Not every event is a wedding, but every occasion deserves food worth remembering. Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration, a family reunion, an office party, or a milestone anniversary, The Cumin caters Indian food for gatherings of all shapes and sizes across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and beyond!

Catering built around your occasion
We’ve spent years delivering Indian Catering in Nottingham, catering everything from small birthday parties of 20 guests to large-scale corporate and community events of over 1,000. That range means we know how to adapt: a birthday spread calls for a different rhythm than a formal gathering, and we tailor the menu and service style accordingly.
Popular choices for gatherings include:
- Sharing platters and small plates — ideal for relaxed, social occasions where guests want to sample a variety of flavours
- Tandoori grills and curries, cooked fresh with the same recipes served in the restaurant
- A full vegan menu, so plant-based guests are never an afterthought
- Flexible portion styles, from buffet-style spreads to seated set menus
Birthdays and family celebrations
For birthdays, we find guests love a mix of familiar favourites and something a little different — think Butter Chicken and Lamb Rara Gosht alongside lighter vegetarian options like Chole Bhature. We can scale portions and spice levels to suit family gatherings with a wide range of ages and preferences at the table.
Corporate and community gatherings
We’ve also catered for larger community and corporate events, where consistency and reliable service matter as much as flavour. Our team handles the logistics so you can focus on your guests, whether that’s an office celebration or a larger public gathering.
Why local hosts choose The Cumin
Being a family-run, award-winning Indian restaurant in Nottingham since 2007 means we’ve built our catering reputation the same way we built the restaurant, through consistency, authentic recipes, and genuinely caring about the occasion, whatever it is.
Book your catering
Planning a birthday, gathering, or celebration in Nottingham?
Get in touch through our catering page
Or you can call 0115 941 9941 to talk through your event.


