Normally my better half cooks everything that we serve at our home parties,
however this time we decided to have Ladle n Wok (LnW) help. This was primarily for two reasons:
1. We wanted a specific theme for the decor and our own creativity for theme decor is a bit
limited 😊
2. Wanted to enjoy the party and not spend hours and hours cooking, and then serving.
The key thing here is that the food taste and quality need to be really good because otherwise
kaafi sharmindagi ho sakti hai. Heard and saw a lot about LnW on this group so decided to try
their catering.
Once we finalized the date of the party, and synced up with LnW, from there it turned into an
incredibly smooth process. They helped us decide on the menu, understood the theme we wanted,
and then took care of everything. We basically gave them just an overview of the theme, and did
not micromanage any of it - and let them come up with creative ideas - and they absolutely
nailed it - surprised and delighted us with their execution.
Our menu was:
Appetizers:
- Pani Puri
- Cranberry Cream Cheese dip
Main Courses:
- Greek Salad
- Chicken Biryani
- Beef Nihari
- Lahori Chargha
- Dhaba Daal
- Naan
And also Kashmiri Chai
On the day of the party, they arrived a few hours prior, set up the whole decor, they had
pre-printed all the food titles, all the food came in fully prepared and piping hot, the final
touches were done at our home, and all the props were ready and the food was served hot.
The appetizers looked good and provided an easy ice-breaker for the goodness that was to follow.
They were deliberately selected so they were not supremely filling, which means everyone
retained their appetite for the main course, but at the same time, the appetizers allowed
everyone to snack a bit over gupshup. The cholay of pani puri were nicely marinated and had a
good kick, while the pani was not very sour/khatta - so everyone was able to take multiple
servings.
Then on to the main course. We went with a more traditional desi menu. Everyone raved about the
beef nihari since it had a real authentic taste - and as many of us know, getting the nihari
right can be very tricky. Nihari had good pieces of boong ka gosht, which is very key.
Chicken Biryani was very nice. High-quality rice and expertly cooked.
The surprising star of the show was Dhaba Daal. It was kickass. As we all know, Muslims are
generally highly carnivorous and only want to focus on meat dishes, but this daal hooked
everyone that tried it, and everyone was coming back for seconds.
The best thing about chargha was that it was expertly cooked and the quantity was never an
issue. For a party of about 25 guests, they brought 4 charghas, which meant no one had to stop
their hand in going for second or thirds.
Kashmiri chai had a real authentic taste, and the right color, and everyone loved the taste. The
best thing is that it was not highly sweetened. It had the right level of salt and sugar
balance.
From a pricing perspective, the food was actually very reasonably priced. Quantity was
plentiful. They did charge separately for theme and decor, and once we saw all the props, etc
that they brought, it felt quite reasonable too.
The food was fantastic, esp the bun kebab, sliders, dahi bada, matar pulao, malai boti, and kadhi pakora. The decor and set-up was stunning. The service and responsiveness was wonderful. They took care of everything. This was my second event with them and I can't wait to work with them again.
Their patience, positive energy, and perseverance showed in the final result. I also truly appreciated how the trio took each and every idea by us and made it all happen— which made the final result feel like we were walking into our own fairytale. The food was also painstakingly put together and the end result was delicious. Thank you so much Ladle and Wok team.
We hosted an official homecoming reunion event last night for Stanford's Muslim alumni, with catering and setup provided by Ladle n Wok. Their service exceeded our expectations -- not only was the food delicious, there were generous quantities of each item, and the decor was exceptionally beautiful. This level of attention to detail and thoughtful care was truly impressive, and our guests were raving about it all. Professional and punctual service at a very reasonable cost - please consider them for your next event and support their business. Thank you Team Ladle n Wok! We will definitely be calling on you again
The team of cooks and decorator (Tabassum, Arifa, and Sarah) brought my customized menu and fall theme vision alive. They cooked, delivered and set up my buffet tables. Every dish was delicious and the execution perfect! While I loved every dish, my favorites were the chapli kabobs, roast beef sliders, and lahori charga! The pumpkin spice chai and tiramisu were also delicious.
I would like to thank n highly recommend Ladle n Wok for their professionalism in event planning and catering services. They helped me with my Eid get together and took care of every minute details of the arrangements. I literally did not have to worry or lift a finger about the setup or food for the event. The team was always in communication With me regarding the menu best for the occasion. They were supportive of any hiccups due to weather issues.
They worked with me from day one ( about two months ago) helping me with the design, color scheme, food estimate, table settings, food choices, arranging for my choice of crockery. Simply brilliant and seamless these people are!!!! Arifa/Sarah and their entire entourage were highly organized and effectively delivered on a very tight schedule. They were cool and focused throughout the event. The setup was beautiful and was the talk of the party. Linens, table setting, Photo booth/ring, setting up a multitude of dinner settings and desserts were all executed to the “T”. I received a ton of compliments on the food as well, a lot of people took your information and I hope you get some business from it. You and your team executed beyond my expectations. I look forward to working with you and your team again in the future. Thank you again for your outstanding service!!!! Rubina Ladle n Wok
We chose ladle n wok to do my High Chai bridal shower inspired by a tea party scene from A Little Princess. I was blown away by what an amazing job they did. The decor was spot on with the movie scene. It was elegant and magical. Their attention to detail is impeccable. You can feel that they love and enjoy what they do and that shows in their execution. The food was delicious as well! The chicken paratha rolls were a favorite as well as the egg salad sandwiches. The cake was stunning and super tasty! I can't say enough about how wonderful everything turned out!
I chose Ladle n Wok for catering and decorating my Nikah ceremony in July. During the whole process they were extremely professional, responsive and patient in answering all my questions. They took care of everything smoothly on my wedding day. The entire team was lovely to work with. The decor was phenomenal! They considered every detail and it looked beautiful. They even accommodated a few last minute changes which I really appreciated. A lot of my guests highly complimented the decor. The food was delicious as well. I loved the variety in their menu options. The mango mousse, firni and Nihari were among our family and guest favorites!
They were so good with the communication. We had to deal with venue licensing and insurance and they handled it all with ease. I was able to relax and enjoy day of the event because they took care of everything so well. So nice to have reliable caters who make exceptionally yummy food. Their food have always been a hit with us, but their theme based menu was so pretty and so delicious. Loved working with them
I want to tell everyone of our experience hiring Ladle n Wok for providing catering services for our wedding (Mehndi and Nikah) in July! They went above and beyond on frankly everything and this is honestly the best Pakistani food I've had in the US. They arrived on time for each event and helped us in the setup for each event. But here is where they went above and beyond, they helped us in arranging for supplies (linens, plates, etc.), selecting the right menu; they helped us mix and match and helped us avoid having the same items on the menu on both days. On the day of the wedding, the serving tables were beautifully decorated including floral arrangements for the food table. Just look at the pictures!!. And finally, we cannot overstate how delicious the food was, from the desserts to the bbq items to the appetizers. We got such great feedback on the food on the day of the wedding and for many days after.