Lohri Feast 2026: Turning Your Catering Spread into a Bonfire of Flavours

Lohri has never been just a festival in Delhi NCR and Gurgaon. It is that one day in January when families huddle around a bonfire, tall glasses of gajak-chai combinations materialize out of nowhere, and every conversation sounds like it starts with “Thand bahut hai aaj.” For couples hosting pre-wedding celebrations or seasonal parties, Lohri 2026 is the perfect excuse to go big on flavour

This year, the catering scene in Delhi NCR is witnessing a change where creative winter menus keep the essence of Lohri alive while making the spread exciting for modern guests. Here's how you can turn your Lohri feast into a bonfire of flavours without creating any actual smoke.

Start with the Sacred Starters

A Lohri menu has to begin on a note of warmth. Winter evenings in Gurgaon can freeze even the most enthusiastic foodie, so start strong. Live soup counters continue to trend in 2026, with creamy makki shorba, roasted tomato-basil soup, and spicy lentil broths becoming crowd favourites. Add a small bread pairing station with multigrain crisps, masala buns, and garlic bread for that extra charm.

For the signature Lohri crunch, add the classics: jaggery-glazed peanuts, gur revdi bowls, and till-coated paneer tikkas. Guests simply love nibbling, and these bite-sized starters travel perfectly with the warm, festive vibe of North India.

Make Corn the Hero of the Evening

If there's one ingredient that wins every Lohri menu in Delhi NCR, it has to be corn. Corn is to Lohri what mithai is to Diwali. Welcome this hero ingredient with a dedicated Makki Magic Station. Think makki di roti sliders, corn chaat cups, buttery bhutta skewers, and even a smoky makki khichdi topped with caramelized onions.

For those guests who might want something a bit lighter, add a grilled corn and quinoa salad tossed with winter greens and a mustard dressing. It will keep things fresh without moving away from the theme.

Tandoori Treats for the Win

No Lohri fare seems complete without delicacies from the tandoors. And, fortunately, 2026 is witnessing the resurrection of traditional tandoor cuisine on wedding and festive menus. The trick lies in providing a mix of all while retaining traditional authenticity. Paneer lazeez tikka, tandoori chaap, malai broccoli, amritsari fish, and sizzling chicken seekh kebabs form an impeccable blend.

Place the live tandoori counter in an accessible space so that there are no long queues. The guests in Gurgaon and Noida are known to linger around the grill, as if they are personal supervisors of the kebabs, so plan your layout smartly.

The main course must be worth a drum circle.

After all those starters and sizzlers, the main course has to feel like an upgrade, not an afterthought. Bring in the essence of Punjabi comfort with sarson ka saag, makki di roti, maa ki dal, and creamy paneer gravies. For non-vegetarians, butter chicken and mutton rara still dominate winter menus across Delhi NCR in 2026.

Add modern twists, however, to keep things fresh: introduce quinoa khichda, truffle tadka dal, and winter vegetable pot pies. These give your guests something to be surprised about, without taking away from the soul of Lohri. 

Sweet Endings, Sweet Memories 

If the starters win your guests over, the desserts seal the deal. Lohri demands winter sweets, and the dessert trends of 2026 are all about indulgence. Gajar ka halwa, jaggery rabri, and til laddoos will always be timeless. 

But the hero of the year is fusion. Offer gajak cheesecake bites, gur-gulab mousse jars, and sesame praline tarts for a menu that feels both nostalgic and modern. A warm dessert counter comprising jalebi, malpua, and gulab jamun keeps the winter chill at bay and the guests leave happy, full, and probably not able to button their coats. 

A memorable Lohri feast is all about warmth, flavor, and thoughtful catering. The year 2026 is just the perfect time to give your guests a Lohri celebration that feels familiar yet exciting, with Delhi NCR and Gurgaon continuing to embrace creative food trends.

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