Use one clear vegetarian and non-vegetarian track
For a mixed group, choose distinct vegetarian and chicken starters and mains rather than several near-duplicate dishes.
Small-event catering
Small Party Catering in Bangalore
For a compact celebration, the useful question is not whether a caterer handles large events—it is whether the minimum billing fits your actual guest list. Book My BBQ's current small-party entry point is Spice Route Social from 15 paid guests.
From 15 paid guestsSpice Route Social at ₹799 adult / ₹499 kidBirthday, house party, and family-event planning
Build your catering menu 
Start with the package minimum, not a generic catering minimum
The current catalog has package-specific minimums. Spice Route Social starts at 15 paid guests, while other packages start higher depending on the menu and service format.
Small events benefit from a defined menu
With 15 to 30 guests, over-ordering too many dishes can create waste and a confusing buffet. A guided package keeps the menu broad enough for a celebration without turning a small guest list into a large-event spread.
Share the real headcount before choosing a format
Count adults, kids, and under-five guests separately, then choose a package whose minimum matches the paid guest count. Venue access, date availability, transport, and any special dietary requirement still need confirmation.
Menu direction
How to plan food for a small catered event
Prioritise a complete, recognisable meal and only add complexity where it improves the guest experience.
Keep the main meal complete
A buffet-style package can combine starters, mains, dal, rice, bread, salad, dessert, and accompaniments without needing a very large guest list.
Plan dessert around the occasion
For birthdays and anniversaries, coordinate package dessert with cake. For a family meal, choose the dessert selections shown for the package.
Before you enquire
Your event checklist
Paid guest count
Confirm whether the event meets the selected package minimum; the lowest current minimum is 15 paid guests.
Venue type
Share whether the event is at home, an apartment, clubhouse, office, terrace, or another venue.
Serving time
Choose one realistic eating window rather than only the event start time.
Dietary split
Estimate vegetarian and non-vegetarian numbers before choosing dishes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum guest count for small-party catering?
The lowest current catering minimum is 15 paid guests on Spice Route Social. Other packages have higher minimums.
Can I book catering for 15 or 20 people?
Yes, if your chosen package supports that paid guest count. Spice Route Social currently starts at 15 paid guests; review availability and venue details before payment.
Is small-party catering suitable for birthdays and house parties?
Yes. It can suit birthdays, house parties, anniversaries, family meals, and similar compact events when the package minimum, venue, date, and service format fit the plan.
Related catering guides
Birthday BBQ CateringBuild a complete birthday meal that is easy for guests to understand, works for the age mix, and fits the timing of cake, games, and arrivals.Private Party BBQ CateringShape the food around how people will actually gather—standing and chatting, sitting for dinner, or moving between an indoor room and an outdoor space.BBQ CateringCompare the current packages, understand what each format includes, and arrive at your enquiry with the details needed to confirm your Bangalore event.Buffet CateringA buffet is useful when you want a complete meal with clear per-person pricing and a predictable service structure. The current catalog includes dedicated vegetarian and Veg & Non-Veg Buffet packages at different price and guest-count levels.