Katha's Indian Eats and Treats

Katha's Indian Eats and Treats Authentic Indian and artfully created Indian-inspired foods cooked with love and care. I have always been passionate about cooking and hosting.

And moving to the UK from India a few years ago has made my culinary journey more exciting. Far from feeling constrained by the lack of availability of some of the staples, I felt challenged and enthused to use the locally available ingredients to cook foods that remind me of home. This has also meant experimenting with new methods of cooking to deliver the same authentic flavour, taste and textur

es. I have spent the last few years honing my culinary skills, gathering regional and family recipes and tips from my relatives and friends back in India and using my super supportive husband and friends here as tasters and critics. I use freshly pounded spices and choicest ingredients to create foods that look, smell and taste completely different to ‘regular curries’. The secret to a beautiful plate of food though, I have learnt, is love and passion. And that the possibilities it offers are endless. And it is this that has inspired me to start this venture that not only offers outdoor catering service, but also Indian cooking demos and an opportunity to savour foods, traditions and rituals from different regions in India through a unique dining experience in our kitchen-diner (at the moment through invitation only). At the heart of the venture lies my belief that food brings people together. And I am excited to share this journey with all of you.

Drumrolls please. We turned 7! 🥳And what a way to mark this weekend—with three jobs, cooking for over 150 people altoget...
30/08/2026

Drumrolls please. We turned 7! 🥳
And what a way to mark this weekend—with three jobs, cooking for over 150 people altogether, which I have (so far) managed to do without losing my sleep or cool. And not just that, our upcoming Pop Up event, The Confluence of Cultures sold out within a week, with us having to increase the numbers we had in mind because of the huge interest it generated. It all seems like a dream!

Of course, none of this would have been possible without you. We are seven years strong because of a community and support system like no other. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart. ♥️

Phew! Can’t believe we sold out at Lowther Food and Drink Festival today.It was such a slow start that at one point, we ...
29/08/2026

Phew! Can’t believe we sold out at Lowther Food and Drink Festival today.
It was such a slow start that at one point, we thought we’ll probably return with most of our food. This when I cooked conservatively keeping the weather forecast in mind.

Thankfully it picked up in the later half, though still quieter than most other times we have been at this event.

So many of our regular clients came to support us. It just makes me emotional every time to see these familiar faces. I don’t know what I have done to deserve it, but I am thankful nevertheless. Also grateful to everyone else who came and tried our food and came back to buy more or tell us how much they enjoyed it.

The event is on tomorrow and Monday. Even though we aren’t there, if you can, please pop in to support the other stall holders. So much, time, effort and money goes into every pitch. It wasn’t a great day for anyone today. May be we can make it better for everyone next couple of days. 🙏🏽

We are setting up at Lowther Food & Drink Festival. We’ll be here 11-4. See you! ♥️
29/08/2026

We are setting up at Lowther Food & Drink Festival. We’ll be here 11-4. See you! ♥️

We will be at Lowther Food and Drink Festival tomorrow from 11-4. Serving up an assortment of vegan, vegetarian, GF snac...
28/08/2026

We will be at Lowther Food and Drink Festival tomorrow from 11-4. Serving up an assortment of vegan, vegetarian, GF snacks. And curry bowls, choose from lip smacking Hariyali Chicken or luscious Dal Makhani served with fragrant Berry Pilau and zingy Kachumbar Salad.
Come, taste the difference.

Preparation is in full swing for Lowther Food and Drink Festival this weekend. We will be there Saturday 11 am to 4 pm o...
27/08/2026

Preparation is in full swing for Lowther Food and Drink Festival this weekend. We will be there Saturday 11 am to 4 pm offering a variety of Indian street foods and vegetarian & non vegetarian curry bowls.

We make everything from scratch—from garam masalas that flavour our curries to lip smacking chutneys that dress up our snacks, even our ghee is homemade! Nothing is out of a jar!

Come, taste the difference.

Happy Onam to those celebrating. Past few years, we have been having Sadhya (onam feast) at Thira Restaurant - Authentic...
26/08/2026

Happy Onam to those celebrating. Past few years, we have been having Sadhya (onam feast) at Thira Restaurant - Authentic Kerala Cuisine.

But no chance this time as it’s a super busy bank holiday weekend for us with a stall at Lowther Food Festival on Saturday. And two catering jobs on Sunday.

However, it was absolutely wonderful to see men and women dressed up in traditional attire when I popped to the Asian supermarkets in Preston this afternoon. And as if God read my mind, I got treated to Ada Pradhaman (one of my favourite puddings), courtesy of the staff at Maas Hypermarket. Happy!

Chicken Lollipop or Chilli Fish? What would you go for from our spoilt-for-choice menu at our Confluence of Cultures Pop...
25/08/2026

Chicken Lollipop or Chilli Fish? What would you go for from our spoilt-for-choice menu at our Confluence of Cultures Pop Up event on 3rd October at Freckleton Village Hall.

Details below…

Last year Dave and I did a guided walk around Bow Barracks and Tiretta Bazaar neighbourhood in Kolkata. This historic 2 km stretch is remarkable in the sheer diversity of faiths and cultures living side by side. Within a short walk of each other, you can step into Chinese temples, an Armenian and a Portuguese church, a Zoroastrian fire temple, Jewish Synagogues, even a Buddhist shrine!

Walking in the area is like stepping into the pages of history. It recounts the stories of those who left their countries and travelled to India—for economic or existential reasons.

Their food travelled with them. And in doing so, it (like people) interacted with its new environment. Ingredients swapped, flavours hybridised and it transformed itself. In the process, it also influenced the Bengali kitchen and palate.

Equally, this locality is a lesson in tolerance and a celebration of diversity. The Jewish Synagogues for generations have been served by Muslim caretakers, for example. And cheerful Christmas festivities in Bow Barracks are attended year on year by residents of all faiths.

Our Pop Up event is our humble attempt to recreate that diversity. We hope to take you on a cultural journey through food, ambience and story telling. A lot of research, thought and experiment has gone into curating this menu. We are so grateful to our friends—Renuka who taught me to make momo, Rituparna who shared her personal experiences of the Anglo Indian table, and Tracy and Richard who gave invaluable inputs after their taster session.

The menu is suitable for meat eaters and pescatarians. But NOT suitable for vegetarians or those with food allergies and intolerances. If you have a dietary requirement, please get in touch prior to purchasing your tickets to find out if we can accommodate it.

When: 3rd October 2026, 6:15 pm (3.5-4 hours)

Where: Freckleton Village Memorial Hall
PR4 1PJ

Price: £40 per person. Limited to 55 guests. Bookings taken on a first-come-first served basis. Pre-booking essential.

How to book: Please DM us on our Facebook or Instagram business page.

This is a Bring Your Own Booze event.

SOLD OUT!Pop Up Event: The Confluence of CulturesLast year Dave and I did a guided walk around Bow Barracks and Tiretta ...
23/08/2026

SOLD OUT!
Pop Up Event: The Confluence of Cultures

Last year Dave and I did a guided walk around Bow Barracks and Tiretta Bazaar neighbourhood in Kolkata. This historic 2 km stretch is remarkable in the sheer diversity of faiths and cultures living side by side. Within a short walk of each other, you can step into Chinese temples, an Armenian and a Portuguese church, a Zoroastrian fire temple, Jewish Synagogues, even a Buddhist shrine!

Walking in the area is like stepping into the pages of history. It recounts the stories of those who left their countries and travelled to India—for economic or existential reasons.

Their food travelled with them. And in doing so, it (like people) interacted with its new environment. Ingredients swapped, flavours hybridised and it transformed itself. In the process, it also influenced the Bengali kitchen and palate.

Equally, this locality is a lesson in tolerance and a celebration of diversity. The Jewish Synagogues for generations have been served by Muslim caretakers, for example. And cheerful Christmas festivities in Bow Barracks are attended year on year by residents of all faiths.

Our Pop Up event is our humble attempt to recreate that diversity. We hope to take you on a cultural journey through food, ambience and story telling. A lot of research, thought and experiment has gone into curating this menu. We are so grateful to our friends—Renuka who taught me to make momo, Rituparna who shared her personal experiences of the Anglo Indian table, and Tracy and Richard who gave invaluable inputs after their taster session.

The menu is suitable for meat eaters and pescatarians. But NOT suitable for vegetarians or those with food allergies and intolerances. If you have a dietary requirement, please get in touch prior to purchasing your tickets to find out if we can accommodate it.

When: 3rd October 2026, 6:15 pm (3.5-4 hours)

Where: Freckleton Village Memorial Hall
PR4 1PJ

Price: £40 per person. Limited to 55 guests. Bookings taken on a first-come-first served basis. Pre-booking essential.

How to book: Please DM us on our Facebook or Instagram business page.

This is a Bring Your Own Booze event.

We had a wonderful evening with Richard and Tracy Swindells yesterday. They graciously agreed to be our tasters for our ...
23/08/2026

We had a wonderful evening with Richard and Tracy Swindells yesterday.

They graciously agreed to be our tasters for our upcoming Confluence of Cultures Pop Up. It’s always such a joy to discuss food with Tracy—I realised over 90% of our messenger chats is about food and recipes! And we regularly do doorstep deliveries to one another.

Tracy and Richard tried our food for the first time at Lowther Pop Up back in 2023 when they had just moved to the area. Dave’s homemade poster drew her to our stall. And they have been our top supporter since then. Even though I don’t think of Tracy as a client anymore. She is a friend. The first to reach out when I am going through a tough time—whether it was after my accident last year or when my gran passed a few months back, Tracy has been there with flowers and kind words and her great sense of humour. She is someone so easy to talk to or have a laugh with. I could carry on, but all those who know Tracy will know what I am talking about.

Anyway, so having got invaluable feedback and suggestions from Tracy and Richard, we have now finalised our menu.

We’ll announce it later this evening when we go live with ticket sales.

Watch this space.

Address

PR4 1SB
Freckleton
PR41SB

Telephone

+447803531704

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Katha's Indian Eats and Treats posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category