Kebab, Tikka, Tandoori & Starter Catering in Mumbai
Chicken & Mutton Starters for Weddings, Parties and Events
The starter selection is often the first major food experience guests have at an event.
At Al-Barkat Caterers, the starter menu includes chicken tikka, malai tikka, seekh kebabs, mutton kebabs, tandoori dishes, fried starters, drumstick specialities and a wide range of signature preparations.
These can be served as passed starters, buffet appetisers, dedicated starter stations or part of a larger multi-course catering menu.
The menu includes several styles of chicken tikka, allowing you to offer guests different marinades, spice profiles and textures.
Options include:
- Dahi Lassuni Tikka
- Chicken Tikka
- Chicken Banjara Tikka
- Tiranga Tikka
- Chicken Malai Tikka
- Chicken Pahadi Tikka
- Chicken Mughlai Tikka
A combination of two or three tikka styles can work especially well for wedding receptions and large events.
Kebab options include:
- Chicken Seekh Kabab
- Lucknowi Seekh
- Malai Seekh
- Kohinoor Kabab
- Kabab-e-Khaas
- Chutney Kabab
- Kashmiri Kabab
- Russian Kabab
- Al-Baik Kabab
- Royal Kabab
These can be mixed with tikkas and fried starters to create a varied appetiser menu.
Options include:
- Chicken Tukda Mint
- Chicken Tukda Tandoori
- Chicken Tukda Golden Fry
- Patthar Chicken Hyderabadi
- Chicken Stick
These work well for guests who prefer bold, bite-sized starter options.
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The menu includes multiple drumstick preparations:
- Drum Stick Teel Palak
- Drum Stick Black Pepper
- Drum Stick Arabian Sauce
- Drum Stick Tangdi Kebab
- Albaik Drum Stick
- Drum Stick Golden Fry
Drumsticks can be used as a standalone starter category or combined with tikka and kebab items.
The wider starter menu includes a number of distinctive preparations:
- Ajmeri Schezwan Ball Kebab
- Butter Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Shahi Roll
- Chicken Spring Roll
- Hungama Kabab
- Papdi Chicken
- Hariyali Stick
- Mint Chicken
- Chicken Shanghai
- Chicken Lollipop
- Chicken Crispy
- Chicken Sathe
- Chicken Dragon
- Thread Chicken
- Dry Fruit Chicken
- Lucknowi Kabab
- Palak Crispy
- Chocolate Chicken
- Jodhpuri Kabab
These dishes can help create a menu that goes beyond standard tikka and seekh selections.
Mutton starter options include:
- Mutton Tikka
- Mutton Stick
- Mutton Seekh Kabab
- Mutton Chapli Kabab
- Mutton Shami Kabab
- Mutton U.P. Kabab
- Mutton Chutney Kabab
These can be offered alongside chicken starters or used to build a stronger mutton-led menu.
For guests who enjoy richer, grilled and tandoori flavours, options include:
- Mutton Chaap Tandoori
- Mutton Roast Tandoori
- Mutton Khiri Tandoori
- Mutton Gurda Tandoori
- Mutton Kaleji Tandoori
- Hakka Bakra Tandoori
These dishes are particularly suitable for weddings, receptions, family celebrations and large non-vegetarian menus.
Additional options include:
- Mutton Champ Fried
- Mutton Pathani Gosht
- Mutton Bawda Schezwan
- Mutton Bawda Chilly
- Mutton Bawda Kalimiri
- Mutton Bawda Arabian
These can add variation to a starter spread and work well in multi-cuisine menus.
The menu also includes:
- Kheema Gurda Bheja Katakat
- Baida Roti — Chicken / Mutton
- Tawa Roll — Chicken / Mutton
- Mutton Bhuna
These dishes can be incorporated into live-style food sections or evening menus where guests expect stronger, fuller flavours.
For a mixed-cuisine event, starter menus can also include Indo-Chinese favourites such as:
- Chicken Shanghai
- Chicken Crispy
- Chicken Dragon
- Butter Garlic Chicken
- Chicken Spring Roll
- Chicken Lollipop
- Schezwan-style preparations
Explore more on our Chinese / Indo-Chinese Catering page.
Wedding starter menus often need variety because guests may spend a significant amount of time socialising before the main meal.
A wedding starter spread can combine:
- Chicken tikka
- Malai tikka
- Seekh kebabs
- Mutton kebabs
- Tandoori dishes
- Fried starters
- Indo-Chinese starters
- Live counters
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For Nikah, Walima and reception menus, starters can be planned around the rest of the meal.
For example:
Starter Course
- Chicken Malai Tikka
- Mutton Seekh Kabab
- Chicken Crispy
Main Course
- Mutton Korma
- Biryani
- Bread
- Salad and raita
Dessert
- Gulab Jamun
- Ras Malai
- Jalebi Rabdi
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For birthdays, anniversaries, house parties and family functions, a smaller starter menu can be built around a few high-impact items.
A practical party combination may include:
- One chicken tikka
- One kebab
- One fried or Indo-Chinese starter
- One vegetarian starter
- Main course and dessert
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Corporate event starters may need to be easy to serve, quick to eat and suitable for a professional setting.
Menus can be planned for:
- Office celebrations
- Conferences
- Product launches
- Networking events
- Client events
- Team gatherings
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Kebabs and tikkas pair naturally with biryani.
Popular menu structures can include:
- Chicken Tikka + Mutton Biryani
- Chicken Malai Tikka + Chicken Biryani
- Mutton Seekh + Dum Pukht Biryani
- Mixed Kebabs + Raan Biryani
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For a fuller Mughlai menu, starters can be followed by dishes such as:
- Mutton Korma
- Nihari
- Haleem
- Rogan Josh
- Dabba Gosht
- Paya
- Nalli Roast
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For large events, starter service can be combined with live or interactive counters such as:
- Pani Puri
- Chaat
- Popcorn
- Fruit
- Doodh / Kulhad
- Paan & Mukhwas
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Al-Barkat Caterers can plan starter-focused menus for weddings, parties, corporate functions, community events and large gatherings across Mumbai and surrounding service areas.
The final selection can be tailored around guest count, service style, venue and the rest of the menu.
FAQ
Do you offer both chicken and mutton starters?
Yes. The menu includes chicken tikka, chicken kebabs, drumsticks, mutton kebabs, tandoori mutton and speciality starters.
Can we choose multiple starter varieties?
Yes. The number of starter items can be planned according to event size, menu structure and budget.
Can starters be served before the main buffet opens?
Yes. Depending on the service format, starters can be passed, placed on a buffet or served through dedicated stations.
Do you provide tandoori items for weddings?
Yes. Tandoori chicken and mutton items can be included in wedding, reception and other event menus.
Can we mix Indian and Chinese starters?
Yes. Multi-cuisine starter menus can combine kebabs, tikkas, fried items and Indo-Chinese dishes.
Can these starters be paired with biryani?
Yes. Kebabs and tikkas pair well with chicken, mutton and speciality biryani menus.
Tell us your event type, date, location, approximate guest count and the kind of starters you want to serve.