Category: Catering & Event Planning · Karachi Commercial Culinary Guide
Eliminating Guesswork in Wedding Catering
For caterers and wedding hosts in Karachi, running out of chicken at a banquet is a disaster, while over-ordering destroys event profitability. This master planning guide details exact poultry kilogram requirements, degh counts, and portion calculations for events from 100 to 1,000 guests.
Standard Degh Metric (12 kg Rice + 12–15 kg Chicken)
In Karachi catering, a standard degh cooks 12 kg of aged basmati rice paired with 12 kg to 15 kg of 12-piece bone-in chicken. One standard degh serves 35 to 40 adults with generous double-piece portions.
| Guest Count | Number of Deghs | Total Chicken Required | Recommended Cut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Guests | 3 Deghs | 40 kg - 45 kg | 12-Piece Biryani Cut |
| 250 Guests | 7 Deghs | 95 kg - 105 kg | 12-Piece Biryani Cut |
| 500 Guests | 14 Deghs | 190 kg - 210 kg | 12-Piece Biryani Cut |
| 1,000 Guests | 28 Deghs | 380 kg - 420 kg | 12-Piece Biryani Cut |