Hiral Patel

Hiral is a passionate British Private chef whose inspiration for food derives from her African and Indian heritage. Authentic Indian flavours remain at the heart of her cooking.

Inspired by her mum and grandma’s recipes she launched her own Private Dining business ‘Asaanii’ in London to share her love of Indian food traditions and childhood dishes with the world. Her clients included hosting private dinners for top London restaurant owners, catering for events and running a local market stall serving Indian street food. Chef Hiral’s unique private dining experiences and tasting menus transported her clients on a multi-sensory journey of spice and taste.

Unapologetic, bold, flavoursome dishes are Hiral’s style of cuisine. Learning how to cook Indian food at the age of 10 has led to her natural flair for cooking, watching her mum and grandma cook with their senses. She prides herself on using fresh, healthy produce and traditional spices to create humble delicious dishes leaving you nourished at the end of a meal.

Hiral now lives in Portugal where she has been inspired by local flavours and delicacies. She has recently launched a new Portuguese- Inspired Indian Dining experience ‘Ola Ma’ (Hello-Portuguese, Ma-Hindi). A nod to missing her mum while she is away and cooking authentic Indian recipes as a way to stay connected. So why not book Chef Hiral for an unforgettable intimate night of fun, storytelling and spice.