@bisibisi_eatsPelli Koduku 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.
A day or two before the wedding, the groom's family gathers at home for Pelli Koduku, the moment they officially send him into the wedding rituals as a groom. He takes the Mangala Snanam, the auspicious bath with sesame oil and turmeric, the sumangalis perform aarti, and the priest ties the Kankanam, the sacred wrist thread the groom keeps on until the wedding rituals close. The day is intimate, family-led, and ends with everyone seated for a meal together.
The ceremony is intimate, family-led, and emotionally significant. The groom is dressed in traditional attire (often a dhoti and angavastram), seated facing his parents. The Kankanam wrist thread is tied by the priest with rice, turmeric, and a small piece of mango leaf woven in. Sumangalis perform aarti and a small dot of haldi may be applied to his cheek as a blessing. Family photographs and short blessings follow. A sattvic Andhra family meal closes the day, kept vegetarian since the groom observes restrictions through the wedding ritual chain.
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Why Bisi Bisi for pelli koduku (groom's pre-wedding) catering
How our kitchens, scale, and lead times match the pelli koduku (groom's pre-wedding) format.
Pelli Koduku catering at Bisi Bisi is the groom's-side family meal that closes the pre-wedding ceremony, kept sattvic vegetarian as the groom observes restrictions through the wedding ritual chain. We cater Pelli Koduku as a standalone event or as part of a multi-event wedding package that bundles Pelli Kuuturu, Mehandi, Sangeet, the wedding day, and the reception under a single quote (where Sangeet and the reception can include non-veg as your family eats). Headcount typically 50 to 200 plates (immediate family, close friends, sumangalis and their families). The Andhra veg spread includes pulihora, gongura pachadi, vepudu, sambar, rasam, perugu, and sweets. Bisi Bisi has 10,000+ combined Google reviews and serves all 138 Hyderabad localities. Veg menus from 420 plus GST per plate, with WhatsApp confirmation at +91 90329 87111.
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Catering at a glance
Final price varies based on headcount and menu selection.
How a typical pelli koduku (groom's pre-wedding) day runs
The customary sequence most families follow. Catering plans backwards from this so each meal lands when it should.
- 1
Family arrival and setup
Family elders, sumangalis, and close friends arrive. The groom is dressed in traditional attire and seated. Pooja altar prepared.
- 2
Mangala Snanam, Kankanam tying, and aarti
Groom takes the Mangala Snanam (auspicious bath with sesame oil and turmeric). Priest ties the Kankanam (sacred wrist thread) with rice, turmeric, and mango leaf woven in. Sumangalis perform aarti. Family elders bless the groom. Around 60 to 90 minutes.
- 3
Family meal
Sattvic Andhra veg spread for 50 to 200 guests. Banana-leaf seated service or buffet, depending on family preference and headcount.
How we plan pelli koduku (groom's pre-wedding) 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.
- →Sattvic Andhra veg menu is the Pelli Koduku default. The groom observes vegetarian restrictions through the wedding ritual chain so the meal stays veg-only.
- →Often co-scheduled with Pelli Kuuturu (bride's-side ceremony) on adjacent days. Multi-event wedding quotes coordinate Pelli Koduku, Pelli Kuuturu, Mehandi, Sangeet, and the reception.
- →Banti Bhojanam (banana-leaf seated row service) suits the celebratory family-gathering format well.
- →Lead time: 3 to 5 days typical, since the wedding muhurat (and therefore the Pelli Koduku date) is fixed weeks in advance.
- →Often hosted at the groom's family home, so delivery logistics are simpler than venue events. Confirm parking and prep-area access.
Frequently asked questions
What is the starting price for Pelli Koduku (Groom's pre-wedding) 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 pelli koduku (groom's pre-wedding) 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 Pelli Koduku (Groom's pre-wedding) catering?+
Most pelli koduku (groom's pre-wedding) bookings sit between 50 to 200 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.
What is Pelli Koduku?+
Pelli Koduku is the Telugu pre-wedding ceremony where the groom is consecrated and blessed by his family one or two days before the wedding muhurat. The ritual includes the Mangala Snanam (auspicious bath with oil and turmeric), the priest tying the Kankanam (sacred wrist thread), and aarti by sumangalis. The Kankanam stays on the groom's wrist until the wedding rituals are complete.
Do you cater both Pelli Koduku and Pelli Kuuturu under one quote?+
Yes. The two ceremonies are usually a day apart, hosted at different family homes (groom's side and bride's side). Both are catered as sattvic Andhra veg meals in keeping with the wedding ritual chain. We coordinate them under a single multi-event quote so the menu, packaging, and service team stay consistent.
Is the meal veg or non-veg?+
Sattvic Andhra veg only at Pelli Koduku. The groom traditionally observes vegetarian restrictions through the chain of wedding rituals, so the meal stays veg-only. Non-veg dishes typically appear at the Sangeet evening or the wedding reception, both of which can be on the same multi-event quote.
Pelli Koduku (Groom's pre-wedding) 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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