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Spice up your next event with Cardiff's finest Asian Catering for hire! Whether it's a vibrant wedding, a corporate get-together, or a private party, our hand-picked selection of 11 top-rated caterers offers an incredible array of flavours. From delectable Chinese and Indian dishes to authentic Thai and Japanese cuisine, perfect for events at venues like Cardiff City Hall or the Park Plaza, discover your perfect feast below!
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Cardiff knows how to host a celebration. From landmark outdoor spaces to lively city centre venues and close-knit community halls, it’s a city that welcomes people properly. If you’re planning an event and want food that brings colour, warmth, and unmistakable flavour, Asian catering is a brilliant choice. Done well, it’s generous, social, and memorable. Done badly, it’s just a queue and a soggy naan. We’re here to help you get it right.
This guide is for anyone searching for Asian catering in Cardiff and wondering where to start. We’ll walk you through styles, menus, practical considerations, pricing, and how to plan calmly without losing your weekends to spreadsheets. Whether you’re hosting a cultural festival, a christening, or a farewell dinner, the aim is the same: relaxed guests, confident hosts, and food that people still talk about on the bus home.
Asian catering suits Cardiff’s event scene because it scales beautifully. It works for intimate family gatherings and for larger community celebrations without losing personality. Menus are naturally shareable, service styles are flexible, and there’s an in-built sense of occasion.
For outdoor events on castle grounds or open civic spaces, live cooking and aromatic grills create atmosphere without needing heavy décor. In city centre venues, Indo-Chinese small plates or elegant tandoor menus feel contemporary and social. Community centres benefit from food that’s familiar, filling, and welcoming to all ages.
Asian catering isn’t one thing, and choosing the right direction early will save you time later. Here are two styles that work particularly well for events across the city.
Punjabi-style catering is all about warmth and generosity. Expect tandoor-cooked meats and vegetables, rich marinades, fresh breads, and hearty sides. This style is ideal for celebrations where guests want a proper meal and a relaxed, social feel. It’s especially popular for family events like christenings or farewell dinners, where guests sit, chat, and eat at an unhurried pace.
If you’re after something lighter and more modern, Indo-Chinese small plates are a great option. Think bold flavours, crisp textures, and dishes designed to be shared. This style suits city centre venues, evening receptions, and events where guests are moving around rather than sitting down for a full meal. Small plates keep energy high and queues low.
We bring flavour, creativity, and charm to any event. With carefully prepared, high-quality ingredients, we create a memorable dining experience for all your guests.
Duck + Roll serves modern street food built around one hero ingredient: perfectly crispy duck. Fast, flavour-packed and crowd-tested, we deliver big taste with effortless service.
Authentic Asian steamed Bao buns, suitable for a wide variety of events and occasions all served in a typical street food market style
Experience a premium Indian fusion three-course meal, crafted by a culinary expert with 15+ years of award-winning expertise. Enjoy unforgettable dishes made with the finest ingredients.
We meticulously source all our ingredients and freshly curate and grind our masalas. We guarantee a burst of flavour in every bite of our food.
Our hands-on approach and creative flair make us the perfect choice for all events. Incredible Thali food you won’t forget.
We are the UK's leading wedding, event, and party caterer. Our noodle van offers a delicious range of noodles and rice dishes with meals inspired from all over Asia.
Your Curry Adventure Starts Here! Choose your flavor: Fiery Issan Green 🌶️ or smooth Royal Massaman. Served with fragrant jasmine rice & your pick of Chicken, juicy Prawns (+£2), or Tofu.
Pad Thai tease or Curry craze? 🤔 Fan Thai Sticks Catering : Thai food so good, it's almost illegal! 🌶️ Real family recipes = flavour explosion! Ditch the drab, grab Bangkok fab! 🎉
We’re a street food van from Bristol, bringing bold, spice-driven flavours from the Middle East, Morocco and beyond . Our passion is simple: creating delicious, vibrant food that celebrates the richness of global cuisine. We serve wraps and rice bowls with truly tasty fillings. We pride ourselves on using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients, and only high-welfare British meat and poultry. Every dish is crafted by hand with care, love, and the attention it deserves
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All of the food is prepared by the owner who has over 20 years experience in catering and over 8 years in street food. The food you will be served is his passion and we believe you can taste that!
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Choosing Asian catering is the easy part. Matching it to the way your event actually runs is where the magic happens.
Asian catering is flexible, but it still needs the right setup to shine.
For Asian catering in Cardiff, you can expect typical prices to fall between £17 and £40 per person. Where you land in that range depends on several factors.
Before confirming your Asian caterer, it’s worth asking a few practical questions. These aren’t awkward. They’re sensible.
Event planning should feel exciting, not like a second job you didn’t apply for. That’s where the right platform makes all the difference. With instant, all-inclusive pricing, you don’t have to wait days for quotes or chase people for replies. You can compare options, make decisions quickly, and move on to the next part of planning without second-guessing yourself. Clear communication keeps anxiety in check. When you know what’s happening and when, you stop imagining problems that don’t exist.
We’ve seen first-hand how the right approach transforms the planning experience for local hosts.
If you want your event to feel memorable rather than routine, think about how guests experience the food. Staggered service keeps energy up and avoids long queues. Clear signage or simple explanations help guests explore dishes confidently. A thoughtful layout encourages conversation rather than crowding. None of this needs to be complicated; it just needs a bit of forethought and the right people supporting you.
Asian catering in Cardiff offers flavour, flexibility, and genuine crowd-pleasing appeal. Whether you’re hosting a cultural festival, a family celebration, or a meaningful farewell, the right catering choice sets the tone for everything that follows.
Plan early, ask the right questions, and choose partners who make the process feel straightforward rather than stressful. When the food is right and the planning is calm, you’re free to focus on what actually matters: enjoying the event and the people you’re sharing it with.