The Mantu Catering
Let The Mantu cater your next event! The Mantu Catering is where fine dining meets personalized service. Whether on-site or off-site, our full-service catering team brings exceptional flavors and hospitality to every gathering. We offer customized menus based on The Mantu's menu tailored to your preferences, ensuring a unique and unforgettable experience — all at competitive pricing.
Let us help make your event truly special! Call us today at 804-716-6760 or contact Cheryl Street, Catering Coordinator at 804-402-3702.
Appetizers
Create Your Party
All entrees are served with a choice of long-grain basmati rice. You can choose from a variety of à la carte options listed below. The small tray serves 5-8 guests, the medium tray serves 10-12 guests, and the large tray serves 15-18 guests. Prices for each option are based on the tray size and choice of entrée.
Nargis Kebab
Fried wraps with hard-boiled egg, ground beef, lentils, and Afghan spices. Served with red and white dressing and roasted vegetables. (Halal)
Small Tray: $80
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Dolmeh E Kalam
Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and celery. Served with roasted red pepper dressing. (Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free).
Small Tray: $40 |
Medium Tray: $60
Large Tray: $100
Vegan Chapli Kebab
introducing our Vegan Chapli Kebab, a delectable dish consisting of fried tofu patties seasoned with chili powder and Afghan spices. These patties are then topped with a delicious blend of cilantro, chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, coriander, green chilies, and lemon juice, making every bite incredibly satisfying. To complement the dish, we serve it with a spicy white vegan dip, green chutney, shredded potatoes, and roasted vegetables. This dish is perfect for vegetarians, vegans, and those on a gluten-free diet. You can choose from three different tray sizes:
Small Tray for $40,
Medium Tray for $70,
Large Tray for $90.
Seemyan
Enjoy crispy lentil noodles with chopped bell pepper, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and a sweet and spicy dressing. (Vegetarian, Vegan)
Small Tray: $40
Medium Tray: $60
Large Tray: $80
Beef Mantu
Afghan dumplings, a traditional dish, are stuffed with ground beef, ginger, garlic, cilantro, and spices. They are topped with red and white dressing and dried mint and served with microgreens, yogurt, and split pea-tomato sauce. You can choose between three sizes:
Small Tray for $60,
Medium Tray for $80,
and Large Tray for $120.
Vegetarian Mantu
Afghan dumplings are a delicious and filling vegetarian option that can be served with red kidney bean-tomato sauce. These dumplings are stuffed with shredded butternut squash, chopped onion, cilantro, and mint. They are topped with yogurt, dried mint, and red & white dressing. You can order them in three different sizes -
Small Tray for $50,
Medium Tray for $70,
Large Tray for $100.
Introducing Vegan Mantu
A traditional Afghan dish that consists of dumplings filled with tofu, tri-color bell peppers, chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. These dumplings are served with a red kidney bean sauce and topped with red and white dressing and dried mint. You can enjoy this dish with a side of spicy white vegan dressing. It's a perfect meal option for vegans. This dish comes in three sizes:
Small Tray for $50,
Medium Tray for $60,
Large Tray for $90.
Entrées
Chicken Tikka Kebab
These grilled chicken skewers are marinated in yogurt, citrus, and Afghan spices. They're served with grilled vegetables and your choice of rice. (Halal, Gluten-Free) Small Tray: $70
Medium Tray: $90 |
Large Tray: $130
Chef's Special Shrimp
Grilled shrimp with special sauce. Served with roasted red bell pepper and aromatic, citrusy sauce.
Small Tray: $100 |
Medium Tray: $140
Large Tray: $180
Chicken Chapli Kebab
Pan-seared ground chicken patties, marinated with cilantro, onion, tomato, ginger, coriander, and green chilies. Served with shredded potato fries, and red & white chutneys. (Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $80
Medium Tray: $100
Large Tray: $140
Beef Koobideh
Broiled ground beef skewers with onion, red & green pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, and Afghan seasoning. (Halal, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $80
Medium Tray: $120 |
Large Tray: $160
Beef Tikka Kebab
Marinated beef tenderloin skewers (with citrus, onion & Afghan seasonings) cooked in a clay oven
Small Tray: $100 |
Medium Tray: $120
Large Tray: $180
Beef Chapli Kebab
Ground beef patties with Afghan spices, sumac, red chili powder, cilantro, onion, tomato, egg, ginger, coriander, and green chilies. Served with shredded potato fries. (Halal, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $80
Medium Tray: $00
Large Tray: $140
Chicken Koobideh
Ground chicken skewers (with onion, garlic, cilantro, bell pepper & saffron seasoning) cooked in a clay oven. Served with red & white chutneys. (Gluten-free)
Small Tray: $70
Medium Tray: $100 |
Large Tray: $140
Lamb Shish Kebab
Marinated lamb skewers (with citrus, onion & Afghan seasonings) grilled with seasonal vegetables. (Halal, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $100
Medium Tray: $120
Large Tray: $180
Lamb Chopan Kebab
Marinated grilled lamb chops with citrus, onion, garlic, ginger, and sumac. Served with pan-fried potatoes, and grilled vegetables. (Halal, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $120
Medium Tray: $140
Large Tray: $220
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb shank with tomatoes and vegetables. Served with lentils (with tomato sauce & Afghan spices). (Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $80
Medium Tray: $120
Large Tray: $160
Atlantic Salmon
Seared and baked salmon fillet with lemon butter sauce. Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $80
Medium Tray: $120
Large Tray: $160
Seared Scallops
Served with chef's special roasted red pepper sauce and grilled seasonal vegetables. (Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $100
Medium Tray: $150
| Large Tray: $180
Banjan Borani
Pan-fried eggplant with seasonal vegetables and Afghan seasonings. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Borani E Kado
Pan-fried & baked butternut squash with bell peppers, tomatoes, and Afghan seasonings over yogurt. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $100
Murch E Dolma
Bell pepper cups (stuffed with basmati rice & vegetables) in tomato sauce (with Afghan spices). (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $100
Kachaloo E Dashi
Baked potato slices with assorted vegetables and Afghan spices. Served with green & red chutney. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $100
Zereshk Pillow
Fluffy basmati rice with cranberries and saffron. NOTE: You can typically order a side of rice for just half your head count. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Kabuli Pillow
Steamed rice pilaf with raisins, carrots, cumin, and cardamom. You can typically order a side of rice for just half your head count. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Zamarut Pallow
Fluffy basmati rice with chopped baby spinach, dill weed, and garlic. You can typically order a side of rice for just half your head-count. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Soups & Salads
Afghan Salad
Tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, cilantro, and citrus dressing. As a side salad, you can typically order for just half your head count. (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)
Small Tray: $60.00
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $100
Aush E Tund
Noodle soup with garbanzo beans, vegetables, roasted red pepper, cilantro, onions, garlic, and mint. Topped with yogurt, ground beef, and Afghan spices. (Halal)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Shurwa E Ghusht
Lamb broth with cubed lamb, red peppers, carrots, potatoes, cilantro, onions, garlic, and green chilies. Served with Afghan bread. (Halal)
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $120
Soup E Daal
Curried lentil soup with seasonal vegetables.
Small Tray: $60
Medium Tray: $80
Large Tray: $100