Joy Durga Caterer

Joy Durga Caterer is situated at 47/1B, Shyambazar St. This is an old part of the city, and you can really feel that history when you walk down the street. The buildings are close together, and there’s a certain energy here that you don’t find in the newer neighborhoods. Our place at 47/1B is where we do all our prep work. The kitchen is the heart of the whole operation. It’s usually loud with the sound of knives hitting cutting boards and the roar of the big stoves. We’ve got a few people working here who have been with us for years, so we don’t even have to talk much to know what needs to be done. Shyambazar Street is always crowded, so getting our supplies delivered can be a bit of a challenge sometimes. We have to time it just right or the truck gets stuck in traffic. The air inside always smells like spices and whatever is simmering on the stove that day. It’s hard work, and the hours are often long, especially when there’s a big event we’re preparing for. We don’t have any fancy signs or big advertisements. People just know where we are. At the end of the day, we’re usually pretty tired, but there’s a good feeling in finishing the work and seeing the kitchen clean and quiet for a few hours before it starts again tomorrow.