Food for bhog, antim ardas, chautha and tehrvi
After a bhog, antim ardas, chautha or tehrvi, many families serve a plain vegetarian meal: dal, one sabzi, rice or roti and kheer. For 100 people plan about 9 kg of dal, 9 kg of sabzi, 9 kg of rice, 250 rotis and 10 kg of kheer or halwa. Please call Baljeet; he plans the meal with you.
Planning within a set amount? Tell Baljeet the number of people and the amount, and the meal is planned to fit.
What food is served after an antim ardas or bhog?
A plain vegetarian meal for those who come to pay their respects: dal, one sabzi, rice or roti, and kheer or halwa if the family wishes. Many families keep it satvik, without onion and garlic. The food is cooked simply and kept warm until it is served.
- Dal and one sabzi, mildly spiced
- Rice or roti
- Kheer or halwa, if the family wishes
- Water and tea if wanted
What is served on chautha or tehrvi?
On the chautha or the tehrvi the meal is again a simple one, usually the same set of dal, sabzi, rice or roti, and a sweet. The customs differ by family and community, so tell Baljeet what your family follows and he plans around that.
How much food for 50, 100 or 200 people?
For 100 people plan about 9 kg of dal, 9 kg of sabzi, 9 kg of rice, 250 rotis and 10 kg of kheer or halwa. The table scales that meal to 50 and 200 people. If the number is uncertain, give Baljeet a range and he will advise.
| People | Dal (kg) | Sabzi (kg) | Rice (kg) | Rotis (pieces) | Kheer or halwa (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 people | 5 | 5 | 5 | 125 | 5 |
| 100 people | 9 | 9 | 9 | 250 | 10 |
| 200 people | 18 | 18 | 18 | 500 | 20 |
Approximate cooked weight. Method: Shahi Swaad kitchen planning figure (cooked weight).
How quickly can the food be arranged?
Families often decide within a few days, and Baljeet understands that. Call him with the date, the place, the time and roughly how many people to expect. He tells you plainly whether the date is free and what the meal will include, and then you decide.
Can the meal be served at home, a hall or a gurdwara?
Yes. The food is cooked in the kitchen at Ramgarh, Panchkula and brought in sealed containers to your home, hall or gurdwara. Serving hands can be quoted with the food if the family wants them.
Whom should I call to arrange this meal?
Call Baljeet directly on the number on the contact page, or send a WhatsApp message with the date, place and number of people.
Can the meal be satvik, without onion and garlic?
Yes. Say so when you call, and the dal and sabzi are planned that way.
How much dal is needed for 100 people after a bhog?
Plan about 9 kg of cooked dal for 100 people when it is served with sabzi, rice and roti. It is approximate.
Can the food be ready at a particular time?
Yes. Tell Baljeet the time the meal should be served and he plans the cooking and the dispatch to match.
Is the bhog meal vegetarian?
Yes. This meal is cooked vegetarian.
Don’t worry, we will take care of you
Tell us your guest count and your budget. Baljeet replies with a menu that fits it and lists what the quote includes: food, staff, crockery, travel and GST.