Celebrate Diwali with Dishoom

At Dishoom, and all around the world, Diwali is celebrated with boundless passion. The festival of lights brings people together regardless of wealth, status, race, background or beliefs – representing so much that is dear to us.

ABOVE: Spreading love and light during Diwali

Bombay celebrates Diwali with its whole heart. And so do we. This year, our revels spread wider than ever: all-out parties, fancy supper clubs, crafty workshops, chats over chai and festive dishes in every café. All are invited. All are welcome.

RIGHT: Guests at a recent Dishoom Diwali event

Dishoom x Bungalow Feasting

A sparkling Diwali union

Above: Chef Arun and Chef Vikas

We’re thrilled to welcome our dear friend from New York – Michelin-starred chef and Bungalow restaurateur Vikas Khanna – to celebrate Diwali with us.

Gather loved ones for a Dishoom x Bungalow Diwali Feast: abundant vegetarian or vegan plates for two or more to share, dreamt up by Chef Vikas and our own Chef Arun, for £30 per person.

Bungalow’s beloved Spice Roasted Pineapple and Dishoom Makhani Kofta also grace the All Day menu as fleeting specials.

In all cafés: 2nd –15th November, from 12pm.

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Above: Chef Arun and Chef Vikas

A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple

Velvety Dishoom Makhani Kofta

Chef Vikas and Chef Arun in NYC

Pineapple in progress

Most-delectable Diwali Feast Menu

A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple

Velvety Dishoom Makhani Kofta

Chef Vikas and Chef Arun in NYC

Pineapple in progress

Most-delectable Diwali Feast Menu

A most-spectacular celebration

Permit Room Presents: Diwali at The Pavilion

Join us at Brighton’s Pavilion – a lavish seaside palace fit for finest revels. Kick-off with tipples, then stride into the State Banqueting Room for a glorious three-course vegetarian (or vegan) feast. And settle into a programme of stirring South Asian classical performance from The Mehfil Space.

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Celebrations at Dishoom

Discover other significant dates and moments

Diwali House Party

All-out celebration in our brand-new home: late-night games, crafting, mehendi and a live DJ to stomp with to abandon. Bites and tipples aplenty.

Dishoom Community Diwali 2026

This Diwali, we once again host a special evening. Hindus will celebrate with a bountiful vegetarian feast served by Muslim volunteers.

Chai Pe Charcha with Kavi Thakrar

Join us for an intimate conversation with co-founder Kavi Thakrar on walking your own path in work, love and family. Partake over bottomless chai.

Dishoom x Bungalow Supper Club – Dishoom Shoreditch

Join our brilliant friend from NYC, Michelin-star Chef Vikas Khanna, alongside our dear Chef Arun for a magnificent Diwali feast within Dishoom Shoreditch’s indoor-outdoor verandah.

Dishoom x Bungalow Supper Club – Dishoom Canary Wharf

This Diwali, join our brilliant friend from NYC, Michelin-star Chef Vikas Khanna, and our dear Chef Arun for a resplendent feast at Dishoom Canary Wharf.

Zine-Making with Poonam Dhuffer

Tend to your inner light at a slow-and-crafty afternoon of zine-making. Touch, tear, layer, arrange. Follow feeling, find renewal – over bottomless chai and snackery.

Family Storytelling with Chitra Soundar

Spark little imaginations with a wondrous Diwali reading from children's author Chitra Soundar, then make your own festive cards. Ages 4–9 and grown-ups.

Birmingham Diwali Party

Our glittering Diwali party returns to Birmingham, bigger and brighter than ever. With feasting of Dishoom favourites and a spirited music line-up curated by BBC Asian network.