Diwali 2026
Diwali Combo Boxes in Durban
Sweets and savouries together in one box. Handmade mithai, samoosas, spring rolls and more, packed as a Diwali gift by Eastern Essence in Durban. Diwali is Sunday 8 November, so message us early to order on WhatsApp.
One box, sweet and savoury
Not sure whether to give sweets or savouries? A Diwali combo box gives both. Eastern Essence packs handmade sweets and savouries together in one box, made in Durban from traditional recipes, so one gift covers everyone, whatever they like best.
Tell us who the box is for and the date you need it. To start, message us on WhatsApp on 061 353 3751.
Sweets and savouries, together
Each combo box is filled from our handmade sweets and savoury ranges. Message us to find out what we can put in yours.
The sweets
Traditional Indian mithai, swiss rolls and desserts from our sweets range, handmade in Durban from traditional recipes.
See sweet boxesThe savouries
Samoosas, spring rolls and more from our savoury range, to balance the sweets and keep the box interesting.
See savoury boxesSizes and contents
Tell us who the box is for and how many you need, and we will let you know the sizes available and what we can put in each.
Contact us for sizesWhy give a combo box at Diwali
Sharing food is part of how Diwali is celebrated. A combo box makes it easy to give something for every taste.
You do not have to choose
Some people love mithai, others prefer samoosas. A combo box covers both, so you can order one gift without guessing.
Family and friends
Visiting relatives or having friends over? A combo box is something you can hand over on arrival, with a bit of everything in it.
Colleagues and clients
Businesses order Diwali gifts for staff and clients. Send us the number of boxes and the date, and we will let you know what we can do.
Neighbours and community
Many people share sweets and savouries with the people around them at Diwali. Tell us how many boxes you need and we will work out the order with you.
Want only sweet, only savoury, or a larger quantity?
Choose a sweet box or a savoury box on its own. For a table, gathering or function, order in bulk.
What to tell us when you order a combo box
You do not need a fixed plan. A few details are enough for us to reply with what we can do:
- Who the box is for, for example family, a colleague or a client.
- How many boxes you need, and the size you are interested in. If you are not sure, ask us for the sizes.
- The date you need them by. The main day of Diwali in 2026 is Sunday 8 November, and the festival runs from Friday 6 to Tuesday 10 November.
- Whether you will collect or want delivery, and your area.
- Your budget, if you have one.
We will get back to you to confirm the order.
How to order Diwali combo boxes
- Decide who they are forFamily, friends, staff, clients or your own table.
- Message usWhatsApp 061 353 3751, use our contact page, or email info@easternessence.co.za.
- Ask for the sizesWe tell you the sizes available and what each box can hold, and help you choose.
- We confirm and arrangeWe get back to you to confirm the order and arrange pickup or delivery.
Diwali combo boxes in Durban and surrounding areas
Eastern Essence is based in Durban and serves Durban, Chatsworth, Phoenix, Pinetown and the wider KwaZulu-Natal area, with pickup, delivery and event catering in and around Durban.
Hosting a larger function? Ask about Diwali catering. If you are outside these areas, message us before you order and we will tell you whether we can deliver.
All Diwali orders Full product rangeAreas we serve
Pickup, delivery and event catering in and around Durban.
- Durban
- Chatsworth
- Phoenix
- Pinetown
- KwaZulu-Natal
Why order your Diwali combo boxes from Eastern Essence
You speak directly to the people who make your order. Our sweets and savouries are handmade from traditional recipes, and we have been cooking for more than ten years and have catered over 500 events. For Diwali, one WhatsApp conversation can cover your combo boxes, bulk sweets and savouries, and any catering, all planned around the date you give us.
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Diwali combo box questions
What is a Diwali combo box?
A Diwali combo box has both sweets and savouries in the same box. You get handmade sweets, such as traditional Indian mithai, swiss rolls and desserts, together with savouries such as samoosas and spring rolls, so one box covers both.
What is in your Diwali combo boxes?
Sweets from our sweets range and savouries from our savoury range, packed together. Message us on WhatsApp on 061 353 3751 and tell us who the box is for, and we will let you know what we can put in it.
What sizes do the combo boxes come in?
Contact us on WhatsApp on 061 353 3751 for the sizes available and what each box can hold, and we will help you choose the right one.
Are combo boxes good for gifting?
Yes. A combo box suits family, friends, neighbours, colleagues and clients at Diwali, especially when you are not sure whether someone prefers sweet or savoury.
Can I order several combo boxes for staff or clients?
Tell us how many boxes you need and the date, and we will let you know what we can do. We also cater corporate events with bulk trays if you want to serve food as well as give gifts.
Do you deliver combo boxes?
We serve Durban, Chatsworth, Phoenix, Pinetown and the wider KwaZulu-Natal area, with pickup and delivery in and around Durban. If you are not sure about your area, message us on WhatsApp before you order.
How do I order a Diwali combo box?
Message us on WhatsApp on 061 353 3751, use our contact page, or email info@easternessence.co.za. Tell us how many boxes you need, who they are for and the date you need them, and we will get back to you to confirm.
When should I order for Diwali 2026?
The main day of Diwali in 2026 is Sunday 8 November, and the festival runs from Friday 6 to Tuesday 10 November. Message us as soon as you know how many boxes you need and the date you need them, so we can confirm your order details with you.