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Butter chicken in bulk for weddings and parties
Butter chicken is the dish most non-vegetarian menus are built around, a rich, mildly sweet tomato gravy with tender pieces of chicken. It is a safe favourite across almost every age group.
What makes a good butter chicken
Butter chicken is made by first marinating and grilling or roasting chicken pieces, usually with a yogurt and spice marinade, then simmering them in a smooth tomato-based gravy finished with butter and cream. The gravy needs a good balance of tang from the tomatoes and richness from the butter and cream. A good butter chicken should have tender, well-cooked chicken in a smooth, mildly sweet and tangy gravy, never overly oily or too spicy.
Where families order it
- Wedding dinner buffet
- Reception and party menus
- Corporate dinner events
- Family celebration meals
How much butter chicken for your guests?
A rough planning figure for a menu with other dishes beside it. Baljeet sets the real amount once your menu is fixed.
Kitchen slip · Butter Chicken
| 50 guests | about 7 kg |
|---|---|
| 100 guests | about 13 kg |
| 250 guests | about 30 kg |
| 500 guests | about 58 kg |
Approximate, cooked weight or pieces, no safety margin.
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How is butter chicken served at a wedding?
Butter chicken is served hot from the buffet counter, kept in a chafing dish alongside naan, roti or rice so guests can build their plate through the dinner service. It is typically positioned as the main non-vegetarian dish rather than one of several competing options, which often means a second heavy non-veg curry is skipped. A light swirl of cream is usually added on top just before or during serving for presentation. Families frequently pair it with a biryani or a vegetarian main course to round out the non-veg spread.
Where does butter chicken come from?
Butter chicken was created in Delhi at a Peshawar-style tandoor restaurant in the mid-20th century by cooks who had moved after Partition, originally as a way to use leftover tandoori chicken by simmering it in a tomato and butter gravy. It quickly became one of the most popular North Indian restaurant dishes and later a wedding menu staple, valued for its mild, universally liked flavour. It remains the most commonly chosen main non-vegetarian dish across Punjabi and North Indian wedding and party menus today.
How it keeps
Best served fresh and hot; if kept, it should be refrigerated and used within a day, then reheated gently so the chicken does not turn tough.
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Butter chicken can work as the single main non-veg dish on a menu, which often means one less separate non-veg item is needed, helping manage the overall cost.
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How much butter chicken is needed for 100 guests?
Around 13 kg is a common planning figure for 100 guests when it is the main non-veg dish alongside rice and bread. Baljeet confirms the exact amount for your full menu.
Is butter chicken very spicy?
No, it is generally a mild, slightly sweet and tangy dish because of the tomato, butter and cream base, making it suitable for most guests including those who prefer less heat.
What is usually served alongside butter chicken?
It is most commonly paired with naan, roti or rice. Many wedding menus also serve it alongside a biryani or a vegetarian main course.
Can butter chicken be the only non-veg main at a wedding?
Yes, it is commonly chosen as the sole non-veg main course since it is mild and widely liked, often paired with a biryani or a vegetarian dish rather than a second curry.
How much butter chicken is needed for 250 guests?
Around 30 kg is a common planning figure for 250 guests when it is served as the main non-veg dish. Baljeet confirms the exact amount based on your full menu and how many other dishes are served.
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Tell us how many guests you have and how much you can spend. Baljeet plans a full, proper menu around that amount. He says plainly what it covers, with no hidden extras, whether it’s a 40-guest path at home or a 600-guest wedding.