When it comes to the festive season, the more the merrier – be it food, parties, and even people! While hosting is such a joy, sometimes it can get stressful. Which is why, we’ve curated easy Party-Friendly Recipes with Meatington’s Frozen Food! Depending on the type of party and the guests invited, you can choose to opt for Heat and Eat, Cook and Eat, and even Raw Meat! The beauty of frozen food lies in the fact that its deliciousness has been preserved hygienically – so you don’t have to spend hours and hours in the kitchen, while your guests have a grand time outside. Here’s how you can turn your Diwali Party into a party to remember…
1.Plan out your Menu in advance. Here’s where our Party-Friendly Recipes come in handy! 2.Arrange for decor and service keeping prior in order to ease the clean up in mind. Now that doesn’t mean you don’t bring out the fine china, just that you make it easier for you to clean up afterwards! 3.Plan the flow of events – from your Welcome Drink to your first round of appetizers and so on… Typically, the first round should be ready within 45 minutes of half of your guests coming in – with a second batch just 15 minutes after that. 4.Often, you get caught up in conversations – just ensure that there’s a food and drink refresh every 20 minutes! Serve dinner around 2.5 to 3 hours after your party has begun! This can be served buffet-style or even a sit-down service if you have planned for an intimate party! Now coming to the easy Recipes…
If you’re having a traditionally Indian party
Think sarees, card parties, and mogra! Why don’t you create the right mehfil with gaddas and garlands? Here, your ambience will be luxuriously decadent, which is why you must serve luxurious recipes of yore! Don’t worry, you won’t need to get your grandma in to cook for you – because we’ve got just the right options created by the food wizard Sachin Sahgal! Of course, authentic Lukhnowi galouti kebabs are the way to go – choose from our Mutton or Mushroom Galouti, which can be pan to party-ready in 7 minutes’ flat! Serve them with some green chutney, fresh onions, and pickled onions for that Nawabi flair. For some Mughlai style, opt for our Tandoori or Stuffed Chicken Tangri, which can be grilled on coals, fresh for your guests! The marination packs a punch, while the char will lend another dimension of flavour, altogether. For mains, you cannot go wrong with Biryani! Whether you choose to offer Hyderabadi, Kashmiri, or Lukhnowi biryani, we’re sure you will find our Raw Meats easy and hygienic to use. Prepare this hours in advance – not only will you get that timeless flavour, but also it will ease some of that party-planning stress!
If Fusion is the name of the game…
Why not opt for the best of Indian and international? Choose our Heat & Eat and Cook & Eat options as a base and mix and match to your heart’s content. May we suggest… Tacos with Fish Fingers, Garlic Aioli, and some Guacamole? Falafel for a Mezze Platter? Chicken Popcorn with a Schezwan dipping sauce? (loved by kids as well!) Veg Shammi Kebabs as the patty for a delightfully fusion Slider? Chicken Salami and Ham for a Charcuterie Board? Mutton Seekh Kebab for DIY Rolls? Inspired to create your own? We would love to know your recipes. Do send them over or share in the comments below!
A dash of international elegance…
Is sometimes all you need to make your party the one that everyone raves about? Cuisines from around the world have captured our attention, so why not give them a decidedly Meatington twist? Vietnamese food is fresh and spicy in equal measure – think red chillies and lemons as garnishes. Why not transform our Chicken Momos (pan to plate in less than 7 minutes) into a Vietnamese dumpling? Just serve them with a fresh yet piquant dipping sauce – and voilà! You’ve got a brand new appetizer. French cuisine has been considered the epitome of all epicureans since time immemorial. Why not create a main dish that will impress everyone with your culinary skills – and that won’t require you to be in the kitchen at all times? Try the French Chicken Casserole a la Normande! Start by using our Chicken Breast and Thigh (boneless), and this casserole will just need an hour in the oven to come to life! Add dimension to your dish with shallots, apples, and bacon. A warming dish, just right for that late-night dinner! Argentinian food has become immensely popular due to its masterful take on meat and fish! We recommend using our Crumb Fried Fish for their Fish Cakes recipe, served with sour cream, green chillies, and chimichurri seasoning!
One for the Kids!
Of course, when it comes to a Diwali gathering, we can’t forget that children often prefer easier, timeless, and fuss-free options! So, let them not try a Galouti or a French casserole if they don’t want to.. Here are some kid-friendly Diwali recipes! Everyone absolutely loves our Risotto Balls. Just serve them with ketchup or even chilli sauce for the brave – and you’re set. Instant party hit! Kids don’t like broccoli? Just serve them our Broccoli Corn Kebabs as a burger instead! A great option to get some sneaky veggies in…We all know this – kids love their noodles! Why not up the ante with some Momos tossed with Hakka Noodles? A fun new dish for them to try, and an easy way for you to make it more hearty! We hope our suggestions above have sparked a thought in your mind! Of course, the beauty of Meatington’s Frozen Food lies in the fact that you can create as per your will – knowing that this has been made in a safe and secure ISO 22000-certified kitchen helmed by Chef Sachin Sahgal and his team. We wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Diwali! Hope this year brings forth togetherness, light, and laughter – and we sincerely hope to be a part of it, big or small.
