Happy Diwali! In San Francisco, many Diwali parties mix Indian families with coworkers, neighbors and friends who are celebrating for the first time. If you are hosting tonight, here is a simple plan that works for every guest, plus where to get it all in one stop. We are open today 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM at 1546 Guerrero St, the Indian grocery for Noe Valley and Bernal Heights.
Are you a guest, not a host? Read our guide: Invited to a Diwali party? What to bring.
Short on time? Grab a ready-made pack
- Diwali Host Party Pack, $34.99: gulab jamun, motichoor ladoo, bhujia and 6 ready-to-light wax diyas
- Diwali Mithai Sampler, $26.99: pista barfi, milk cake and Bengali mix sweets
- Diwali Guest Gift Pack, $28.99: send this link to friends who ask what to bring
An easy Diwali party menu (most of it is heat-and-serve)
Snacks for when guests arrive
- Samosas and kachori from our frozen Indian food aisle, baked in the oven and served with tamarind and mint chutney
- A bowl of namkeen: bhujia, mixture or murukku from our Indian snacks aisle. First-timers love it like trail mix
- Papad, quickly microwaved, for crunch
Main dishes that please everyone
- Paneer butter masala, dal makhani and chana masala, ready in minutes from our ready-to-eat Indian meals
- Basmati rice and warm naan from our roti, naan & paratha section
- Keep spice mild for new guests and put pickle and chili on the side
Indian sweets that first-timers love most
- Gulab jamun: serve warm, and try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This is the crowd favorite
- Kaju katli: cashew fudge, not too sweet, easy to pick up (limited boxes today; pista barfi is a great swap)
- Rasmalai: soft, creamy and saffron-scented, serve chilled
- Soan papdi: flaky and light, like cotton-candy fudge
- Assorted mithai box: lets everyone try a little of everything
More choices in our sweets aisle, plus kulfi in the freezer.
Drinks
- Masala chai from our Indian tea aisle, the perfect end to the night
- Mango lassi, Thums Up and Limca from our drinks section
Make it feel like Diwali
- Line the entry and windows with ready-to-light wax diyas: jeweled 6-piece set or colour wax diyas. No oil or wicks needed
- Let guests help make a rangoli at the door with a rangoli colour kit. Kids and first-timers love this
- Put out a dry fruit platter and a bowl of mukhwas (sweet fennel) by the door
A one-line Diwali explainer for your guests
"Diwali is the festival of lights. We light lamps to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and good luck into the home, share sweets with friends, and wish each other a happy new year." Guests just need to say "Happy Diwali!"
Get everything today, in one stop
- Our website, free same-day SF delivery on $50+ and $10 off orders of $75+, applied automatically at checkout: Diwali shop
- Order on Instacart
- Order on Uber Eats
- Order on DoorDash
Coming in person? Free 15-minute parking, free curbside pickup, and our team will help you pick a party menu and load your car. Show this page at the register for 5% off every purchase. Call or WhatsApp (415) 990-0355 and we will put together a party box for you.
Happy Diwali from our family to yours!
