Shaadi Degh, Meat & Catering Calculator
Calculate exact Degh counts, raw mutton/chicken in KG, naan quantities, and 2026 per-head catering costs for any wedding size in Pakistan.
Event Food Parameters
Live Counters (Chaat & Kashmiri Chai)
Includes live tandoor, gol gappay & chai stall
4
12kg meat deghs63 KG
Fresh cut weight36 KG
Super kernel rice525
1.75 per guest33 KG
Kheer / Zarda30 KG
Mint curd + fresh mixEstimated 2026 Budget Comparison
Pakwan Center (Self-Degh Pickup)
4 deghs @ PKR 36,000
Full Service Wedding Catering
Uniformed waiters, bone-china crockery, live heaters
Pakistani Wedding Catering & Degh Quick Reference Table (2026)
| Guest Count | Degh Count (12kg) | Chicken (KG) | Mutton (KG) | Naan Count | Estimated Pakwan Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Guests | 1–2 Deghs | 21 KG | 23 KG | 175 Naans | PKR 36,000 – 75,000 |
| 200 Guests | 2–3 Deghs | 42 KG | 46 KG | 350 Naans | PKR 72,000 – 150,000 |
| 300 Guests | 3–4 Deghs | 63 KG | 69 KG | 525 Naans | PKR 108,000 – 225,000 |
| 500 Guests | 6 Deghs | 105 KG | 115 KG | 875 Naans | PKR 216,000 – 450,000 |
| 800 Guests | 9–10 Deghs | 168 KG | 184 KG | 1,400 Naans | PKR 324,000 – 675,000 |
| 1,000 Guests | 12 Deghs | 210 KG | 230 KG | 1,750 Naans | PKR 432,000 – 900,000 |
How to Calculate Wedding Food Quantities for Pakistani Shaadis
Food is the emotional centerpiece of any Pakistani wedding. Whether hosting a modest 80-guest home Nikkah in Lahore or an 800-guest grand Walima reception in Karachi, running short of food is considered a family catastrophe, while over-ordering leads to massive food wastage and thousands of wasted rupees.
In Pakistan, food math revolves around the 12kg Standard Degh. A traditional degh accommodates 12 kg of meat and 12 kg of aged Super Basmati Rice. Under Punjab and Islamabad One-Dish wedding legislation, caterers typically serve either Chicken Qorma or Mutton Kunna with Naans, followed by Biryani and a single traditional dessert like Zarda, Gajar Ka Halwa, or Kheer.
Key Tips for Avoiding Catering Surprises:
- Account for Bone vs Boneless: Raw mutton shrinks by approximately 22% during braising. Always insist on a 70:30 mix of curry cut meat.
- The 10% Extra Buffer: Pakistani families frequently arrive with unexpected extra guests. Always order a 10% safety margin on naans and rice.
- Live Tandoor vs Delivery: For marquees in winter, live tandoor naans cost an extra PKR 8,000–12,000 for labour but ensure crisp, hot bread compared to soggy delivered taftans.