Chef Akshat Chawla

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.