Catering resource
Bangladeshi Catering Planning Guide
Start with guest count, event type, location, date and serving time. Use the estimates below for early planning, then ask Panta Jol to confirm the current menu, quantities, delivery, setup and itemized price.
Published and reviewed by Panta Jol · 15 Aug 2026
Planning tool
Guest-count food calculator
This planning estimate assumes one main serving and one dessert per guest, plus your selected buffer. It is not a confirmed Panta Jol quantity or quote.
- Main servings
- 28
- Dessert servings
- 28
Planning tool
Biryani quantity calculator
The estimate uses 350 g of prepared biryani per adult-sized serving and the same buffer. Appetite, children, side dishes and service style can change the final quantity.
Estimated prepared biryani
9.8 kg
For 25 guests plus a 10% planning buffer (28 servings).
Confirm the final quantity, serving unit, menu and price directly with Panta Jol before booking.
Quantity guide
Sample menu structures for 10, 25, 50 and 100 guests
These are planning structures, not fixed Panta Jol packages. A practical starting point is one rice or biryani serving, one primary protein serving and one dessert serving per guest, with sides chosen from the current menu and a buffer suited to the event.
| Guests | Rice/biryani servings | Primary protein servings | Dessert servings | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 10–11 | 10–11 | 10–11 | Small family or team meal |
| 25 | 25–28 | 25–28 | 25–28 | Family gathering or office lunch |
| 50 | 50–55 | 50–55 | 50–55 | Larger office or private event |
| 100 | 100–110 | 100–110 | 100–110 | Requires early capacity and logistics confirmation |
Illustrative example only
Generic 25-person catering cost example
This supplied example demonstrates how an itemized quotation can be presented. It is not a live offer, guaranteed price, minimum order, automatic discount or fixed deposit policy. The current menu and written quotation remain authoritative.
Before requesting a quote
Family, private-event and office lunch checklists
Family gathering
- Confirm adults and children
- Choose serving time
- Note allergies and preferences
- Share the full location
Private or community event
- Confirm guest range
- Explain venue access
- Ask about delivery or setup
- Keep a serving-time buffer
Office or corporate lunch
- Confirm department headcount
- Choose individual or shared service
- Provide building access details
- Request an itemized quotation
Booking timeline
Plan, quote, confirm
- 1
Enquire
Share date, time, location, event type and guest count.
- 2
Plan
Discuss current dishes, quantities, delivery and setup needs.
- 3
Review
Check the itemized price, deposit, balance and cancellation terms.
- 4
Confirm
Only treat the booking as confirmed when Panta Jol confirms it.
Direct catering answers
What is Pantajol?
Pantajol is an alternate spelling of Panta Jol, a Shah Alam-based halal Bangladeshi homestyle food delivery and catering business serving selected areas in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Is Panta Jol the same as Pantajol?
Yes. Panta Jol is the primary brand spelling, and Pantajol refers to the same business and website.
Does Panta Jol provide office lunch and event catering?
Panta Jol accepts enquiries for office lunches, family gatherings, private events, corporate meals and community events. The date, location, headcount, current menu and logistics must be confirmed before booking.
Can Panta Jol cater for 25 guests?
A 25-person request can be discussed, but availability, minimum quantities, menu, transport and price must be confirmed for the requested date and location.
Can customers request a custom catering menu?
Customers can request a menu based on guest count, event type and preferences. Panta Jol confirms the final dishes against the current menu and preparation schedule.
How early should catering be booked?
Contact Panta Jol as early as practical, especially for weekends or larger groups. A fixed lead time is not published; the team confirms what is possible for each date and order.
How do catering deposits and balance payments work?
Panta Jol does not publish one fixed deposit rule for every catering order. Any deposit, balance due date and accepted payment method should be stated in the itemized quotation before the customer confirms.
Request a factual, itemized quotation
Send the date, location, headcount, serving time and menu preferences. Panta Jol will confirm current availability, quantities, delivery, setup and payment terms.