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About
The finest and impeccable taste with a touch of classy, high-end event management experience is what Gindara Food is all about. Corporate events, birthday parties, or non-profit charity galas – whatever you need, we are here for you!
Overview
Hired 51 times
Background checked
10 employees
9 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
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2023
2022
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday or anniversary party
Dinner party
Corporate event
Meal
Breakfast or brunch
Lunch
Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres
Dinner
Drinks and dessert
Dessert
Non-alcoholic drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Coffee or tea
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
28 reviews
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Quyen V.
Aug 23, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lalith from Gindara made planning my son’s birthday such an easy task, from creating the menu to decor to the cake. Being that I am not from NY, I was initially stressed thinking that I would have to hire multiple people for different things but Gindara took the weight of my shoulders. I hired Gindara to cater for 50 people, the food was delicious and plentiful, we received menu compliments from even the picky eaters. The cake was beautiful and the decoration classy. I would hire them over and over again.
Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Dinner • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Mexican or Latin American • Asian • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • American - Southern • Buffet • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 40 - 49 guests • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Victoria B.
Jul 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hosted a surprise birthday dinner for my husband at my house and everyone in attendance (19 adults) were blown away with the food! We had three courses and an amazing creme brulee for desert. Everything was fresh and delicious. But what really made the whole experience superb was how easy Lalith, the chef/owner of Gindara catering, was to work with and plan the event. We had a few dietary issues & preferences that he worked right around and quickly presented alternative dishes. Everyone raved how incredible and gorgeous the food was and commented how nice it was to a professional dinner in our home. We would definitely hire Lalith again for our next event!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 11 - 20 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Gluten free or celiac • Meal delivered • Only once • At the pro’s location
Personal Chef
Kamalini G.
Jul 22, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Gindara Catering for my dad’s birthday dinner and it was by far the best decision we had made! We had a 4 course meal, prepared and cooked by Chef Lalith at my parents house, that was better than any restaurant we could have picked from our area and was of Michelin level quality. The food was spectacular! It was fresh, colorful, and full of amazing flavor! Lalith was also such a delight to work with! We wanted a French inspired meal so Lalith gave us several options to choose from to create a perfectly curated French dinner. He was flexible, personable, and leaned in on our love for cooking. He told us some tips and tricks on how to cook the steak just right and showed us how to properly brûlée the crème brûlée. My whole family absolutely loved the experience and we cannot wait to do it again!
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Dessert • French • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Stephanie O.
Jan 18, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lali was absolutely incredible! Leading up to the event with all the planning and communication he was impressively responsive, open and easy to communicate with, honest, answered all questions and made it so easy! He offers guests two entree options which isn’t the norm (from those I touched base with)! He showed up on time and prepared. The food was as delicious as it was beautiful. I have never enjoyed eggplant in my life, I devoured the fried eggplant dish and practically licked the plate clean. It was a bachelorette dinner and each and everyone of the bridesmaids was as blown away as I! The presentation of each dish was impeccable. Lali himself was a great time! He was professional and fun all at the same time. We as a group could not recommend him enough! If Saratoga wasn’t so far away I would utilize his services frequently without question.
Details: Special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) • 6 - 10 guests • Dinner • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dessert • Standard (basic ingredients) • Dessert • American - formal • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Arnaud E.
Aug 8, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had a great time with this personal chef experience. He curated the menu, showed up in a timely fashion and catered to the atmosphere. Will book again.
Details: Date night • 1 guest • Cocktail hour / hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Dessert • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • French • Asian • Meal delivered • Only once • My home, venue, etc.
Personal Chef
Credentials
Background Check
Lalith Rathnayake
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prizes may vary depending upon the quality of the ingredients is used.
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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a culinary experience more than 10 years in many countries and also have Bachelor degree in culinary arts.