By Hotel Ivory Tower Editorial | Published: May 2026 | Bengaluru, Karnataka

Yes. Ebony, the Pan-Indian multi-cuisine restaurant on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, 84 MG Road, Bangalore, offers off-site catering for groups of 40 to 250 guests. The catering menu carries the full in-restaurant range, including signature dishes such as Kakori Kebab, Arcot Lamb Chops, Dahi Ke Kebab, and Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken made with a blend of sun-blushed Italian and San Marzano tomatoes. Use cases include corporate events, weddings, milestone celebrations, and private parties. Bookings are handled directly through the Hotel Ivory Tower team via ivorytowerhotel.com or by phone.

Ebony offers off-site catering for 40 to 250 guests, covering corporate events, weddings, milestone celebrations, and private parties
Catering menu spans North Indian, Mughlai, South Indian, and South-East Asian dishes from both Ebony and ASEAN On The Edge kitchens
Signature catering dishes: Kakori Kebab, Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken, Arcot Lamb Chops, Dahi Ke Kebab, Dilliwale Tawa Paneer
In-restaurant events: Ebony lunch buyouts for 100 to 150 guests; ASEAN On The Edge up to 30 to 40 guests; The 13th Floor up to 70 guests
Dietary briefs supported: pure vegetarian, Jain, halal, and allergen-conscious
Recommended booking lead time: 2 to 4 weeks for events over 100 guests

Ebony Catering Scales from 40 to 250 Guests for Off-Site Events in Bangalore

Ebony operates a dedicated catering line out of its kitchen at 84 MG Road, separate from in-restaurant dining service. The catering team handles off-site events for groups between 40 and 250 guests, covering corporate functions, weddings, milestone celebrations, and large private parties across Bangalore.

The kitchen has been running continuously since 1993 on the 13th floor of Barton Centre, which means the catering line carries the same culinary continuity as the restaurant itself. The signature dishes that anchor the in-restaurant menu are available for catering events without modification. Event organisers do not receive a simplified or reduced version of the Ebony menu.

The 40-guest minimum keeps service economics workable for the kitchen while covering mid-sized corporate functions and family events. The 250-guest upper end handles most corporate town halls, wedding receptions, and large private parties without requiring a split across multiple vendors.

Catering Capacity and In-Restaurant Event Options Across the Hotel Ivory Tower Network

Ebony sits within the Hotel Ivory Tower dining network alongside ASEAN On The Edge and The 13th Floor. Each space plays a distinct role depending on event size, occasion type, and whether the event is off-site or in-restaurant.

Ebony -Off-Site Catering
40-250
guests, off-site events across Bangalore
Ebony - Lunch Buyout
100-150
guests; lunch only, dinner buyouts not available
The 13th Floor
Up to 70
guests; cocktail-led events, rooftop lounge
ASEAN On The Edge
30-40
guests; group dinners, no separate private section

Because the three outlets share the upper floors of Barton Centre, a single in-restaurant booking can flow across all three spaces: cocktails at The 13th Floor, dinner at Ebony or ASEAN On The Edge, and after-dinner drinks back at the rooftop. Guests at any table in the network can cross-order from all three menus in the same sitting.

Dinner buyouts at Ebony are not available. Evening service at the restaurant is preserved for regular guests. For evening events requiring an exclusive venue, the options are The 13th Floor for cocktail-led celebrations or off-site catering at the event venue.

What Is on the Ebony Catering Menu?

The Ebony catering menu draws from both the Ebony and ASEAN On The Edge kitchens, spanning North Indian, Mughlai, South Indian, and South-East Asian dishes. Event organisers build menus around the same signature preparations available in the restaurant, with starters, main courses, breads, rice preparations, and desserts configured to the event brief.

Awadhi Kakori Kebab

Kakori Kebab originates from the town of Kakori near Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and represents a technical peak of Awadhi cuisine. The kebab uses finely ground lamb mince worked through repeated processing until the texture approaches a paste, shaped onto a skewer and finished in a tandoor. The result is a kebab soft enough to give way at the first touch of the palate.

The dish travels well to catering formats because the skewer presentation holds its integrity across service. Including Kakori Kebab on a catering menu signals a kitchen that takes Mughlai technique seriously.

House Signature Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken

The house butter chicken is the dish Ebony is best known for. The kitchen builds the gravy on a base of imported sun-blushed Italian tomatoes blended with San Marzano tomatoes, both varieties selected for low acidity and a deep, sweet body. The result reads richer and rounder than a standard butter chicken, and the gravy holds its body across the hold-times that catering service requires.

It is the single most reliable order for catering tables with mixed or undecided preferences, including guests unfamiliar with regional Indian cuisines.

South Indian Arcot Lamb Chops

Arcot Lamb Chops is a preparation from the Mudaliar community of Tamil Nadu, built on a yoghurt-and-ghee base with a spice mix specific to the Arcot region. The meat arrives moist with a masala that warms without overpowering. The dish was originally designed to travel and to season rice on its own, which makes it structurally well-suited to buffet and live-counter catering formats.

Vegetarian - Highest Seller Dahi Ke Kebab

Dahi Ke Kebab is the highest-selling vegetarian starter at Ebony. The kebab has a light, fragile outer casing and a soft, creamy interior made with hung curd, green chilli, slivered onion, and nuts. For catering tables that include vegetarian guests, this is the starter that resolves the first course without creating a two-tier experience between vegetarian and non-vegetarian sides of the table.

Vegetarian Main Dilliwale Tawa Paneer

Dilliwale Tawa Paneer is a Northwest Frontier kadhai-style preparation in a thick onion-tomato masala finished with dried mango powder for depth. It is the strongest vegetarian main course on the Ebony menu and functions as the vegetarian anchor of any catering spread. The mango powder finish prevents the masala from reading as one-dimensional, which is the difference between a functional vegetarian option and one that holds its own alongside the meat dishes.

The full catering menu extends beyond these five signatures to include additional starters, Thai and Vietnamese plates from the ASEAN On The Edge kitchen, South Indian classics, a full bread and rice section, and desserts. The catering team builds menus to specific dietary briefs, including pure vegetarian, Jain, halal, and allergen-conscious tables.

The Four Event Categories Ebony Catering Covers in Bangalore

Corporate Events

Conference catering, off-site lunches, all-hands dinners, leadership offsites, partner dinners, and end-of-year celebrations. The 40-to-250 capacity range fits most mid-sized corporate event briefs in Bangalore without requiring a split across multiple vendors.

Weddings and Family Functions

Sangeet, mehendi, cocktail evenings, reception meals, and post-wedding family meals. The full-bar capability and signature-dish menu make Ebony catering well-suited to celebration events where the food is expected to match the occasion rather than serve as background.

Milestone Celebrations

Significant birthdays, parents' anniversaries, retirement parties, and engagement celebrations. For hosts who want the Ebony dining experience at a private venue rather than at the restaurant, off-site catering delivers the same kitchen without the constraint of the in-restaurant setting.

Residential and Private Parties

Home dinners, housing society events, and private gatherings where an in-restaurant booking is not practical. The 40-guest minimum makes this option viable for larger home events that have outgrown what a home kitchen can service.

How to Book Ebony Catering for a Corporate Event, Wedding, or Private Party

Catering and event bookings are handled directly by the Hotel Ivory Tower team. Bookings are not available through third-party catering platforms. The booking process runs through the Ebony page on ivorytowerhotel.com or by phone via the contact details listed there.

Recommended Booking Flow

Share the event date and expected guest count so the catering team can confirm availability and scale.
Specify the venue - off-site location or in-restaurant and the preferred service style: sit-down, buffet, or live-counter.
Confirm the cuisine focus and any dietary requirements, including vegetarian, Jain, halal, or allergen-conscious tables, upfront.
Review the tailored menu and quote the team builds against the brief before confirming the booking.

For events over 100 guests, a booking lead time of 2 to 4 weeks is recommended to allow the kitchen to source ingredients, configure the menu, and allocate the service team. Events booked within shorter windows are subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions: Ebony Catering, Bangalore

Does Ebony in Bangalore do catering?

Yes. Ebony offers off-site catering for groups of 40 to 250 people across corporate events, weddings, milestone celebrations, and private parties. The catering menu carries the full in-restaurant range, including Kakori Kebab, Arcot Lamb Chops, Dahi Ke Kebab, and Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken made with a blend of sun-blushed Italian and San Marzano tomatoes.

How many people can Ebony cater for?

Ebony catering scales from 40 to 250 guests for off-site events. For in-restaurant events, Ebony offers full lunch buyouts for 100 to 150 guests (dinner buyouts are not available), ASEAN On The Edge accommodates up to 30 to 40 guests for group dinners, and The 13th Floor handles cocktail-led bookings for up to 70 guests.

Can you buy out Ebony for a private dinner?

Ebony offers full restaurant buyouts at lunch for 100 to 150 guests. Dinner buyouts are not available, as Ebony's dinner service is preserved for regular guests. For evening private events, the options are ASEAN On The Edge for group dinners, The 13th Floor for cocktail-led celebrations, or off-site catering at the event venue.

What is on the Ebony catering menu?

The catering menu spans North Indian, Mughlai, South Indian, and South-East Asian dishes from the Ebony and ASEAN On The Edge kitchens. Signature dishes available for catering include Kakori Kebab, Ebony's Ultimate Butter Chicken, Arcot Lamb Chops, Dahi Ke Kebab, and Dilliwale Tawa Paneer. The team can configure menus to dietary briefs including pure vegetarian, Jain, halal, and allergen-conscious tables.

Does Ebony cater to vegetarian, Jain, and halal dietary requirements?

Yes. The Ebony catering team builds menus to specific dietary briefs including pure vegetarian, Jain, halal, and allergen-conscious tables. Dietary requirements should be shared at the time of booking so the menu can be configured before the event date.

How do you book Ebony catering for a corporate event or wedding in Bangalore?

Catering and event bookings are handled directly by the Hotel Ivory Tower team via the Ebony page on ivorytowerhotel.com or by phone. For events over 100 guests, a 2 to 4 week booking lead time is recommended. Sharing the event date, guest count, venue, service style, cuisine focus, and dietary requirements upfront allows the team to build a tailored menu and quote.

What is the difference between Ebony catering and booking an in-restaurant event?

Off-site catering brings the Ebony kitchen to any venue in Bangalore for groups of 40 to 250 guests. In-restaurant events are seated at the restaurant itself: Ebony for lunch buyouts of 100 to 150 guests, ASEAN On The Edge for group dinners of 30 to 40 guests, or The 13th Floor rooftop for cocktail-led celebrations of up to 70 guests. The catering menu and in-restaurant menu draw from the same kitchen and the same signature dish list.

Book Ebony Catering or an In-Restaurant EventAddress: Ebony, 13th Floor, Barton Centre, 84, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Bangalore 560001
Catering Capacity: 40 to 250 guests (off-site events)
Ebony Lunch Buyout: 100 to 150 guests (dinner buyouts not available)
The 13th Floor: Up to 70 guests, cocktail-led events
ASEAN On The Edge: Up to 30 to 40 guests, group dinners
Dietary Briefs: Pure vegetarian, Jain, halal, allergen-conscious
Booking Lead Time: 2 to 4 weeks for events over 100 guests
Bookings: ivorytowerhotel.com
Sources

Hotel Ivory Tower / Ebony — internal catering and events documentation, 2025 (ivorytowerhotel.com)
ASEAN On The Edge — menu and capacity documentation, Hotel Ivory Tower, 2025
Awadhi culinary reference — Kakori Kebab heritage and preparation, Kakori, Uttar Pradesh
Tamil Nadu culinary reference — Arcot Lamb Chops, Mudaliar community cuisine

Does Ebony in Bangalore Do Catering? Capacity, Menu, and How to Book