Catering Equipments

A successful catering event or restaurant buffet comes down to having the right equipment at every stage, from the cookware you use in the kitchen to the chafers, stands, platters, and serving tools you put in front of your guests. At Nishi Enterprise, our Catering Equipment collection brings together 84 products spanning chafing dishes, tikki tava platters and stands, iron and stainless kadai woks, mixing paddles, idli steamers, buffet spoons, copper flatware, and revolving food displays, covering the full spectrum of Indian restaurant and catering needs in one place.

Tikki Tava Platters for Live Stations and Buffet Service

The tikki tava is a centerpiece of Indian street food and live buffet service, and our lineup covers every size and material needed for any volume of service. For everyday restaurant use, the iron tava options are the traditional and most cost-effective choice. The Round Mild Steel Iron Tikki Tava 18" at $40, 24" with Riveted Handles at $60, and 30" Round with Solid Handles at $80 are all built from heavy mild steel that retains heat evenly and develops a natural seasoning over time. For restaurants and caterers that prefer a stainless steel surface that is easier to clean and maintain, the Stainless Steel Tikki Tava 18" at $90, 24" with Welded Handles at $125, Square 24" with Riveted Handles at $125, and 30" Round at $150 are all available. Pair your tava with a matching tava stand to keep your platter elevated and food warm throughout the service.

Tava Stands for Table and Buffet Presentation

Every tava needs a stand, and we carry several styles to match any aesthetic. The Stainless Steel Tava Stand 12" at $60 and 15" at $75 are the practical everyday options with Sterno holders built in. For a warmer, more decorative look, the Copper/Stainless Steel Tikki Tava Stand 12" at $100 and 15" at $120 add a distinctive copper-toned finish that works beautifully for wedding and banquet setups. The Copper/Steel Tava Serving Platter 11" at $20 is a compact tabletop option for smaller individual service presentations.

Kadai Woks for Deep Frying, Display, and Live Cooking

Iron and stainless kadai woks are essential in any Indian catering kitchen, used for deep frying pakoras, jalebi, and puri, as well as live cooking stations where guests can watch the food being prepared. The iron kadai lineup includes the 18" Iron Kadai Wok with Handles at $35, 20" Round with Handles at $45, and 24" for Large-Volume Deep Frying at $85, all built from heavy-gauge iron that holds and retains frying temperature better than stainless or aluminum. For jalebi and flat-bottom applications, the Iron Jalebi Kadai 18" at $50, 24" at $90, and 30" at $120 are all available. For restaurants that prefer stainless steel in their kadai lineup, the Stainless Steel Kadai Wok 18" at $100 and 24" with Solid Steel Handles at $175 are excellent alternatives. For high-acid preparations where iron would react, the Stainless Steel Flat Bottom Jalebi Kadai 24" at $175 provides a food-safe, easy-to-clean stainless option. Browse the full Indian Cookware collection for more kadai, wok, and large-format cookware options.

Chafing Dishes for Buffet and Banquet Service

For keeping food hot and visually impressive at any event, our chafing dish lineup within this collection covers two standout options. The Copper Step Handi Bowl Chafing Dish with Brass Lid Holder 7 Qt. at $325 is a premium handi-style chafer that brings traditional Indian aesthetics to a formal buffet setup, with a genuine copper body and brass-accented lid holder. For a striking buffet display, the Copper/Stainless Steel Revolving Food Display with 6 Bowls at $150 is a rotating presentation stand that showcases six dishes simultaneously, perfect for salad bars, condiment stations, and multi-item buffet spreads. For more chafer options across stainless, gold, and copper finishes, browse the full Chafers collection.

Mixing Paddles for Large-Batch Cooking

For kitchens that cook biryani, dal, or curries in large quantities, a long-handled mixing paddle is one of the most used tools in the building. Our paddle lineup covers four lengths to match any pot size. The 24" Stainless Steel Mixing Paddle at $17, 36" Mixing Paddle at $19, and 48" Mixing Paddle at $23 are all full stainless steel and dishwasher safe. For a more comfortable grip during long stirs, the 35" Mixing Paddle with Wooden Handle at $30 and the 50" Mixing Paddle with Wooden Handle at $35 provide a natural wood grip that stays cooler during extended cooking. These pair perfectly with our sauce pots and stock pots for large-batch cooking setups.

Idli Steamers, Buffet Spoons, and Flatware

For South Indian restaurants and caterers that serve idli at volume, the Commercial Aluminum Idli Steamer 48 Idlis at $190 and 60 Idlis with 5 Trays at $230 let you steam large batches in one cycle, keeping up with the pace of a busy breakfast or lunch service. For buffet service, the Copper/Stainless Steel Oval Buffet Ladle 13" and Deep Ladle 13" both at $9 are practical and attractive serving spoons that coordinate beautifully with a copper-themed buffet table. For a fully coordinated copper flatware setup, the Handcrafted Copper/Stainless Steel Dinner Fork and Dinner Spoon are both $30 per dozen and pair naturally with our copper drinkware and copper stainless steel dinnerware for a cohesive table presentation.

Browse the complete Catering Equipment collection alongside our serving ware, thalis, chafers, and tava stands to build a complete, polished setup for your next restaurant service or catering event.