Cuisine counters
Pan-Asian Counter in Pune
The Pan-Asian counter from Welcome Caterers starts at about ₹500 per plate, plus GST, for events of 100 guests up to 1,000+ across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor. Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
One station covering Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese and Indonesian favourites — curries ladled to order, bao steamed fresh and noodles wokked per plate.
Book it on its own or alongside other counters anywhere in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar.
Serves
Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter
Space needed
8 x 6 feet, plus a side table for rice and condiments
Power / gas
One 15A power point — no open flame, so it runs indoors
Starts from
₹500 per plate
What we serve at this counter
- Khao suey bar
- Thai green and red curry
- Bao buns
- Nasi goreng
- Rice paper rolls
- Satay skewers with peanut sauce
Setup notes worth knowing
- Best paired with a rice and condiment side table
- Vegan coconut-based versions of every curry
- Runs well indoors — no open flame required
Our team handles load-in, society permissions and clearing after service.
What it costs
What a Pan-Asian counter costs, and what the rate already covers
This counter starts at about ₹500 per plate. What moves the number is the dish selection, the guest count and how long the counter stays open — a counter running for ninety minutes and one running all evening are not the same booking. The per-plate rate is not the food alone: it already carries the chefs at this counter, the stewards, the equipment and the clearance afterwards.
Included in the per-plate rate
- Chefs and counter cooks for every station
- Uniformed stewards and an on-site supervisor
- Chafing equipment, counter facades and crockery
- Venue recce and counter layout plan before the date
- Full clearance, waste removal and venue handover
Quoted separately
- GST on the invoice
- Travel and logistics beyond Pune-Pimpri-Chinchwad or Lonavala
- Premium proteins, imported cheese and out-of-season produce
- Generator or power backup where the venue cannot supply it
- Extra service hours beyond the agreed window
How many you need
How many counters your guest count actually needs
One live counter per 75 guests is the planning figure we quote across every event. For this one specifically: roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter.
One station covers four kitchens, which is its strength and its bottleneck. Past about 200 guests we split it — curries and bao on one side, the wok on the other — so the steamer is not holding up the noodle line.
| Guests | Live counters | Service staff | Setup time | Typical dishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 2 | 5-6 | 3 hrs | 12-14 |
| 250 | 3-4 | 10-12 | 4 hrs | 16-18 |
| 500 | 5-6 | 20-24 | 5 hrs | 18-22 |
| 1,000+ | 8+ | 40+ | 6 hrs | 22-30 |
Read the counters column as counters of every kind, not three of this one. At 250 guests a spread of three to four stations is normal, of which this counter is usually one — two only where it is carrying the meal rather than joining it.
Dietary
Vegetarian, Jain and vegan at the Pan-Asian counter
The answers below are specific to this counter — the equipment it shares, the ingredient that is usually missed, and what actually changes on the card.
Placement and timing
Where this counter stands, and when we open it
Best opened with the starters. Khao suey and bao are filling, so a Pan-Asian counter opened late leaves the mains standing.
We set this counter up across Pune City, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, Lonavala to Khandala and Panchgani to Mahabaleshwar, including farmhouse, lawn and resort venues where the power and the cover have to travel with us.
Where it fits
Events this Pan-Asian counter suits
Not every counter belongs at every function. These are the three it is booked for most, and why.
Sangeet
Bao, satay and khao suey are eaten standing with one hand, which is the only way food gets eaten at a sangeet.
Product Launch
Four kitchens on one styled counter photographs better than four separate stations, and it needs no flame indoors.
Cocktail Party
Rice paper rolls and satay skewers were designed to be eaten with a drink in the other hand.
Questions about the Pan-Asian counter
What does a Pan-Asian counter cost in Pune?
It starts at about ₹500 per plate and moves with the dish selection, guest count and how long the counter runs. That rate already carries the chefs, the stewards, the counter equipment and the clearance afterwards. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
How many guests does one Pan-Asian counter serve?
Roughly 75-100 guests per hour per counter. One station covers four kitchens, which is its strength and its bottleneck. Past about 200 guests we split it — curries and bao on one side, the wok on the other — so the steamer is not holding up the noodle line.
What does the Pan-Asian counter need at the venue?
8 x 6 feet, plus a side table for rice and condiments. Power and fuel: one 15A power point — no open flame, so it runs indoors.
When during the event does the Pan-Asian counter open?
Best opened with the starters. Khao suey and bao are filling, so a Pan-Asian counter opened late leaves the mains standing.
Can we book the Pan-Asian counter on its own?
Yes — counter-wise booking is standard with us. Add it to a buffet, combine it with two or three other counters, or run it alone at a smaller function.
Is there a vegetarian, Jain or vegan version of the Pan-Asian counter?
Every curry has a vegan coconut-milk base as standard. The vegetarian pastes are made without shrimp paste and without fish sauce, not merely served without them. Jain versions rebuild the curry pastes without onion, garlic and shallot, leaning on lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime — which is why they still taste like the original rather than like a compromise. Peanut is the allergen to declare here. Satay sauce, several salads and some of the noodle dishes carry it, and the counter is labelled rather than left to the guest to ask.
Which areas do you set this counter up in?
All of Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar, including farmhouse and resort venues on the expressway and in the hills.
Add a Pan-Asian counter to your event
Share your date, venue and guest count — we will confirm counter numbers and send a written quote the same day.