Seeking dependable catering options in and around Salt Lake & Kolkata? We have been in the business for 28 years and have our own kitchen in Salt Lake (CG-27, Sector 2), and provide quality catering services.
With time, Salt Lake has grown into one of Kolkata’s busiest residential and commercial hubs, leading to a steady rise in weddings, office parties, housewarming ceremonies, and other social events. As demand continues to increase, finding a caterer that consistently delivers excellent taste, hygiene, and professional service can be challenging.
Since 1998, Initiative Caterer has been offering trusted Catering Services Kolkata, serving clients across a wide range of venues and events. We prepare every meal using fresh ingredients, experienced kitchen staff, and customized menus designed around your preferences and those of your guests.
Our office is conveniently located near Salt Lake, allowing us to provide prompt, reliable catering support for events across the area.
From engagement to the big day itself, we cover all aspects, be it the authentic Bengali cuisine or a combination of different styles or even live counters which ensure that your guests stay entertained throughout the night. We help you in organizing the portion sizes and timings so that the food is served hot at the right time.
Meetings, lunch time meals for teams, product launches, office anniversaries we know that corporate catering needs its own tempo. Punctuality counts, presentation counts, professionalism counts too. We have catered for several companies in Salt Lake’s business center area and know the expectations there.
Birthdays, anniversaries, meet-ups, and housewarming parties. It is a private occasion for you, and we will treat it like one. We will sit down with you, understand your vision, and make a menu and service plan suitable for your party.
We have vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian menus available for all kinds of budgets. In case you require something special which is not available in the menu, let us know about it. Most of our successful projects have been executed because we prepared a dish based on your memories of a dish from your childhood days.
This is the reason why families come back to us time and again for each special occasion they need catering services for. This is not due to the variety of menu items we have, but the consistency we provide. No matter if it is a 50-guest birthday party or a 500-guest wedding ceremony, each food item that comes from our kitchen goes through the same level of preparation. We follow hygiene standards in our kitchen and we are also FSSAI certified, so you do not have to think about food safety along with other concerns you might have with respect to your event. Our employees know how to prepare and serve dishes equally.
Although we boast our origin from Salt Lake, we operate all over Howrah, Hooghly, North 24 Parganas, and South 24 Parganas. However, if you’re organizing an event in and around Salt Lake, then you have the added benefit of hiring a caterer who’s almost next door to you – easy site visits, quick communications, and a team that knows the venues around well.
Initiative Caterer is led by Rumki Mahapatra, a Kolkata-based entrepreneur recognized with the Dr. Sarojini Naidu International Award. Her work has been covered by publications including Femina and The Telegraph, and she has worked with a range of institutional and private clients across the city over the years.
Does Initiative Caterer have their base at Salt Lake?
Indeed. Our office and catering kitchen facilities are based at CG-27, Sector 2, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091. We are not a third-party caterer who comes in from outside for events but we belong to this locality.
How much does it cost to have catering for an event at Salt Lake?
It is dependent upon the menu preferences, number of guests, and the kind of event you want us to cater for you. We provide custom packages for both economy and luxury category events. Please contact us with your requirements.
Can you do both small groups and big weddings?
Yes. We cater from small family functions to large wedding and corporate events. We have a flexible team that caters to various needs while maintaining the standards of quality and service.
Do you have vegetarian and non-vegetarian options?
Yes. We have separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus in budget and premium categories, which can be modified further according to your requirements.
Can I customize my menu?
Yes. Customization is one thing that we encourage. We can help you modify the menu if you want a particular dish or particular way of presenting the food items.