Kerala Canteen Outdoor Catering: South Indian Excellence at Your Event
When it’s time to celebrate big, impress your guests, or simply treat your team or family to something unforgettable—**Kerala Canteen comes to you**. With our bespoke outdoor catering service, we bring the full flavour and elegance of our award-winning South Indian cuisine directly to your home, office, venue or event.
Whether it’s an intimate garden party, a milestone birthday, a corporate lunch, or a lavish wedding celebration, our team of chefs and event professionals will work closely with you to curate a menu and dining experience that elevates every occasion.
Your Event. Our Kitchen. Pure Kerala Magic.
From Leeds rooftops to Yorkshire countryside marquees, Kerala Canteen Outdoor Catering transforms spaces into vibrant dining destinations. We offer a range of formats—from fine dining plated service to elegant buffet spreads and interactive live cooking stations. However you imagine your event, we’ll help you bring it to life with bold, beautiful food and flawless hospitality.
Key Highlights of Our Outdoor Catering:
- Full-service catering for groups from 15 to 200+ guests
- Bespoke menus tailored to dietary preferences & themes
- Personal consultation with our culinary team
- Chef-led service and optional live cooking stations
- Premium tableware, presentation & service staff
- Setup and breakdown logistics managed entirely by us
Perfect For Every Occasion
Corporate Events & Office Catering
Whether you’re hosting a client lunch, product launch, team celebration or holiday party, Kerala Canteen offers professional catering that’s both impressive and efficient. We’ll deliver hot, ready-to-serve dishes or provide a full setup with service staff.
Private Parties & Home Dining
Bring the elegance of Kerala Canteen into your home with customised menus and fine dining service. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary or intimate dinner, our team makes your space feel like a private restaurant.
Weddings, Engagements & Family Celebrations
Create unforgettable memories with food that tells a story. We work with you to design a show-stopping menu that celebrates tradition, luxury, and love—with full-scale coordination of presentation, service and flow.
Festivals, Pop-Ups & Public Events
Need a vibrant food station at a festival, market or community celebration? We offer modular pop-up kitchen setups and can serve fast-paced crowds with signature Kerala dishes packed with flavour.
A Menu as Unique as Your Event
STARTERS & TAPAS PLATES
- Duck Kothu Porotta with fried quail egg
- Gunpowder Potatoes with truffle aioli
- Trivandrum Fried Chicken with garlic yoghurt
- Chilli Tamarind Cauliflower (Vegan)
- Kerala-style Spiced King Prawns
CURRIES & MAINS
- * Beef & Bone Marrow Curry (Toddy Shop style)
- Lamb & Chickpea Masala
- Grain-Fed Chicken Curry in roasted coconut sauce
- Paneer Pepper Fry
- Green Vegetable Korma with Nilgiri spices
BIRYANIS & RICE BOWLS
- Kovalam Beef Brisket Biryani (short grain rice)
- Jackfruit Biryani with coconut yoghurt (Vegan)
- Chicken Biryani with saffron, green chilli and fried onion
- Chilli Garlic Egg Fried Rice
SIDES & BREADS
- Canteen Porotta
- Cheese Chapathi
- Lemon rice, Kerala red rice, Coconut rice
DESSERTS
- Dubai Cheesecake with Gulab Jamun & Berry Sauce
- Cardamom Chocolate Brownie with vanilla ice cream
- Vegan Ice Cream & Jaggery Crumble
- Gulab Jamun with Biscoff topping
DRINKS (on request
- House-made masala chai and spiced lemonades
- Non-alcoholic mocktails (passionfruit, mint, ginger)
- Bartender service for cocktails, wine pairings and chai liqueur
We cater to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, halal and nut-free requirements. All dietary details are reviewed in advance to ensure absolute safety and satisfaction.
Fine Dining at Home or On Location
Looking for something more refined? We offer multi-course plated menus with front-of-house service that mirrors high-end restaurant standards. Perfect for executive dinners, private chef nights or milestone celebrations, this option allows guests to enjoy:
- Seated, plated courses presented with elegance
- Wine or cocktail pairing with each course
- Optional table-side service or chef interaction
- Full table setup including cutlery, crockery, napkins & candles
How It Works
Step 1: Enquiry & Initial Consultation
Get in touch via phone or email with your event details. We’ll schedule a planning call to understand your needs.
Step 2: Menu & Service Planning
Our chefs will build a suggested menu. We’ll finalise format, courses, staffing and timings based on your preferences.
Step 3: Tasting & Confirmation (Optional)
For large or formal events, we offer a pre-event tasting at Kerala Canteen to finalise selections.
Step 4: Delivery & Execution
Our team arrives at your location to set up, cook (if applicable), serve, and clear up. You get to host stress-free while we handle everything behind the scenes.
Why Choose Kerala Canteen for Your Catering?
- Trusted by Leeds food lovers for authentic, refined South Indian cuisine
- Led by award-winning Chef Bobby Geetha, trained in Michelin-starred kitchens
- Flexible formats from buffet and live stations to formal plated dining
- Professional hospitality staff who deliver service with warmth and precision
- Tailored event experiences built around you and your guests
- Locally sourced produce combined with imported Kerala spices
- Uncompromising quality control in food preparation and safety
Booking & Lead Time
- Minimum notice of 5–7 days for smaller private dining events
- 2–4 weeks for larger corporate or wedding events
Testimonials
“Kerala Canteen catered my parents’ anniversary at home and it was like having a fine-dining restaurant in our garden. The food, the team, everything was perfect.”
“Our office launch party was a hit thanks to the live dosa station and incredible small plates. People still talk about it!”
“We booked Kerala Canteen for our engagement celebration and it was easily the best decision we made. The beef biryani and coconut korma were to die for.”
