Namakaranam (Naming Ceremony) Catering in Hyderabad
Bisi Bisi caters naming (namakaranam) across all 138 Hyderabad localities, with veg menus from ₹420 + GST per plate and non-veg items quoted per dish. Headcount typically 25 to 150 guests. 4.4★ on Google with 10,000+ reviews, 36-hour minimum notice, dispatched from the Jubilee Hills kitchen. WhatsApp 90329 87111.
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We reply on WhatsApp within working hours. Veg menus from 420 plus GST. 36-hour minimum lead time.
Namakaranam is the moment a newborn officially gets a name. Most Telugu families hold it on the 11th, 12th, or 21st day after birth, with the exact date chosen by the priest based on the baby's nakshatra. The father whispers the name into the baby's right ear, the priest announces it to the gathered family, and that becomes the child's name for life. Many families pick a name that draws on the family deity, an ancestor, or the nakshatra itself.
The day stays small and family-led. Close family, the priest, sometimes a few neighbours. The mother is still in her post-natal recovery period and the day is built around her comfort. Headcount runs from 25 (immediate family only) to 150 (extended family and close friends). The meal is sattvic by tradition, with a quieter, lighter set of dishes for the mother if the family asks.
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Why Bisi Bisi for naming (namakaranam) catering
How our kitchens, scale, and lead times match the naming (namakaranam) format.
Namakaranam catering at Bisi Bisi runs at the small intimate scale that suits the ceremony (25 to 150 plates), with sattvic veg menus by default and the mother's post-natal dietary needs accommodated through a separate set of dishes if requested (lighter spice, no chillies, lighter preparations). Quotes are confirmed on WhatsApp at +91 90329 87111 within working hours. With veg menus from 420 plus GST per plate and a 24 to 36 hour notice.
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Catering at a glance
Final price varies based on headcount and menu selection.
How a typical naming (namakaranam) day runs
The customary sequence most families follow. Catering plans backwards from this so each meal lands when it should.
- 1
Pre-pooja preparation
Family arrives. Priest sets up the naming altar with rice, kumkum, flowers. Around 30 minutes before the muhurat.
- 2
Naming ritual
Father whispers the chosen name into the baby's right ear. Priest announces the name. Family blesses the child. Around 30 to 45 minutes total.
- 3
Family meal
Sattvic lunch for 25 to 150 guests. Banana-leaf or buffet, depending on scale.
How we plan naming (namakaranam) catering
The logistics decisions that shape your quote. Tell us your direction on each in the form above and the menu lands accurate from the start.
- →Small intimate scale (25 to 150 plates). Banana-leaf works comfortably; buffet works equally well.
- →Sattvic menu (no onion, no garlic) is the cultural default for Namakaranam.
- →The mother is in post-natal recovery. Plan dietary options that work for her: lighter dishes, less spice, no chillies if requested.
- →Lead time: 24 to 36 hours is enough.
Frequently asked questions
What does Naming (Namakaranam) catering cost?+
Veg menus start at ₹420 + GST per plate. The final per-plate price moves with the guest count, the dishes you pick, and the service style - Banti Bhojanam (banana-leaf seated row service, the traditional Telugu format), Buffet, or Plated. The team shares a quote on WhatsApp once you tell us the event details.
How much notice do you need?+
36 hours is the minimum to confirm. For naming (namakaranam) events over 250 plates, 5 to 7 days ahead is much better - that's when the menu, the team and the packaging come together without rushing.
How many guests are typical for Naming (Namakaranam)?+
Most naming (namakaranam) bookings land between 25 to 150 guests. The minimum is 15 plates for veg, 25 for non-veg, and the upper end goes up to 1,500 plates for the bigger events.
What kind of food do you serve?+
Andhra, Telangana and Karnataka cooking, plus the wider South Indian repertoire. Andhra and Telangana classics (gongura pachadi, pulihora, pesarattu, pappucharu, mamsam pulao) alongside Karnataka and Tamil dishes. The veg menu has 60+ items across pachadi, podis, rices, breads, gravies and desserts; non-veg adds biryani, kodi (chicken) and goat dishes.
Where in Hyderabad do you deliver?+
All 138 localities across the city. Full list at /catering/hyderabad.
Can I customise the menu - veg only, sattvic, Jain, regional?+
Yes. The standard menu has 60+ items across starters, rices, breads, gravies and desserts. Pick veg or non-veg, ask for sattvic (no onion, no garlic), Jain, or describe a custom menu in the form. The team works through the specifics with you on WhatsApp.
Can you accommodate the mother's post-natal dietary needs?+
Yes. Many Namakaranam events include a separate plate or set of dishes for the mother, with reduced spice, no chillies, and lighter preparations as per her doctor's or family elder's guidance. Tell us the requirements in the enquiry.
Naming (Namakaranam) catering across Hyderabad
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- Madhapur
- Jubilee Hills
- Banjara Hills
- Gachibowli
- Kondapur
- HITEC City
- Kukatpally
- Miyapur
- Ameerpet
- Secunderabad
- Kompally
- Uppal
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