Mauka Indian Cuisine - Eatontown Catering in Eatontown, NJ

Bring everyone together.

Indian catering for the moments that matter, from an office lunch to a wedding weekend. With more than 20 years in the Indian event space, we know how to make the food and service feel as memorable as the occasion.

A menu built around your occasion.

You bring the people. We’ll work through the food, the flow, and the details with you. We cater weddings, baby showers, graduations, family celebrations, office luncheons and more. For larger events, Mauka can bring a complete food service experience, including live stations for cocktail hour and the team and equipment needed to serve your guests. For smaller gatherings, we can prepare generous trays of the dishes you love. There is no one-size-fits-all package here. We’ll talk through your guest count, venue, preferences and service needs, then shape a proposal for your event.

From trays to the full celebration.

Weddings & large events
01 / FULL SERVICE
A complete food experience for receptions and multi-part celebrations, with menu planning, on-site service, buffet presentation and live cooking stations as appropriate to your event.
Live stations
02 / ON-SITE
Freshly prepared food and the energy of service in the room. Build a cocktail hour or event menu around stations your guests can enjoy as they mingle.
Party trays & gatherings
03 / OFF-SITE
Bring Mauka favorites to a home, office or venue. Select from appetizers, curries, tandoor favorites, biryani, breads and more in quantities suited to your group.

Food worth gathering around.

Our team has spent over two decades serving Indian events of every size. We know the moments that need a quick bite, the stations that keep a cocktail hour moving, and the comfort of a beautifully served meal. Tell us what you envision, whether that is a favorite family dish, a vegetarian-forward menu, a lively chaat station or an expansive wedding spread.

Live stations guests remember.

Live preparation has been part of many Mauka events, especially cocktail hours. These are examples of styles we can discuss; the final selection depends on your venue and event plan. Chaat & pani poori • Tandoor & kebabs • Indo-Chinese favorites • Fresh breads • Street-food bites • Dessert service Have a particular station or family tradition in mind? Ask us when we plan your menu.

Start with your favorites.

To start
Palak Aam Patta Chaat · Vegetable Samosas · Mixed Vegetable Pakoras · Cauliflower Bang Bang · Chicken Charminar · Fish Amritsari
From the tandoor
Hariyali Paneer · Chicken Tikka Banjara · Malai Chicken Tikka · Tandoori Lamb Chops · Salmon Tikka · Tandoori Shrimp
For the table
Butter Chicken · Dal Makhni · Saag Paneer · Goat Patiala · Goan Shrimp Curry · Vegetable and Chicken Biryani · Fresh naan

From a couple we catered.

“The food was exceptional—every dish was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and truly loved by all of our guests.” Kinna P. · Wedding and Sangeet · Five-star review featured on Mauka’s Eatontown website

How we plan your wedding catering.

01 / First conversation
We discuss your dates, plans, guest count, venue and the services you need. This gives us a feel for the celebration and where to begin.
02 / Taste together
We invite the couple to explore classics, possible live-station dishes and ideas beyond our everyday restaurant menu.
03 / Bring the families
Usually, the next tasting includes the families. Everyone can share favorites and help shape the food for each event day.
04 / Build the shortlist
Take time to think it over. We narrow the selections and can meet again to taste a few more dishes before finalizing the menu.
05 / Align with the venue
As the date approaches, we connect with your venue or planner, arrange walkthroughs when needed and stay in touch with the right people.
06 / Serve your guests
Our team brings the plan to life with attentive service and food made for your celebration.

Our catering repertoire.

Browse more than 190 ideas across live stations, appetizers, entrées, regional specialties and desserts. Some options go beyond our everyday restaurant menu; we will confirm availability, venue needs and service format together. Ramen and sushi are outside-specialist stations. All selections are subject to event planning and confirmation.

Explore our catering categories

Live stations
Mac and cheese bar; Tuscany pasta bar; Mediterranean bar; Chaat station; Pani puri station; Dal station (main course); Indo-Chinese station; Chili paneer / chicken; Manchurian; Momos; Bao buns; Kati roll station; Mexican station: quesadillas, tacos & nacho bar; Maggi bar; Ramen bar (outside specialist); Sushi (outside specialist); Dosa station; Omelette station (breakfast); Sugarcane juice station; Sliders.
North Indian & Punjabi
Sarson da saag; Makki di roti; Chole bhature; Amritsari kulcha; Pindi chole; Rajma chawal; Aloo paratha; Paneer bhurji; Tandoori chicken; Fish Amritsari; Dal makhni; Kadhai paneer; Butter chicken; Chicken kali mirch; Punjabi kadhi pakora; Chicken seekh kebab.
Bengali
Bhetki paturi; Shorshe ilish; Chingri malai curry; Doi maach; Macher kalia; Bengali fish fry; Kosha mangsho; Luchi; Aloor dom; Basanti pulao; Cholar dal; Shukto; Mochar ghonto; Mishti doi; Rasgulla; Sandesh.
Indian appetizers
Hara Bhara Kebab; Aam Patta Chaat station; Chicken 65; Mixed kebabs; Lamb chops; Chicken chops; Reshmi kebab; Chicken tikka: hariyali, Bihari, regular & malai; Paneer / tofu tikka: same marinade varieties; Tandoori chicken, salmon & shrimp; Bang Bang shrimp; Fish Amritsari; Aloo tikki; Beetroot tikki; Pav bhaji; Vada pav; Vegetarian & nonvegetarian samosas; Crab Gulah; Assorted vegetable pakoras.
Indo-Chinese
Hakka noodles (varieties); Fried rice (varieties); Chicken satay; Chicken lollipop; Chili chicken & chili paneer; Manchurian: vegetable, gobi & chicken; Momos; Dumplings; Bao buns; Lotus wheels.
Vegetarian mains
Dal makhni / dal tadka; Shyam Savera; Malai kofta; Paneer tikka masala; Achari paneer; Saag paneer; Kadhai paneer; Paneer or mixed vegetable korma; Vegetable or paneer jalfrezi; Methi malai mutter; Mutter paneer; Aloo gobi; Aloo palak; Bhindi do pyaza; Sukha bhindi; Baingan bharta; Bagare baingan; Kolhapuri vegetable; Vegetable Chettinad; Chana masala.
Chicken mains
Butter chicken; Chicken tikka masala; Mango chicken curry; Chettinad chicken; Kolhapuri chicken; Shahi korma chicken; Chicken curry; Chicken saag; Chicken tikka mussalam; Chicken vindaloo; Kadhai chicken; Chicken jalfrezi; Chicken tawa masala.
Lamb mains
Apricot lamb korma; Lamb rogan josh; Lamb vindaloo; Lamb tikka masala; Lamb bhuna; Lamb saag; Lamb curry; Kadhai lamb; Laal maas; Naliwalla; Lamb kheema.
Goat mains
Patiala goat; Sukha goat; Handi goat masala; Kolhapuri goat; Achari goat; Goat curry; Kadhai goat.
Seafood mains
Shrimp or salmon tikka masala; Goan shrimp curry; Fish moiley; Fish masaladar; Pomfret.
Rice & biryani
Hyderabadi style; Dum biryani; Kashmiri biryani; Pulao; Jeera rice; Saffron jeera rice.
International mains
Chicken Francaise; Chicken Marsa; Stuffed chicken breast; Shrimp Marsala; Baked ziti; Chicken Parmesan (eggplant & veal available); Caprese.
South Indian
Medu vada; Uttapam; Idli; Aloo bonda.
Gujarati
Dhokla; Khaman; Dahi vada; Batata vada; Khandvi; Kachori; Undhiyu; Tindora bataka nu shak; Kathore; Gujarati dal; Kadhi; Poori; Shrikhand; Mohanthal.
Desserts & sweet stations
Indian sweets: Gulab jamun; Rasmalai; Rabri; Live jalebi with rabri; Gajar ka halwa; Moong dal halwa; Kulfi (seasonal flavors); Kulfi falooda; Kheer; Phirni; Shahi tukda; Rasgulla; Sandesh; Mishti doi; Shrikhand; Mohanthal; Malpua; Kaju katli; Motichoor ladoo. American & live dessert bars: Made-to-order crepes; Waffle station; Ice cream sundae bar; Mini cheesecakes; Brownies; Assorted cookies; Cupcakes; Mini pastries; Chocolate-dipped strawberries; Fruit display; Churros station; Chocolate fountain.

Whatever you’re celebrating.

Weddings • Rehearsal dinners • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Birthdays & anniversaries • Office luncheons • Corporate events • Family gatherings Food that feels like it belongs there. Tell us about the people, the venue and the kind of celebration you want. We’ll help make the menu and service fit the moment.

Tell us about your event.

Share your date, venue, guest count and the kind of service you have in mind using the inquiry form below. We’ll follow up to discuss options and prepare a custom proposal. Based in Eatontown, New Jersey · Serving celebrations beyond the restaurant