Desi dawat
NZ$32 per guest · min. 10 guests
- Two starters (e.g. paneer tikka, samosas)
- Two mains, one veg and one chicken
- Jeera rice or biryani
- Raita, salad and chutneys
- One dessert
Home / Kitchen
Ritu's kitchenHome-cooked food for your gatherings
Indian, Indo-Chinese, Italian and continental — cooked fresh for your party, packed in disposable containers and ready to pick up in Auckland. Order ahead, pay to confirm, and simply collect.
How it works
Four easy steps
Choose
Add dishes or a party menu below and pick your pickup date — at least 2 days ahead.
Send
Send your order to Ritu. She replies to confirm the date and final total.
Pay in advance
Your order is confirmed once payment is received. Then the cooking begins.
Pick up
Collect your food fresh and hot or ready to reheat, packed in sturdy disposable containers.
Easiest for a crowd
Party menus, priced per guest
A complete spread, balanced and generous. Swap any dish when you order — Ritu will adjust the menu with you.
Indo-Chinese party
NZ$28 per guest · min. 10 guests
- Steamed dumplings or momos
- Chilli chicken or chilli paneer
- Hakka noodles
- Burnt-garlic fried rice
- Dips and sauces
Italian evening
NZ$30 per guest · min. 8 guests
- Garlic bread
- Two pastas, one veg
- Pesto farfalle salad
- Garden salad
- Tiramisu
Continental buffet
NZ$36 per guest · min. 8 guests
- Herb-crusted salmon or chicken skewers
- Roast seasonal vegetables
- Rainbow salad
- Bread and butter
- Strawberry panna cotta
À la carte
The full menu
Mix and match across cuisines. Prices are per tray, platter or set as shown.
Vegetarian Non-vegetarianSpice can be made milder on request
Indian
9 dishes
Non-vegetarianButter chicken
Tandoor-style chicken in a silky tomato, butter and fenugreek gravy.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$95
VegetarianPaneer makhani
Soft paneer in a rich, mildly spiced makhani gravy.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$85
Non-vegetarianChicken dum biryani
Fragrant basmati layered with spiced chicken, saffron and fried onions, with raita.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$90
VegetarianPaneer tikka
Char-grilled paneer and peppers with mint chutney.
24 piecesPer platter
NZ$70
Non-vegetarianTandoori chicken platter
Yoghurt-marinated chicken, roasted until smoky, with onions and lemon.
16 piecesPer platter
NZ$85
VegetarianAmritsari chole
Slow-cooked chickpeas in a dark, tangy masala.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$60
VegetarianHome-style curry trio
Dal makhani, a seasonal vegetable curry and jeera rice.
Serves 8–10Per set
NZ$90
VegetarianSamosas with chutneys
Crisp pastry with spiced potato and peas, mint and tamarind chutneys.
12 piecesPer dozen
NZ$30
VegetarianPav bhaji
Buttery Mumbai-style vegetable bhaji with soft toasted buns.
Serves 8Per set
NZ$65
Indo-Chinese
5 dishes
VegetarianSteamed vegetable dumplings
Delicate dumplings with a chilli-garlic dip.
24 piecesPer platter
NZ$45
Non-vegetarianMomo platter
Steamed and pan-fried momos with a fiery tomato chutney.
30 piecesPer platter
NZ$55
VegetarianHakka noodles
Wok-tossed noodles with crunchy vegetables and soy.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$55
Non-vegetarianChilli chicken
Crispy chicken tossed with peppers, spring onion and chilli — dry or with gravy.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$80
VegetarianBurnt-garlic fried rice
Smoky garlic fried rice with vegetables and spring onion.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$55
Italian
5 dishes
VegetarianMargherita pizza
Tomato, mozzarella and fresh basil on a crisp base.
8 slicesPer 12-inch pizza
NZ$26
VegetarianPenne arrabbiata
Penne in a garlicky tomato sauce with a gentle chilli kick.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$60
Non-vegetarianTagliatelle with beef ragù
Ribbons of pasta with a slow-simmered beef and red-wine ragù.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$85
VegetarianPesto farfalle salad
Bow-tie pasta, basil pesto and cherry tomatoes, served cool.
Serves 8–10Per bowl
NZ$50
Non-vegetarianTuscan chicken
Chicken with peppers, olives and basil in a light tomato sauce.
Serves 8–10Per tray
NZ$85
Continental
5 dishesNon-vegetarianHerb-crusted salmon
Oven-roasted salmon with a fresh tomato and herb salsa.
Serves 6Per tray
NZ$120
Non-vegetarianGrilled chicken skewers
Lemon-herb chicken and vegetable skewers with garlic dip.
20 skewersPer platter
NZ$75
Non-vegetarianPepper steak & rosemary fries
Sliced pepper-crusted steak with crisp rosemary fries.
Serves 6Per tray
NZ$130
VegetarianRainbow buddha bowls
Chickpeas, roast kumara, avocado, greens and a tahini dressing.
6 bowlsPer set of 6
NZ$90
VegetarianGarden salad, balsamic
Crunchy seasonal salad with olives, feta and balsamic.
Serves 8–10Per bowl
NZ$45
Sweet endings
4 dishes
VegetarianClassic tiramisu
Coffee-soaked sponge and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
Serves 10Per tray
NZ$65
VegetarianStrawberry panna cotta
Vanilla panna cotta jars topped with fresh strawberries.
12 jarsPer set of 12
NZ$60
VegetarianBlack forest cake
Chocolate sponge, cherries and whipped cream.
1.5 kgPer cake
NZ$75
VegetarianChocolate fudge cake
Dense chocolate cake with a glossy fudge frosting.
1.5 kgPer cake
NZ$70
Good to know
Before you order
Order ahead
Please order at least 2 days before pickup. Festival weeks fill up quickly — book early for Diwali, Christmas and long weekends.
Pay to confirm
Ritu confirms availability and the final total, then your order is locked in once payment is received. Changes are welcome until 48 hours before pickup.
Packed to go
Food is packed in sturdy, disposable containers with lids — easy to carry, serve and clear away. Reheating notes are included.
Pickup in Auckland
The pickup address and a time window are shared when your order is confirmed.
Vegetarian friendly
Plenty of vegetarian dishes on every menu, and many dishes can be adapted. Just ask.
Allergies
Food is cooked in a home kitchen that also handles nuts, dairy, gluten, eggs and sesame. Please tell Ritu about any allergy when you order.
Planning something bigger?
Weddings, office events or a menu you can't find here — tell Ritu about your occasion and she'll put together a menu and quote.