Chef Akshat Chawla
Chef At Home in Toronto
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I’m Chef Akshat, a Michelin-trained Indian chef who blends fine-dining technique with warm, home-style hospitality to create interactive, story-driven
Hi, I’m Chef Akshat.
I grew up immersed in Indian flavors, turning a lifelong fascination into a career spanning hospitality and restaurants across India, Dubai, and Toronto.
My culinary training began in India, followed by my first professional role at JW Marriott New Delhi, where I cooked classic Indian cuisine in a luxury hotel environment. I then moved to Dubai to work alongside Chef Himanshu Saini at Trèsind, a restaurant that later earned a Michelin star. There, I learned how to reinterpret traditional Indian dishes through a modern, fine-dining lens—balancing heritage with innovation.
Canada marked the next chapter of my journey. I studied hospitality at Seneca and Humber College, then joined Farzi Café in Mississauga as a Sous Chef, helping introduce progressive Indian cuisine to a new audience. Eventually, I stepped beyond traditional kitchens to build my own ventures: operating successful Indian cloud kitchens, opening my upscale-casual restaurant Carnival in Toronto, and launching Toronto House Party, a full-service catering company handling everything from intimate dinners to celebrations of 200 guests.
Today, I bring this global experience directly to your table as a private chef. I specialize in modern Indian cuisine—playful, refined, and interactive—offering tasting menus, chef’s table experiences, and fully customized menus tailored to your vision. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two, a gathering with friends, or a themed culinary journey through India’s regions, my goal is simple: to make your event effortless, personal, and unforgettable, with restaurant-quality food served in the comfort of your home.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking is storytelling on a plate—turning memories, spices, and warmth into moments you’ll never forget.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook at home in India, refined my craft at JW Marriott New Delhi, and sharpened it in Michelin-level kitchens like Tresind.
A cooking secret...
Cook like a scientist, plate like an artist, and season like my mom is watching.
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