What is the Khan platter at Shaun the Sheep?
The Khan is our largest sharing platter — the flagship feast built for a hungry group gathered around one table. Where a single bowl is a quiet, personal ritual, the Khan is a generous spread across the parts, laid out to be passed around, torn into and shared. It carries the very same Tehran-style kalle pache we simmer for around fourteen hours: hand-cleaned lamb head and trotters, gently slow-simmered until the broth turns the colour of strong tea, then plated as a communal centrepiece. You can see the Khan, and every size beneath it, on our menu and order page.
What is on a Khan platter?
Rather than pin it to a fixed number of pieces, think of the Khan as a bit of everything the parts have to offer, scaled up for a crowd. It draws together a generous mix — the meat (goosht), tongue (zaban), cheek (bonagoosh), trotters (paye) and the richer cuts — all carried by the warm broth that ties the plate together. Because contents are best seen on the live menu, we will not quote exact counts here; the menu shows what each size includes. If you want the full comparison, our platters-explained guide walks through Single, Double, Full and Khan side by side, and the complete menu guide covers every bowl you can add alongside it.
Who is the Khan platter for?
The Khan is for the big table: extended family after Friday prayers, a weekend gathering of friends, a homecoming, or any celebration where nobody should leave hungry. It suits a group rather than a couple — picture a full family spread, not two or three people quietly sharing. If you are feeding a smaller number, the Full platter (a family-sized share for around three) is usually the more comfortable choice, and you can always add an extra bowl on the side. For a sense of how portions map onto people, our guide on how much kalle pache to order per person is a good starting point.
Which platter size fits your group?
Shaun the Sheep offers four sharing sizes, each named for the table it suits best. Use this at-a-glance table to match the platter to your crowd, then confirm the details on the menu:
| Platter | Roughly serves | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Single | One person | A solo meal or a first taste |
| Double | Two people | A pair sharing one spread |
| Full | Around three | A family platter for a small gathering |
| Khan | A group | The largest platter — big families and celebrations |
How do you build the table around the Khan platter?
A Khan platter deserves a proper table around it. Start with plenty of warm sangak, the stone-baked flatbread that everyone tears and dips into the broth; the Special Sangak, more generously topped, is worth ordering when the group is large. Set out torshi — including our seven-year garlic pickle — so each person can cut the richness to their own taste. Keep the broth flowing, and let people build their own bites: a piece of tongue or cheek on torn bread, a spoon of broth, a touch of pickle.
What should everyone drink?
The classic pairing is doogh, the savoury, minty yogurt drink that balances a rich platter beautifully. Follow the meal with Persian tea (chai), the traditional close to a kalle pache table. For anyone who prefers something lighter or sweeter, there is fresh lemonade and sharbat, plus soft drinks. A big platter goes best when the drinks are ordered generously alongside it, so nobody is left waiting.
How do you order the Khan platter for delivery in Dubai?
Ordering is simple and entirely online. On our order page you choose the Khan (or whichever size fits), add your sangak, torshi and drinks, then for delivery you select your Dubai area and drop a map pin so the rider finds your door. You pay securely online by card, and the rider calls you on arrival. Planning ahead for a gathering? You can schedule a future time as a pre-order, and follow your order status on the confirmation page after paying. We deliver across all of Dubai — the delivery fee is set by your area at checkout, and delivery is free over AED 300.
Prefer to gather in person? The Khan is made for a shared table, so you are always welcome to dine in at 64 Jumeira Street, or reserve a table for the group. We are open 24 hours, 7 days a week, so the pot is ready whenever your gathering is.
Is the Khan platter filling, and is it halal?
Yes on both counts. Because it spans so many parts and is served with warm broth and bread, the Khan is a genuinely satisfying feast for a group — rich in the collagen and protein that come from slow-simmered bones and trotters, though the exact nutrition depends on the parts and portions each person chooses. This is general information about a traditional dish, not medical or nutritional advice. And the lamb is halal: in the UAE all meat is halal by law and standard.