About CaterBid

Why we exist

Catering an Indian event is harder than it should be. You need a caterer who knows the difference between Awadhi and Punjabi, who can do a Jain section without flinching, who can serve a 300-guest sangeet without compromising on the chaat counter. Most catering platforms treat "Indian food" as one big bucket. CaterBid doesn't.

How it works

You tell us about your event in a short chat — cuisines, dietary needs, guest count, serving style. We route your request to vetted desi caterers who actually do your region. Real quotes land in your inbox. You compare side-by-side and book the one you want — through the platform, with deposit protection until the event.

Where we operate

CaterBid is available across the United States. Wherever you're hosting your event, we'll connect you with caterers who can serve it. Coverage is densest in major desi population centers (Bay Area, NY/NJ, DFW, Atlanta, Chicago, LA) and growing.

Built for desi events

• 30+ regional cuisines — not just "Indian."
• Jain (standard and Paryushan-grade), halal, no-onion-no-garlic, vegan, gluten-free first-class.
• We handle mixed-cuisine weddings — blend or separate-section menus.
• Sangeet, mehendi, puja, corporate, birthday — we ask the right follow-ups.

For caterers

We're building the cleanest way to receive qualified leads. No cold calls, no lead packages to buy — you're only matched with requests that fit your kitchen. When you win a booking, the deposit lands in your Stripe account directly. We take a small platform fee, nothing else.

See the Caterer FAQ for more, or join here.

Get in touch

Questions, feedback, ideas? Reach us through our contact page.