Punjabi Wedding Menu
The full Punjabi wedding menu list — tandoori starters, rich paneer gravies, butter naan and classic sweets — with the per-guest quantity caterers use. Price this exact menu in our wedding food cost calculator.
Per-guest amounts are the Punjabi catering benchmark. Scale to 100, 300 or 500 guests with a 10–15% buffer.
🥟 Starters
Paneer tikka is the Punjabi wedding icon — 3 pieces per guest from the tandoor counter.
| Dish | Per guest | For 100 guests | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pani Puri | 5 pcs | 500 pcs | ≈ ₹12/guest |
| Paneer Tikka | 3 pcs | 300 pcs | ingredient-priced |
| Aloo Tikki | 2 pcs | 200 pcs | ingredient-priced |
🫓 Breads
Butter naan is non-negotiable; serve fresh from the tandoor every 10–15 minutes.
| Dish | Per guest | For 100 guests | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter Naan | 1 pcs | 100 pcs | ingredient-priced |
| Plain Paratha | 1 pcs | 100 pcs | ingredient-priced |
🍛 Main Course
Rich gravies — paneer butter masala, dal makhani and paneer lababdar — are the heart of a Punjabi thali.
| Dish | Per guest | For 100 guests | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paneer Butter Masala | 100 g | 10 kg | ingredient-priced |
| Dal Makhani | 90 g | 9 kg | ingredient-priced |
| Paneer Lababdar | 100 g | 10 kg | ingredient-priced |
🍚 Rice & Biryani
Veg biryani plus jeera rice; guests often ask for a second helping of both.
| Dish | Per guest | For 100 guests | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veg Biryani | 120 g | 12 kg | ingredient-priced |
| Jeera Rice | 80 g | 8 kg | ingredient-priced |
🍮 Sweets
Gulab jamun and gajar ka halwa — halwa is a winter wedding favourite.
| Dish | Per guest | For 100 guests | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulab Jamun | 2 pcs | 200 pcs | ingredient-priced |
| Gajar Ka Halwa | 60 g | 6 kg | ingredient-priced |
🥗 Complements
Green salad, boondi raita and achar balance the rich gravy dishes.
| Dish | Per guest | For 100 guests | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Green Salad | 40 g | 4 kg | ingredient-priced |
| Boondi Raita | 60 g | 6 kg | ingredient-priced |
| Achar / Pickle | 10 g | 1 kg | ≈ ₹2/guest |
Sample 300-Guest Punjabi Wedding Menu
Live Counter
Pani puri • Paneer tikka • Aloo tikki (3 pieces per guest across counters)
Main Buffet
Butter naan • Paneer butter masala • Dal makhani • Paneer lababdar • Veg biryani • Jeera rice
Sweets & Complements
Gulab jamun • Gajar ka halwa • Green salad • Boondi raita • Achar
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Punjabi Wedding Menu — FAQ
What is a typical Punjabi wedding menu?
A Punjabi wedding menu leads with paneer tikka and aloo tikki from the live counter, butter naan with paneer butter masala, dal makhani and paneer lababdar, veg biryani, then gulab jamun and gajar ka halwa. Butter chicken, chicken tikka and mutton are added for non-veg guests.
How much paneer is needed for a Punjabi wedding for 300 guests?
For paneer butter masala at 100 g per guest, plan 30 kg of paneer for 300 guests. Add dal makhani at 90 g/guest (27 kg) and a third main at about 25 kg. The Wedding Menu Calculator prices this exact Punjabi preset ingredient-accurately.
Is a Punjabi wedding menu veg or non-veg?
Most Punjabi weddings serve a full veg menu plus 2–3 non-veg dishes — chicken tikka, butter chicken and sometimes mutton rogan josh — so both guest groups are covered. The Punjabi preset in our calculator is veg; add non-veg dishes from the Grand Wedding menu if needed.
How much food per guest at a Punjabi wedding?
Plan 6–8 starter pieces, 1 naan or 2 parathas, 250–300 g main course across three dishes, 100–120 g rice or biryani and 100 g sweets per guest. Add a 10–15% buffer for seconds and live counters.
What are the must-have Punjabi wedding sweets?
Gulab jamun and gajar ka halwa are the Punjab wedding standard. Many menus add rasgulla and a live jalebi or halwa counter in winter — halwa counters are a signature of North Indian winter weddings.
How much does a Punjabi wedding menu cost per plate?
A standard veg Punjabi menu prices ₹600–1,000 per plate at 2026 catering rates (Tier-1 ₹1,200–1,500, Tier-2 ₹800–1,100). Adding butter chicken or mutton lifts the plate ₹100–300. Use the calculator below for your exact menu and city.