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Seattle Indian catering since 1974

Seattle has gathered around Cedars for generations.

Bring a University District institution to your table: Indian buffet catering built on recipes refined over decades, including our signature butter chicken and exceptional naan.

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Since 1974in Seattle’s University District Provenfor companies, universities, and weddings Per personwith every dish portioned for the group

Cedars has catered events for teams at

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From university departments and technology teams to hospitals, schools, weddings, churches, and neighborhood organizations, Cedars has fed gatherings across Greater Seattle for decades.

Why Cedars

A Seattle institution, brought to your table.

Cedars has served the University District since 1974. That history comes to the catering table through recipes refined over decades and experience feeding offices, university communities, private celebrations, and weddings across the Seattle area.

Cedars butter chicken with naan, rice, and chutneys
The signatureButter chicken, refined over decades.
Cedars naan with mint and tamarind chutneys
From the tandoorNaan people remember.
A full catering tray prepared by Cedars for sharing
Made for sharingA full table, not a single plate.

1974The doors open in Seattle’s University District.

The recipes have had decades to become themselves. Catering simply gives more people a place at the table.

TodayCedars feeds offices, campuses, weddings, and celebrations across Greater Seattle.

What Cedars brings

A buffet with room for everyone.

A complete buffet, built for the room.Cedars catering is served buffet-style in trays and priced per person. Every selected dish is portioned for the confirmed headcount, from appetizers through entrées and sides.

01 Most popularThe Staple Veg Samosas, Butter Chicken, Aloo Channa, basmati rice, plain naan, and mint and tamarind chutneys. 02 Protein-forwardMeat Lover Veg Samosas, Butter Chicken, Aloo Channa, Lamb Vindaloo, basmati rice, plain naan, and chutneys. 03 VegetarianVeggie Love Veg Samosas, Vegetarian Coconut Curry, Aloo Channa, basmati rice, plain naan, and chutneys.
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Tell the planner about your gathering and it will suggest a complete Cedars buffet. You can change every dish before ordering.

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A shared table, wherever you gather.

Around Seattle

What are we gathering for?

An office lunch A private celebration A university gathering A wedding

From our catering desk

A few things people ask us.

How is the food portioned?

Catering is served buffet-style in trays. Each selected dish is prepared in quantities appropriate for the confirmed guest count.

Where does Cedars deliver?

Greater Seattle delivery is available for a $75 flat fee. Addresses outside the supported area are sent to Cedars for manual review.

Can I change a paid order online?

Please call Cedars to request any change to a paid order. Availability and timing will determine what can be adjusted.

What happens with weddings or severe allergies?

Those requests are submitted as inquiries for personal restaurant review. Cedars will contact you before an order is confirmed.

From the University District to your table

What should we cook for you?

Choose every dish yourself or begin with a Cedars favorite. You will see the complete buffet and price before placing the order.

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