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Black BirdCafe & Restaurant

Decoration · Vellore

The bit that has to be ready before they walk in

A balloon arch and a lit birthday sign, set up in advance so the room is already done when the person it is for comes up the stairs.

Both branches · Open 10 AM – 9 PM, all days · Menu from ₹49

Why this is the part that needs notice

A surprise only works once. Everything else about a birthday booking can flex — people arrive late, orders change, someone brings an extra friend — but the decoration either exists at the moment they walk in or the moment is gone.

That is why it is the one thing we ask you to commit to early. A balloon arch is not something anyone can assemble in the ten minutes between your call and your group arriving; it takes materials on hand and somebody to build it while the room is empty. Ask on the day and the honest answer is usually no.

Ask with proper notice and it is straightforward, and it is the single thing most likely to make the evening feel arranged rather than improvised.

Birthday setup inside the café, with a balloon arch and a lit Happy Birthday sign
Set up before the group arrives, so the room is already done.

How a surprise usually runs

1

You call and fix a time

Ring 97892 90974 with the date, the headcount and — importantly — the time the person it is for will actually arrive, not the time the group is told to arrive.

2

The group arrives first

Get everyone else in and seated before the guest of honour. Tell us who is bringing them and roughly how far behind they are.

3

We hold the food

Nothing goes to the table until the moment has happened. Order when everyone is in, and the kitchen cooks it fresh from there.

4

Cake when you want it

Bring your own. Tell us when you would like it brought out and we will keep it out of sight until then.

Things worth deciding before you call

The real arrival time

The single most useful thing you can tell us. Setup is timed backwards from it.

Whether it is a full surprise

If the person knows about dinner but not the decoration, we handle it differently to a complete ambush.

Name or age on the sign

If you want something specific rather than a plain birthday sign, say so early — it may not be possible at short notice.

Who is paying

Not romantic, but it saves a scramble at the counter. Decide whether it is one bill or split before the evening ends.

Questions we get asked

How much notice do you need for a birthday decoration?

As much as you can give, and never assume same-day. Call 97892 90974 as soon as the date is fixed and we will tell you exactly what is possible for that day — it depends on how booked the room already is and what materials are on hand.

What does the decoration actually include?

A balloon arch and a lit birthday sign, set up in the hall before your group arrives. If you want something beyond that — a specific colour scheme, a name board, a particular age — ask when you call rather than on the day, because it may need arranging.

Can we bring our own decorations instead?

Yes, and plenty of groups do. Tell us when you book so we can give you access to the room early enough to put it up, rather than you arriving to find the table still being laid.

Will you keep the surprise if the person calls to check the booking?

Tell us it is a surprise when you book and we will not confirm details to anyone but you. It happens more often than you would think.

From the kitchen

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Crispy Chicken Wrap — Wrap at Black Bird Café, Vellore
Non-vegetarian

Crispy Chicken Wrap

Soft wrap filled with golden Crispy Fried Chicken, fresh lettuce, and a hint of zesty seasoning for a crunchy, flavorful bites. 🌯🐔🥬

₹149Bestseller
Chicken Nachos — Nachos at Black Bird Café, Vellore
Non-vegetarian

Chicken Nachos

Crispy nachos loaded with smoky, flavorful chicken for a rich and satisfying crunch in every bite. 🐔🔥

₹139Bestseller
Caramel Milkshake — Intelligence at Black Bird Café, Vellore
Vegetarian

Caramel Milkshake

Rich and creamy milkshake blended with luscious caramel for a sweet, indulgent, and satisfying treat.

₹129Bestseller

The place itself

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Birthday setup inside the café, with a balloon arch and a lit Happy Birthday sign
Blue-lit function hall with rows of white chairs and long tables ready for a party booking
The Black Bird Cafe & Restaurant storefront lit up at night, with the crispy chicken board outside
The Black Bird logo in nail-and-thread string art on a wooden disc, set into a wall of potted plants

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Black Bird Café

Setting up a surprise?

Call with the date and the real arrival time — that is what we time everything from.

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