"I was suspiciously lured into Chef Ashish's place by my wife. And it turned out to be one of the best home cooked meal I'd ever had. The arrangement of the courses was like a well thought out play. From the appetisers till the main course, the flavours became more intense as we progressed so did the level of spice. The quality of the food is not something we need to discuss further. Every aspect of the dish was cooked to perfection. The various meat we had was perfectly cooked hence the juiciness and flavours were retained. We cleaned off each plate to the last morsel and drop. The quantity that was provided was more than sufficient for one person and we could eat to our heart's content. There was no particular pièce de résistance as everything shone brightly in its own right. Dessert was in a league of its own. I didn't want it to lose its magic by lumping it with the savoury dishes. The dessert was unbelievably light, refreshing and a perfect end to the night. Its decadence didn't stop us from requesting for seconds shamelessly, which Chef Ashish kindly obliged. The meal itself aside, Chef Ashish created a wonderful ambiance within his lovely home allowing us to feel very comfortable. Chef Ashish himself was a gracious and wonderful host who kept us entertained with interesting tidbits throughout the evening. I am already excited for my second booking."
"We had a lunch gathering of 5pax on the 14 March 2020. The menu was planned and customised by Chef Ash. Personally I love the starters best, broccoli and nuts on seafood sauce, portobello mushroom purée on spicy buttered shrimp and mini aubergine and red pepper tapenade. The dishes prepared were really good and tasty. The Chef was accommodating to our needs as we were unable to drink alcohol, he helped to customise a very refreshing mocktail drink for us. I would highly recommend Chef’d club for the food and services he provides. It had been a great dining experience for us."
"We had a fabulous evening relishing vegetarian delicacies, uniquely flavoured and created by Ashish using the best quality ingredients. Whether it’s exotic asparagus, baby broccoli or portobello mushrooms, you haven’t seen them combined so well and flavoured just right to give a delightful surprise to your taste buds. Highly recommend this special experience to everyone interested in a gourmet dining experience. Five stars."
"Dining at Chef’d Club with Chef Ashish stands out as one of the best private dining experiences I’ve had recently. The food tastes great, looks beautiful and Chef Ashish makes it a point to extend his guests’ culinary experience by describing his meticulous preparation techniques and choice of special ingredients. Great food, Charming Chef, Wonderful group of guests, overall a fantastic experience!!"
"Ashish is an amazing cook and his attention to detail in each ingredient he uses for cooking is just incredible. Apart from the taste of food , which is by far unbelievably good, I found Ashish’s presentation of food extremely unique. Makes you take a deep look at the food first before you start to enjoy it. I strongly recommend Ashish for any fine dining events and am sure he wouldnt leave any stone unturned to make it a grand event.Cheers 👍"
"Thank you Ash for the most unusual green biryani last night. Everyone at our table thoroughly enjoyed it....not to mention the beetroot pickle and the spicy mint. Impressed by how you are able to whip up such a variety of vegetarian dishes. It speaks to your creativity and resourcefulness. I know that cooking vegetarian versions of non vegetarian dishes requires true skill and talent."
"I shared Ashish's goat biryani with my relatives a few weeks ago....the food was 'polished' in no time...but that's consistent with everyone else's feedback here. But the true testimony is this, a week after sharing the biryani with my relatives, one of my uncles called in the middle of the day to ask, "Where's the shop you bought that goat biryani from last week? I want to go back again today, was great biryani!" Keep it up Ashish...love your food!!"
"Rave reviews from all our guests 👍🏻👏🏻especially the flavourful Malai Fish curry which was unanimously everybody’s favourite! I totally loved the Dusted Tandoori Cauliflower & many also enjoyed the Ghaney Chaney grilled chickpea and chicken served in a spicy sauce. The evening started on the right note with the Nimboo Jhingha Masala poached smoked prawns served with fruit-wine sauces - the mango sauce was heavenly and the coconut oil sauce was most refreshing! Thanks, Chef Ash 😊"
"Ashish is an artist who has a very strong and deep bonding with food flavours, and this can be seen in his unique recipes. His combinations of flavours and ingredients is no less than a perfect dish. I attended the vegetarian tasting round, each and every dish was simply delicious , and had the power to influence the taste buds for the likings. Must try for all foodies !"
"Apart from the presentation, which is always on point, what I like about the food is that it educates the diners about Indian food that is not just garlic naan and butter chicken - and that is crucial to any cuisine. Ashish's knowledge of Indian cuisine is varied and is well represented in the food he cooks. And it is delicious so win-win!"
"Ashish is a great chef and a great host. We had a 5 course meal. The food was sumptuous and it was a new experience. Ashish made it even more special for us by serving us in hotel standard glasswares. My wife had also mentioned that Ashish gave alot of ideas of how to make this surprise worth it and the items which were recommended are dishes which had unique flavours and can't be found outside. My wife and myself are definitely looking forward to another booking for dinner. We have already started to recommend our friends and family based on our experience."
"It was certainly a good night with great food whipped up by chef Ash for my wife and I. We throughly enjoyed the 1st dish where the soup really excited our taste buds as it was not something which we were expecting nor tasted before. We finished evey last drop of it. The steak though was a little disappointing and I understand that this was not his speciality and this is mainly due to the cut of the steak which was chewy and had alot of veins which made cutting through it difficult. Also the ice cream was soo good that we requested for a 2nd helping which he obliged! The ambience of the place was really nice as we dined under the stars accompanied by the relaxing sound water in the background. This was a unique experience and we will be looking forward to dine again with friends to try some of his new creations."
"Having Chef Ashish to cook for my guests during my husband’s 40th bday was an absolute delight. This was my second fine dining experience with him . His dishes are exquisite & prepared with high quality ingredients . Since he was in my kitchen, putting the final touches to his dishes, I could witness his amazing culinary skills & his passion for cooking - he aims for perfection. Not only the dishes , but also planning & executing the dinner with him was such an exciting and interesting journey. He ensures that the entire experience of fine dining is experienced by the client from - food to the ambience . I was delighted to get his crockery , cutlery, napkins, mats etc suited to my dinner theme & the end result was sheer elegance . Ashish’s presentation & the way he interacts with the guests to explain the food is unparalleled as he brings in a warmth & enthusiasm specially associated with him"
"Ashish is a wonderful Chef and does great hospitality. The variety of food he prepares is something very unique and not prepared by anyone else. Extremely creative with his food and the best part is he serves with loads of love. The premium ingredients he uses just give a different level of taste to the food. Highly recommended if you are looking for an awesome private dining, am sure it will be an amazing experience"
"Posting a recent review from amazing @WENDEATS On INSTAGRAM We had a great experience with Chef Ashish! I admire how passionate he is about his cooking, his attention to detail, the complex techniques he applies and his willingness to make sure that all those he serves will be left satisfied! The amount of time he spends preparing and cooking his menus could be tasted in the food! My favourites of the night were his lamb chops with French Pepper sauce and his Saffron Mousse dessert with Pistachios! The Saffron Mousse was super super smooth and creamy, and he truly is a master of French sauces! Ashish was also super hospitable and friendly and made it such a pleasant experience for us! Would recommend his service to everyone! You’ll love the customised experience he prepares for you!"
"Thanks Ashish for the great food! What made the difference was the passion in making each meal course . I thoroughly enjoyed your indepth knowledge sharing on cooking tips and ingredients too! By far the best croquettes we have eaten so far! Thanks for carefully planned 5 course meal and the presentation was awesome!"
"What an amazing gastronomic experience by Ashish. Our tastebuds were taken on a whimsical ride with a 7 course Indian inspired non vegetarian feast. He tantalised my palette with the first two courses so well that I couldn’t say to no trying the salmon. For someone, who has never eaten fish, that’s a huge feat. A well balanced meal that didn’t make one feel heavy even after a Biriyani and ending it with a kulfi. A must try if you are a foodie like me"
"Ashish absolutely made my mothers 60th birthday a grand affair! He was meticulous with his planning and execution and his cod croquettes were to die for! My family went on about his food and the experience for weeks! Thank you Ashish once again for the wonderful meal that you spent time and effort to specially cater for my family!"
"When you can’t go to a nice restaurant and have a fancy meal, Call Ashish and he’ll make sure he brings that culinary experience to your doorstep. He’s extremely passionate about food and I could tell that the moment I had the first bite. He literally creates food and wow it’s sumptuous. Enjoyed it so much that me & my wife started discussing about our next dinner with him. Highly recommend..!!"
"Chef Ashish put together a great evening for our group! Along with the multiple course dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed the fine dining experience. Ashish is a great host and I loved the warm ambience of a home, which was a refreshing alternative to a commercial fine dining establishment. His signature sauces and unique flavours were exquisite. My favourite was the Cajun King Prawn! Would definitely recommend."
"I was suspiciously lured into Chef Ashish's place by my wife. And it turned out to be one of the best home cooked meal I'd ever had. The arrangement of the courses was like a well thought out play. From the appetisers till the main course, the flavours became more intense as we progressed so did the level of spice. The quality of the food is not something we need to discuss further. Every aspect of the dish was cooked to perfection. The various meat we had was perfectly cooked hence the juiciness and flavours were retained. We cleaned off each plate to the last morsel and drop. The quantity that was provided was more than sufficient for one person and we could eat to our heart's content. There was no particular pièce de résistance as everything shone brightly in its own right. Dessert was in a league of its own. I didn't want it to lose its magic by lumping it with the savoury dishes. The dessert was unbelievably light, refreshing and a perfect end to the night. Its decadence didn't stop us from requesting for seconds shamelessly, which Chef Ashish kindly obliged. The meal itself aside, Chef Ashish created a wonderful ambiance within his lovely home allowing us to feel very comfortable. Chef Ashish himself was a gracious and wonderful host who kept us entertained with interesting tidbits throughout the evening. I am already excited for my second booking."
"Thanks to chef Ashish for a wonderful birthday dinner. Food was amazing, and chef Ashish was an extremely gracious host which really made our whole experience amazing. The smoked coconut fish and the homemade strawberry icrecream were definitely the stars of the night. We will definitely visit again :)"
"Chef'd Club's first signature tasting event of 2021 where Chef Ashish experimented with special stone-pound spices and a combination of smoked, grilled and pan-fried delicacies, was a treat to the senses. My favorite dish of the evening was the 'Shrimp & Roasted Coconut Smoked Claypot Biryani'. It exuded a fragrant aroma, inviting you to dive right in. The masala (spice marinade), cooked in a claypot and the roasted coconut lent a perfect combination of earthy and woody flavors to the biryani. While the spices packed quite a punch, the inconspicuous raw mango balanced the fieriness. The palate was in for a pleasant surprise alternating between the crunchiness of the almonds and tenderness of the shrimps. In short, this biryani hits all the right spots."
"Thanks Ashish for the great food! What made the difference was the passion in making each meal course . I thoroughly enjoyed your indepth knowledge sharing on cooking tips and ingredients too! By far the best croquettes we have eaten so far! Thanks for carefully planned 5 course meal and the presentation was awesome!"
"What an amazing gastronomic experience by Ashish. Our tastebuds were taken on a whimsical ride with a 7 course Indian inspired non vegetarian feast. He tantalised my palette with the first two courses so well that I couldn’t say to no trying the salmon. For someone, who has never eaten fish, that’s a huge feat. A well balanced meal that didn’t make one feel heavy even after a Biriyani and ending it with a kulfi. A must try if you are a foodie like me"
"Ashish absolutely made my mothers 60th birthday a grand affair! He was meticulous with his planning and execution and his cod croquettes were to die for! My family went on about his food and the experience for weeks! Thank you Ashish once again for the wonderful meal that you spent time and effort to specially cater for my family!"
"Chef Ashish put together a great evening for our group! Along with the multiple course dinner, we thoroughly enjoyed the fine dining experience. Ashish is a great host and I loved the warm ambience of a home, which was a refreshing alternative to a commercial fine dining establishment. His signature sauces and unique flavours were exquisite. My favourite was the Cajun King Prawn! Would definitely recommend."
"When you can’t go to a nice restaurant and have a fancy meal, Call Ashish and he’ll make sure he brings that culinary experience to your doorstep. He’s extremely passionate about food and I could tell that the moment I had the first bite. He literally creates food and wow it’s sumptuous. Enjoyed it so much that me & my wife started discussing about our next dinner with him. Highly recommend..!!"
"It was my 1st time going for private dining so I thought why not give it a try. My hubby loves Indian and Thai food so I decided to bring the whole family of 8 for his birthday. We wanted it to be at a private place setting without any worry of time constraint. So I thought we give it a try. We had a good time and enjoyed the ambience of the venue. And of course the Thai fusion food was just great. They all loved it."
"Thanks to chef Ashish for a wonderful birthday dinner. Food was amazing, and chef Ashish was an extremely gracious host which really made our whole experience amazing. The smoked coconut fish and the homemade strawberry icrecream were definitely the stars of the night. We will definitely visit again :)"
"I was suspiciously lured into Chef Ashish's place by my wife. And it turned out to be one of the best home cooked meal I'd ever had. The arrangement of the courses was like a well thought out play. From the appetisers till the main course, the flavours became more intense as we progressed so did the level of spice. The quality of the food is not something we need to discuss further. Every aspect of the dish was cooked to perfection. The various meat we had was perfectly cooked hence the juiciness and flavours were retained. We cleaned off each plate to the last morsel and drop. The quantity that was provided was more than sufficient for one person and we could eat to our heart's content. There was no particular pièce de résistance as everything shone brightly in its own right. Dessert was in a league of its own. I didn't want it to lose its magic by lumping it with the savoury dishes. The dessert was unbelievably light, refreshing and a perfect end to the night. Its decadence didn't stop us from requesting for seconds shamelessly, which Chef Ashish kindly obliged. The meal itself aside, Chef Ashish created a wonderful ambiance within his lovely home allowing us to feel very comfortable. Chef Ashish himself was a gracious and wonderful host who kept us entertained with interesting tidbits throughout the evening. I am already excited for my second booking."
"Had a delightful Tasting session.The course started with a semi spicy grilled watermelon followed by steamed chicken wrapped in spinach with a really flavourful ,creamy spinach butter sauce and burnt radish. Next ,was the nicely spiced Malwani crabmeat( we all went for seconds:)) followed by minced meat patty with a smooth ,rich Indian Demi glacé (These 2 dishes were my personal favourite).The shrimp and coconut roasted claypot Biryani was delicious and had a very generous portion of the shrimps .It is an intensely flavoursome dish with perfect blend of spices coating the shrimp and fluffy Basmati rice paired with a slight crunchiness of the chopped almonds and freshness of the cilantro. A special mention for Chef Ash who is very welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable.Thank You for an awesome evening."
"I ordered mutton briyani and a tandoori chicken set. Love the special taste of the briyani, the basmati rice was cooked to perfection with special ingredient added to give it its unique flavour. The tandoori were full of flavour and meat were so tender. Will be going to the restaurant when the 'Circuit breaker' been lifted."
"Superb Biryani. I had the fish and prawn biryani. Amazing tantalizing flavors in your mouth with generous portion of ingredients. With only healthier and better seasonings like olive oil being used, it doesn’t give that heavy feeling that normal biryani has. One of the best that I have ever tasted."
"I had the seafood(prawns and fish) Briyani from Chef'd. It was prepared in 2 layers, and the taste was gorgeous from top to bottom. Seafood were fresh, fragrant spiced, natural colors pleasing to the eyes, and the Basmati were pillowy soft and aromatic. The salad was a winner..well balanced sweet and tart. The pomegranates were brilliant and reminded me of our trip to Turkey. My helper had the mutton..she said "sangat lezat"??”. . Good job Chef'd, you have new fans. Highly recommended."
"For simple yet sophisticated dishes, why not book a private home dining experience at Chef’d Club? Each menu is carefully curated, and there are vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to choose from. Since each menu is specially curated, you get to work on your selections with chef Ashish Poddar. Check out their website for previous menu examples, which includes dishes like Spicy Crab Cake Islands, Saffron Cream and Roast Coconut Smoked Claypot Biryani and Black Cod Fillet Croquette, among others. "
"Ashish was very professional and delivered as promised for our home dinner themed kebab night. Each kebab was delicious and was perfectly spiced. Ashish does not compromise on quality and I highly recommend him for future home dining experience"
"Ashish’s food is lovely, stylish, elegant, tasty and very skilful prepared. We knew Ashish since 2020 since then we are great fans of his food. I am already planning my next dinner with him."
"Birthday celebrations for my one and only I went with a champagne theme and why not Birthday bakes by yours truly but the icing on the cake was the scrumptious spread by @chefdclub Every dish was curated keeping in mind the birthday boy. The red bell pepper foam, tandoori chicken croquettes, black cod in spinach purée and the mutton masala in green mango and saffron pilaf were delicious to say the least. The pièce de résistance was the mango panacotta with mango coulis, white chocolate and pistachio crumble along with mango flambé in dark rum. Not a dessert person, but this was spectacular"