Rs 350-500 / Plate (Budget)
What you get: Basic hall with chairs and tables. Standard veg buffet with 2-3 starters, 2 mains, rice, dal, 2 rotis, 1 dessert. Basic white draping or no decoration. 4-5 hour time slot. Self-service buffet counter.
What you do not get: AC may be extra. No DJ or sound system included. Minimal parking (10-20 spots). No generator backup. No event coordinator. Decoration, stage, and lighting are your responsibility.
Hidden costs to expect: AC charges (Rs 3,000-5,000), cleaning deposit (Rs 2,000-5,000), overtime (Rs 3,000-5,000/hour). Actual all-in cost per plate often reaches Rs 500-650.
Typical venues: Community halls, older standalone party halls in BTM, Marathahalli, KR Puram, and outer-ring areas.
Rs 500-800 / Plate (Mid-Range)
What you get: AC hall with basic decoration included. Veg or non-veg buffet with 4-5 starters, 3-4 mains, live counter (noodles or dosa), 2 desserts. In-house catering with decent quality. 5-6 hour time slot. Basic sound system. Event coordination support. 30-50 car parking.
What you do not get: Premium decoration or floral work. DJ or live music (available at extra cost). Photographer. Elaborate stage setup. Valet parking.
Hidden costs to expect: Generator backup if not included (Rs 5,000-8,000), additional live counters (Rs 80-150/plate per counter), overtime (Rs 5,000-8,000/hour). Actual all-in cost per plate: Rs 700-1,000.
Typical venues: Most standalone convention centres in Whitefield, Hebbal, JP Nagar, Yelahanka. This is where the majority of Bangalore party halls operate.
Rs 800-1,200 / Plate (Premium)
What you get: Well-designed AC hall with modern interiors. Curated buffet with 6-8 starters, 4-5 mains, 2-3 live counters, 3 desserts. Professional service staff. Dedicated event coordinator. Basic decoration included (may include stage flowers and entrance draping). 6-hour time slot. Sound system with mic. 50-100 car parking or valet available.
What you do not get: DJ, photographer, elaborate thematic decoration (available at extra cost). Alcohol service may have separate licensing/charges. Outdoor or terrace access may cost extra.
Hidden costs to expect: GST (18%) often not included in quoted price, alcohol corkage (Rs 200-400/bottle), overtime (Rs 8,000-12,000/hour). Actual all-in cost per plate: Rs 1,000-1,500.
Typical venues: Premium standalone venues, 3-4 star hotel party halls in Koramangala, Indiranagar, Bannerghatta Road, Residency Road.
Rs 1,200+ / Plate (Luxury)
What you get: Hotel-quality interiors with chandeliers, marble, or designer decor. Chef-curated multi-cuisine buffet with 8-12 starters, 5-6 mains, 3-4 live counters, dessert station. Professional event management team. Complimentary suite or changing room for hosts. Valet parking. Audio-visual equipment.
What you do not get: Full decoration (hotel in-house decorators charge separately). Photography. Entertainment. Alcohol (typically sold at hotel MRP + service charge, no outside alcohol). Custom menus may have surcharges.
Hidden costs to expect: Service charge (10-15% on top of food), GST (18%), alcohol markup (30-50% above retail), decoration (Rs 50,000-2,00,000), overtime (Rs 12,000-20,000/hour). Actual all-in cost per plate: Rs 1,800-3,500.
Typical venues: Taj West End, The Leela Palace, Radisson Blu, ITC Gardenia, JW Marriott, Sheraton. These are five-star hotel function halls with standardised but premium service.