We're considering take away indian instead of buffet.. would you like it ?

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We're getting married next May. Our wedding is already quite quirky, were getting married in a museum and having our reception in an old theatre. Our budget is small.

We are considering using our local indian (who's food is delicious!) to deliver enough curry, rice, naan and bhaji to sink a battleship. They woud bring it in big pans and everyone would help themselves. The quote they have given us is good (£600) and a traditional buffet from a caterer for £600 wold mostly consist of mini quiches and sausage rolls and the thought of that bores me rigid.

I know it's not everyone cup of tea for their wedding but if you were a guest and had to self serve chicken pasanda what would you think ?

Is it a truly terrible idea ?

I had indian at my wedding - but then it was a hindu wedding so people knew it was coming - and there were plenty of little kids/picky eaters there who either ate the food or relied on the rice, naans and poppadoms. You can get a range of stuff which even non-spicy eaters will eat - tandoori chicken and raita for kids/the picky eaters is generally a good bet. At our wedding we had Kulfis (indian icecream) for dessert - really wouldnt recommend jelebis as they are reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally sweet and very much an acquired taste (though delicious straight from the freezer with some dessert wine).

They are basically thin swirls of batter, deep fried, dipped in a safron syrup and served hot. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. How could anyone not like that??

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Definately a taste I "aquired" the first time I put one in my mouth. I suggested them cos they are meant to go well with icecream (although I'd rather eat them on their own) but might not be an option outside a big city.

Personally I'm not keen on kulfi. Too hard and cold.

Agree with Janeite, Veg korma is far too bland, you need a bit of spice to make the veggies tasty. Chicken korma (lots of) veg rogan josh, a spicy lamb one, rice, poppadoms, naan breads, bhajis, and chutneys.

And chicken goujons and chips for the curry haters.

Also, while I think the icecream van/machine is a good idea, I had a set indian meal once which came out with a fresh fruit salad after the meal, it was AMAZING as a palate cleanser, slivers of fresh orange, strawberries etc really ended the meal on a high.

Sounds lovely btw, wish I was coming!!

god I would love it! SO much better than wet ham and stale bread rolls.

Personally I would say on the invitation that it was an Indian meal, and would put something on the invite to allow very traditional eaters to opt out. This may not be a problem for your rellies but I just have a few great-aunts and uncles who would find it all far too scary and foreign!

Then they would get M&S sandwiches while the rest of us feasted .

Fab idea.

What tune will the ice cream van play?

God what a fab idea! I did homemade Indian food for DD's christening (only 12 guests so hardly comparable to a wedding). Everyone loved it, it was easy to accommodate our veggie friends and even stick-in-the-mud, now late PIL enjoyed it. As long as there is plenty of rice and naan bread everyone will be fine. Hope you have a great day (have you got a lacky-band waist in your dress )

Ivy I was wondering that too lol

At a ball we went to last year, they had an ice-cream cart (old fashioned type which would be towed by a bicycle) serving ice-creams. I decided to have something similar at an event I organised, but they quoted quite an expensive price (IMO), so I found a random ice-cream man who was serving 'nice' ice-cream (local farm organic variety), and asked him to come instead. It went down really well! I also like the coffee stands that some balls have, ideal for those who aren't drinking.

Would love the indian food btw

I think i'd just go and lurk around the local park untill i spotted a van and then accost the owner and bribe him to park ouotside my venue for a hour then pay the bill

God knows what we'd get him to play.. will have to put some thought it to that !

Sounds like a fab idea!

Maybe biryani would be good for those who don't like their curry too hot?

Sorry if this has already been said (haven't read whole thread) but is it worth checking the venue is okay with it? The place we are hiring for our wedding next year has a clause in the contract about not having 'spicy or pungent foods' if the place is being used by others the following day.

Make sure there are mild options and veggie options. Personally I LOVE curry and would be thrilled.

Fabulous idea. Far more memorabel than yet another chicken breast and carrots carved into tornado shapes.

Don't forget veggies.

Could you get them to do some indian sweets for pud?

I really cant handle spicy food because I am a wuss but I wouldnt care, its your wedding, no-one elses. go for it.

Sounds a super idea to have an indian buffet

can i come...it sounds brilliant. But if you drip it on your wedding dress it will never come out

my bil owns an indian takeaway. he has done weddings a few times. its regular customers of his, who just like the food he does.

my SIL did this and it was INCREDIBLE. make sure there is a) vege option and b) mild option. don't worry everyone will eat it and it will be absolutely fab. they can always chow down on wedding cake if they are super fussy, hahaha.

OOh can I come too?? this even makes ME consider getting married...

The only decent buffet I ever had at a wedding was an Indian vegan one we had in Bradford. Fabulous food, and there were hot and mild options. This was an American-British Catholic wedding with loads of Yorkshire grannies and kids running around. Had to be vegan because of the many intolerances of the groom.

There will always be people who will not like the food at the wedding (I hate being served limp chicken, which gets regularly left on the plate...), but plain rice, naan and a filling dessert should help fill people up.

Perhaps you could serve a big salad and some fruit as well if you are still unsure?