About Rafeeq Biriyani
A RoyalHeritageof Taste
From a single dum handi to thousands of celebrations across Tamil Nadu — this is the story of Rafeeq Biriyani Catering Services.
Our Journey
Decades of Growth
17+ Years of Experience
What began at just 19, under the guidance of our founder’s father, has grown into a proud second-generation family business — preserving traditional recipes while consistently delivering exceptional quality.
A Second-Generation Legacy
Our journey began at the young age of 19, under the guidance of our founder's father — learning traditional recipes and the patient craft of firewood dum cooking, one handi at a time.
Earning the Industry's Trust
Our branded Rafeeq Biriyani came to be supplied daily to leading restaurants, hotels and hostels — built on authentic flavour, premium ingredients and consistent quality.
Wedding Specialists
We became the trusted catering partner for grand weddings, serving complete non-vegetarian wedding meals to thousands of guests per event with unwavering quality.
50,000+ Customers
A proud second-generation family business serving across Tamil Nadu, Rafeeq Biriyani now caters celebrations of every scale — with over 17 years of firewood-cooked mastery behind every plate.
Our Speciality
Cooked the Firewood Way
விறகு அடுப்பு · Traditional Wood-Fired Dum
Rafeeq Biriyani is a proud Firewood Specialist. While most kitchens have moved to gas, we still cook over a real wood fire — the way biriyani was always meant to be made. That living flame and gentle smoke give our rice a depth of aroma and a slow-cooked richness that simply cannot be rushed or replicated.
It is a rarer, harder, more patient craft — and it is exactly why our biriyani tastes like a memory, not just a meal.
Real Firewood, Real Fire
Every handi is cooked over an open wood-fired stove — never gas, never shortcuts.
Slow Dum Cooking
Sealed and simmered for hours, letting the smoke and spice work their magic.
A Rare, Premium Craft
An authentic tradition few caterers still keep alive — and you can taste it.
Complete Catering
Crafted for Every Celebration
Beyond our famous biriyani, we serve complete non-vegetarian wedding meals — thoughtfully prepared to create a memorable dining experience for every guest.
Events We Cater
Signature Biriyani Varieties
Wedding Biriyani
The classic feast-day biriyani, crafted to serve a crowd.
Dindigul Biriyani
The famed Dindigul style — seeraga samba rice with tangy spice.
Hyderabad Biriyani
Fragrant, richly layered dum biriyani with bold, aromatic spice.
Seeraga Samba Biriyani
Cooked with the prized short-grain seeraga samba rice.
Kongu Style Biriyani
The Kongu-region recipe with its own robust, rustic character.
“Our mission is simple — to serve unforgettable flavours that bring people together and make every celebration truly special.”
Why Choose Us
The Rafeeq Difference
Premium Ingredients
Only the finest basmati rice, fresh meat and hand-picked spices make it into our handi.
Traditional Dum Cooking
Slow-sealed and cooked over a wood fire for hours to lock in authentic flavour.
Freshly Prepared
Every order is cooked fresh on the day of your event — never reheated, never frozen.
On-Time Delivery
Our logistics team ensures piping hot biriyani reaches your venue right on schedule.
From the Master Chef
A Word From Our Master Chef
Muhammed Buhari
Founder & Master Chef
“For over seventeen years, my hands have sealed thousands of dum handis over the firewood flame. To me, biriyani is not just a dish — it is a promise made to every family that trusts us with their most precious celebration.”
“I still stand by the fire and guide every batch myself, because the difference between good biriyani and unforgettable biriyani lives in the small things — the layering of saffron rice, the patience of the slow dum, the aroma of real wood smoke.”
“When your guests take that first bite and go quiet, that silence is my greatest reward. That is the taste I promise you.”
Muhammed Buhari
Founder & Master Chef, Rafeeq Biriyani Catering Services
What Drives Us
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
To be the benchmark of excellence in the biriyani industry by serving authentic flavours, exceptional quality, and unforgettable dining experiences across every community we serve.
Our Mission
- Deliver authentic biriyani prepared with premium ingredients and traditional recipes.
- Maintain world-class standards of hygiene, food safety and customer service.
- Create memorable experiences through taste, quality and hospitality.
- Continuously innovate while preserving culinary traditions.
- Build a trusted brand admired by customers, employees and business partners.