# Clove Catering — Complete AI & Search Knowledge Base (llms-full.txt)

> Clove Catering brings authentic South Indian & Marathi cuisine to your events. Home-style cooking, hygienic kitchens, and traditional flavours for weddings, corporate events, housewarmings, and special occasions across Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, and Mumbai.

## 1. Verified Entity Profile
- **Legal / Brand Name**: Clove Catering
- **Tagline**: Taste with Traditions
- **FSSAI Registration**: 21525069000680
- **Dietary Specialization**: 100% Pure Vegetarian (South Indian, Maharashtrian/Marathi, Jain no-onion/no-garlic, and Sattvik prasadam menus)
- **Kitchen Address**: Shop 12, Anjur Phata Road, Bhiwandi, Thane, Maharashtra 421302
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 19.2814, Longitude 73.0482
- **Google Maps**: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Shop+12%2C+Anjur+Phata+Road%2C+Bhiwandi%2C+Thane%2C+Maharashtra+421302
- **Phone**: +91 77588 51053
- **WhatsApp Direct**: https://wa.me/917758851053
- **Email**: support@clovecatering.in
- **Hours**: Mon – Sun, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- **Taxation**: 5% GST on outdoor catering orders

## 2. Catering Policies & Add-ons
- **Minimum Order**: 30 People
- **Delivery Charges**: to Kalher / Bhiwandi Included (subject to location)
- **Serving Staff**: Available on request (additional charges applicable)
- **Crockery, Chairs & Tables**: Can be provided on request (additional charges applicable)
- **Optional Welcome Drink**: ₹30 – ₹50 per person (Fresh Lime Mint, Masala Chaas, Fruit Punch)

## 3. All-Inclusive Buffet Packages (Per Person)
### Signature Package (Vegetarian) — ₹300/person
A well-balanced menu with popular choices, perfect for corporate lunches and casual gatherings.
  - **Starters (4 Options)**: Hara Bhara Kebab, Veg Spring Roll, Paneer Tikka, Crispy Corn
  - **Main Course (4 Options)**: Paneer Butter Masala, Mixed Vegetable Curry, Aloo Jeera, Bhindi Masala
  - **Dal**: Dal Tadka
  - **Rice / Pulao**: Steamed Rice / Vegetable Pulao
  - **Roti / Naan**: Tawa Roti / Butter Naan
  - **Accompaniments**: Boondi Raita, Fresh Salad, Papad & Pickle
  - **Desserts (3 Options)**: Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Moong Dal Halwa

### Celebration Package (Vegetarian) — ₹400/person
An enhanced menu with a wider variety, ideal for special occasions and celebrations.
  - **Starters (4 Options)**: Paneer Haryali Tikka, Dahi Ke Kebab, Veg Manchurian (Dry), Tandoori Aloo Bites
  - **Main Course (5 Options)**: Paneer Makhani, Kadai Paneer, Malai Kofta, Mix Veg Handi, Aloo Dum, Bhindi / Baingan Masala
  - **Dal**: Dal Makhani
  - **Rice / Pulao**: Jeera Rice / Veg Pulao
  - **Roti / Naan**: Tawa Roti / Butter Naan / Laccha Paratha
  - **Accompaniments**: Mix Raita (Boondi / Pineapple), Fresh Salad, Papad & Pickle
  - **Desserts (3 Options)**: Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai, Kesari Phirni

### Grand Feast Package (Vegetarian) — ₹800 – ₹1,000/person
A premium menu with gourmet dishes, live counters and an elevated dining experience.
  - **Starters (4 Options)**: Paneer Tikka (Assorted), Stuffed Mushroom, Crispy Lotus Stem, Corn & Cheese Shots
  - **Main Course (6 Options)**: Paneer Lababdar, Palak Paneer, Navratan Korma, Kadai Vegetable, Aloo Kashmiri Dum, Baingan Bharta / Subz Diwani Handi
  - **Dal**: Dal Bukhara
  - **Rice / Pulao**: Steamed Rice, Veg Biryani / Saffron Pulao
  - **Roti / Naan**: Assorted Breads (Tandoori Roti, Butter Naan, Garlic Naan, Laccha Paratha)
  - **Accompaniments**: Assorted Raita (Boondi / Pineapple / Kachumber), Fresh Salad (2 varieties), Papad, Pickle & Chutney
  - **Desserts (3 Options)**: Gulab Jamun, Rasmalai, Gajar Halwa / Shahi Tukda

## 4. Event-Size Plans
- **Starter Package** (50 Guests) — ₹250/plate (approx. ₹12,500 total): Perfect for housewarmings, poojas, and intimate family functions. Inclusions: Choice of 1 South Indian or Marathi main; Rice + dal + 1 vegetable; Chapati or bhakri; 1 dessert (sheera or gulab jamun); Hygienic bulk packing & delivery.
- **Silver Package** (100 Guests) — ₹300/plate (approx. ₹30,000 total): Our most popular plan for birthdays, religious events, and gatherings. Inclusions: 2 mains (South Indian + Marathi); Rice + dal + 2 vegetables; Chapati, poori, or bhakri; 2 desserts (incl. shrikhand or puran poli); Buffet setup with serving staff.
- **Gold Package** (250 Guests) — ₹375/plate (approx. ₹93,750 total): A grand traditional spread for weddings and large celebrations. Inclusions: Live dosa counter; 3 mains + 2 vegetables + rice & dal; Full breads selection; 3 desserts with traditional sweets; Event captain, staff, crockery & cleanup.
- **Corporate Package** (Monthly Office Catering) — custom monthly quote: Daily office lunches on a monthly contract with rotating menus. Inclusions: Rotating weekly menu plan; Daily delivery before lunch hour; Individual or bulk hygienic packing; GST invoicing & monthly billing; Dedicated account manager.

## 5. Complete Per-Plate Menu (INR)
Build a custom menu at https://www.clovecatering.in/menu:

### South Indian
  - **Idli** — ₹40/plate (Popular): Soft, fluffy steamed rice cakes served with coconut chutney and piping-hot sambar.
  - **Medu Vada** — ₹45/plate (Popular): Crispy golden lentil doughnuts with a soft centre, served with chutney and sambar.
  - **Dosa** — ₹60/plate (Popular): Thin, crispy fermented rice-and-lentil crepe, made fresh on the tawa with chutney and sambar.
  - **Upma** — ₹35/plate: Savoury semolina cooked with mustard, curry leaves, vegetables, and ghee.
  - **Pongal** — ₹45/plate: Comforting rice-and-moong-dal pongal tempered with pepper, cumin, ghee, and cashews.
  - **Lemon Rice** — ₹40/plate: Zesty rice tossed with lemon, peanuts, curry leaves, and a turmeric tempering.
  - **Curd Rice** — ₹40/plate: Cooling curd rice with a mustard-and-curry-leaf tempering, pomegranate, and coriander.
  - **Sambar Rice** — ₹50/plate: Hearty one-pot rice simmered with toor dal, vegetables, and aromatic sambar masala.

### Marathi
  - **Pithla Bhakri** — ₹70/plate (Popular): Rustic Maharashtrian gram-flour pithla served with hot jowar bhakri and thecha.
  - **Bharli Vangi** — ₹65/plate: Baby brinjals stuffed with goda masala, peanuts, and coconut, slow-cooked to perfection.
  - **Matki Usal** — ₹55/plate: Sprouted moth beans in a spicy, homely Maharashtrian gravy topped with farsan.
  - **Batata Bhaji** — ₹45/plate: Classic turmeric-tempered potato bhaji - the timeless companion to poori and chapati.
  - **Varan Bhaat** — ₹55/plate: Soulful Maharashtrian comfort food - mild toor dal varan over steamed rice with ghee.
  - **Misal Pav** — ₹65/plate (Popular): Fiery sprouts curry topped with farsan, onion, and lemon, served with soft pav.
  - **Puran Poli** — ₹60/plate (Popular): Festive flatbread stuffed with sweet chana-dal and jaggery puran, finished with ghee.

### Rice
  - **Plain Rice** — ₹30/plate: Fluffy steamed long-grain rice, the perfect base for dal, sambar, and curries.
  - **Jeera Rice** — ₹45/plate: Fragrant basmati rice tempered with ghee-roasted cumin and fresh coriander.
  - **Pulav** — ₹60/plate (Popular): Aromatic vegetable pulav with whole spices, garden vegetables, and fried onions.

### Dal
  - **Dal Tadka** — ₹50/plate (Popular): Yellow dal finished with a sizzling ghee tadka of garlic, cumin, and red chillies.
  - **Varan** — ₹45/plate: Simple, sattvik Maharashtrian toor dal with turmeric and a touch of jaggery.
  - **Sambar** — ₹45/plate: Tangy South Indian lentil stew with drumstick, tamarind, and roasted spice masala.

### Breads
  - **Chapati** — ₹15/plate: Soft whole-wheat chapatis rolled fresh and roasted on the tawa with ghee.
  - **Poori** — ₹18/plate: Golden, puffed deep-fried pooris - a festive favourite with bhaji and shrikhand.
  - **Bhakri** — ₹20/plate: Traditional hand-patted jowar bhakri cooked on a hot griddle, hearty and wholesome.

### Desserts
  - **Gulab Jamun** — ₹40/plate (Popular): Soft khoya dumplings soaked in cardamom-saffron sugar syrup, served warm.
  - **Shrikhand** — ₹50/plate (Popular): Silky hung-curd shrikhand flavoured with saffron, cardamom, and slivered nuts.
  - **Puran Poli (Dessert)** — ₹60/plate: Sweet jaggery-and-chana-dal stuffed poli served warm with a generous drizzle of ghee.
  - **Sheera** — ₹35/plate: Ghee-rich semolina sheera with banana, cardamom, and golden-fried cashews.

## 6. Event Catering Services
### Corporate Catering (Minimum 25 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#corporate-catering
- **Overview**: Boardroom lunches, product launches, annual days, or daily meal programs - we deliver consistent, hygienic, and delicious food on schedule. GST invoicing, monthly billing, and menus that balance variety with dietary needs across your team.
- **Key Features**: On-time delivery, guaranteed, Buffet, boxed meals, or plated service, Pure vegetarian and Jain options, GST invoicing and corporate billing, Monthly meal program contracts

### Wedding Catering (Minimum 100 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#wedding-catering
- **Overview**: From intimate engagement dinners to grand receptions, our wedding team designs South Indian and Marathi menus that honour tradition while delighting modern palates. Live dosa counters, banana-leaf service, and bespoke dessert tables - every detail handled by a dedicated event captain.
- **Key Features**: Custom South Indian & Marathi menus, Live dosa and chaat counters, Dedicated event captain and uniformed staff, Tasting session before the event, Complete setup, service, and cleanup

### Birthday Parties (Minimum 20 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#birthday-parties
- **Overview**: Misal pav and dosa stations for the young, elegant curated thalis for milestone celebrations. We scale from a cozy 20-person house party to a 300-guest banquet with themed setups.
- **Key Features**: Kid-friendly and adult menus, Live dosa and snack stations, Theme-matched table styling, Traditional sweets and dessert bars, Flexible packages per plate

### Housewarming Functions (Minimum 30 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#housewarming
- **Overview**: Pure vegetarian, onion-garlic-free sattvik menus prepared fresh for griha pravesh and vastu shanti. Banana-leaf service, puran poli and traditional sweets, and early-morning delivery slots available.
- **Key Features**: Pure vegetarian sattvik cooking, No onion, no garlic on request, Banana-leaf traditional service, Early morning delivery slots, Puran poli and traditional sweets

### Religious Events (Minimum 50 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#religious-events
- **Overview**: From satyanarayan poojas to Ganesh Chaturthi and community bhandaras, we prepare sattvik prasadam and festive meals with complete hygiene and devotion. Large-batch cooking for community gatherings is our specialty.
- **Key Features**: Sattvik prasadam preparation, Festival-specific traditional menus, Community-scale cooking (500+ guests), Hygienic large-batch kitchens, Sweet boxes and prasadam packaging

### Family Gatherings (Minimum 10 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#family-gatherings
- **Overview**: Varan bhaat, pithla bhakri, and ghee-laden sheera - the food of home, cooked for your whole family. Perfect for reunions, anniversaries, and weekend get-togethers of 10 to 100 guests.
- **Key Features**: Home-style cooking, generous portions, Customizable family thalis, Chef on-site option for fresh cooking, Crockery and serving staff included, Flexible per-plate pricing

### Office Lunch Programs (Minimum 15 guests)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/services#office-lunch-programs
- **Overview**: A rotating weekly menu of South Indian and Marathi meals delivered to your office every day. Monthly contracts with per-meal billing, hygienic packing, and a menu that never gets boring.
- **Key Features**: Rotating weekly menu plans, Daily delivery before lunch hour, Hygienic individual or bulk packing, Monthly contracts and simple billing, Special menus for office festivals

## 7. Geographic Coverage (Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane & Mumbai)
### Bhiwandi (Thane district)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/areas/bhiwandi
- **Summary**: Clove Catering is based in Bhiwandi with our kitchen on Anjur Phata Road. Whether you need wedding catering, office lunch programs, or a housewarming feast, we are the caterer near you — with same-day tastings, on-time delivery, and home-style South Indian & Marathi menus.
- **Nearby Localities**: Anjur Phata, Narpoli, Kon, Kalher
- **Highlights**: Kitchen & office at Shop 12, Anjur Phata Road — true local catering | Fast response for Bhiwandi weddings, birthdays, and corporate events | Pure vegetarian South Indian & Marathi menus from 10 guests upward

### Kalyan (Thane district)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/areas/kalyan
- **Summary**: Searching for catering near Kalyan? Clove Catering serves Kalyan East, West, Dombivli, and surrounding neighbourhoods with fresh, hygienic veg catering. From corporate lunch programs to family gatherings, we bring authentic South Indian and Marathi flavours to your venue.
- **Nearby Localities**: Dombivli, Titwala, Ulhasnagar, Shahad
- **Highlights**: Regular catering across Kalyan East, West, and Dombivli | Corporate lunch programs and buffet setups with serving staff | Custom menus — idli-sambar, puran poli thali, live counters, and more

### Thane (Thane district)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/areas/thane
- **Summary**: Need a caterer near Thane for your next event? Clove Catering delivers across Thane city, Ghodbunder Road, Majiwada, and nearby suburbs. Our FSSAI-certified kitchen prepares every dish fresh — ideal for weddings, religious functions, and corporate celebrations.
- **Nearby Localities**: Majiwada, Ghodbunder Road, Wagle Estate, Kolshet
- **Highlights**: Serving Thane West, East, Ghodbunder Road, and Majiwada | Full-service packages with staff, crockery, and buffet styling | Jain, sattvik, and dietary-specific menus available on request

### Mumbai (Mumbai Metropolitan Region)
- **URL**: https://www.clovecatering.in/areas/mumbai
- **Summary**: Clove Catering brings home-style South Indian and Marathi cuisine to Mumbai events — from Andheri and Borivali to Navi Mumbai and beyond. If you are looking for reliable veg catering near you in Mumbai, we handle menus, logistics, and on-site service end to end.
- **Nearby Localities**: Navi Mumbai, Andheri, Borivali, Mulund
- **Highlights**: Event catering across Mumbai suburbs and Navi Mumbai | Scalable menus for 50 to 500+ guests with live counters | Temperature-controlled transport so food arrives hot and fresh

## 8. Verified Client Testimonials
- "Clove Catering handled our reception flawlessly. The live dosa counter and puran poli were the talk of the evening - guests are still asking us for their number!" — **Ananya & Rohit Deshmukh** (Wedding Reception, Thane - 600 guests, Rating: 5/5)
- "Punctual, professional, and the food quality was consistent across all 350 plates. The sambar rice and curd rice felt exactly like home cooking." — **Priya Venkatesh** (Corporate Annual Day, Mumbai - 350 guests, Rating: 5/5)
- "They prepared a completely sattvik menu without onion or garlic, served on banana leaves. The varan bhaat and shrikhand won over my entire family." — **Sandeep Patil** (Housewarming, Kalyan - 80 guests, Rating: 5/5)
- "Beautiful traditional spread - pongal, medu vada, and sheera prasadam, all delivered hot and on time at 7 AM. Truly taste with traditions." — **Lakshmi Raghavan** (Satyanarayan Pooja, Bhiwandi - 120 guests, Rating: 5/5)
- "Three months into our monthly lunch contract and the menu still surprises us every week. Misal pav Fridays are now an office institution." — **Rahul Joshi** (Office Lunch Program, Thane - 45 meals daily, Rating: 4/5)
- "The pithla bhakri and bharli vangi took my parents straight back to their village. Warm staff, generous portions, and very fair pricing." — **Sneha Kulkarni** (60th Birthday, Mumbai - 90 guests, Rating: 5/5)

## 9. Direct Answers & FAQs
### Q: Do you offer catering near me?
A: Yes. Clove Catering is based in Bhiwandi and serves Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, Mumbai, and surrounding neighbourhoods. If you are searching for a caterer near you in the Thane–Mumbai region, call us or book online for a quote.

### Q: How far in advance should I book?
A: For weddings and large events we recommend booking 4-6 weeks ahead. Corporate lunches and small gatherings can usually be arranged with 3-5 days' notice, subject to availability.

### Q: Do you offer menu tastings?
A: Yes. For events above 100 guests, we arrange a complimentary tasting session at our kitchen so you can finalise the menu with confidence.

### Q: Can you handle dietary restrictions?
A: Absolutely. We routinely cater pure vegetarian, Jain (no onion/garlic), vegan, and gluten-free requirements. Mention your needs in the booking form and we'll plan accordingly.

### Q: What is your minimum order size?
A: Online orders start at 10 plates. Full-service event catering starts at 10 guests for family gatherings and varies by service type.

### Q: Do you provide staff, crockery, and setup?
A: Yes. Our full-service packages include uniformed serving staff, crockery, cutlery, buffet styling, and complete cleanup after the event.

### Q: Which areas do you serve?
A: We serve Bhiwandi, Kalyan, Thane, and Mumbai, and travel further for large events. Delivery charges may apply outside these areas.

### Q: Is your food pure vegetarian?
A: Our core South Indian and Marathi menu is pure vegetarian, cooked in a dedicated vegetarian kitchen. Sattvik (no onion, no garlic) preparation is available on request for religious functions.