Desai Delicacies

Catering services pricing

Food starts at $25 per person.

Minimum spend

$1,000 total

About Desai Delicacies

Atharv Desai

Culinary Director

Desai Delicacies is a chef-driven catering company founded by Atharv Desai, focused on creating intentional, personalized dining experiences. Rooted in traditional Marathi cooking and shaped by high-volume kitchen experience, our approach blends cultural authenticity with precision. We specialize in Indian, Italian-American, and fusion menus, all fully customized to each couple. From intimate gatherings to large weddings, we deliver seamless execution, consistent quality, and food that feels cohesive, thoughtful, and memorable.

Desai Delicacies stands apart through a balance of cultural authenticity and operational precision. Every menu is fully customized, which means no fixed packages. Drawing from Kolhapuri, Indian, Italian-American, and fusion influences. With experience in both high-volume kitchens and weddings of all sizes, we execute with consistency, timing, and attention to detail. We also understand event flow beyond the kitchen, prioritizing communication and guest experience. The result is food that is intentional, seamless, and designed to stand out.

Sample catered weddings

What inspired me most about this wedding was the opportunity to create something intentional within real constraints. We were working out of a very small kitchen, serving a large guest count, and coordinating across multiple moving parts. Instead of limiting the experience, it pushed us to be more precise and thoughtful in how we executed everything. The menu itself became a reflection of that. It blended different influences in a way that still felt cohesive and approachable for guests, while also being realistic to produce at scale. Every decision from portioning to service flow had to balance quality, efficiency, and consistency. What stood out to me was how collaborative the entire process was. From planning through execution, there was a shared focus on making sure the experience felt seamless for the guests, even if a lot was happening behind the scenes. At the end of the day, it reinforced something I value in catering: good food is important, but how it’s executed such as timing, coordination, and adaptability is what truly defines the experience.

Guest Count

220

Total Catering Cost

$12,174

Menu Highlights

  • Buffet
  • Passed appetizers
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service
  • Chicken Satay, Cucumber Salad, Texas Smoked Chicken, Ravioli, Roasted Veg, focaccia, Nasi Goreng, Lemonade & Agua Fresca, Cheese & Crackers

Services Included

  • Clean Up / Trash Removal
  • Chef(s)
  • Service Staff
  • Setup / Breakdown
Cheese Ravioli with Brown Butter and Sage Sauce
Cheesecake with Strawberry topping; Garlic Rosemary Focaccia
Chicken Satay and Korean Cucumber Salad
Texas Smoked Chicken Thighs with Gochujang and Soy Glaze

Services

Services

  • Cleanup and breakdown
  • Consultations and tastings - complimentary
  • Delivery and setup
  • Rental coordination - directly invoice couple
  • Serving staff

Cuisines

  • American
  • BBQ
  • Cajun
  • Chinese
  • Farm-to-table
  • French
  • Fusion
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latin American
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Seafood
  • Southern
  • Southwestern
  • Spanish
  • Thai

Dietary accommodations

  • Dairy-free
  • Gluten-free
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Nut-free
  • Organic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Meal types

  • Breakfast/brunch
  • Buffet
  • Dessert service
  • Family-style meal
  • Food stations
  • Passed appetizers
  • Seated meal
  • Stationary appetizers
  • Wedding cake service

Beverage services

  • Beverage servingware rentals
  • Mixers/non-alcoholic options

Drink types

  • Coffee service
  • Non-alcoholic

Extra costs

  • Administrative Fee
  • Consultation / Tasting
  • Extra hour of service
  • Rentals - beverage ware
  • Rentals - dining ware
  • Rentals - linens
  • Service Fee
  • Wedding Cake & Dessert Service

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

7 reviews

  • GY

    Grace Y.

    Rating: 5
    •May 12, 2026

    Kind, creative, and delicious!

    Desai Delicacies was a pleasure to work with. Arthav was enthusiastic about our vision and patiently and warmly worked with me as we adjusted the menu several times until it was just right. He even accommodated a last minute special dish that fit within our budget. On the day of our wedding, his serving staff was attentive and professional, making sure our guests felt taken care of throughout the night. Desai Delicacies went above and beyond to make our celebration special, and we are so grateful!

  • TC

    Tyler C.

    Rating: 5
    •May 4, 2026

    Amazing work!

    We hired Desai Delicacies for our wedding and couldn't be happier with our choice. From our first conversation through the big day, the team was responsive and easy to work with every step of the way. They handled our large guest count like pros and went above and beyond with special setups for our cake cutting and other details we needed. The food was genuinely delicious—our guests kept complimenting the flavors and presentation. Desai Delicacies proved to be reliable partners who cared about making our day special, and we'd recommend them in a heartbeat to any couple looking for a caterer.

  • A

    Ayan

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 30, 2026

    Will travel 100s of miles for this food!

    Have known them for a while...great people & their work exceeded my expectations - every penny was worth it! They will go above and beyond to meet your expectations - guaranteed!

  • M

    Milind

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 29, 2026

    Super Tasty Food, Excellent Service!

    All the food items were absolutely amazing! Perfectly balanced flavors, tasty food, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection.....

  • SC

    Shweta Desai C.

    Rating: 5
    •Apr 29, 2026

    Wonderful Vendor to work with!

    Working with Desai Delicacies was a standout experience from start to finish. Their communication was clear and transparent, with quick responses to every question we had along the way. They went above and beyond by staying late to ensure every detail was executed flawlessly, and they took real care in crafting a creative menu that honored our multicultural backgrounds. The final product was clean, professional, and sophisticated—exactly what we needed for our special day. We'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for caterers who genuinely care about getting it right.

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Yes, we charge a standard fee for delivery within Connecticut. Additional fees may apply to deliveries to other New England states.
Yes, we offer tastings for you and a guest for a small fee. If you sign a contract with us beforehand, we can waive this fee.
We recommend meeting 2 more times after your tasting, virtual or in-person. One meeting will focus on finalizing menus and headcount. One to go over final venue and wedding logistics.
For summer and fall weddings, we recommend at least 3 months in advance.
Yes. We do accommodate any and every meal request.
For a small fee, we can cut and serve your wedding cake to your guests.
We are full service. We will take you on a walk-through of available rentals and work with you to find options within your budget.
There is no minimum per se but the overall cost will dependent on the guest count.
We serve all of New England.

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