Cuisine counters
Thai Wok and Curry Counter in Pune
The Thai wok and curry 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. One wok serves about 80 guests an hour. Call +91 96731 98867 for a written quote the same day.
Pad thai wokked per portion and curries finished with fresh lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime.
Book it on its own or alongside other counters anywhere in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Hadapsar-Kharadi, the Lonavala-Khandala belt and Panchgani-Mahabaleshwar.
Serves
One wok serves about 80 guests an hour
Space needed
8 x 6 feet of floor space, 3 feet clear behind the chef
Power / gas
One 15A power point or approved gas connection
Starts from
₹500 per plate
What we serve at this counter
- Pad thai to order
- Green, red and massaman curries
- Som tam papaya salad
- Drunken noodles
- Thai fried rice
- Mango sticky rice
Setup notes worth knowing
- Vegan coconut-milk versions of all curries
- Chilli level set per guest at the counter
Our team handles load-in, society permissions and clearing after service.
What it costs
What a Thai wok and curry 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: one wok serves about 80 guests an hour.
The curries can be ladled by a steward, so they are not the bottleneck — the wok is. Above roughly 200 guests we add a second wok for the noodles and leave the curry side exactly as it is.
| 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 Thai wok and curry 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
Runs through the main service. The curries hold, the wokked noodles do not, so the wok stays lit until the last guest is served rather than closing with the buffet.
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 Thai wok and curry counter suits
Not every counter belongs at every function. These are the three it is booked for most, and why.
Sundowner
Curries ladled to order and som tam stay light enough to eat outdoors through a warm evening.
House Party
One wok and two curries feed a house party properly, and the chilli level is set per guest at the counter.
Corporate
It fits a 60-minute lunch window: the curries are held and ladled, and only the noodles are cooked to order.
Questions about the Thai wok and curry counter
What does a Thai wok and curry 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 Thai wok and curry counter serve?
One wok serves about 80 guests an hour. The curries can be ladled by a steward, so they are not the bottleneck — the wok is. Above roughly 200 guests we add a second wok for the noodles and leave the curry side exactly as it is.
What does the Thai wok and curry counter need at the venue?
8 x 6 feet of floor space, 3 feet clear behind the chef. Power and fuel: one 15A power point or approved gas connection.
When during the event does the Thai wok and curry counter open?
Runs through the main service. The curries hold, the wokked noodles do not, so the wok stays lit until the last guest is served rather than closing with the buffet.
Can we book the Thai wok and curry 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 Thai wok and curry counter?
The green and red pastes for the vegetarian curries are made without shrimp paste from the start, so the vegetarian curry is vegetarian all the way down rather than a fish-sauce curry served without meat. Jain pastes are rebuilt without garlic and shallot and carried by lemongrass, galangal, coriander root and kaffir lime. The som tam is made without dried shrimp and without garlic. Vegan is close to the default here: every curry is coconut milk rather than cream, and the mango sticky rice is vegan as it stands.
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 Thai wok and curry counter to your event
Share your date, venue and guest count — we will confirm counter numbers and send a written quote the same day.