Pushkar is a holy town where weddings are almost always pure vegetarian and alcohol-free – and the food is delicious. Here is how to plan a memorable Pushkar wedding food menu.
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Local flavours to include
- Malpua with rabri – Pushkar's most famous sweet.
- Dal baati churma and gatte ki sabzi.
- Ker sangri and papad ki sabzi.
- Kachori and mirchi vada for snacks.
- Gulkand and rose-flavoured desserts – Pushkar is known for roses.
Function-wise menus
- Welcome: rose sherbet, kachori and fresh fruit.
- Haldi/mehendi: chaat, pani puri, dahi bhalla, kulfi.
- Sangeet: tandoor (paneer, mushroom, soya), Indo-Chinese, pasta, and a mocktail bar.
- Wedding dinner: Rajasthani, Punjabi, South Indian and Gujarati sections with a Jain counter.
- Morning after: poha, jalebi, aloo puri and masala chai.
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Mocktail bar ideas
- Thandai and kesar badam milk.
- Rose lemonade with gulkand.
- Jaljeera and aam panna.
- Fresh coconut and seasonal juices.
Catering tips
- Confirm the venue's vegetarian and alcohol policies in writing.
- Most resorts use in-house kitchens – review menus early.
- Ask for a malpua live counter.
- Plan quantities for all meals in a destination wedding.
- Label Jain and no-onion-garlic dishes.
Indicative costs
Approximate: resort menus ₹1,200–₹3,500 per plate per meal; live counters extra; outside caterers (where allowed) ₹800–₹1,800.
FAQs
Can we serve eggs or non-veg?
Not within Pushkar town – most venues are pure vegetarian.
What is a must-have dessert?
Malpua with rabri.
Plan more
See wedding cost in Pushkar, the Pushkar FAQs and Rajasthani food menu ideas.
