01 · Indian-Arabic fusion · live stations
AHS Catering
ⓘ Final quote received (Kamrul, 24 Jul) — menu locked (see Decision). Next step: request official invoice + deposit to secure the date.
A hand-checked shortlist of reputable Arabic, Emirati & Indian-Arab wedding caterers who do live cooking / fresh-food stations — ouzi & whole lamb, mixed grills, kebabs, biryani, mezze and Arabic sweets — for a 120-guest reception on Sun 15 Nov 2026, 6:30 PM–10:00 PM. 10 in Al Ain (nearest the farm) and 10 in Dubai who travel out, plus Indian-Arab kebab & biryani options.
Every catering company we checked, in one board. Tiles marked 💬 have already quoted a price. Tap a tile to jump straight to its full details, contacts and — where sent — its menu & price.
These caterers have already come back with a price for our 15 Nov farmhouse reception. Full menus, where they sent one, are in Menus received ↓. We've emailed our confirmed menu to each for a final per-head quotation.
20 caterers contacted; on 25 Jul all Al Ain + Abu Dhabi companies were re-emailed with Fatema's CONFIRMED menu + tasting/staffing/crockery/location questions (18 drafts). Numbers verified 25 Jul — 💬 = WhatsApp confirmed or mobile (WhatsApp likely). Call order: quoted first, then Al Ain locals (shortest delivery run), then Abu Dhabi.
| Region | Caterer | Status | Call / WhatsApp | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ain | Capital Catering Plus (ADNEC) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 406 3777 | sales@capitalcateringplus.ae | Top pick; on this page — chase by phone |
| Al Ain | Capital Majlis — ADNEC Centre | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 3 799 3618 | capitalmajlisalain@adnec.ae | Top pick; ADNEC reservations line |
| Al Ain | Al Ain Club — HBZ Hospitality | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 3 702 1000 | info@alainclub.ae | 250m² kitchen at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium |
| Al Ain | ChefMaison Al Ain | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | 💬 WA +31 6 1659 9863 | operations@chefmaison.com | Marketplace; WhatsApp support line is Dutch (+31) per their site |
| Al Ain | VIP Restaurant & Catering | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | 💬 +971 56 792 6592 · +971 54 552 1343 | viprestaurantalain@gmail.com | Kuwaitat; mobiles from official site — WhatsApp likely |
| Al Ain | Cateriya — Intercat Hospitality | RE-QUOTE asked | 💬 Mona +971 52 300 8240 | Banquet.admin@intercat-hospitality.com | Already proposed AED 300/head for 15 Nov; asked to re-quote on the final AHS-style menu |
| Al Ain | Al Ain Rotana (outside catering) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 3 754 5111 | alain.hotel@rotana.com | 5★ banqueting; ask for events desk |
| Al Ain | Ayla Grand Hotel | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 3 705 1111 | book@aylahotels.com | Verified on aylahotels.com |
| Al Ain | Danat Al Ain Resort | ✅ QUOTED AED 175 | 💬 WA +971 50 447 0842 · +971 3 704 6000 | salesexecutive.alain@danathotels.com | Replied same day (Assia) — challenger quote ↑; official WhatsApp reservations line |
| Al Ain | Grand Jebel Hafeet (Oryx Grand) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 3 704 6888 | H3573@accor.com | Rebranded Oryx Grand — Accor email may bounce, CALL instead |
| Abu Dhabi | Royal Catering (Mussafah) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 496 3200 | info@royalcatering.ae | Major AD caterer |
| Abu Dhabi | Capital Catering (ADNEC Group) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 406 3777 | sales@capitalcatering.ae | Same switchboard as Capital Catering Plus |
| Abu Dhabi | Al Jazeera Intl Catering (JIC) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 554 5979 | info@aljic.ae | Award-winning AD caterer, Mussafah |
| Abu Dhabi | ADNH Catering (ADNH Compass) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 444 7228 | info@adnhcompassme.ae | UAE's largest food services provider |
| Abu Dhabi | National Catering (NCSF) | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 676 7013 | info@nationalcatering.net | Salam St |
| Abu Dhabi | Emirates Taste Catering | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 550 7320 | info@etasteuae.com | Mussafah M26 |
| Abu Dhabi | Baguette Catering | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | 800 22777 | info@baguette.ae | ICAD I; toll-free line |
| Abu Dhabi | Oskar Events | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | 💬 +971 50 925 3581 | info@oskarevents.com | Covers all UAE incl Al Ain; mobile — WhatsApp likely |
| Abu Dhabi | Sajway | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | +971 2 633 3996 | sajwayabudhabi@gmail.com | Lebanese restaurant + event catering |
| Abu Dhabi | The Biryani Shop | 📧 Menu emailed 25 Jul | 💬 +971 56 614 1499 | info@thebiryanishop.com | South Indian, party/catering orders; mobile — WhatsApp likely |
Every WhatsApp button below opens a chat pre-loaded with this exact brief, so each caterer quotes the same thing and you can compare per-head prices fairly.
💚 Green WhatsApp buttons open a chat with the brief already typed. Landline-only caterers show a Call button instead. Every contact was checked live — where a caterer had no verifiable mobile, only its website/email is linked. Prices vary; always request a tasting before booking.
Closest to an Al Hayer / Al Ain farmhouse — lowest travel & setup cost, and the strongest on authentic Emirati wedding food (ouzi, majlis stations).
Dubai's most reputable Arabic / Emirati caterers for live cooking stations and larger weddings. Confirm a travel/setup charge to Al Hayer, Al Ain (≈100 km / 1 hr) when you ask for a quote.
A deeper bench — Lebanese houses, mandi / ouzi specialists and full-service event caterers across Dubai & Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi names (Al Areesh, Al Madhbi) are a shorter drive to Al Hayer than the Dubai ones. Same Arabic + live-cooking brief on every WhatsApp button.
A separate menu track: Indian + Arabic food with live kebabs / grill and biryani. WhatsApp buttons here open a chat with the Indian-Arab brief (kebabs, biryani, curries, breads & sweets). Matin and Jafar are listed — send me their numbers and I'll message them too.
1. Price per head for 120 guests (Arabic menu + live stations) — is it all-in?
2. Live stations included — ouzi/whole-lamb, grill, shawarma, mezze, sweets — how many chefs on site?
3. Farm/outdoor setup — do they bring buffet tables, chafing dishes, power/gas, water, lighting for the stations?
4. Staff — waiters & station chefs for 6:30–10:00 PM, and the ratio to guests.
5. Travel & setup charge to an Al Ain / Al Hayer farm (Dubai caterers especially).
6. Tasting — is a menu tasting free or credited to the booking?
7. Deposit, balance & cancellation terms in writing.
8. Crockery, cutlery, clearing & clean-up — included or extra?
Message a few of the caterers above, collect 3–4 per-head quotes, then book a tasting with your top two. Reply to any WhatsApp with your date to lock a hold.
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