Jalsa Catering & Events

We asked Jalsa to cater our reception dinner in Mountain View and they were the best! The food was not only great and well presented, but the service staff went above and beyond to make the event a great success.We will surely refer our friends to use Jalsa's services for future events.

I had the opportunity to try their food and was not a fan. They catered some events and let's just say there was a lot of food thrown away. At one event there was Indian food and some sort of fusion mexican indian food. No one was in the mexican food line which of course made the food line ridiculously long. They made something that was a "smashed chicken" taco or tostada. I spat out the chicken because the flavoring was a bad mix of Indian and mexican spices. The only part I could eat was the corn tortilla. I went home from that event needing to eat at home. The next day the food was even worse. Safron pullao that was more safron than rice. Safron is supposed to be used sparingly, this was like eating straight safron. Saag Edamame babycorn and snap peas dish, Beet kofta, Lemongrass cauliflower, Asian pear min raita. Basically someone on their cooking staff thought they would make new edgy food and all they did was make a bunch of food that went to waste. Indian food was not meant to be made with Edamame or asian pears! Stick to normal indian food. I am sure there is a market for weird indian food but most of us enjoy normal Indian food. I thought at least dessert would be good but unfortunately the dessert was again drowning in safron to the point of not being edible. I think the mango mouse was the only thing that was edible. Basically if you go to an event catered by them be prepared for weird bad fusion dishes and make sure you have food at home so you dont go to bed hungry.

I tried Jalsa catering through a work related event and was very impressed with their dishes. The coconut curry chicken was delicious, and had a great spice level. Not too hot and not mild. Truly medium-hot and enough to keep you on your toes without being overpowering. (I like spicy so YMMV) The chole was also delicious and the rice and naan were perfectly prepared. I would absolutely order from them again.

Jalsa Catering was exceptional for our corporate event's closing dinner for 50+ people. They accommodated our growing headcount, dietary restrictions, and dinner schedule with ample food that stayed hot throughout the evening. The slider bar was a hit.

Jalsa catered our Indian welcome party during our wedding. They accommodated our specific requests, far away venue, and more, and we couldn't be happier that they did. We received many, many compliments on the food from both Indians and non-Indians which was great to hear. We particularly appreciated the attentiveness of the onsite staff who made sure we, as the bride and groom, had what we needed and got to eat. Thank you Jalsa!

Jalsa just catered my Jaggo and I cannot recommend them enough. Every single one of our guests was left absolutely raving about the food. They let us do multiple tasting sessions to make sure that the food was just right, and the chef even recommended some dishes to add as well. We also met with Reshmi, the co-owner, before the event and she was such a pleasure to work with. Photos courtesy of Wedding Documentary

We ordered food from Jalsa for a small event. Not only is their menu very different from every other Indian restaurant, it is delicious. And the quantity is also very good. Highly recommended.

Jalsa catered our Wedding Reception at Casa Real in October 2024 and we had an amazing experience! The food was absolutely incredible, and we received so many compliments from our guests about the variety and flavor of the dishes. From the tasting to the menu selection, the Jalsa team was thoughtful, professional, and made the entire process so smooth.They guided us every step of the way and ensured we made the best choices for our menu. The care and attention they put into their service made our reception truly special.We're so happy we chose Jalsa for our big day and will absolutely be recommending them to our friends. Thank you for being such an integral part of our celebration!

Jalsa is the benchmark for Indian wedding catering in the Bay Area and Napa. We hired Jalsa to provide appetizers and dinner service for our sangeet (150 guests) and wedding reception (250 guests). Chef Vittal worked closely with us to ensure each event had unique and complementary flavors - he has a strong pedigree and is able to make items that are not listed on Jalsa's formal menu. For our sangeet, our appetizers and dinner items included specialities from both North and South India. For our reception, we included food items from Jalsa's main catering menu. All the food items - including the flatbreads, sides, and desserts - were freshly made and delicious, with our guests consistently going back for seconds and thirds. Our guests also appreciated that Jalsa was able to make both classic dishes (e.g., panipurri, samosa chaat, idiyappam, etc.) and elevated modern ones (e.g., lotus root chaat, kimchi pop appetizer, etc.). Our non-vegetarian guests kept raving about the vegetarian dishes (such as the cauliflower appetizer, rolled eggplant main dish, and green apple kofta). We even had guests telling us that they had never had such fresh paratha or naan at such a large event. Desserts were also the right size and correctly made (e.g., every gulab jammun was a perfect sphere with the right texture and amount of syrup).Everything ran smoothly when it came to logistics - the food was ready on-time and all of the minor details were ironed out weeks in advance so there were no surprises during the events. This came as no surprise as Jalsa was very experienced with our venue (and probably has experience at every major venue for Indian weddings in the Bay Area and Napa). The Jalsa team also communicated well with us as they responded to our questions promptly via emails and phone calls.Ultimately, if you are planning an Indian wedding in the Bay Area or Napa and want elevated Indian cuisine for any of your events, then you should strongly consider Jalsa. The food and service are both top-notch, and your guests will walk away extremely satisfied from the food from your wedding.

I come to Jalsa every chance I get with a new clients, from top noche Indian cuisine to thoughtful fusion custom menus.... I've never been dissatisfied with their delicious dishes. It's been 9 years of partnership on weddings and I highly recommend them for your South Asian , Fusion or anytime of wedding especially if you're a foodie...