The Big Indian Chef
ProHighlights
- A fully vegetarian Indian menu, with vegan dishes and no-onion, no-garlic options
- Four set packages, from one starter and two mains up to three starters, three mains and two desserts
- Choose delivery only or full catering with on-site staff and live counters
About The Big Indian Chef
The Big Indian Chef is a family-run Indian kitchen based in Manor Lakes, in Melbourne's west. Head chef Ishesh Gambhir and the family team cook entirely vegetarian food using traditional methods, aiming for the flavour and look of dishes you would eat in India. Vegan guests are well catered for, and the kitchen can prepare Jain meals and no-onion, no-garlic food for religious occasions. The menu covers a lot of ground. Starters include samosa, aloo tikki, vada pav, pakora and paneer 65, with a run of chaats such as papdi chaat, bhelpuri and paani puri. Curries range from paneer butter masala and palak paneer to a plant-based butter chicken and kofta, alongside dal makhani, chana masala and rajma. There are Indo-Chinese dishes, rice and breads such as naan and kulcha, and sweets including gulab jamun, rasmalai and rice kheer. Most clients choose one of four set packages, each priced per guest with a minimum number of people. The entry package gives one starter, two mains, a dessert and bread or rice, while the Premium range adds more dishes, salads, raita and pickle and opens up the full menu. A make-your-own option lets hosts pick any dishes with no guest minimum, provided the order meets the delivery or catering minimum. Food can simply be delivered with heating instructions, or the team can come out to set up, run live counters and serve guests. Send an enquiry with your date and guest numbers for a quote.
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Frequently asked questions
Is all the food vegetarian?
Yes. The Big Indian Chef cooks only vegetarian Indian food, with vegan dishes available. Jain meals and no-onion, no-garlic food can also be prepared for religious occasions on request.
What do the set packages include?
The Value range at $29 per person covers one starter, two mains, one dessert and bread or rice for at least 40 guests. Value+ ($34), Deluxe ($39) and Premium ($49) add more dishes, salads, raita and pickle, with lower guest minimums.
Can we choose our own dishes instead of a package?
Yes. The make-your-own option lets you choose any dishes from the menu, or request something not listed, with no minimum guest count as long as the order meets the minimum spend for delivery or catering.
Do they provide staff on the day?
They can. Food can be delivered only, or the team can set up, run live counters and serve. Delivery, disposables, on-site staff and live counters are charged on top of the package price.
Are there extra charges on public holidays?
A 15% surcharge applies to the total bill for deliveries and services that fall on national or public holidays. Quotes are valid for 14 days and a booking is confirmed once the advance is paid.
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calvin noronha
5 months ago
Bit of a late review but we had them as the caterers for our son's 2nd birth in the inner north suburbs. Everything was really fantastic all round. Including their communication, quality of food, taste, hygiene, co-opera…
Anju Bundhoo
a year ago
The food and the service offered by Ishesh, shrey, kritika was wonderful. Variety and spice level was excellent. The team was very hospitable and well mannered.
Prateek Chadha
2 years ago
Shrey and team made my birthday party a breeze with amazing food which was enjoyed by everyone. I would highly recommend their food to anyone out there wanting to cater to a group of people.
RAVINDRA MIJAR
2 years ago
Shrey, you and your team did an amazing job catering for our housewarming! Your advice on various matters during the consultation was spot on, and you gained our trust in the first meeting. On the day, The team arrived o…
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