Live Charcoal Catering

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What We Do

 

Tikka Shikka is a mobile charcoal catering service by Jai Ho Richmond an Award-Winning family owned restaurant chain bringing authentic Indian cuisine to the heart of Melbourne for over a decade.

Chef and entrepreneur Saurabh (Aka Saab) wanted to bring something close to his heart to Melbourne — combining his love for charcoal grilling with authentic Indian flavours and recipes passed down through generations. There’s something magical about cooking fresh Australian produce over real charcoal, right in front of guests, and watching their eyes light up at the first bite.

What Do We Mean

 

From Chef Saab (Saurabh) – Founder of Tikka Shikka
Food has always been more than just food for me — it’s about bringing people together. Growing up, I was surrounded by the aroma of spices, the sound of sizzling grills, and the joy of sharing meals with family and friends. Those moments shaped my love for cooking and my passion for hospitality.
 
Our motto is simple — we love feeding people. That’s our goal every single time: to make sure every guest leaves with a full belly, a happy heart, and a memory worth sharing.
 
Even the name ‘Tikka Shikka’ comes from my childhood memories — an unconventional Punjabi expression that flows when you’re relaxed, celebrating, and enjoying life. That’s exactly how I want our customers to feel at their event — carefree, happy, and completely looked after.
Every event we cater is personal to me. It’s not just about serving food — it’s about creating an atmosphere where flavours, fire, and friendships come together.

 

OUR PACKAGES

Be the host who wants to celebrate the occasion in a Khass (Special) way.

COAL ON ME

4 Dishes from the vegetarian or non-vegetarian selection.

$45 Per Person

COAL ON ME KING SIZED

6 Dishes from the vegetarian or non-vegetarian selection.

$55 Per Person

Add Ons

A range of add-ons to choose from.

Starting at just $6 per person

Fresh Ingredients

Tikka Shikka uses the finest ingredients with a delicate two-step marination process & home grounded spices which immerses the authentic Indian flavours right through a range of Australian produce. Using traditional charcoal cooking techniques in the bespoke grill – no doubt your grilled meat, seafood, paneer (Indian cheese), vegan soya champ and vegetables will be the hero of your party.

We can accommodate dietary requirements (eg: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Diary Free, Keto, Jain, Halal etc)

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Tikka Shikka customized charcoal grill service is mobile so we can come to you for your next birthday party, wedding, cooperate function, house warming, baby shower, cocktail party or any other event. We guarantee your freinds will be leaving with full bellies and a knock out flavour bomb in their mouth! They will talk about your event for days to come.

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See What Our Customers Are Saying

The quality of good is very good and the options offered in the menu allowed us to explore different flavours.

– Shreyas Joshi

The food is amazing e.v.e.r.y. single time – You won’t get enough of it. Friendly staff. Highly recommended.

– Karen Yang

We had the pleasure of having Tikka Shikka cater for our recent event, and I can confidently say they exceeded every expectation. From the charcoal-grilled starters (both veg and non-veg) to the live tawa station with assorted veggies and rumali roti, every dish was an absolute hit. The food quality was exceptional, fresh, flavourful, and truly memorable. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about it! The presentation was 10/10, and the service was impeccable. The team arrived on time, managed everything seamlessly, and made us feel completely at ease. They didn’t just serve food; they elevated the entire experience. Their professionalism and communication were simply top-class, with everything delivered smoothly and without a hitch. I wholeheartedly recommend Tikka Shikka to the Indian community and beyond. Whatever I write here still doesn’t fully capture the quality and warmth they bring to the table. A special mention to Tikka Shikka team and Saurabh, the man behind it all, a top-notch business owner who clearly takes immense pride in his work. Thank you, Team Tikka Shikka, for making our event truly unforgettable!

– Rohit Verma

The food was fresh and tasty. The staff catered through the event without any issues

– Ian Aulakh

Thank you so much team TIKKA SHIKKA for making our 25th anniversary even more special and enjoyable. It was our great pleasure having you on board for the best Indian food. Live charcoal kitchen is a superb idea. Food was so delicious. Mouth watering veg and non-veg options with a variety of flavours. Prepared and served with passion and wholeheartedly. Thanks Saurabh for a stress free evening. Special mention to Vivian, Lovekesh and Arjan. You guys were amazing!!
Bob, Monika, Sunalika,Dhruv and Jarvis ❤️

-Monika Verma

I recently hired this catering company for an event and had an amazing experience from start to finish. I ordered a barbecue spread along with a variety of other dishes, and every single item was spectacular. The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented — you could tell they put real care into their cooking. My guests couldn’t stop raving about it! The service was also professional and punctual, making the whole process stress-free. I highly recommend them and will definitely be using their services again!

-Hiba Butt

We did live catering through tikka Shikka and everyone enjoyed a lot from entree to mains and the dessert . Everything was amazing and perfect. Highly recommended . 👍👍100% freshly cooked food plus live Tandoor.

– Satpreet Kaur

They cooked the food in front of us and they were sanitary at a friends house warming party. We could see the freshness of everything. The food was delicious and they were a part of the crowd. Had everyone buzzing about how amazing they were!
Mouth-watering food, amazing staff and overall wonderful experience. Thank you- Saurabh and the The Tikka Shikka team.

– Ishwinder Singh Bhatia

We recently used Tikka Shikka catering services at my brother’s wedding reception and had the best experience dealing with Saurav and his team. Right from early on, Saurav was great to work with, assisting us with designing the menu, considering the venue and theme. The live tandoor catering is definitely a highlight and a point of difference with them. He went above and beyond in curating a Rajasthani inspired menu. All the flavours were distinct and delicious, starting from canapes- the bite sized chaska maska and fresh seekh kebans was a fun way to start the night and get your taste buds tantalized. Entrees hit the mark with fish amritsari and all other delish options. The mains were equally sensational with Laal maas being the obvious highlight. We had so many guests approach us re the food with generous compliments. Thanks to you guys for rocking the event. Keep up the great work! Highly recommend them for veg and non veg catering from small backyard parties to weddings!

– Rupina Singh

We had the pleasure of having Saurabh and his team from Tikka Shikka cater for one of the most special events in our lives, and we couldn’t be happier with our decision.

The food was absolutely delicious — every dish was full of authentic flavour and prepared with so much care. What truly impressed our guests was that the food was served warm throughout the event, which made a huge difference and added that special touch of hospitality.

Thank you, Saurabh and team, for your outstanding service and commitment to quality. You helped make our celebration truly memorable. Highly recommended!

-Siddharth Gupta

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MELBOURNE & REGIONAL VICTORIA