Kalpana Caterer

Kalpana Caterer is tucked away at P 5, C I T Scheme 114 B, right on Prince Anwar Shah Road in Lake Gardens. If you know the area, it's a pretty active part of town. We spend most of our mornings getting things ready in the kitchen or checking the inventory. This location works well for us because we can get to different parts of the city without too much trouble, though traffic on Prince Anwar Shah Road can be a real headache sometimes. We aren’t a huge operation with a bunch of managers. It is just us here, making sure the food is prepped and the pots are scrubbed. The space at Lake Gardens is where all the planning happens. We keep our supplies here and spend a lot of time on our feet. People sometimes stop by to ask about dates or just to see what’s cooking. It’s not a shiny showroom; it’s a working catering spot. We’ve got stacks of containers and big stoves that see a lot of use. Every day is a bit different depending on what’s on the schedule. One day we are prep cooking for hours, and the next we are packing everything into the van. It's honest work and it keeps us busy from early morning until late. Living and working around Lake Gardens means we see a lot of the same faces, which is nice. We just keep our heads down and do what needs doing. It’s not always easy, but we make it through.