressed by the variety and quality of dishes served, with particular appreciation for the beautiful décor and outstanding service provided. It is recommended for those seeking a memorable culinary experience for their wedding day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Chef Abishek and his team are highly praised for their exceptional catering services at various weddings, with guests raving about the delicious food, thoughtful presentation, and seamless execution. Other highlights include Chef Abishek's collaborative and attentive approach, adaptability to different cultural cuisines, and his team's professionalism. The guests were impressed by the variety and quality of dishes served, with particular appreciation for the beautiful décor and outstanding service provided. It is recommended for those seeking a memorable culinary experience for their wedding day.

Raghava
Raghava Sent on 10/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

INCREDIBLE CATERER: World-class multi-cuisine food, presentation, service, and cocktails!

Having Chef Abishek cater our wedding was an absolute DREAM come true. From our initial tasting through our wedding weekend we experienced the most genuine and attentive service imaginable. We had a half Indian wedding and had 3 major meals catered by his team: a Sangeet with North Indian/South Indian (including live dosa station)/Indo-Chinese/Mexican stations, a post-Hindu ceremony seated lunch (no onions or garlic), and a Cocktail Hour/Reception with half Indian, half American food. As you can see, there were so many dishes and restrictions involved. As my wife has a Polish background, Chef Abishek made pierogies which rivaled some of Greenpoint’s finest. My mom had very particular requests for the traditional South Indian lunch, including masala vada and mysore pak, which Chef Abishek happily and flawlessly executed as well. Many of my friends commented on how amazing the American salads and entrees were as well at the Reception. Chef Abishek and his team can seriously do all cuisines extremely well! Guests repeatedly gushed over how amazing all the food was the whole weekend.

Another reason we chose Chef Abishek is he really cares about and has an eye for decor and vibe. Food was such a big part of our weekend, and with Chef Abishek’s skill for presentation, he essentially served as part decorator as well! The live station and buffet chafing dishes were beautiful and elegant. And his Thali tableware for the South Indian lunch was drop dead gorgeous - it was one of the most talked about things from our wedding.

I have to also call out the amazing bar program that was run by Alison, Chef Abishek’s head bartender. We had a separate cocktail tasting with him, and came up with two signature drinks for the Sangeet and two for the Cocktail Hour/Reception. Countless guests told us how our signature drinks were the best they have ever had at a wedding!

Lastly, I need to reiterate the world-class service we received from Chef Abishek and his team throughout the process. We did FIVE tastings in total, and truly felt like royalty in every one. As mentioned before, Chef Abishek was happy to accommodate every wish we had. Our venue was a complicated, half outdoor, fairly raw space that came with some challenges. Chef Abishek and his team made the event run so smoothly I am still in awe of how perfect it all was.

We cannot thank Chef Abishek and his team enough for their massive role in making our wedding dreams come true. If you are reading this review, you are SO close to making the best decision you could for your food and beverage needs for your wedding. Don’t think twice and book him now!
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Sid Sent on 11/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Indian Food Everyone Raved About

We are a NYC-based couple that hired Chef Abi and his team to cater our Indian wedding in Chicago. We were blown away -- everyone was raving about the food, the presentation was incredible, and planning with Chef Abi was a breeze even through multiple tastings and many revisions to the menu. We tried so many Indian caterers in Chicago and NYC and he knocked it out of the park compared to all of them. We could not recommend him more enthusiastically.
Meera
Meera Sent on 09/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable Culinary Experience

We immediately knew Chef Abishek was the perfect chef for our wedding! From the very first meeting, his warm, approachable personality made us feel like we were working with family. He took the time to understand our tastes, preferences, cultural traditions, and crafted a menu that was unique.

The food and presentation were absolutely incredible — it wasn’t just a meal, it was an experience. Every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and thoughtfully prepared. Chef Abishek and his team were attentive, professional, and genuinely willing to work with us to bring our vision to life. Guests couldn’t stop raving about the food, and we loved sharing such a memorable dining experience with everyone.

Chef Abishek was also incredibly collaborative — he was open to our ideas, offered thoughtful suggestions, and cared about making the experience perfect for us and our guests. We are so grateful to Chef Abishek and his team for creating such an unforgettable culinary experience. The combination of exceptional food and flawless service made our wedding day even more special, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way!
Sonia
Sonia Sent on 03/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best caterer ever! Did every cuisine flawlessly

Chef Abishek catered our wedding in Miami this month, and he did an amazing job. From the moment that we met him he was always super responsive, professional, and willing to take feedback to make sure that the food was perfect. We had Indian and Korean food from both of our respective cultures - and Abishek can truly do it all. He did 3 tastings with us and our families and always remade things to make sure our feedback was incorporated. The wedding day food truly exceeded all of our expectations.

Multiple guests thought his Korean food was so authentic that he must have been a Korean chef, many guests also told us that wedding food is often mediocre but our wedding was the exception. If you want a truly luxury experience where the bang is worth the buck - you can’t do better than chef Abishek and his team.
Bianca
Bianca Sent on 11/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

Chef Abi and his team exceeded all our expectations and truly made our wedding events unforgettable. From the very beginning, they were attentive, supportive, and dedicated to bringing our vision to life. For our sangeet night, we wanted to recreate the vibrant charm of an Indian bazaar with live stations, snacks, and drinks. Chef Abi not only delivered an extraordinary menu but also went above and beyond by sourcing all the snacks and drinks for the bazaar.
Their attention to detail was impeccable, and they took every effort to make our events special. His bartenders from Madam Ji crafted signature drinks that were a hit at every gathering, adding a personal touch to the celebrations. What truly set Chef Abi apart was his team’s versatility; with a Gujarati chef on board, they seamlessly handled all our Gujarati meal requirements without needing additional vendors.
The food was absolutely unforgettable, delighting our guests with its exceptional flavors and quality. It was a highlight of our wedding. Guests are still raving about the unique flavors and exceptional quality of the meals served across all events. Chef Abi didn’t just curate menus; he created cherished memories for us and our loved ones.
If you’re looking for a caterer who combines culinary expertise with heartfelt dedication, look no further than Chef Abi and his incredible team!
Shashank
Shashank Sent on 07/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Extremely high quality food combined with great professionalism

We had the pleasure of working with Chef Abishek for our wedding, and the experience was nothing short of amazing. From the beginning, Chef Abishek took the time to understand our vision for the food—classic, high quality, home-cooked meals that evoke the warmth and comfort of visiting your parents or grandparents. He truly listened to our inputs and incorporated every piece of feedback we provided during the tasting, ensuring that the final dishes were exactly what we had envisioned.

Our wedding was a fusion celebration, which meant Chef Abishek had to share the kitchen with the venue's catering team. Despite this, his team worked seamlessly with the venue, ensuring a smooth and coordinated operation. The food was a highlight of the event, with guests raving about the delicious chaats and kebabs served during the cocktail hour. The buffet was equally impressive, featuring classics like Rajma, Kadhi Pakoda, and Biryani, all of which were cooked to perfection. We finished the meal with some of the best kulfi we've ever had.

Overall, Chef Abishek exceeded our expectations in every way, providing an unforgettable experience that our guests are still talking about. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional Indian cuisine and outstanding service.
M
Maneet Sent on 07/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!!

I cannot recommend Chef Abishek highly enough for his exceptional catering services at our wedding. From start to finish, his professionalism and passion for Indian cuisine were evident.

The food was simply outstanding—each dish was a delightful blend of flavors and beautifully presented. Our guests raved about the variety, from the rich curries to the perfectly spiced appetizers. Chef Abishek took the time to understand our preferences and crafted a menu that exceeded our expectations.

Beyond the food, his team was efficient and attentive, ensuring everything ran smoothly on the big day. Chef Abishek's dedication to quality and detail made our wedding truly memorable. If you're looking for an outstanding Indian caterer, look no further than Chef Abishek!
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Amrita Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond A M A Z I N G

My husband and I do not have words to express how amazing Chef Abishek and his team was for our wedding. From the very beginning of our planning, Abishek walked us through every detail for our wedding catering. He went above and beyond our expectations. His team was very responsive and communicated/guided us throughout the entire process. He paid attention and made sure we received everything we planned for and more at our wedding reception. The food was phenomenal, we received countless calls and messages from our guests asking us about chef Abisheks catering and expressing how great the food was. We loved the personal touches chef Abishek added for us, it really showed his passion for his work. HIGHLY recommend Chef Abishek and his team for your any catering events!! You will not regret!
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Silpa Sent on 05/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Bringing Cultures Together

Chef Abishek’s and his team’s service was top-notch. The only thing that was better was the food! Chef Abishek and his team over-delivered on the flavors of Indian, Dominican, and Peruvian cuisine to make sure all of our family members from around the globe would feel welcome. Many of our guests shared that the food at our wedding was genuinely the best wedding food they’ve ever had. Some couldn’t enjoy the reception menu fully because they overindulged during the equally delicious cocktail hour food!

From a tasting to die for, fine-tuning the menu, ensuring unique allergies were accounted for, and to our Wedding day, Chef Abishek and his team made the process so smooth and easy. It’s hard to choose favorites, but some of our top menu items were the paneer bao buns, creative chaats, lamb chops, pani puri shots, empanadas, daal makhani, arroz chaufa, Dominican rice and beans, and Peruvian chicken. He truly captured all of our cultures and tastes. While we don’t plan to have another wedding, we definitely plan to eat at his restaurants soon!
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Chandra Sent on 02/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Delicious food and outstanding experience.

Amazing beyond my expectation!! The team was willing to work with my budget and made special accomodations for food prep requests. Went the extra mile to make my special day memorable.
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Awards

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Chef Abishek frequently asked questions

At Chef Abishek, the cost of the full wedding catering service includes:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Server(s)
  • Tastings
The bar service starting price at Chef Abishek includes:
  • Limited Bar
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
Chef Abishek offers the following event services for weddings:
  • Delivery
  • Set Up
  • Clean Up
Chef Abishek offers the following catering services for weddings:
  • Breakfast / Brunch
  • Buffet
  • Cake Cutting
  • Cocktail Reception
  • Custom Menu
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings
At Chef Abishek, you can find the following types of cuisine:
  • American
  • Asian
  • Caribbean
  • Greek
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American
  • Local
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Spanish
At Chef Abishek, the following dietary needs can be accomodated:
  • Gluten Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut Free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Chef Abishek provides the following bar and beverage services for wedding events:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Open Bar
  • Champagne Toast
  • Signature Drink
To cater to all tastes, Chef Abishek offers the following food and beverage items:
  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
Chef Abishek is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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