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Houston Catering

UPTOWN HOUSTON

SOUTH ASIAN WEDDING CATERING, CRAFTED IN THE HEART OF HOUSTON

From sangeet to mehndi to baraat to reception, Executive Chef Harly Varghese builds every menu around your family’s traditions, served in a ballroom built for up to 300 of your closest guests — or delivered to the venue of your choosing.

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8,000 SQ FT
of renovated event space

ON & OFF-SITE
catering by chef varghese

20-300
guests across our venues

The Chifley Houston is an Uptown Houston hotel near the Galleria offering dedicated South Asian wedding catering, led by Executive Chef Harly Varghese, alongside 8,000 square feet of event space for sangeets, mehndis, receptions, and rehearsal dinners — plus discounted room blocks so your wedding party can stay together.

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EXECUTIVE CHEF HARLY VARGHESE

Chef Varghese brings a South Asian chef’s eye for detail to every celebration at The Chifley — building menus around the courses, flavors, and family recipes that make your sangeet or reception feel like home. Whether he’s cooking for 40 guests in the Juniper Room or 300 in the Greenbriar Ballroom, the goal is the same: thoughtful hospitality and exceptional cuisine, plated for a Houston crowd.

His team caters both at The Chifley and at outside venues, so couples who’ve already chosen a wedding location can still bring his kitchen — and a room block for overnight guests — along with them.

  • Sangeet
  • Mehndi
  • Baraat
  • Reception
  • Off-site Catering
ROOMS SIZED FOR EVERY EVENT ON THE CALENDAR
PICTURE-PERFECT SPACES
1
GREENBRIAR BALLROOM
UP TO 300 GUESTS, RECEPTION-STYLE

4,050 sq ft, divisible into three salons — the ideal setting for a full reception or baraat celebration.

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2
ROUSE RESTAURANT
UP TO 72 GUESTS, RECEPTION-STYLE

A vibrant, photogenic setting for rehearsal dinners or a post-wedding brunch, right inside The Chifley.

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3
JUNIPER ROOM
UP TO 72 GUESTS, RECEPTION-STYLE

Divides into Juniper I & II for an intimate mehndi or sangeet, each holding up to 40 guests.

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CATERING, OCCASION BY OCCASION

GROUP ROOM BLOCKS<br>FOR YOUR WEDDING PARTY

Keep family and out-of-town guests together for the whole weekend. Secure a discounted room block and let our team handle the details, from check-in to the morning after.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Chifley Houston offer South Asian wedding catering?

Yes. Executive Chef Harly Varghese designs South Asian catering menus for sangeets, mehndis, baraats, and receptions, and the team can cater on-site at The Chifley or off-site at your chosen venue.

How many guests can the venue hold?

The Chifley offers 8,000 square feet of renovated event space, including the Greenbriar Ballroom, which holds up to 300 guests reception-style, plus smaller rooms for sangeets, mehndis, and rehearsal dinners starting around 20 guests.

Can I hire the catering team without booking the venue?

Yes. Chef Varghese and the catering team travel to outside venues, so you can bring Chifley catering to your own wedding location and still take advantage of a discounted room block for guests.

Does The Chifley offer room blocks for wedding guests?

Yes. Couples can reserve a group room block so out-of-town family and wedding party members stay together at the hotel, with easy access to I-610 and Uptown Houston.

Where is The Chifley Houston located?

The Chifley is located at 2400 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027, in Uptown Houston near the Galleria, with easy access to I-610.