Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, and in most Slough homes the first question isn’t about lights or outfits. It’s about sweets. Who is collecting them, how many boxes do we need, and will the kaju katli sell out before Dhanteras?
Mithai sits at the heart of the festival. You offer it at the puja, you carry it to every house you visit, and you send it to colleagues, neighbours and family who live too far away to see in person. A good box says you made an effort. A tired, dry one says the opposite.
That’s why so many families in Slough, Langley and Cippenham still prefer a local Indian sweet shop in Slough over supermarket boxes. Sweets made in small batches, close to home, simply taste better on the day you open them.
Place your order one to two weeks before Diwali. For 2026 that means by Friday 30 October for large or corporate orders, and no later than Wednesday 4 November for family boxes. Collect on Dhanteras (Friday 6 November) or the Saturday before Diwali for the freshest result.
Every family has its favourites, but a few sweets turn up on almost every Diwali table in the UK. Here’s what to choose and why.
Thin, silver topped diamonds of cashew and sugar. Kaju katli is the sweet people expect in a Diwali box. It travels well, keeps for over a week and suits guests who find milk sweets too rich.
Milk cake is slow cooked milk that caramelises into a golden centre. It’s a Punjabi favourite and pairs beautifully with masala chai after the puja.
If you’re not sure what to buy, start with burfi. It cuts neatly, packs well and comes in enough flavours to please the whole family:
Besan ladoo and motichoor ladoo are a must for the puja plate, while pinni is a winter Punjabi treat packed with ghee and dry fruit. Gulab jamun and rasgulla are best served at home rather than gifted. Ask in store which of these are on the counter that week.
A well balanced box mixes colour, texture and richness. A simple formula that works for most families:
For a household of four, a 500g box is usually plenty. For visiting relatives, 250g boxes are easy to carry and look generous.
Slough Trading Estate, Windsor and Maidenhead are home to hundreds of businesses with South Asian staff and clients. A box of fresh mithai is a thoughtful way to mark the festival at work. We prepare bulk sweet boxes for offices and can add savouries and hot food through our corporate event catering service. Call early, as bulk orders fill up fast in the week before Diwali.
If you’re feeding a crowd, pair your sweets with samosas, pakoras and a full Punjabi spread from our party and wedding catering team, or pick up hot dishes from our Punjabi takeaway menu. Temples and gurdwaras planning Bandi Chhor Divas langar can also book our religious event catering.
We’ve been making Punjabi mithai on Wexham Road for over 20 years, and Diwali is the busiest, happiest week of our year. Here’s what sets us apart:
Ready to order? Shop our fresh burfi range now, or call 01753 533566 to reserve your Diwali boxes.
Our shop sits at 8 Grasmere Parade, Wexham Road, Slough SL2 5HZ, just a short drive from most of the Thames Valley. We regularly serve customers in:
Same day pickup or festival pre orders, straight from our Slough kitchen.
FAQ
Kaju katli, milk cake, besan ladoo, motichoor ladoo and burfi are the most popular Diwali sweets in the UK. Kaju katli is the top choice for gifting because it looks elegant and keeps well.
Maharaja Sweets at 8 Grasmere Parade, Wexham Road, Slough SL2 5HZ makes mithai fresh every day. You can order online, collect in store or use Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat.
Order one to two weeks ahead. For Diwali 2026 on 8 November, book bulk and corporate orders by 30 October and family boxes by 4 November.
Milk based sweets such as milk cake and khoa burfi are kept for three to five days in the fridge. Kaju katli and besan sweets last around a week in an airtight box at room temperature.
Yes. We serve Windsor, Eton, Maidenhead, Langley, Cippenham, Iver, Gerrards Cross and across Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, and we take online sweet orders for delivery across the UK.
Yes. We prepare bulk mithai boxes for businesses in Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead and can add savouries or hot food. Call 01753 533566 to discuss quantities.
Yes, every sweet and savoury sold in our shop is vegetarian.
Enjoy handcrafted Indian sweets made with premium ingredients and authentic recipes. Place your order online and pick up your favourites at your convenience.
