Indian sweets (mithai) are an easy win for office holiday parties, team celebrations, Diwali-to-New-Year potlucks and client events: they are shareable, colourful, vegetarian, and loved by people who have never tried them before. Indian Market & Liquor at 1546 Guerrero St delivers boxed and tinned mithai same day anywhere in San Francisco, including SoMa, the Financial District, Mission Bay and the Mission, free on orders of $50+.
Ready-made party orders
Plan on about 2–3 pieces per person. Mix one syrup sweet (gulab jamun or rasgulla) with two or three dry sweets (kaju katli, milk cake, ladoo) so there is something for everyone. Prices below are our current online prices and may change.
| Party size | What to order | Approx. total |
|---|---|---|
| Small team (15–20) | 1 Gulab Jamun 2.2 lb tin, 1 Rasgulla 1 kg tin, 1 Kaju Katli 255 g, 1 Milk Cake 340 g | about $52 — qualifies for free delivery |
| Department (40–50) | 2 of each of the above, plus 2 Motichoor Ladoo | about $131 |
| All-hands (100) | 6 Gulab Jamun, 6 Rasgulla, 4 Kaju Katli, 8 Milk Cake, 6 Motichoor Ladoo | about $392 |
The sweets that work best for offices
- Gulab jamun — soft milk dumplings in rose-cardamom syrup; the crowd favourite. Haldiram's Gulab Jamun 2.2 lb tin
- Rasgulla — light, spongy and served chilled. Santos Rasgulla 1 kg
- Kaju katli — cashew fudge diamonds; no mess, perfect for desks and gift bags. Haldiram's Kaju Katli 255 g
- Milk cake — rich and caramel-like; cut into small squares. Haldiram's Milk Cake 340 g
- Motichoor ladoo — bright, festive and easy to grab. Motichoor Ladoo – HR
- Soan papdi — flaky, travels well and keeps for days, great for client gifts. Haldiram's Soan Papdi Gift Pack
- Rasmalai — the premium pick for smaller, sit-down events. Nanak Rasmalai 12 pcs
Want a lower-cost mix? Our Dass Sweets range (gulab jamun, rasgulla, milk cake, pista barfi, besan barfi, motichoor ladoo) is $9.99 a box. Browse all Indian sweets.
Serving tips for non-Indian colleagues
- Warm gulab jamun for 20–30 seconds in the microwave; serve rasgulla and rasmalai chilled.
- Put out small plates, forks and napkins for syrup sweets; dry sweets can go straight on a platter.
- Label each tray. Most mithai are vegetarian and contain milk and sugar; kaju katli and many barfis contain nuts.
- Add Indian snacks like namkeen and bhujia for a sweet-and-savoury table, and masala chai if you have a kettle.
How to order for your office
- Order on our website: sfindianmarket.com — free same-day delivery anywhere in San Francisco on orders of $50+. Add your office address and floor or suite at checkout.
- Order on Instacart: Indian Market & Liquor on Instacart
- Order on Uber Eats: Indian Market & Liquor on Uber Eats
- Order on DoorDash: Indian Market & Liquor on DoorDash
- Free curbside pickup and free 15-minute parking at 1546 Guerrero St. Show this post at the register for 5% off in store.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Indian sweets in bulk in San Francisco?
Indian Market & Liquor, 1546 Guerrero St, stocks gulab jamun and rasgulla in 1 kg tins plus boxed kaju katli, milk cake, ladoo, barfi and soan papdi, and delivers same day anywhere in SF.
How many Indian sweets do I need per person?
Plan 2–3 pieces per person for a party with other food, or 4–5 if sweets are the main dessert.
Can you deliver to my office today?
Yes. Orders on sfindianmarket.com are delivered same day anywhere in San Francisco, free over $50. For orders of more than 20 boxes, order a day ahead or call the store so everything is packed and ready.
How long do the sweets keep?
Tinned gulab jamun and rasgulla keep until opened; refrigerate after opening. Dry sweets like kaju katli and soan papdi last several days at room temperature. Check each pack's date.
Are Indian sweets vegetarian?
Most are vegetarian and made with milk, sugar, ghee and nuts. They are not vegan. Check the label for allergens.
