Order two weeks ahead
Order about two weeks before each holiday. Community associations plan August 15 events months ahead, so ask organisers for food-stall quantities in July.
The party checklist
- Frozen appetizers — samosas, kebabs and aloo tikki (Nanak) that cook quickly in an oven or on a griddle next to the barbecue.
- Paneer for the grill — paneer blocks and cubes for tikka skewers.
- Marinades and sauces — MDH tandoori BBQ masala, chutneys and Veeba sauces, plus Nanak tandoori paneer poppers.
- Snacks and drinks — namkeen, chips, mango pulp for lassi, sharbat syrups and Indian sodas.
- Sweets — ladoos and kaju katli for dessert trays.
Keep it cold
Summer heat is hard on frozen and dairy items in transit. Keep your freezer full before the holiday weekend, rotate by date, and remind shoppers to bring a cooler — and schedule deliveries early in the day.
The short version
Order 2 weeks before each holiday, lead with frozen appetizers and grill paneer, add sauces, snacks and drinks, and protect the cold chain in summer heat. Our team can tell you exactly what is available for your route this season.
Planning a summer event order?
Ask for party appetizers, paneer and drinks — retail packs and bulk for community events.
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