Paramount Caterers

Our kitchen is located at 22 E Ramdhan Mitra Lane, up on the third floor. It’s near the Town School and the Duff area, which is a busy part of the city. Being on the third floor means we do a lot of heavy lifting, carrying big pots and crates of vegetables up the stairs every morning. By ten o'clock, the whole floor smells like spices and fried onions. We handle food for all sorts of gatherings, from small family dinners to bigger neighborhood events. The space is filled with big gas burners and stainless steel tables. It’s always hot in there, especially during the summer months, but we just keep the fans going and get on with the cooking. We don't have a big sales team or a glossy brochure. Usually, someone’s aunt or cousin told them about us after eating our food at a wedding. We spend most of our time prepping ingredients, chopping bags of onions, and stirring large vats of gravy. The floor is usually a bit wet from cleaning, and there is a lot of shouting back and forth to get orders ready on time. It’s hard work, and your clothes always end up smelling like woodsmoke or masala. We’re just a group of cooks and helpers trying to make decent food that people will enjoy eating.