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🍚 Annaprasan · Mukhe Bhaat · Bengali Rice Ceremony

The Annaprasan caterer your
family will actually remember.

শিশুর প্রথম ভাত — ঐতিহ্যের স্বাদে

Traditional Bengali kitchens. Ceremony-correct menus. Payesh that tastes like grandmother made it. Quotes on WhatsApp in hours.

Newtown Salt Lake Rajarhat 25 – 200 guests Veg / Non-veg
₹300+
Per plate from
4h
Avg quote time
25
Min guests
100%
Bengali kitchens
A Bengali kitchen we recommend

For Annaprasan, we'd send you to —

All partner kitchens are Bengali-led. Below is one of our founding partners — pick a different one if you'd prefer, the choice is yours.

MUNIA'S
KITCHEN
catering

Munia's Kitchen

by Chef Karabi Dey · Traditional Bengali · Ceremony-trained

🍚 Payesh 🥣 Kheer 🐟 Doi Ilish 🍛 Niramish Aloo Dum 🍮 Mishti Doi
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Per-plate guide · 2026

What does an Annaprasan caterer cost?

Real ranges set by Aayojan's partner caterers. We are a marketplace, not a kitchen — final quote depends on the partner, guest count and your menu choices.

Simple Veg
₹300 – ₹380/plate
Pure veg traditional menu. Self-service or home drop-off.
  • Payesh, kheer, ghee bhaat
  • Luchi, aloo dum, cholar dal
  • Mishti doi, rasgulla
  • 25-75 guests
Premium Ceremony
₹500+ /plate
Banquet setup, multi-cuisine, full service team.
  • Multiple sweets & curries
  • Full venue setup
  • Live counter (chaat / kebab)
  • 100-200+ guests
Planning checklist

What to share when you WhatsApp us.

Send these five details and our partners can quote — accurately — within hours.

1

Ceremony date

Annaprasan is usually fixed to a tithi. Tell us the exact date — we'll match partners who are free.

2

Guest count

25, 50, 100 guests — pricing tier changes with batch size. A close approximation is enough.

3

Veg or non-veg

Family traditions vary. Tell us if you want fish/chicken add-ons or pure veg only.

4

Home or venue

Home delivery, home setup with staff, or banquet venue catering — each priced differently.

5

Area & pincode

Newtown 700156, Salt Lake 700091, Rajarhat 700135 — we route to the nearest partner.

6

Budget (optional)

If you have a per-plate range, share it. We pre-qualify partners so quotes stay relevant.

Annaprasan FAQs

Questions Bengali families ask.

What is Annaprasan or Mukhe Bhaat?+

Annaprasan (Mukhe Bhaat in Bengali) is the traditional Hindu rice-ceremony marking a baby's first taste of solid food — typically performed around 6 months of age. The menu respects ceremony customs: payesh, kheer, plain rice with ghee.

How much does Annaprasan catering cost in Kolkata?+

₹300-₹500 per plate for 25-100 guests. Simple traditional menus from ₹300/plate. Premium spreads with mishti doi, multiple sweets and add-ons land at ₹450-₹500/plate.

What's the traditional Annaprasan menu?+

Payesh, kheer, plain rice with ghee, luchi or paratha, aloo dum (niramish), cholar dal, fish fry or chicken kosha (optional), chutney, papad, mishti doi and rasgulla. Pure-veg options always available.

Can I book for 25 guests only?+

Yes — minimum batch is 25 plates. Both intimate house gatherings and larger banquet ceremonies are common via Aayojan partners.

Do caterers serve at home?+

Yes — home delivery + self-service at ₹300-₹400/plate, or full setup with service staff at ₹400-₹550/plate. Banquet venue catering also available.

Which Kolkata areas are covered?+

Newtown (700156, 700157, 700161), Salt Lake (700091, 700105, 700064) and Rajarhat (700135, 700136). All partners are Bengali-speaking, ceremony-trained kitchens.

How early should I book?+

Ideally 10-15 days ahead. For weekend or auspicious dates (Saraswati Puja week, festival season) book 3-4 weeks ahead. Last-minute (7 days) is possible but limits partner choice.

Hosting an Annaprasan?

Share date, guest count, area — we route to ceremony-trained Bengali kitchens. Quotes on WhatsApp in hours.

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