Live counters for weddings have become one of the most loved parts of Indian celebrations. Guests enjoy watching food being cooked, choosing what they want and coming back for more, and a well-planned row of counters gives the evening energy.
Wedding food counters and food stalls
Wedding food counters work best when each has a clear identity: a chaat counter, a tandoor, a dosa station, a pasta or dim sum counter, and a dessert bar. Wedding food stalls styled as street-food carts add colour and are perfect for the mehndi or a daytime event. Plan one counter for roughly every 60 to 80 guests so queues stay short.
Live cooking stations
Live cooking stations bring theatre to the evening. A chef finishing a dish in front of guests, flambéing a dessert or hand-pulling noodles turns dinner into entertainment. Each station needs power, ventilation, a safe distance from guests and a trained chef, so plan the layout with your venue early.
Sangeet catering
Sangeet catering should keep pace with the music. Guests are dancing, moving and mingling, so small plates, passed canapes and live counters work better than a long seated dinner. Schedule the main counters to open after the first performances, and keep drinks and light bites flowing throughout.
Making counters feel luxurious
The difference between ordinary and luxury catering is in the detail: chef-designed menus, premium ingredients, beautiful serviceware and staff who explain each dish. Our team can bring Michelin-star chefs to lead signature counters, alongside bespoke catering for weddings and events.
Read our guide to choosing wedding caterers in Delhi and Mumbai, or plan your counters with AG Hospitality.
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