Authentic Lahori Spice.
Crafted With Brooklyn Soul.
Skip the crowded commercial buffets. Umbers Food Catering Service delivers slow-simmered degh biryanis, midnight nihari, piping hot tawa karahi, and fresh handmade parathas directly from our Brooklyn home kitchen to your brownstone, apartment, or celebration.
Plan Your Brooklyn Gathering
Capped at 50 guests. Minimum 1 week notice required.
Why Brooklyn Pakistani Cooking Hits Different
Coney Island Avenue through Kensington and Midwood has long been the culinary pulse of Pakistani culture in New York. Auntie Umber brings that time-honored heritage right into your living room with genuine degh cooking that restaurants cannot replicate.
1. The Degh Method
Slow-simmered basmati rice steamed over low coal embers with saffron milk, whole green cardamom, and tender bone-in chicken. Never flash-fried or tossed in yellow dye.
2. Hand-Ground Masalas
Whole cumin, coriander, cloves, and star anise roasted and hand-ground right before cooking. The spice notes are vibrant, aromatic, and easy on the stomach.
3. 100% Zabiha Halal
Hand-slaughtered Zabiha meats sourced fresh each week from trusted family butchers on Coney Island Avenue and 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge.
4. Piping Hot Brooklyn Transit
Because we exclusively serve Brooklyn, our delivery driver is never delayed in Manhattan tunnel traffic. Food arrives smoking hot in insulated catering warmers.
Brooklyn Pakistani Feast Collections
Generous, complete catering spreads delivered with heavy-duty serving ware and garnishes.
Coney Island Ave SignatureThe Coney Island Ave Grand Daawat
The iconic slow-cooked feast inspired by NYC’s Little Pakistan
Sunday Morning LegendMidwood Sunday Nihari & Halwa Puri Brunch
The legendary weekend breakfast ritual of Kensington & Midwood
Charcoal & Street SpiceThe Kensington Charcoal BBQ & Rice Sizzle
Smoky spiced skewers, tandoori roasts & aromatic basmati pulao
Brownstone FavoriteThe Park Slope Brownstone Chaat & Curry Social
Comforting, balanced, crowd-pleasing street flavors for brownstone entertaining
Real Brooklyn Pakistani Food
Every dish below was prepared by Auntie Umber for real family events and gatherings across Brooklyn.
Coney Island ClassicAuntie Umber’s Degh Chicken Biryani
Long-grain aged basmati rice layered with yogurt-marinated tender chicken, saffron milk, fried onions, and whole toasted spices. Steamed in sealed heavy pots for unmatched aroma.
Street Wok SizzleTraditional Lahori Chicken Karahi
Fresh chicken cooked on a roaring flame with ripe tomatoes, roasted cumin, crushed coriander seeds, and crushed black pepper. Garnished with ginger matchsticks & fresh cilantro.
Brooklyn Sunday MustSlow-Simmered Beef Nihari & Ginger
Rich, velvety gravy simmered overnight with tender beef shank and aromatic bone marrow. Served with lime wedges, sliced green chillies, and fried onions.
Hand-Rolled DailyHandmade Vegetable & Beef Samosas
Golden, extra-crispy pastry triangles stuffed with spiced ground beef or cumin-laced potatoes and peas. Served with sweet imlee tamarind and cool mint chutneys.
Charcoal AromaCharred Tawa Seekh Kebabs
Minced beef seasoned with crushed coriander, green chili, roasted cumin, and raw papaya for melt-in-the-mouth texture. Finished on hot tawa with butter.
Daawat TraditionGolden Shahi Zarda & Sweet Rice
Fragrant sweet basmati rice infused with saffron, green cardamom, ashrafi tutty-fruity, candied orange peel, and toasted silvered almonds.
Family FavoriteRoyal Badami Kheer in Clay Pots
Slow-cooked milk pudding made with ground basmati rice, rich whole milk, kewra water, and loaded with crushed pistachio and almond slivers.
Homestyle ClassicHandcrafted Chicken Shami Kebabs
Spiced chicken and chana dal simmered with whole spices, finely pounded by hand, and pan-fried with an egg wash for a delicate golden crust.
Custom Heat & Spice Control
Hosting a mixed crowd in Park Slope, or a family of die-hard spicy food lovers in Midwood? We customize every dish’s chilli and whole garam masala profile to your exact request.
Deep aromatic spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cumin) with zero fiery burn. Perfect for kids and guests sensitive to chili.
The true home flavor. Warm black pepper, sliced ginger, and mild green chillies providing a pleasant authentic heat.
Coney Island Avenue street-style kick with bird’s-eye chillies, roasted crushed red pepper, and bold Punjabi spices.
Trusted by Hosts Across Brooklyn
From historic brownstones to apartment dinners, hear what Brooklyn hosts have to say about Umbers Food Catering.
“We hosted 35 family members for an Eid dinner in our Park Slope brownstone. The chicken biryani and beef seekh kebabs were phenomenal. It tasted like my grandmother’s kitchen in Lahore.”
“Living in Kensington right off Coney Island Ave, we have dozens of takeout spots, but none compare to Auntie Umber’s home catering. The Nihari and Halwa Puri brunch arrived smoking hot on Sunday.”
“Everything came cleanly packed in insulated chafing trays with serving spoons and salad garnishes packed separately. Guests were asking for her contact card all night.”
Frequently Asked Questions
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