About Us

About Annapurna Caterers

In 2010, KP. Lingam decided he wanted to work for himself and run his own business. He chose catering, and Annapurna Caterers was born. I grew up watching him run it, and today it is still a family business.

The early years were slow. Our first customers came by word of mouth, and that is still how most new customers find us. Someone eats at a function, likes the food, and asks who cooked it. Sixteen years on, we still get most of our work this way.

The food we make

Our kitchen cooks vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes from both South Indian and North Indian traditions. You can order a plain, homely lunch for twenty people or a long wedding menu for hundreds.

Some dishes come up in almost every conversation with our customers: Kadai Paneer, Rajma Masala, Navratan Korma, Mushroom Curry and Gutti Vankaya. But we don’t push a fixed menu. Tell us your guest list, your budget and what your family likes to eat, and we will put a menu together with you.

Occasions we handle

Most of our bookings are for engagements, weddings and receptions, and for housewarmings, birthdays and other family gatherings. We also cook for office events and business functions. The size of the crowd matters less to us than getting the details of each event right.

How we run our kitchen

Cleanliness comes first. We use fresh ingredients, keep our cooking space and utensils clean, and store and handle food carefully, from the first chop to the last serving.

We also pay attention to timing. Guests shouldn’t wait for food, and a hot dish shouldn’t sit around until it goes cold. We plan our work so the meal arrives when it should.

And we talk to every customer before we plan anything. A first birthday and a wedding reception need very different arrangements, so we ask questions and then plan around the answers.

Where we serve

We cater across Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

What we want to be

We would like Annapurna Caterers to be the first name people think of when they need a caterer they can rely on. We want to grow, but we don’t want to become a place where customers talk to a stranger. The family’s personal involvement is what we most want to keep.

FAQs

Since when has Annapurna Caterers been in business?

Since 2010. That makes it 16 years.

Who is the founder?

1. Lingam, my father.

Why did he start the business?

He wanted to be independent and run something of his own.

What cuisines do you cook?

South Indian and North Indian, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Which dishes do people order most?

Kadai Paneer, Rajma Masala, Navratan Korma, Mushroom Curry and Gutti Vankaya.

Do you make menus to order?

Yes. We plan the menu with you based on your guests, budget and taste.

What events do you cook for?

Housewarmings, birthdays, family functions, engagements, weddings, receptions and corporate events. We take up other kinds of functions too.

What do you do to keep the food hygienic?

We use fresh ingredients, keep our kitchen and equipment clean, and follow safe storage and handling practices.

Do you take small bookings?

Yes, whether it’s a small family get-together or a large wedding.

Where do you deliver?

All over Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Where can I read customer reviews?

On our Google Maps profile.