..halaka.. The Banquets of Peace

hala’al kitchen

Menu & Services

Vegan & GF options widely available. Custom menus and traditional ingredients are our specialty.

Lunch Banquets & Delivery

Lunch Banquet Service

$64 / person

Choice of one seasonal spread:

Mountain Village Spread

  • Baked Lamb Pilav — Caramelized onions & root vegetables, lamb shank, masala, sultanas, herbs, basmati
  • Chicken & White Bean Fasulia — Cannellini, tomato, lemon, zeera, dill
  • Green Cabbage Salad — Green daikon, green onion, poblano, cilantro, lemon herb vinaigrette
  • Beef & Potato Sambusik — Peas, sweet onion, coriander, caramelized garlic, turmeric, herbs
  • Baklava, Tea Cakes & Biscuits

Oasis Village Spread

  • Halaka Chicken Kebab — Lemongrass, zeera, rosemary, olives, yellow rice
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad — Shallot, herbs, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
  • Anatolian Split Pea Soup — Split peas, mirepoix, brown butter, herbs, marrow broth
  • Lentil & Kabocha Sambusik — Caramelized onions, chilis, herbs
  • Baklava, Tea Cakes & Biscuits

Included: Beverage service, pastries, agua fresca, and tea service.

Available add-ons:

  • Turkish Coffee Service +$9/person — fortunes optional
  • French Coffee Service +$9/person
  • Seasonal Fruit Board & Cheese Plate +$21/person
  • Single Origin Cacao +$10/person — order 7+ days in advance
  • Ceramics, Silverware & Cloth Napkins +$10/person
  • Candles, Incense & Aromatic Arrangements +$15/hour
Minimum: 10 persons Maximum: 100 persons* Service charge: 13% for parties over 20

Lunch Delivery Service

$41 / person

Choice of one boxed menu. Vegan options available!

Mediterranean Box 1

  • Chicken Caprese — Mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, spinach, basil & walnut pistou, ciabatta
  • w/ Corsican Potatoes — Roasted garlic & feta vinaigrette

Substitutions available.

Mediterranean Box 2

  • Falafel El Halaka — Chickpea & herb fritter, tomato, olive, shallot, baby kale & arugula, harissa, pita
  • w/ Cucumber Salad, Hummus & Watermelon

Substitutions available.

Curry Pack 1

  • Lamb or Chicken Kerala — Yellow coconut curry, pandan jasmine rice, red lentil da’al, achar pickle, banana leaf wrap

Curry Pack 2

  • Persian Curry (Khoresht e’Kari) — Mushroom & tofu, saffron, chilis, ginger, peppers, aubergines, cashew, basmati, banana leaf wrap

Included: Fruit seltzers and compostable utensils.

Available add-ons:

  • Desserts +$7/person ($5/person for parties over 25)
  • Seasonal Fruit Board & Cheese Plate +$21/person
  • Coffee Bar +$70 — serves 8–10
Minimum: 12 persons Maximum: 125 persons* Drop-off window: 11am – 4pm

Dinner Banquets & Delivery

Dinner Banquet Service

$175 / person

Choice of one seasonal spread:

Silk Road Caravan

  • Osso Bucco Rendang — Beef shank, toasted cinnamon, coconut, galangal
  • Halaka Festival Rice — Almonds, sultanas, caramelized carrot & onion, masala blend
  • Delacata & Lentil Salad — Kale, pomegranate, watercress, shiitake dijon vinaigrette
  • Sweet Potato & Mushroom Sambusik — Seared daikon & shallots, roasted garlic, special herbs
  • Sharba El Libii — Stewed lamb & chickpeas, orzo, tomato lemon broth, khalifa spices
  • Baklava, Tea Cakes & Biscuits

The Old City Bazaar

  • Red Snapper Ha’raimi — Baked chili & tomato gravy, cous cous el zohaha
  • Salata Tunisia — Cucumber, salted lemon, green tomato & olives, herbs
  • Black Lentil Soup — Seared lemon, mirepoix, sesame-dill crema
  • Stuffed Cabbage — Lamb, basmati, sauteed fennel, roasted garlic, sweet onion, herbs
  • Aubergines & Fuul — Confit eggplant, olive oil, fava beans, tomato, herbs
  • Baklava, Tea Cakes & Biscuits

Included: Beverage service, pastries, agua fresca, and fortune telling.

Available add-ons:

  • Turkish Coffee Service +$7/person
  • French Coffee Service +$7/person
  • Seasonal Fruit Board & Cheese Plate +$28/person
  • Single Origin Cacao +$8/person — order 7+ days in advance
  • Ceramics, Silverware & Cloth Napkins +$8/person
  • Candles, Incense & Aromatic Arrangements +$10/hour
Minimum: 8 persons Maximum: 125 persons* Service charge: 13% for parties over 14

Dinner Delivery Service

Coming Soon

We’re putting together a dedicated dinner delivery menu — check back soon, or reach out and we’ll let you know the moment it’s ready.

rare treat retreats, festival feasts

Multi-Day Retreat & Festival Packages

Custom menus and themed dishes available. Required booking time is 14 days before event setup.

El Maharani

3–5 courses for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with rice, soup, salad, fruit, hot & cold beverage service, plus a Secret Twilight Dessert.

$46 / person / day
Hours: 8am – 8pm Minimum: 45 persons

El Bedouina

2–3 courses for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with rice, soup, salad, fruit, and hot & cold beverage service.

$38 / person / day
Hours: 8am – 6pm Minimum: 20 persons

*Our maximums are currently set to levels that can receive proper quality control, given our equipment and available kitchen area. Seasonality of ingredients, timely deliveries, and ensuring produce quality and traceable local meat and seafood handling, are immovable factors that maintain our standards of excellence. As we grow and acquire more space, what we can offer will grow with us. We look forward to Wedding Service starting in 2027.

Yours Truly,
Chef Yasin

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