Delicious Middle Eastern Cuisine
Mohammed Aqlan
EXECUTIVE CHEF
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Malooga is a deluxe wedding catering business in Philadelphia, PA that specializes in mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine. From delicious falafel to succulent kebabs, Malooga is sure to impress you and your guests with a fantastic range of dishes.
Executive chef and owner Mohammed Aqlan is dedicated to preparing unforgettable food at affordable prices. He and his team offer five-star services to you throughout the planning process, consulting with you and ensuring your catering package matches your needs. Whether you envision an intimate elopement or a large gathering with all of your loved ones, Malooga can achieve your catering goals.
The menu at Malooga is diverse, with dishes to please all tastebuds. This talented team can start you off with tasty appetizers like hummus shawarma, baba ghanouj, and hand-crafted tandoor bread. For the main course, you can choose between chicken, lamb, vegetarian, or seafood dishes prepared with flavorful Middle Eastern spices. Don't forget dessert, with flaky baklava and a range of decadent sweets from across the region available. Malooga will take you on an authentic culinary journey as you celebrate your special day.
Details
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Dietary Options
Gluten Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Food & Catering
Buffet
Catering Delivery & Setup
Family Style
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Meet the team
Mohammed Aqlan
Executive Chef
After running an extremely successful cloud kitchen in New York City early into the pandemic, showcasing his Yemeni recipes for nearly 100 customers per day out of a grocery store’s kitchen, Chef Mohammed Aqlan moved to Philly in February of 2021 to open Malooga, a 35-seat Middle Eastern restaurant in Old City featuring Yemeni cuisine. Aqlan’s recipes all come from his grandmother, and his desire to share his love for authentic Middle Eastern dishes with the world is what drove him to open Malooga, which features a wide variety
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.02 reviews
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Katy A
5.0
10/26/2025
Malooga catering is an exceptional team!
They exceeded our expectations in every way, delivering delicious food with warm, professional service. Our crowd of 200 was delighted by...
the spread, offering enthusiastic positive feedback.
Malooga was consistently responsive to emails throughout the planning process. They made handling the allergies and dietary restrictions of our guests easy and simple to understand. They were flexible and provided the food, equipment, and service at a reasonable price which helped us stay on budget.
Malooga has great dairy-free and gluten-free options! The lamb and chicken entrees are juicy, well-seasoned, and fall right off the bone. They also have great vegan-friendly options, like the falafel, seasoned rice, and lentil soup.
I highly recommend Malooga catering. They will make your event special, delicious, and memorable! We are truly grateful to Malooga for doing such a fantastic job on our big day.
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Marisol M
5.0
10/18/2025
Working on our wedding with the entire Malooga staff from management to the servers on the day was easy, reliable, and thoughtfully handled every step of the way. We received count...
less compliments from our guests on the food and several went back for seconds! The service was terrific, the food was delicious, and the pricing and menu options were wonderfully flexible. We’re recommending Malooga to everyone we know and have family members who’ll be hiring them again soon for another event. Thanks to the entire Malooga team for making our wedding unforgettable!
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