How to book Special Food on Trains for Group Travel

MyTravaly_Logo  Manish Kumar 15 Nov, 2025 7 mins read 16
How to book Special Food on Trains for Group Travel

If you're planning a train trip with an entire group, be it friends, family members, school students, office colleagues, or even a church excursion, one of the most pressing issues is ensuring that everyone has a nutritious meal. Managing meals for everyone can be a major concern, especially when food served on trains might not cater to a variety of tastes or dietary needs. Certain people may prefer vegetarian food, others may need Jain meals, while some may want local or special cuisines. In such cases, pre-ordering meals in advance becomes the best solution, allowing passengers to easily choose their preferred dishes while also keeping an eye on the track my train to ensure timely delivery without any hassle.


If you've ever been on a group trip with a group of passengers on Indian Railways, you know how difficult it is to organize food for multiple stations, or to rely on a limited number of choices on board. Food brought from home might not be fresh and some stations don't offer good food options. This is the reason RailMitra is the most effective option to book group meals in trains. With RailMitra you are able to order a pre-order for train large groups that include 10 or more people and receive fresh, clean tasty food brought directly in front of your seats at the desired station.



A Guide for booking Group Food for Train before your journey


The process of ordering food for a large group on a train with RailMitra is easy and fast. Follow these simple steps:


  1. Go to RailMitra's Website or App. RailMitra Website or download the RailMitra App
  2. Visit their website and download the RailMitra application from Google Play Store or Apple iOS Store. It is easy to use and is ideal for ordering meals in groups.
  3. Enter Travel Details
  4. Enter your PNR number as well as the train's name/number along with the date of your journey, as well as the station you board at. RailMitra will provide you with the restaurants at the stations along the route.
  5. Select the option Group Order
  6. Choose the Group order option if you're making reservations for more than 10 passengers. You can customize meals based on your group's food preferences--vegetarian, Jain food in train, diabetic-friendly, regional cuisines, and more.
  7. Browse and Choose Meals
  8. Check out the menu and select from a variety of dishes, such as thalis, combo meals South Indian dishes, North Indian curries snack, sweets, and drinks. Mix and match the items to accommodate the tastes of your guests.
  9. Confirm and Pay
  10. After the order has been finalized Once the order is complete, make payment using UPI or credit/debit cards, or via net banking. Once you have made your payment, you'll receive confirmation by SMS and email. Freshly prepared food is served right to your train seat at the station of your choice.

Why choose Railmitra for Food Orders for Groups in the Train?

  • FSSAI-Approved Restaurants
  • Railmitra works only with certified, hygienic food partners to ensure top-quality and safe meals.
  • Customized Menu options
  • Special requirements for diet such as Jain food and low-oil dishes, as well as special thalis for the holidays can be requested in accordance with the preferences of your group.
  • Quick delivery to your seat
  • Food will be delivered fresh and hot to your train station and ensures that your group has meals in time and without tension.
  • Attractive Group Discounts
  • RailMitra provides special prices and discounts on bulk food orders, which makes it affordable for large groups.
  • Pan-India coverage
  • Service is available in more than 600 train stationsacross India which means you can arrange group meals conveniently for long travels.



Get Special Food Ordered in Trains for Group Travel



RailMitra is an authorized online catering platform that offers high-quality meals to passengers on trains across India. If you're traveling on your own or travelling with a group, RailMitra makes train food booking easy, safe and delicious. Through partnerships with hundreds of FSSAI-approved restaurants RailMitra assures that every food item is freshly cooked and delivered safely right to you.

For travel with a group, RailMitra offers a hassle-free option to reserve a pre-order for a trains. It doesn't matter if it's a family vacation or a school tour wedding party, or corporate outing.RailMitra lets you prepare meals ahead of time and take a break from stressing about food. The platform also provides the option of being able to install the RailMitra application on your Play Store or iOS, making it easy to order food at any time any time, from any time. To make group reservations and for support it is possible to call our support line at toll-free assistance line at 8102888222.

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