Mama's kitchen, at your venue.

What Querida caters.

• Corporate offices — recurring lunch catering for teams of 12–80. Family-style platter boxes, delivered hot, no chef on-site. Al Barsha, Media City, Internet City, JLT, Business Bay, DIFC, Downtown, Dubai South. Order by 4 PM previous business day. Recurring orders earn a 10% loyalty discount.
• Villa dinners — two chefs come on-site, set up taco bar or birria bar, serve through the evening. Family-style or plated. Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Al Barsha South, Arabian Ranches, Mudon, The Springs. From AED 145 per guest.
• Weddings & engagement parties — halal Mexican is a tight niche in the UAE; Querida is one of very few certified providers. Plated dinners, live stations, mariachi serenade by arrangement. 4–6 week lead time for 50+ guests.
• Schools & community events — Cinco de Mayo, end-of-year parties, parents' nights, embassy receptions. Kid-friendly menus available (taquitos, mild quesadillas, churros). All-halal so no menu split is needed for mixed audiences.
• Pop-ups & brand activations — agencies, brand teams, retail launches. Mexican is the highest-attendance cuisine at activations; halal + alcohol- free means inclusive guest lists. Custom branded packaging by arrangement.

Catering FAQ.

Does Querida cater off-premise in Dubai?

Yes. Querida caters across all of Dubai for corporate offices, villas, weddings (halal), and school or community events. Lead time is 4–7 days for standard menus, longer for weddings or events above 80 guests. Message +971 56 312 3030 with date, headcount, and venue address.

What does catering cost per guest?

Off-premise catering starts at AED 95 per guest for our family-style tasting board (3 mains + 3 sides + dessert). Premium tiers run AED 145 (5 mains + chef on-site) and AED 195 (full live-station Mexican spread with mariachi by arrangement). Minimum 12 guests.

Is everything halal?

Yes. Every dish Querida serves — on-premise or catered — is halal-certified. Beef, chicken, lamb, all halal. The catering kitchen is alcohol-free. We supply halal-certificate copies for corporate procurement teams on request.

Do you do wedding catering?

Yes. Querida is one of the few halal-certified Mexican caterers in the UAE, which makes us a strong fit for weddings where the bride or groom wants Mexican without breaking halal observance. Mariachi serenade can be arranged. Lead time: 4–6 weeks for weddings 50+ guests.

Can you cater in offices for lunch meetings?

Yes — corporate office catering is a regular service. Order by 4 PM the previous business day for next-day lunch delivery in Al Barsha, Media City, Internet City, JLT, Business Bay, DIFC, Downtown. Family-style boxes from AED 95 per guest. Recurring orders qualify for a 10% loyalty discount.

What about villa catering for private dinners?

Villa catering is one of our most-loved formats. Two chefs come on-site, set up live stations (taco bar, birria bar, dessert moment), and serve through the evening. Family-style or plated. From AED 145 per guest, minimum 12 guests. Available across Dubai including Emirates Hills, Palm Jumeirah, Al Barsha South, Arabian Ranches.

How far in advance do I need to book?

Corporate office catering: 1 business day (by 4 PM previous day). Villa dinners: 4–7 days. Weddings or events 50+ guests: 4–6 weeks. Same-day catering is occasionally possible for small orders if the kitchen has capacity — call to check.

Do you serve outside Dubai?

Standard catering radius is all of Dubai. We have catered to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah for larger weddings and corporate retreats. Travel and setup fees apply outside Dubai — message the team with the venue address for a custom quote.