Afghan catering in AntwerpThe taste of authentic Afghan hospitality.
With more than 20 years of experience, we bring the authentic flavours of Afghanistan to your celebration or event.
- years of experience
- 20+ years of experience
- Service area
- Antwerp and surroundings
- freshly prepared
- freshly prepared
About Afghan Chopaan
Cooked with love and craft for more than twenty years.
Afghan Chopaan is run by chef Hamdullah Foruz. With more than 20 years of experience in Afghan cuisine, he is ready to make your special occasions even more memorable.
Every dish is freshly prepared with the care and flavours of Afghan tradition: generous, fragrant and made to be shared.
Your celebration, our care. We bring you the taste of Afghan hospitality.
Heritage
A cuisine shaped by the Silk Road.
Afghanistan lies at the crossroads of Persia, Central Asia and the Indian subcontinent. For centuries, caravans travelled the Silk Road through the country, carrying spices, techniques and recipes with them. The result is a cuisine that borrows from all of those worlds, yet is unmistakably Afghan.
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Rice at the heart
From Persia came a love of fragrant rice. Palau is the heart of every Afghan feast: slow-cooked basmati, often with tender meat, carrots, raisins or nuts. Narinj palau, with orange peel, almonds and pistachios, is traditionally served at celebrations.
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Spice in balance
Cardamom, cumin and coriander arrived from the Indian subcontinent. Yet Afghan food is rarely fiery: spices are used with restraint, so the flavour of the meat, vegetables and rice always comes first.
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Dumplings from the north
Mantu and aushak reveal the influence of Central Asia and the travellers who passed through. These steamed dumplings are served with yoghurt and a sauce of tomato and lentils.
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Chopan: the shepherd
Our name, Chopaan, means "shepherd" in Dari. In the mountains, shepherds grilled pieces of lamb on skewers over an open fire, seasoned with little more than salt. That simple chopan kebab became one of the country’s best-known dishes.
From the Afghan pantry
- Saffron from Herat
- Pomegranates from Kandahar
- Pistachios & almonds
- Cardamom
- Lamb
- Fresh coriander, mint & dill
The dastarkhan
Afghans traditionally share their meals around the dastarkhan, a cloth spread on the floor and laden with dishes. Guests always receive the best seat and the finest portion. As the Afghan saying goes:
مهمان حبیب خداستA guest is a friend of God.
From our kitchen
Our dishes
From fragrant palau to kebabs fresh off the skewer: a selection of the dishes we lovingly prepare for your celebration.
Click a photo to enlarge it · Some photos are illustrative and show how the dish is traditionally served.
Catering
Your celebration, our care.
We prepare delicious, authentic Afghan dishes for all your celebrations and events, at affordable prices. Every occasion is different, so we like to talk through your wishes together and put together a quote tailored to you.
How it works
- 01Get in touchVia WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook or the enquiry form.
- 02Tell us about your eventThe date, the number of guests and your wishes.
- 03Receive a tailored quoteA personal proposal, suited to your occasion.
Why Afghan Chopaan
Hospitality is at the heart of our kitchen.
More than 20 years of experience
Two decades of craftsmanship in Afghan cuisine, for gatherings large and small.
Authentic Afghan flavours
Traditional dishes, prepared the way they should be: with patience, fresh ingredients and the right spices.
Affordable catering in Antwerp and surroundings
Authentic quality at affordable prices, in Antwerp and the surrounding municipalities.
Contact
Let's talk about your celebration.
Feel free to reach out via WhatsApp or social media, or fill in the form. We look forward to serving you!
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- Service area
- Antwerp and the surrounding municipalities