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Let Mantra cater to you on your special day! We are an award-winning, full-service catering company based in Chicago. We have two restaurants in the Chicagoland area & both provide excellent catering options for your special events. At Mantra & The Indian Garden we don't only provide delicious food, we also provide exceptional service and give our clients the best experience experience possible to make their event memorable. Step into our culinary nirvana where we offer traditional Indian cuisine, contemporary Indian cuisine, & fusion cuisine options. We strive to work with our clients to bring their culinary vision to life!

Contact us to cater your special day! We will work with you to make sure your event is everything you wishes of and more. We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Priya
Priya K. Married on 06/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing food, service, and presentation

Anu Sharma and her team were a true pleasure to work with. They did all of our wedding events from a kickoff party at home, to mehndi/sangeet and wedding/reception. Their food is definitely amazing and they put a twist on traditional Indian items. Even more than their food, their team went above and beyond to make everything so memorable for all of us. Their attention to detail, their creativity, and their overall passion for the events they cater are like no other. Indian Garden and Mantra are by far the best Indian restaurants in the Midwest. We are so grateful to have had them as caterers for our 3 days of wedding events.
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Denny V. Married on 08/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best in the business!!

Indian Garden catered our wedding in late August, and they did a fantastic job! Not only did they design a menu of items that fit our vision and taste, but they also executed it flawlessly at our challenging reception venue (no kitchen).

Anu and Kasia worked tirelessly to make sure all the details were perfect, food was served on time and at the perfect temperature, all while making the dishes look and taste Michelin quality. It's not many times you can say the food made the reception pictures look even better! They were a pleasure to work with and recommend Indian Garden to anyone!
Priyanka
Priyanka G. Married on 05/06/2023
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Mantra is amazing!

The Mantra team was incredible--our guests were raving about the food! They were so many unique dishes, and they also make classic Indian food wonderfully. They were also super flexible and went above and beyond in accommodating our guests' allergies and dietary restrictions. And they make sure that we, as the bride and groom, were fed throughout!
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Anu  Sharma
Anu Sharma
Culinary Consultant-Designer

Anu Sharma with Kasia & Nassir Ali are highly recognized for their skill to create exceptional events. Anu’s eye for design, Nasir’s attention to detail and Kasia’s passion for excellence doesn’t stop with their cuisine, Anu has crafted an amazing culinary and operations team. Her team is comprised of 16 highly skilled Indian Chef’s, several senior catering managers’ with over 30 years’ experience in the industry and a highly accomplished operations team.

Kasia Firs
Kasia Firs
Catering Director

Kasia & Nassir Ali are highly recognized for their skill to create exceptional events. Anu’s eye for design, Nasir’s attention to detail and Kasia’s passion for excellence doesn’t stop with their cuisine, Anu & Kasia has crafted an amazing culinary and operations team. Their team is comprised of 16 highly skilled Indian Chef’s, several senior catering managers’ with over 30 years’ experience in the industry and a highly accomplished operations team.

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