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A Chips Oman and cheese paratha wrap with hot sauce and a bag of Chips Oman

Dessert catering

Kunafa & Dessert Catering in Orange County & LA

Crisp shredded pastry over soft cheese, baked golden, soaked in syrup and served warm — with a cup of karak beside it.

“One of the best Karak experiences in California.” — Hasan A., Google

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  • Orange County & LA
  • Branded canopy included
  • Setup & breakdown by us

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Kunafa, served warm

Kunafa — knafeh, if that is the spelling you grew up with — is shredded kataifi pastry layered over soft cheese, baked until the top goes deep gold, then finished with sugar syrup. Cut it warm and the middle pulls.

It is the item that turns a drinks booth into a dessert station, and the reason a lot of guests come back to the counter a second time. Paired with a small cup of karak or sulaimani it is a complete after-dinner course that needs no plates, no cutlery and no seating plan.

And the savoury one people photograph

Our chips and cheese paratha is the other half of the food menu: flaky paratha wrapped around melting cheese and Chips Oman, with hot sauce. Anyone who spent time in the UAE stops mid-sentence when they see the bag. Everyone else takes a picture and then asks for one.

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What we pour

Sweet

Kunafa

كنافة

Shredded pastry over soft cheese, baked and soaked in syrup. Served warm.

Snack

Chips & Cheese Paratha

Flaky paratha wrapped around melted cheese and Chips Oman, with hot sauce.

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From our events

Dessert catering at real events

An open Chips Oman and cheese paratha topped with hot sauce on a black plate
A chocolate-filled pastry served by The Dubai Karak
Chips Oman and cheese paratha wraps stacked on a serving plate

Service areas

Dessert catering across Southern California

We travel from Corona to 187 cities within 100 miles. These are the largest — see the full list for everywhere else.

How it works

A booth, a counter, and a queue that keeps forming

The Dubai Karak team standing inside their branded canopy booth at an outdoor event

We bring a branded canopy, a served counter, and pots of tea and coffee brewed the way they are brewed in the Gulf. Because everything is brewed in volume before the doors open, we hand out a hot cup every few seconds rather than every few minutes.

That matters most at the moments events actually get busy: the end of a ceremony, a conference break, the hour after sunset at a Ramadan bazaar. The booth is designed to absorb a crowd, and the setup is designed to be photographed while it does.

  • Branded canopy, calligraphy panels and feather flags included
  • Served counter — guests are handed a cup, not left to self-serve
  • Hot and cold menu so the booth works in July as well as December
  • Indoor or outdoor, with our own setup and breakdown

What guests say

Reviews from Google

★★★★★
“Honestly one of the best Karak experiences in California. Mohammad really knows what he's doing. Every cup hits different, rich, smooth, and full of authentic Eastern flavor. You can literally taste the spices, the warmth, the culture in every sip. It's not just tea, it feels like a small trip to the Middle East right here in Cali. If you're into real Karak, this place is a must.”
Hasan AbualzeitGoogle review
★★★★★
“I had the pleasure of having The Dubai Karak at my birthday celebration, and they truly exceeded every expectation. They were so kind, generous, and welcoming, creating such a beautiful atmosphere from the moment they arrived. The karak was absolutely amazing, rich and authentic, and they offered so much more than just drinks. Every detail, from their presentation to their outfits, was executed perfectly from A to Z. They brought such a luxurious, elevated vibe that made everyone fall in love with the experience and truly made my party unforgettable!”
Amna FadelGoogle review
★★★★★
“I drink Karak very frequently and I've tried it here and it was the best Karak I've tried so far. I recommend everyone trying it out!”
Albaraa OthmanGoogle review

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is kunafa?

Kunafa is a Middle Eastern dessert of shredded kataifi pastry layered over soft cheese, baked until golden and soaked in sugar syrup. It is served warm, and the cheese layer pulls when you cut into it.

Is it kunafa or knafeh?

Both. It is the same dessert — the spelling varies by region and transliteration. You will also see kanafeh and künefe.

Is the kunafa served hot?

Yes. It is served warm, which is the only way the cheese layer works properly.

What is Chips Oman paratha?

Flaky paratha wrapped around melted cheese and Chips Oman — a chilli-and-lime crisp that is a cultural institution across the Gulf — usually finished with hot sauce. It is a late-night classic in the UAE and the single most photographed thing we serve.

Can we book dessert without the drinks?

The dessert and snack menu is normally served from the same booth as the tea and coffee, since one setup covers both. Tell us what you need in the quote form and we will put together the right combination.

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