@bisibisi_eatsPasupu Kumkum Catering in Hyderabad
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We reply on WhatsApp within working hours. Veg menus from 420 plus GST. 36-hour minimum lead time.
Pasupu Kumkum is a long, slow afternoon for married women. The host invites female friends, neighbours, and family. Each guest gets a touch of pasupu (turmeric) and kumkum (vermilion) on the forehead, sweets and savouries circulate, traditional songs and short bhajans fill the room, and at the end every woman leaves with a tambulam - a small parcel of betel leaves, areca nut, coconut, and a small gift. Most Telugu families host Pasupu Kumkum during Varalakshmi Vratam, Bathukamma, or other festival weeks, but the format works for any auspicious women's gathering.
The food is sattvic and sweets-forward. Small portions passed around through the afternoon, more grazing than sit-down meal. Common items: payasam, bobbatlu, sundal, chakralu, mixture, murukku. Headcount usually 15 to 80. The tambulam at the door is the closing gesture, each woman leaves with a parcel and a blessing.
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Why Bisi Bisi for pasupu kumkum catering
How our kitchens, scale, and lead times match the pasupu kumkum format.
Bisi Bisi caters Pasupu Kumkum gatherings across Hyderabad with the grazing-style format that suits the ceremony: 4 to 6 sweets in small portions per plate, plus traditional savouries like sundal, chakralu, mixture, and murukku. Tambulam parcels (betel leaves, areca, coconut, small gift) can be packed at scale alongside the food. Headcount typically 15 to 80, across Hyderabad. Veg menus start at 420 plus GST per plate; 24 to 36 hour comfortable lead time, confirmed on WhatsApp at +91 90329 87111.
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Catering at a glance
Final price varies based on headcount and menu selection.
How a typical pasupu kumkum day runs
The customary sequence most families follow. Catering plans backwards from this so each meal lands when it should.
- 1
Arrival and tilak
Guests arrive over an hour. Each is welcomed with pasupu and kumkum on the forehead, sometimes a flower in the hair.
- 2
Bhajan and pooja
Host leads a short bhajan or Lakshmi pooja. Women sing traditional songs.
- 3
Grazing meal
Sweets and savouries passed around in small portions. Tea, filter coffee, payasam.
- 4
Tambulam distribution
Host gives each guest a tambulam parcel as a parting blessing. Guests leave over an hour.
How we plan pasupu kumkum 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.
- →Sweet variety is essential. Aim for 4 to 6 different sweets in small portions per plate.
- →Service style is grazing, not sit-down. Plan small bowls, individual portions, easy passing.
- →Tambulam packing can be coordinated: betel leaves, areca, coconut, small gift. Ask in the enquiry if you want this bundled.
- →Sattvic only.
- →Lead time: 24 to 36 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting price for Pasupu Kumkum catering in Hyderabad?+
Veg menus start at 420 plus GST per plate. Final price varies based on guest count, menu selection (number of items, premium add-ons), and service style: Banti Bhojanam (banana-leaf seated row service rooted in the Telugu tradition), Buffet, or Plated. We share a customised quote on WhatsApp once we know your event details.
What is the minimum lead time?+
36 hours is our minimum confirmation window. For pasupu kumkum events above 250 plates we recommend 5 to 7 days notice so the menu, manpower and packaging can be coordinated cleanly.
What is the typical guest count for Pasupu Kumkum catering?+
Most pasupu kumkum bookings sit between 15 to 80 guests. We accept a 15-plate minimum for veg menus and 25 for non-veg, and scale up to 1,500 plates for large events.
What kind of cuisine do you cater?+
Authentic Telugu and South Indian cuisine - Andhra and Telangana classics (gongura pachadi, pulihora, pesarattu, pappucharu, mamsam pulao) alongside Karnataka and Tamil South Indian dishes. The veg menu has 60+ items across pachadi, podis, rices, breads, gravies, and desserts; non-veg adds biryani, kodi (chicken) and goat preparations.
Where in Hyderabad do you cater?+
Across Hyderabad: 138 localities catered. See the full area list at /catering/hyderabad.
Can the menu be customised (Veg only, no-onion-no-garlic, Jain, regional)?+
Yes. The standard Telugu and South Indian menu has 60+ items across starters, rices, breads, gravies, and desserts. You can choose Veg or Non-Veg, request sattvic / no-onion-no-garlic / Jain preparations, or describe a custom menu in the quote form. The team confirms specifics on WhatsApp.
Can you pack tambulam parcels along with the catering?+
Yes. Tambulam parcels (betel leaves, areca nut, coconut, small sweet, sometimes a small gift item) can be packed at scale alongside the food. Tell us in the enquiry how many parcels and the per-parcel contents.
How many sweets do you typically include?+
Pasupu Kumkum events normally feature 4 to 6 sweet items, served in small grazing portions. Common picks: payasam, bobbatlu, motichoor laddu, kaju katli, mixed mithai, plus savouries (sundal, chakralu, mixture).
Pasupu Kumkum 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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