Personal Chef & Catering
Culinary Innovator | TV Personality | Consultant
Stemming from his love for authentic flavours, and innovative and imaginative cooking techniques, Chef Sudha is passionate about being able to share a fresh perspective on Indian cuisine. Offering a modern approach to traditional cooking, he looks to break down the conventional barriers, and both inspire and educate people in Indian cuisine.
Meet Chef Sudha Saha
With a culinary career spanning over three decades and continents, Chef Sudha is a global powerhouse in Indian cuisine. His journey began at just 17 with hotel management training in Chennai, followed by rigorous training with the prestigious Taj Group. By 23, he had already landed his first Executive Chef role in Dubai.
From mastering kitchens in Spain (heading up the acclaimed Tamarind Restaurant) to dominating the UK culinary scene, Sudha’s relentless drive speaks for itself. As the Executive Head Chef for the Saffron Restaurant Group, he steered the kitchen to stellar heights – earning an AA Rosette, recognition in the Michelin, Hardens, and Good Food Guides, and clinching The Good Food Guide’s Midlands Restaurant of the Year in 2010.
When he isn’t crafting award-winning menus, Sudha is a dynamic presence on stage and screen. He has showcased his skills live at major expos like Hotelympia and Grand Designs, and brought his culinary flair to television viewers across the UK on networks like the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and the Food Network.
"Indian cuisine is rich in tradition, but by breaking down conventional barriers and bringing a modern approach to the kitchen, we can inspire and educate a whole new generation of food lovers.”
Chef Sudha Saha
Indian Cookery Masterclasses
Ready to elevate your home cooking? Join Sudha for an exclusive, hands-on cookery masterclass. With over three decades of global culinary experience - spanning elite kitchens from Dubai to the UK - Sudha opens up his kitchen to share the secrets, techniques, and vibrant flavour profiles that have earned him Michelin guide recognition. Whether you are looking to perfect your spice blends or learn the art of a flawless curry, this is a rare opportunity to cook alongside a televised culinary master and bring restaurant-quality flair to your own dinner table.
Private Dining
Bring the restaurant experience to you with bespoke private dining, wherever you choose to celebrate. From intimate dinners in the comfort of your own home to corporate events, special occasions and larger gatherings, Chef Sudha Saha creates memorable dining experiences tailored to your guests and your occasion. Expect beautifully crafted menus, thoughtful flavours and a touch of culinary theatre, all delivered with the warmth and expertise of a chef who knows how to make food the star of the show.
Restaurant & Chef Consultancy
With years of experience at the highest levels of the culinary industry, Chef Sudha Saha offers bespoke restaurant and chef consultancy to help businesses develop, refine and grow. From menu development and kitchen operations to recipe creation, staff training and bringing fresh ideas to the table, Sudha works closely with restaurant owners and chefs to create food concepts that are both exciting and commercially viable. Whether you’re launching a new restaurant in the UK or internationally, refreshing an existing menu or looking to elevate your kitchen, his practical expertise, creative approach and deep understanding of Indian cuisine can help take your food offering to the next level.
Guest Chef kitchen takeovers
Partner with Chef Sudha Saha to bring a dynamic, high-impact dining experience to your restaurant, pub, or venue. From innovative multi-course tasting menus to vibrant regional street food concepts, each individual event is crafted to inject fresh energy into your kitchen while creating an unmissable draw for diners.
Bespoke Menus
Every dining experience with Chef Sudha is shaped around the client and the occasion; the sample Chef’s Table menu below illustrates the creative direction, and seasonal balance you can expect.
Pani Poori
Crispy semolina shells filled with spiced Maris Piper potatoes and free range chicken tikka bites, served with chilled tamarind mint shorba
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Spiced fennel & Cromer crab, masala quail egg, caviar, aged balsamic glaze with chilli oil
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French trimmed Welsh lamb cutlets, mustard and cumin tempered wakame slaw, and wasabi yoghurt
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Pan-fried spiced escabeche of mackerel and a chilli celeriac remoulade
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Tandoor-cooked Cotswold white chicken breast, truffle oil infused wild mushrooms and cilantro kedgeree, mooli slaw with a makhni jus
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Gulab jamun brûlée, mixed berries compôte, and cardamom shortbread