Chai catering & pickup
Bring a little
Mehfil.
Slow-brewed Karak chai for office mornings, celebrations, studio gatherings, and the people you bring together.
Pasadena, California · Baltimore, Maryland · Choose your café below
For your smaller gathering
96oz Karak chai
$75 whole milk pickup
Whole milk $75 · Dairy-free oat $80 (+$5). Approximately twelve 8oz servings. Cups, lids, napkins, and stirrers included.
Order 96oz chaiPasadena pickup price. Tax extra. Delivery quoted separately.
For smaller gatherings
Chai by the container.
96-ounce Karak chai — whole milk $75 or dairy-free oat $80 (+$5) for Pasadena pickup. Approximately twelve 8-ounce servings, ready for an office meeting, family gathering, or a small celebration.
Includes 12 cups, lids, napkins, and stirrers. Tell us how many containers you need. Delivery is quoted separately; applicable tax is additional.
Any container return arrangements are confirmed before booking. The station packages’ 20% reserve is not included in a fixed 96-ounce container order.
Two locations. Find your Mehfil.
Choose your pickup café.
Select Pasadena or Baltimore below to see ordering availability. Our 96oz Karak chai container is available for pickup in Pasadena.
California
Pasadena
96oz pickup available
82 S Lake Ave, Suite 101
Pasadena, CA 91101
96oz Karak chai — whole milk $75 or dairy-free oat $80 (+$5), plus applicable tax.
Approximately twelve 8oz servings, with cups, lids, napkins, and stirrers.
Same-day pickup · 1 hour prep
Pickup times follow café hours.
Order 96oz from Pasadena
Maryland
Baltimore
Currently paused
7 N Calvert St
Baltimore, MD 21202
Our Baltimore café is currently paused and is not taking pickup orders.
Visit the Baltimore page for location updates.
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For delivery, hosted chai stations, or a larger gathering, request a catering quote.
Two easy ways to gather
Your chai. Your gathering.
Pickup or delivery
Chai for the table.
From $150 for 30 guests
A ready-to-pour Karak chai setup for your own host to serve. Easy for meetings, celebrations, and relaxed gatherings.
- One 8-ounce Karak chai serving per guest
- Cups, lids, napkins, and stirrers
- A serving dispenser, arranged with your quote
- A 20% chai reserve for the gathering
30 guests: $150 · 50 guests: from $250
Request a self-serve setup
We pour. You enjoy.
A hosted chai station.
From $300 for 30 guests
A Mehfil attendant sets up the station and pours chai while you spend time with your guests.
- Everything in the self-serve package
- One attendant and 90 minutes of chai service
- Station setup and breakdown
- A warm welcome, cup after cup
30 guests: $300 · 50 guests: from $400
Request a hosted station
Prices are in USD. Applicable tax, delivery or travel, pastries, extended service, and any additional equipment are quoted separately. A 30-guest minimum applies to the standard packages. The chai reserve is extra preparation for your booked quantity; unlimited refills are not included. Larger gatherings are subject to equipment, staffing, venue, and date availability.
Make it a sweet pause
Chai. And a little more.
Add a selection of cookies or pastries, priced by piece and confirmed with your quote. Tell us what you have in mind and we will share the available options.
Oat milk for standard station packages is quoted separately. Larger guest counts and recurring office chai service can be requested; availability and a separate quote will be confirmed.
From a good idea to a gathering
A simple way to book.
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Tell us your plans.
Share the date, guest count, location, and the kind of service you want.
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Get your full quote.
We confirm availability, menu, delivery or travel, and everything included.
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Confirm your gathering.
Your booking is confirmed after you accept the quote and pay the agreed deposit. We send the payment request after confirming the details.
Please request private gatherings at least 7 days ahead when possible. Public events and larger setups need additional planning. Final guest and pastry counts are due 48 hours before the event. Payment, changes, cancellations, and equipment return arrangements are stated in your written quote.
Before we gather.
Where do you cater?
Pickup is at Mehfil Co., 82 S Lake Ave, Suite 101, Pasadena, CA 91101. For delivery or a hosted station, send your event address so we can confirm the service area and travel charge.
What is included in the chai?
Our whole-milk Karak chai is sweetened black tea with cardamom, cloves, whole milk, and condensed milk; this option contains milk. The 96oz dairy-free oat option uses oat milk and a dairy-free replacement for condensed milk, made with dairy-free ingredients. For Pasadena pickup, choose whole milk at $75 or dairy-free oat at $80 (+$5). Please tell us about dietary requests and allergies before ordering or booking. Milk alternatives for standard station packages are quoted separately.
Can you cater fewer than 30 people or more than 50?
For smaller gatherings, request our 96-ounce chai containers. The standard station packages begin at 30 guests. Larger groups, additional rounds of chai, and longer service need a confirmed production and equipment plan.
What does the venue need to provide?
A stable service table and suitable access for setup. We confirm any power, handwashing, water, and venue requirements before the quote is finalized. Live cooking is available only by prior arrangement and venue approval.
Can we book catering regularly?
Yes. Include your preferred schedule for office meetings, studio events, or recurring gatherings. We can quote a repeat service plan once the dates, quantity, and location are agreed.
Does submitting the form reserve my date?
Submitting the form sends a catering request. Your date is reserved only after we confirm availability, agree on your quote, and receive the required payment.