Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8, and Indian catering for Diwali gatherings in Langley, Abbotsford, Mission and Chilliwack books up early. If you are hosting family, friends or a workplace celebration, plan your menu and book your caterer now. Aldergrove Indian Bistro offers live catering, with fresh cooking on the spot, servers and buffet setup, and delivery catering with the buffet set up for you.
What is Diwali?
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities and many others around the world. It is a time for lamps, family, new clothes, gifts and plenty of food and sweets. The main day in 2026 is Sunday, November 8, and the wider celebration runs for several days around it, so gatherings often happen on the weekends before and after.
Build a Diwali menu
A good festive menu has variety, colour and something for every guest:
- Starters: samosas, pakoras, paneer tikka, chicken tikka and chaat.
- Vegetarian mains: paneer butter masala, shahi paneer, palak paneer, daal makhani, chana masala and malai kofta.
- Non-vegetarian mains: butter chicken, chicken korma, lamb curry and goat curry.
- Rice and bread: biryani, jeera rice and fresh naan.
- Sweets: gulab jamun, rasmalai and gajar halwa.
Explore the full menu for ideas, and tell us about vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free guests so we can plan around them.
Live catering or delivery catering for Diwali?
Live catering is perfect for larger parties, where fresh cooking becomes part of the festival atmosphere. Delivery catering suits family dinners, office Diwali lunches and community events where you want a ready buffet without cooking on site.
A simple Diwali planning timeline
- Pick your date and guest count. Weekend dates around November 8 are in demand.
- Choose your service style. Live or delivery.
- Draft your menu. Aim for two or three starters, three to five mains, rice, bread and one or two sweets.
- Confirm dietary needs. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy details.
- Book early. Contact us with your date, location and guest count.
Where we cater
We cater Diwali events across Langley, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack and Aldergrove.
Book your Diwali catering
Call (604) 381-3332 or send a request on our catering page with your date, venue, guest count and dietary needs.
FAQ
When is Diwali in 2026? Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Can you cater a Diwali party at home? Yes, we cater private homes, halls and offices across the Fraser Valley. Call to confirm your location.
Do you make Indian sweets for Diwali? Our menu includes gulab jamun, rasmalai and gajar halwa. Ask about including them in your catering.