Diya Lounge

Who are you?

Diya Fusion Indian Cuisine

Diya lounge

43 Rockaway Avenue

Valley Stream, NY 11580

(516) 872-2223

www.diyalounge.com

What do you do?

We operate a restaurant, bar and banquet hall. We provide off-premises catering from a small affair in your backyard to a formal affair in a banquet hall or hotel.

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Where are you based?

We are based in Valley Stream, NY, a 5 minutes drive from the Queens border.

When and How did you get started in the South Asian wedding industry?

We started three years ago. We want to give the bride and groom innovative yet traditional Indian foods for their wedding reception.

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Why do you do what you do?

We enjoy our customers delight at our delicious food. We want to introduce a new style of Indian cooking. We are privileged to be a part of their special event.

Do you work exclusively on South Asian weddings?

We cater all groups, Americans, spanish, Jamaican, West Indians, etc. We are able to offer other cuisine in addition to our Indian cuisine, we offer Chinese, Italian, Spanish and American.

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Describe some of your inspirations.

Our inspiration is to be “go to” caterers for all types of parties and events. We have the knowledge and professionalism to achieve this goal.

What are some mistakes you see most South Asian brides (and families) make?

Most families are conservative when it comes to food. Times have changed. The bride & groom and their families have to be daring and mix in non- traditional food with Indian food. It’s fine to have the traditional food for dinner but families should consider taking a chance during the cocktail hours. The food during that time is more important then the dinner.

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Do you only cater to certain budgets only?

No, we cater to any budget. Our philosophy is to work with the bride & groom and their families. With numerous choices on the menu, we can cater to fit any budget and still maintain our highest standards.

Tell us about your strongest area.

Our strength lies within our organization. We have a team of chefs and managers who are multi-talented.

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Tell us about your weakest area.

Every organization has weaknesses. We learn, we progress. Its important not to focus on the weakness, but how quickly we recognize and solve the problem at hand. That’s our strength, knowing people who can solve problems immediately so the affair is not compromised.

How would you describe your working style?

Organized and professional! We are very particular about being organized and working in a professional manner. Our team follows that lead, from the kitchen staff to the managers on the floor.

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Describe a particularly memorable wedding you’ve worked on.

It was a wedding in July at Chateau Braind. We had several food stations set up. The affair was a tremendous success and everyone enjoyed the quality and taste of our food and our presentation.

What’s your number one wedding tip?

Plan ahead of time and don’t be afraid to take a risk when it comes to food. Caterers are always willing to work with the bride and groom. If a catering hall limits you to certain caterers don’t be afraid to speak up and have your chosen caterer there. Banquet halls need your business as much as you need them.

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