Question 1

How do I choose the right Daig size for my event headcount?

Accepted Answer

We offer three standard, government-calibrated cauldron capacities:
• 10 KG Standard (10 KG Rice + 8-10 KG Meat): Generously serves 60 to 80 persons.
• 12 KG Royal (12 KG Rice + 10-12 KG Meat): Generously serves 80 to 100 persons (our most popular wedding size).
• 15 KG Grand Banquet (15 KG Rice + 12-15 KG Meat): Generously serves 100 to 120 persons.
If your dawat includes side accompaniments like Salad, Raita, and Sweet Zarda, 1 standard daig easily serves up to 80 adults.

Question 2

What is the exact ratio of meat to rice in your Biryani and Pulao Daigs?

Accepted Answer

Our standard recipe uses a premium balanced ratio: 10 KG aged Super Kernel Basmati Rice paired with 8 KG of fresh Halal chicken (or 8-10 KG mutton/beef). For clients wanting a meat-heavy royal feast (اکثریت گوشت), we offer customized 1:1 ratios (10 KG Rice + 10 KG Meat) or 1:1.2 royal ratios upon request during order placement.

Question 3

How many plates does a single 10 KG Salan (Qorma / Karahi / Haleem) Daig yield?

Accepted Answer

For gravies and salan dishes paired with tandoori naan or taftan:
• 10 KG Chicken Qorma / Karahi (contains 10 KG whole-cut chicken + thick danedaar gravy) serves 50 to 70 guests (2 pieces per guest).
• 10 KG Mutton Qorma serves 45 to 60 guests.
• 12 KG Slow-Simmered Haleem (rich chicken/beef and pulse mix) generously yields 70 to 100 deep bowls.

Question 4

How much advance notice is required to place a Daig order?

Accepted Answer

Because we operate on a strict zero-frozen policy with 100% morning-slaughtered meat and fresh wood-ember dum, regular single Daig orders require at least 4 to 6 hours advance notice. For large wedding dawat banquets, Valimas, or conventions requiring 5 or more Daigs, we recommend booking 24 to 48 hours in advance.

Question 5

Do you cook over gas burners or authentic firewood and coal embers?

Accepted Answer

All our royal Daigs are simmered exclusively on authentic acacia wood (کیکر کی لکڑی) and coconut-shell coal embers. Wood-dum infuses deep, fragrant smoke aromatics into the kernel rice and allows the bone marrow to gently break down without the bitter gas exhaust residue common in street-side bhattis.

Question 6

Can I customize the spiciness and salt levels for children and elderly guests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 100%! During checkout or on WhatsApp, you can select your preferred spice profile: Mild (کم مرچ — suitable for kids, foreigners, and elderly), Traditional Medium (درمیانہ لاہوری چٹپٹا ذائقہ — most popular), or Extra Spicy Degi Teekha (تیز چٹپٹا دم). Salt is measured precisely by scale.

Question 7

How does Daig Delivery and Post-Event Pickup work?

Accepted Answer

Doorstep Delivery & Hassle-Free Daig Pickup by Our Own Fleet. No advance deposit needed—our own rider delivers hot and collects the empty daig after your event.

Question 8

Do I need to wash the copper cauldron before returning it?

Accepted Answer

No, you do not need to wash the heavy cauldron! Simply scrape out leftover food. Our logistics team handles industrial sanitization, high-pressure hot water degreasing, and periodic re-tinning (قلعی) at our central commercial depot.

Question 9

Can I return the copper cauldron myself to your depot?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can drop off the empty cauldron at our central kitchen facility (18KM Ferozepur Road, Lahore) anytime within 48 hours of your event for an immediate on-the-spot cash refund.

Question 10

Which areas and sectors of Lahore do you deliver to?

Accepted Answer

We cover all residential sectors, societies, and marriage halls across Lahore, including:
• DHA (Phase 1 through 9, DHA Rahbar, Raya)
• Gulberg (I, II, III), Model Town, Garden Town, Shadman
• Bahria Town Lahore, Lake City, Valencia, Johar Town, Wapda Town
• Lahore Cantt, Askari (1 through 11), Cavalry Ground
• Data Darbar shrine, Bhaati Gate, and historic Walled City langar points.

Question 11

How do you ensure the Daig arrives piping hot at my farmhouse or banquet hall?

Accepted Answer

We never transport food on open motorcycle rickshaws where road dust and cold wind ruin meals. Every cauldron is lifted directly from wood embers, wrapped in heavy thermal heat-retention blankets, sealed with a tamper-evident tape, and dispatched inside dedicated insulated vans keeping food above 80°C for up to 3 hours.

Question 12

What are the delivery charges across Lahore?

Accepted Answer

Delivery charges range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 1,800 depending on distance from our central kitchen (e.g. Model Town/Gulberg is Rs. 1,000, Bahria Town/Bedian is Rs. 1,800). Furthermore, all orders of 5 or more Daigs enjoy 100% FREE express delivery across all Lahore zones.

Question 13

What payment methods are accepted for Daig orders?

Accepted Answer

We accept:
• Online Bank Transfer (Bank Alfalah)
• Raast Instant Digital ID (03024200555)
• Cash on Delivery (COD) for remaining balances upon cauldron drop-off
• International Credit/Debit Cards (Visa & Mastercard for overseas Pakistani donors).

Question 14

Is advance payment required before cooking starts?

Accepted Answer

Because fresh Halal meat is purchased and slaughtered exclusively on order from the morning abattoir, a minimum 30% to 50% advance confirmation deposit is required before the cauldron is placed on firewood embers. The remaining balance can be settled upon van arrival.

Question 15

What is your order cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Accepted Answer

You can reschedule your event date or delivery time slot free of charge by notifying us at least 8 hours prior to dispatch. If cancelled before meat procurement (minimum 6 hours before dispatch), your advance is 100% refunded. Once meat has been slaughtered and marination has commenced, raw procurement expenses apply.

Question 16

How do Overseas Pakistanis order Sadqa or Niaz daigs for distribution in Lahore?

Accepted Answer

Overseas donors in the UK, USA, Canada, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Australia can book directly on our website or on WhatsApp (+92 302 4200555). Select your distribution venue (Data Darbar langar, orphanages, hospitals, or destitute slums), enter your specific Niyyat or family names for special Dua, and pay online in USD, GBP, AED, or EUR.

Question 17

Do you provide photo and video proof of the meat weighing, cooking, and distribution?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Every overseas donor receives 3 high-definition WhatsApp video proof clips within 2 hours of distribution:
1. Digital scale live meat weighing with donor name placard.
2. Fresh cauldron dum simmering on wood embers with reciting of Fatiha & Dua.
3. Respectful distribution into disposable boxes to deserving families and children.

Everything You Need to Know About Ordering a Daig

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