Lohri party catering for homes and housing societies
Lohri 2027 is on Wednesday 13 January. A Lohri party menu is sarson ka saag with makki roti, rewri, gajak, peanuts and a warm sweet. For 100 guests plan about 9 kg of saag, 200 makki rotis, 4 kg of rewri and gajak, and 3 kg of peanuts.
Planning Lohri for a society on a fixed budget? Tell Baljeet the number of people and the amount, and the menu is planned to fit.
When is Lohri in 2027?
Lohri 2027 falls on Wednesday 13 January, the evening before Makar Sankranti on 14 January. Societies usually light the bonfire after sunset. Confirm your own programme hour, and send Baljeet the date and time you want the food.
| Day | Date in 2027 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Lohri | Wednesday 13 January | Bonfire in the evening |
| Makar Sankranti | Thursday 14 January | Sankranti moment 10:35 am (muhuratam.in) |
What food is served at a Lohri party?
Traditional Lohri food is sarson ka saag with makki di roti and white butter, with rewri, gajak, peanuts, popcorn and til sweets around the fire. A warm sweet such as gajar halwa often closes the meal.
| Item | How it is served |
|---|---|
| Sarson ka saag with makki roti | Hot, with butter and jaggery |
| Rewri and gajak | In small bowls around the fire |
| Roasted peanuts | In paper cones or bowls |
| Sweet | Gajar halwa or a kheer |
How much food for a Lohri party of 50, 100 or 200 guests?
For 100 guests plan about 9 kg of saag, 200 makki rotis, 4 kg of rewri and gajak, and 3 kg of peanuts. The table scales this to 50 and 200 guests.
| Guests | Saag (kg) | Makki roti (pieces) | Rewri and gajak (kg) | Peanuts (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 5 | 100 | 2 | 2 |
| 100 guests | 9 | 200 | 4 | 3 |
| 200 guests | 18 | 400 | 8 | 6 |
Approximate cooked weight. Method: Shahi Swaad kitchen planning figure (cooked weight).
Can Lohri food be arranged for a housing society?
Yes. Societies and resident associations hold Lohri nights for many families. Send the number of people, the place and the time, and Baljeet plans the saag, rotis and sweets. A live makki roti counter at the venue keeps the rotis hot.
Can I order Lohri sweets by the kilo?
Pinni, gajar halwa and ladoo can be ordered by the kilo from the bulk sweets pages. Ask Baljeet about rewri and gajak when you send your list, and he tells you what the kitchen can make for your date.
What date is Lohri in 2027?
Wednesday 13 January 2027, the evening before Makar Sankranti on 14 January, per muhuratam.in.
How many makki rotis are needed for 100 guests?
Plan about 200 makki rotis for 100 guests, which is two per person with saag. This is a planning figure.
Is the Lohri party menu vegetarian?
Yes. The Lohri party menu is cooked vegetarian.
Can you cater a Lohri party for an office?
Yes, for an office or a society. Send the number of people and the time.
Can I get Lohri sweets without the full meal?
Yes. Bulk sweets can be ordered on their own. See the pinni and gajar halwa pages.
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.