Community Event Catering — Richmond Carnival
a large community crowd, four food stations, and a community event that brought Richmond together over shared plates of authentic Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine.
The Challenge
A local Richmond community association was organising their annual summer carnival and wanted a caterer who could serve a large community crowd across a 4-hour event window — including a diverse mix of families, many with varying dietary needs, from halal to vegan to gluten-free.
Previous events had used a mix of caterers, leading to inconsistent quality and confusion around allergens and dietary labelling. They wanted a single, experienced caterer who could manage everything.
Our Approach
We designed a buffet-style service across four stations: starters, mains (curries and rice), vegetarian/vegan dishes, and breads. Every tray was clearly labelled with allergen and dietary information, and our team managed service throughout the event.
We co-ordinated with the event organisers on timing, space requirements, and the serving schedule to ensure food was hot and fresh throughout the afternoon.
What We Delivered
The Result
All four food stations were maintained throughout the event with no gaps in service. Guest feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the community association confirmed Jaflong Tandoori as their preferred caterer for future annual events.
"Our guests were delighted. The food was fresh, clearly labelled, and so much better than previous years. The team handled everything brilliantly."
"Jaflong made the catering side completely stress-free. 200 people fed, everyone happy — and the lamb biryani was the talk of the afternoon."
Events Chair, Richmond Community Association
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