How long does the canned food last?
Properly sealed and sterilised tins keep for up to 6 months at room temperature. You do not need a fridge until you open the tin.
Do you add any chemicals or preservatives?
No. We use no chemicals and no preservatives. The food stays safe because the tin is sealed airtight and then heat-sterilised.
Which foods can you pack?
Almost any home-cooked dish: mutton, beef and chicken salan, nihari, haleem, qeema, kebab, koftay, fish, biryani, daal, chanay, lobia, sabzi, zarda, mithai and achar. If you are unsure about a dish, call or WhatsApp us first.
Do I cook the food myself?
Yes. You cook your food at home the way your family likes it and bring it to us. We fill it into tins, seal and sterilise it. Your recipe and taste stay exactly yours.
What tin sizes are available?
We use 450 g tins (one or two servings) and 850 g tins (family size). The tins are new and included in the price.
Can I take the tins on a flight or send them abroad?
Sealed tins travel well in checked luggage and cartons, and many customers take them for Hajj, Umrah and overseas trips. Rules differ by airline and country, especially for meat, so please check with your airline and the destination country before you travel.
How do I open and eat the food?
Open the tin with its easy-open ring, empty the food into a pan or bowl and heat it. Once opened, treat it like fresh food: keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two.
How should I bring my food?
Bring it freshly cooked on the same day, in clean covered pots or containers. You can come any time, day or night. We are open 24 hours, all days of the week. There is no fixed slot, but please call us on 0321-8383688 before you come.
Do you take bulk orders for food brands and suppliers?
Yes. If you are a food brand, food supplier, restaurant or caterer, you cook the food in your own kitchen and bring it to us in bulk. We fill, seal and sterilise it in tins under your own brand label, so the taste and quality stay the same in every tin. WhatsApp or call 0321-8383688 with your dish and quantity for a bulk price.
Will my bulk order carry my own brand?
Yes. Bulk orders are packed under your own brand label, not the Al Barakah name.
Do you serve Rawalpindi as well as Islamabad?
Yes. We are on Main Double Road, AGOCHS Housing Society, near Express Road, Islamabad, which is easy to reach from both Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Customers from other cities also bring their food to us.
Is canning better than vacuum packing for travel?
Vacuum-packed cooked food usually still needs a fridge or freezer. Our tins are sealed airtight and heat-sterilised, so the food keeps for up to 6 months at room temperature. That makes tins easier for Umrah, Hajj, long trips and sending food abroad.
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the number of tins and the tin size. WhatsApp or call us on 0321-8383688 with your dish and number of tins, and we will tell you the exact price.