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The Dubai Karak
A branded cup of Dubai karak chai served on a black tray with a Lotus biscuit

Pasadena, California

Chai catering in Pasadena, CA

Real karak — loose black tea, green cardamom and evaporated milk, simmered in the pot and poured hot into your guests' hands.

“One of the best Karak experiences in California.” — Hasan A., Google

  • Serving Pasadena & Los Angeles County
  • Canopy & setup included
  • Hot & cold menu

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Chai catering for events in Pasadena

Pasadena has roughly 137,000 residents and a steady calendar of weddings, mehndis, graduations and corporate mornings — all of which need something for guests to hold.

Corona to Pasadena is roughly 35 miles, which is a comfortable drive for us and keeps setup timings flexible.

Everything arrives with us — canopy, counter, panels and equipment — so a venue without a prep kitchen is not a problem, indoors or out. We regularly quote for San Marino and South Pasadena on the same trips, so if your venue sits between them the logistics usually work out well.

What a Pasadena booking looks like

A served booth behaves differently to a self-service urn. Everything is brewed in volume before doors open, so when a ceremony ends and two hundred people move at once, the counter keeps handing cups over instead of forming a queue that never clears.

For a Pasadena event that usually matters most in a twenty-minute window — after the ceremony, at a conference break, or in the hour after sunset during Ramadan. We plan the pour around whenever your rush actually lands.

On the counter

What we pour in Pasadena

Tea

Dubai Karak Chai

كرك
Signature

The signature. Strong black tea, cardamom, evaporated milk, brewed and poured to order.

Sulaimani Tea

سليماني

Black tea with no milk, brightened with lemon and a little spice. The Gulf digestif.

Sage Tea

ميرمية

Maramiya — fresh sage steeped with black tea. Herbal, warming, naturally caffeine-light.

Ginger Lemon Tea

Fresh ginger and lemon, steeped hot. The caffeine-free option that isn't an afterthought.

Iced Tea

Chilled and lightly sweetened — the outdoor-event workhorse.

From our events

Chai catering at real events

A cup of Dubai karak chai with a caramelised biscuit on a wooden serving board
The Dubai Karak staff serving karak chai from the branded booth counter
Two guests holding branded cups of Dubai karak chai at an event

How it works

A booth, a counter, and a queue that keeps forming

The Dubai Karak team standing inside their branded canopy booth at an outdoor event

We bring a branded canopy, a served counter, and pots of tea and coffee brewed the way they are brewed in the Gulf. Because everything is brewed in volume before the doors open, we hand out a hot cup every few seconds rather than every few minutes.

That matters most at the moments events actually get busy: the end of a ceremony, a conference break, the hour after sunset at a Ramadan bazaar. The booth is designed to absorb a crowd, and the setup is designed to be photographed while it does.

  • Branded canopy, calligraphy panels and feather flags included
  • Served counter — guests are handed a cup, not left to self-serve
  • Hot and cold menu so the booth works in July as well as December
  • Indoor or outdoor, with our own setup and breakdown

What guests say

Reviews from Google

★★★★★
Honestly one of the best Karak experiences in California. Mohammad really knows what he's doing. Every cup hits different, rich, smooth, and full of authentic Eastern flavor. You can literally taste the spices, the warmth, the culture in every sip. It's not just tea, it feels like a small trip to the Middle East right here in Cali. If you're into real Karak, this place is a must.
Hasan AbualzeitGoogle review
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of having The Dubai Karak at my birthday celebration, and they truly exceeded every expectation. They were so kind, generous, and welcoming, creating such a beautiful atmosphere from the moment they arrived. The karak was absolutely amazing, rich and authentic, and they offered so much more than just drinks. Every detail, from their presentation to their outfits, was executed perfectly from A to Z. They brought such a luxurious, elevated vibe that made everyone fall in love with the experience and truly made my party unforgettable!
Amna FadelGoogle review
★★★★★
I drink Karak very frequently and I've tried it here and it was the best Karak I've tried so far. I recommend everyone trying it out!
Albaraa OthmanGoogle review

Questions

Pasadena — common questions

Do you cover Pasadena?

Yes. Pasadena is about 35 miles from our base in Corona and well inside the area we cover.

What do you serve at a Pasadena event?

Everything on our menu comes to Pasadena — karak chai and the tea line-up, four traditional coffees plus a Spanish latte, the dirty soda bar, chips and cheese paratha, and kunafa served warm.

Do you bring your own setup to Pasadena?

Everything comes with us and leaves with us — the canopy and calligraphy panels, the feather flags, the counter and all the brewing equipment.

How far ahead should we book a Pasadena date?

As early as you can. Weekend dates in wedding season and throughout Ramadan fill first. Send your date through the form and we will confirm availability straight away.

Do you serve other cities near Pasadena?

Yes — we cover Los Angeles County broadly, including San Marino, South Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge. If your venue is nearby, ask and we will confirm.

Planning something in Pasadena?

Send your date, venue and guest count. We will confirm availability and send pricing.