Roka and shagun ceremony food menu for family gatherings
A roka or shagun meal is a family lunch or dinner: tea and starters first, then dal, paneer, sabzi, rice and roti, with mithai to close. For 100 guests plan about 200–300 starter pieces and 200 pieces of mithai, plus the main menu from the table.
Planning the roka on a fixed budget? Tell Baljeet the guest count and the amount, and the menu is planned to fit.
What food is served at a roka ceremony?
A roka is a small family ceremony, so the menu is kept simple: tea and snacks on arrival, a few starters, a main course of dal, paneer, a sabzi, rice and roti, and mithai. Sweets are also sent in boxes as shagun. Whether it is veg or non-veg is the family's choice.
| Part | Usual items |
|---|---|
| On arrival | Tea, coffee, cold drink, a light snack |
| Starters | Paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab, spring rolls |
| Main course | Dal, shahi paneer, one sabzi, rice, roti |
| Mithai | Gulab jamun, barfi or ladoo; boxes for shagun |
How much food for a roka of 50, 100 or 200 guests?
For 100 guests plan about 200–300 starter pieces and 200 pieces of mithai. For the main course, a dinner-style menu needs about 9 kg of dal, 18 kg of sabzi, 9 kg of rice and 250 rotis.
| Guests | Starters (pieces) | Mithai (pieces) | Dal (kg) | Sabzi (kg) | Rice (kg) | Rotis (pieces) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 guests | 100–150 | 100 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 125 |
| 100 guests | 200–300 | 200 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 250 |
| 200 guests | 400–600 | 400 | 18 | 36 | 18 | 500 |
Approximate. Method: Shahi Swaad kitchen planning figure (cooked weight).
What is the difference between roka, shagun and chunni?
Families use the words differently by community. Roka usually means the agreement to the match, shagun is the gift of sweets, clothes or money, and the chunni ceremony is when the bride is given a chunni. The food plan is similar; tell Baljeet the ceremony, the guest count and the time.
Can the roka menu include non-veg or Jain food?
Yes. Pure Veg, Non-Veg and Jain lines are all possible, and each is quoted on its own. Tell Baljeet the mix of guests and he plans the menus together. Details are on the veg, non-veg and Jain catering pages.
Can mithai boxes for shagun be ordered separately?
Yes. Sweets by the kilo and boxes for the shagun can be ordered without a meal. Send the quantity and the date, and Baljeet tells you whether the kitchen is free.
How many starters per guest at a roka?
Plan two to three starter pieces per guest, so 200–300 pieces for 100 guests. This is a planning figure.
Can the roka be held at home instead of a hall?
Yes. Food is brought in sealed containers to the home or hall. Serving staff can be quoted with the food.
How much mithai is needed for a roka?
Plan about two pieces per guest, so 200 pieces for 100 guests, plus any boxes for shagun.
Is a small roka possible?
Yes. Send your number on WhatsApp. The small party catering page covers 20 to 50 guests.
Where is the roka kitchen based?
The kitchen is in Ramgarh, Panchkula, and serves Panchkula, Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur and Kharar.
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.