For a summer event, decide your date and guest count, then book fresh Alphonso well ahead of the delivery week. A planning rule of thumb is one medium mango (about 200 g) per guest, plus a buffer. AlphonsoMango.in has published dozen prices, free delivery and a 1:00 PM IST cut-off; event-scale terms are confirmed in a quote.
By Prashant Powle, founder of AlphonsoMango.in (operated by Powle Home Foods, Mumbai). Last updated 23 October 2026.
Why events need advance planning
Because mangoes ripen on their own schedule, not yours.
A wedding lunch in April or a corporate summer party in May has a fixed date. Fresh Alphonso does not. It is harvested in season, ships semi-ripe and takes a few days at room temperature to finish. Miss that window by a day and you serve hard fruit; miss it the other way and you serve soft fruit that has to be pulped in a hurry. The caterer who plans backwards from the event day almost always gets a better result than the one who orders when the guest list is final.
The Alphonso season is usually February to June. The 2027 season is listed to start on 1 February 2027, per our Press and Media page; check the product page for live dates. Peak weeks for events (April and May) are also the weeks when demand for good fruit is highest, which is the reason to book early.
How many mangoes per guest
There is no single correct answer. This is a planning guide, not a rule.
- Fruit served as slices or cubes at the end of a meal: half a medium mango per guest is usually generous, if mango is one of several desserts.
- Mango as the main dessert: one medium mango per guest.
- Aamras with puri: plan roughly 150 g of pulp per guest. A medium fruit gives somewhat more than half its weight as pulp, though yield varies with the fruit and how it is processed.
- Add a buffer: around 10 percent for fruit that is bruised, under-ripe on the day or simply eaten by the kitchen team.
Guest behaviour matters more than arithmetic. Children and the elderly eat less; a late-April lunch with relatives from out of town eats more. If you are unsure, order a dozen more and use the surplus for the family the next day.
Whole fruit or pulp: what fits your menu
| Need | Better fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mango platter, plated dessert | Whole fresh fruit | Slices and cubes look and taste best fresh |
| Aamras, shrikhand, ice cream, milkshake | Fresh fruit or pulp | Pulp is consistent and quick to use |
| Event outside the fruit season | Pulp | Pulp is available all year |
| Very tight kitchen time | Pulp | No peeling, no stones, no ripeness guesswork |
Published pulp pack prices are Rs 590 for an 850 g tin and Rs 2,100 for a 3.1 kg tin. See the pulp pages for the current range. Pulp suits recipes where texture is blended; if the guest is meant to bite into a slice, use fruit. Many caterers use both: slices for the plate, pulp for the aamras and the ice cream.
A worked example for a 120-guest event
Illustrative only. The prices are the published single-dozen prices; event pricing and any large-order terms are not published and are confirmed in a quote.
A family hosts 120 guests for a lunch in the second week of April and wants one medium mango per guest, plus 10 percent buffer. Fruit needed: 120 x 1.1 = 132, which rounds up to 11 dozen. At the published medium price of Rs 2,099 per dozen, 11 x 2,099 = Rs 23,089. Delivery is free. Compare the same count at large grade (Rs 2,499): 11 x 2,499 = Rs 27,489, a difference of Rs 4,400 for slightly bigger fruit.
Is it worth it? For a plated slice, perhaps; for a buffet where each guest takes a spoonful of aamras, medium is plenty. If you replaced part of the fruit with pulp, say two 3.1 kg tins at Rs 2,100 each (Rs 4,200 in all), you would reduce the number of dozens needed. Work out the mix with the menu in hand, and keep a note of what you decided for next year.
A planning timeline
- Eight to six weeks before: fix date, guest count, menu and quantity range. Ask for a quote if the order is large.
- Six to four weeks before: book fruit for the delivery week. Confirm your venue's PIN code is serviceable for fresh fruit.
- One week before: confirm the delivery date and name a receiver who will be at the venue.
- Delivery day, three to five days before the event: unpack, inspect, photograph any damage, spread the fruit in a ventilated spot.
- Two days before: check ripeness daily; refrigerate only ripe fruit.
- Event day: cut fruit close to serving time.
Before dispatch, you can change the quantity or delivery week of a pre-order, and fresh delivery can be postponed by a maximum of two days. After dispatch, you cannot cancel fresh fruit.
How an order reaches you
Fruit is harvested to order in season, packed against the order in a 5-ply box with partition slots and hay (per our Brand Facts page), and shipped semi-ripe. Dispatch is Monday to Saturday; orders before 1:00 PM IST leave the same day. BlueDart carries fresh mangoes to serviceable PIN codes only, so check the venue's PIN on the product page. Delivery is free; payment is prepaid, with no cash on delivery. A tracking link reaches you by email and WhatsApp. Receive on the first attempt; re-attempts hurt fruit. Claims for transit damage or a clear quality failure open for 24 hours after delivery, with photos and your order number. See the shipping policy and return policy. Corporate hosts can start at the corporate gifting form; hotels and banquets can see the HoReCa page.
Carbide, and why caterers should ask
A caterer cannot afford a stomach upset at a wedding. Calcium carbide is prohibited for ripening fruit in India under Regulation 2.3.5 of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011; it releases acetylene and can carry arsenic and phosphorus impurities. Ethylene, up to 100 ppm, is the permitted method. Check fssai.gov.in for current text. Warning signs include a white or grey powder in the carton and uniformly bright yellow skin over hard, sour flesh. A float test is only a rough clue.
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally (on hay beds, as our FAQ states). Our Brand Facts page also states that carbide and pesticide-residue testing is done weekly through the season by Envirocare Labs; ask the team if you need documentation.
Verified business details
Check a supplier before the event, not after:
- Operated by Powle Home Foods, No. 07, Bhave House, Kale Marg, Bail Bazar, Kurla West, Mumbai 400070.
- FSSAI Central Licence 10020022011783 (FSSAI page).
- GI Authorised User AU/5974/GI/139/260 (Alphonso) and AU/6932 (Devgad); GI tag certificate articles.
- APEDA registration 225579 (APEDA export page).
- WhatsApp +91 70830 75556; support@alphonsomango.in (contact page).
- Brand Facts; press; reviews.
Verify the GI, FSSAI and APEDA numbers on the official registers.
Frequently asked questions
How many Alphonso mangoes should I order per guest?
As a guide, one medium mango (about 200 g) per guest when mango is the main dessert, half that when it is one of several, and a 10 percent buffer. Adjust for your guest mix.
How early should I book mangoes for a summer event?
Plan four to six weeks ahead for the delivery week, and have the fruit arrive three to five days before the event so it can ripen. Peak April and May weeks fill fastest.
Can I use pulp instead of whole mangoes?
Yes, for aamras, ice cream and shakes. Pulp is available all year: Rs 590 for 850 g and Rs 2,100 for 3.1 kg. Slices and platters need fresh fruit.
Can I change the delivery date after booking?
Before dispatch you can change the quantity or week of a pre-order, and fresh delivery can be postponed by a maximum of two days. After dispatch, fresh fruit cannot be cancelled.
Is there a discount for event quantities?
Volume discounts and large-order terms are not published. Ask the team on WhatsApp +91 70830 75556 for a quote and get the terms in writing.
Are the mangoes carbide-free?
We do not use carbide. Our Alphonso mangoes are ripened naturally, on hay beds, as our FAQ states. Carbide ripening is illegal in India.
Is delivery free for large orders?
Published policy is free delivery on every order to serviceable PIN codes, with no minimum order value. Orders are prepaid; cash on delivery is not available.
Sources and further reading
Rules change. Verify at the official source.
Related: Hapus price per dozen, Mango price in Mumbai, Mangoes in Mumbai today.