About DumCraft
Founded in 2024, DumCraft was born from a simple idea: college students near Chandigarh University in Gharuan deserve access to restaurant-quality Hyderabadi biryani without paying restaurant prices. What started as a small cloud kitchen in Gharuan village, just 2 minutes from the CU campus in Mohali, Punjab, has become the best biryani near Chandigarh University — a trusted daily meal for hundreds of CU hostel students. We focus on one dish — Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — and we craft every batch with the same care a Hyderabadi family kitchen would.
Our Signature Dish — Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
DumCraft serves the best biryani in Gharuan and Mohali: authentic Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani. Every batch is slow-cooked using the traditional dum-pukht technique — sealed in a heavy-bottomed handi, steamed over a low flame, and infused with whole spices, saffron-kissed aged basmati rice, and farm-fresh chicken.
Each portion weighs approximately 500 grams, serving 1-2 people, and comes with Mirchi Ka Salaan (spicy Hyderabadi pepper gravy) and Raita (cooling yogurt side). No shortcuts, no compromises — just explosive, authentic flavour.
Price: ₹139 per portion — restaurant-quality biryani at student-friendly pricing.
Location, Delivery & Hours
DumCraft is located in Gharuan, near Chandigarh University, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, India (PIN: 140413), approximately 2 minutes from the CU hostels.
- Delivery: All CU hostels, Gharuan village, and nearby Kharar areas
- Walk-in: Cloud kitchen counter in Gharuan, near Chandigarh University main gate
- Hours: Open daily 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Monday through Sunday)
- Delivery time: 30-45 minutes typical to CU hostels
- Payment: Cash, UPI, and Card accepted
Order online at dumcraft.app for fast hostel delivery in Gharuan and Mohali.
Delivery Coverage Near Chandigarh University
DumCraft delivers biryani to the following areas near CU:
- Chandigarh University Hostels: All boys' and girls' hostels on the CU campus in Gharuan
- Gharuan Village: All locations within Gharuan, SAS Nagar district
- Kharar: Selected areas near NH-21 and Kharar town
- Mohali (SAS Nagar): Nearby areas within 5 km of our Gharuan kitchen
Looking for biryani near CU or late-night food near CU hostels? DumCraft serves fresh dum biryani until 9:30 PM daily — perfect for late evening meals after classes.
Why Students Choose DumCraft
- ₹139 per meal — full portion, not a sample. The best biryani near Chandigarh University at the most affordable price.
- Direct hostel delivery — we deliver hot biryani to all 10+ CU hostels in Gharuan every single day.
- Fresh batches only — cooked daily from 12 PM using the dum-pukht method. Never reheated, never leftover.
- Real ingredients — premium aged basmati rice, farm-fresh chicken, whole spices, no artificial colours or flavours.
What is Dum-Pukht Cooking?
Dum-pukht is a centuries-old Hyderabadi slow-cooking technique. The word "dum" means "to breathe in" and "pukht" means "to cook." In this method, food is sealed in a heavy-bottomed pot (handi) with dough, trapping all steam, aromas, and flavours inside. The biryani cooks slowly over a gentle flame, allowing the rice, meat, and spices to infuse deeply. DumCraft uses this authentic, time-honoured method for every single batch — that's why it's in our name.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best biryani near Chandigarh University?
- DumCraft is rated the best biryani near Chandigarh University in Gharuan, Mohali. We serve authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani at ₹139 with daily delivery to all CU hostels.
- What is DumCraft?
- DumCraft is a student-focused food brand in Gharuan serving authentic Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani near Chandigarh University at ₹139 per portion.
- Where is DumCraft located?
- Gharuan village, near Chandigarh University, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), Punjab, India (PIN: 140413). About 2 minutes from CU hostels.
- How much does DumCraft biryani cost?
- ₹139 per portion (~500g). Includes Mirchi Ka Salaan and Raita.
- Do you deliver to CU hostels?
- Yes, we deliver to all Chandigarh University hostels in Gharuan within 30-45 minutes.
- How fast is delivery to Chandigarh University?
- DumCraft delivers in 30 to 45 minutes to all CU hostels. We are located in Gharuan, just 2 minutes from the CU campus.
- Is there late-night food delivery near CU hostels?
- DumCraft serves until 9:30 PM daily near CU hostels in Gharuan, Mohali. Perfect for a late evening biryani after classes.
- What are DumCraft's hours?
- Open daily from 12:00 PM to 9:30 PM, seven days a week.
- What is dum-pukht cooking?
- A traditional Hyderabadi technique where biryani is sealed in a pot and slow-cooked, trapping all aromas and flavours.
- Is DumCraft veg or non-veg?
- Non-vegetarian. Our signature dish is Hyderabadi chicken dum biryani with farm-fresh chicken.
- Does DumCraft accept UPI?
- Yes. We accept UPI, cash, and card payments.
- Can I order online?
- Yes, order at dumcraft.app for direct hostel delivery in Gharuan and Mohali.