Indian & Nepalese Catering and Functions in Bundoora
At your home or venue, or a function at our Bundoora restaurant, for birthdays, baby showers, weddings and more.
Planning a birthday, baby shower, wedding or office lunch? Avatar brings authentic Indian and Nepalese food to your celebration. We cater at your home or venue across Melbourne’s northern suburbs, or you can hold your function at our Bundoora restaurant.
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Two ways to celebrate with us
Catering at your place or venue
We prepare everything fresh in our kitchen and deliver it ready to serve, to homes, community halls, function centres, parks and offices. It’s ideal for house parties, family gatherings and events where you’ve already booked a venue.
Functions at the restaurant
Bring your guests to us at 12 Copernicus Crescent, Bundoora, with free parking right outside. We’ll set up your table, cook to order from our clay tandoor, and look after your group so you can enjoy the night. Fully licensed, with BYO wine welcome ($5 corkage per person).
Events we cater for
- Birthdays: kids’ parties, milestone 18ths, 21sts, 30ths, 40ths, 50ths and 60ths
- Baby showers, pasni (rice feeding), naming ceremonies and christenings
- Weddings and engagements, including mehndi, haldi and sangeet nights
- Festivals: Diwali, Dashain, Tihar, Holi and Christmas
- Corporate: office lunches, team celebrations and work events
- Anniversaries, farewells and family get-togethers
What’s on a catering menu
We build each menu around your guests, budget and dietary needs. Popular choices include:
- Nepalese favourites: momo (chicken or veg), chicken and goat sekuwa, chicken choila, chatpate
- Entrées: samosas, onion bhaji, vegetable pakora, paneer tikka, chicken tikka, seekh kebab
- Curries: butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, Himalayan goat, palak paneer, malai kofta, dal makhani
- Rice and breads: biryani, jeera rice, pulao, naan and roti
- Sides and sweets: raita, kachumber salad, chutneys and gulab jamun
All our meat is halal, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests are easy to look after. Every dish can be made mild, medium, hot or volcanic. Browse our full menu for ideas.
Why choose Avatar for your event
- Kitchen led by Chef Laxman and Govinda, with over 20 years’ experience across Kathmandu, Delhi and Melbourne
- House-made masalas, a traditional clay tandoor and hand-rolled momo
- All meat is halal
- Both Indian and Nepalese menus, so there’s something for every guest
- Rated 5.0 on Google by our customers
Areas we cater
We cater across Melbourne’s northern suburbs, including:
- Indian catering in Mill Park
- Indian catering in Greensborough
- Indian catering in Reservoir
- Indian catering in Thomastown
- Indian catering in Epping
We also cater in Bundoora, Watsonia, Macleod, Kingsbury, South Morang and nearby suburbs. Call to check your location.
How to book
- Tell us about your event: date, time, guest numbers, location and any dietary needs.
- Get a menu and quote: we’ll suggest dishes and quantities to fit your budget.
- Confirm: lock in your date and we’ll take care of the food.
Call (03) 9191 5003 or send us an enquiry. For weddings and large events, get in touch as early as you can.
Need help with quantities? Read how much Indian food to order per person.
Catering FAQs
Do you cater at homes and outside venues?
Yes. We cater at homes, halls, parks, offices and function venues across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Call us to check your location.
Can we hold our function at the restaurant?
Yes. We host birthdays, baby showers, engagement dinners and other celebrations at our Bundoora restaurant. Call to book a date and discuss your group size.
What events do you cater for?
Birthdays, baby showers, weddings and engagements, mehndi and sangeet nights, christenings, anniversaries, Diwali, Dashain and Tihar celebrations, office lunches and corporate events.
Can you do a vegetarian or mixed menu?
Yes. We can do fully vegetarian menus or a mix of vegetarian, chicken, lamb, goat and seafood dishes, and we cater for vegan and gluten-free guests.
Is your catering meat halal?
Yes. All the meat we serve is halal.
How far ahead should I book catering?
For small gatherings, a few days ahead. For weddings and large events, contact us as early as possible, ideally several weeks ahead, so we can lock in your date.
How much food should I order per person?
As a guide, plan about 300 g of curry, 1 cup of cooked rice, 1 to 1.5 naan and 2 to 3 entrée pieces per guest. We’ll help you get it right. See our party ordering guide.
How do I get a catering quote?
Call (03) 9191 5003 with your date, guest numbers, location and any dietary needs, and we’ll put together a menu and quote for you.