Catering in Richardson, TX: A Jordanian Spread Built for a Crowd
How to plan group catering with Khashoka in Richardson: which menu sections translate to trays, why mansaf anchors a bigger table, and how to reach the restaurant to arrange an order.
What does Jordanian catering look like in Richardson?
Catering with Khashoka means the same dishes you'd order for one table, scaled for a room full of people. There's no separate catering menu with different food on it. Mansaf, fatteh, kofta, the labneh dishes, the salads: it's all built from the same kitchen, portioned for a crowd instead of a plate.
That matters because a lot of "catering" in this category means steam trays of something generic. Here it means the same lamb, the same jameed, the same olive oil someone would order for themselves on a Tuesday, just more of it, staged for a table that's feeding a group instead of two people.
Why mansaf anchors a group table
Community Impact, covering Khashoka's Richardson opening, described the menu as built around "Jordanian mansaf, a rice and lamb dish considered the national dish of Jordan," alongside fatteh, kofta, hummus, dips, and salads. That's not a small distinction for a group order. Mansaf is what gets served at weddings, funerals, holidays, and Friday family lunches in Jordan. It's the dish that shows up when the occasion actually matters, which makes it a natural center for a catered table rather than a side option.
At its center: lamb cooked until it falls off the bone, bathed in real jameed, a fermented yogurt sauce that gives mansaf its tang. Jordanian Mansaf is $29 on the menu: rice, lamb, jameed, and toasted nuts. Without jameed, it's something else with the same name. That's the standard we hold to whether it's one plate or the centerpiece of a spread for twenty.
Building a spread: what to order and how much
A group table works in layers, not one big dish. Start with something to dip and something creamy, add a bright salad for contrast, then build out from a centerpiece pan or the mansaf itself.
| Course | Item | Price | What it brings to the table |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mezze | Hummus Khashoka | $8 | Hummus mixed with tomatoes, pickles, and parsley, our signature dish |
| Mezze | Local Labneh | $8 | Labneh and olive oil, a plain, tangy counterpoint to richer dishes |
| Salad | Fattoush | $9 | Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, arugula, radish, mint, fried bread, and lemon |
| Pan | Kofta with Tahini | $18 | Minced meat, vegetables, and tahini sauce, baked in a tray with potatoes |
| Pan | Beef Sajia | $25 | Beef with onions, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes |
| Centerpiece | Jordanian Mansaf | $29 | Lamb, rice, jameed, and nuts, the dish for when the occasion matters |
None of these prices are catering-specific figures. They're the single-item menu prices, and they're the right way to think about sizing an order: pick your dishes, then talk quantities with us on the phone or by email. We don't have set catering price tiers to quote, because portioning for a group depends on the mix you choose and how many people you're feeding.
How to order: pickup versus a planned group order
For an everyday order, a couple of trays or a handful of dishes for a small gathering, pickup through Tabit works fine. Order what you need off the menu, and it's ready in about 35 minutes.
For a real group order, call or email ahead instead. That gives the kitchen time to portion mansaf correctly, since the lamb and the jameed both need real cooking time, not a rush job squeezed between regular tickets. It also lets us talk through quantities across mezze, salads, and pans so nothing runs out halfway through the meal.
Plan catering for your next group meal, or call (469) 277-7477 to talk through what you need. For everyday orders, see the menu and order ahead for pickup.
What makes this different from generic "Middle Eastern" catering
"Middle Eastern food" gets treated like one cuisine, which flattens a region into the same hummus and the same kebabs no matter which country actually invented what's on the plate. A Jordanian table isn't that. It's mansaf as the centerpiece, jameed instead of a yogurt substitute, wild zaatar instead of a generic spice blend on the manakish.
If you're building a group order and you've never done a Jordanian spread before, start with mansaf as the anchor, add fatteh or a labneh dish from the mezze section, bring in fattoush for contrast, and round it out with a Jordanian pan like kofta or sajia. That's a Jordanian table, made for a room full of people instead of one.
Related reading
If you're planning a mezze-heavy spread, our post on fattoush salad in Richardson covers what goes into the dressing and why it's built for a shared table. For a labneh-forward course, see how Jerash-style labneh fits into the mezze lineup. And if your group order includes drinks, our rundown of fresh-squeezed juice options covers what pairs well with a heavier centerpiece like mansaf or kofta.
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should I call about catering in Richardson?
Call as soon as you know your headcount, especially if mansaf is part of the order. Lamb cooked until it falls off the bone and real jameed both take time to do right, and a kitchen that's cooking for one table plus a catering order needs the lead time to do both well.
Can I order a smaller group platter without calling ahead?
Yes. For a smaller table, order straight from the menu, hummus, fatteh, a Jordanian pan, a salad, and pick it up. Save the phone call for when you need a full spread sized and staged for a crowd, or when mansaf is the centerpiece.
What should a first-time Jordanian catering order include?
Start with Hummus Khashoka and a labneh dish for the table, add a salad like fattoush for contrast, then build around one centerpiece, either a Jordanian pan like Beef Sajia or the mansaf itself if the group is ready for the full experience.
