Wondering why African party gossip always starts or ends with “the food was good” or “the food was hoooorrible”? For an African, food is home. It is culture, joy, and identity. This becomes clear when people are asked what they miss about home, as food is nearly always part of the answer.
For the diaspora community, being connected to homeland culture through food means more than nostalgia. It is a ritual, a collective memory, and an anchor for identity in a foreign environment. If you didn’t already, you now know why the food at your events cannot be an afterthought.
African Dishout connects you to restaurant partners who can handle large catering orders, the same kitchens you already trust for everyday meals, now available at scale.
Occasions That Call for Catering
Cookouts and backyard gatherings
Watch parties
School events
Weekly meal prep for busy households
Weddings and receptions
Naming ceremonies and traditional celebrations
Birthday parties and milestone gatherings
Baby showers
Funeral receptions
Church events, conventions, and community programs
Corporate lunches and business meetings
Family reunions
Plan Ahead. Catering Is Preorder Based.
Unlike a regular delivery order, catering trays are preorder based. Our restaurant partners need to factor the quantity into their kitchen schedule, source the right ingredients, and cook to scale. Place your order at least 24 hours in advance.
Three Ways to Place Your Catering Order
Order through the Dishout app Browse your favorite restaurants, select your trays, and check out directly in the app.
Call our customer service team Need to customise your order, source a specific dish, or arrange something beyond the standard tray options? Call us at (917) 957-5454 and our team will help you put it together.
Fill the catering order form If you are placing a request outside business hours or prefer not to call, fill our catering order form. Include your name, delivery address, phone number, email, and a brief summary of what you need. For example: “I need three full trays of Jollof rice and two trays of grilled chicken for sixty people on Saturday at 2pm.” Our team will respond within 24 hours.
Place your catering order today or call (917) 957-5454.
