A Journey through Elegant Regional Indian #Notcurry
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Raised in Mumbai’s East Indian Catholic community, Chef Samaira brings a deeply personal and exquisitely refined take on Indian cuisine. Named a Tatler Dining Rising Star in 2020, she’s known for her fusion of traditional Indian flavours with modern culinary artistry — creating dishes that are vibrant, elegant, and entirely unique.
Her cooking draws from the spice-rich traditions of Mumbai’s East Indian kitchens, subtle Portuguese influences, and regional Indian recipes. She honours slow food principles by preparing all spice blends, chutneys, pickles, and marinades from scratch, while highlighting seasonal produce with every course.
Expect an experience that goes far beyond the expected — this is Indian cuisine redefined, curated for intimate, memorable evenings at home.
🍽️ What to Expect: A multi-course tasting menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients
🌍 Culinary Style: Traditional Indian roots with refined plating and global finesse
🥄 Signature Touch: Handmade condiments and carefully layered flavours in every dish
🏠 Experience Format: Private in-home chef service with a bespoke menu tailored to you
🎉 Perfect for: Food lovers, cultural dining experiences, elegant celebrations, and special occasions
Let Chef Samaira take you on a journey across India’s flavours — thoughtfully plated and beautifully told.
Raised in Mumbai’s East Indian Catholic community, Chef Samaira brings a deeply personal and exquisitely refined take on Indian cuisine. Named a Tatler Dining Rising Star in 2020, she’s known for her fusion of traditional Indian flavours with modern culinary artistry — creating dishes that are vibrant, elegant, and entirely unique.
Her cooking draws from the spice-rich traditions of Mumbai’s East Indian kitchens, subtle Portuguese influences, and regional Indian recipes. She honours slow food principles by preparing all spice blends, chutneys, pickles, and marinades from scratch, while highlighting seasonal produce with every course.
Expect an experience that goes far beyond the expected — this is Indian cuisine redefined, curated for intimate, memorable evenings at home.
🍽️ What to Expect: A multi-course tasting menu using fresh, seasonal ingredients
🌍 Culinary Style: Traditional Indian roots with refined plating and global finesse
🥄 Signature Touch: Handmade condiments and carefully layered flavours in every dish
🏠 Experience Format: Private in-home chef service with a bespoke menu tailored to you
🎉 Perfect for: Food lovers, cultural dining experiences, elegant celebrations, and special occasions
Let Chef Samaira take you on a journey across India’s flavours — thoughtfully plated and beautifully told.
Born and raised in the vibrant streets of Mumbai, Chef Samaira brings a deeply personal and culturally rich perspective to Indian dining in Hong Kong. Her cooking is rooted in family traditions passed down through generations of Portuguese-Indian descent, where food is not just sustenance - it’s hospitality, history, and celebration.
After a career in the commercial sector, Samaira followed her passion for cooking, eventually establishing herself as a respected private chef and pop-up host. From exclusive wine dinners to curated tasting menus, her approach blends refined technique with the vibrant soul of Indian home cooking - going far beyond the familiar curry stereotype.
🫓 What to Expect:
• Private chef service showcasing regional Indian flavours with a personal twist
• Menus inspired by Mumbai, Goan-Portuguese roots, and seasonal ingredients
• Story-driven dishes that highlight forgotten classics and reinvented favourites
• A warm, elegant hosting style perfect for intimate gatherings or cultural dinners
🎉 Perfect for: Home dining, wine pairing experiences, cultural soirées, vegetarian or spice-curious events
👩🍳 Signature Style: Artful, soulful, and unexpected - Samaira’s cuisine invites guests to rediscover India through colour, comfort, and creativity.
Whether you’re craving bold spice or subtle complexity, Chef Samaira will take your guests on a delicious journey through one of the world’s most diverse culinary cultures.
Born and raised in the vibrant streets of Mumbai, Chef Samaira brings a deeply personal and culturally rich perspective to Indian dining in Hong Kong. Her cooking is rooted in family traditions passed down through generations of Portuguese-Indian descent, where food is not just sustenance - it’s hospitality, history, and celebration.
After a career in the commercial sector, Samaira followed her passion for cooking, eventually establishing herself as a respected private chef and pop-up host. From exclusive wine dinners to curated tasting menus, her approach blends refined technique with the vibrant soul of Indian home cooking - going far beyond the familiar curry stereotype.
🫓 What to Expect:
• Private chef service showcasing regional Indian flavours with a personal twist
• Menus inspired by Mumbai, Goan-Portuguese roots, and seasonal ingredients
• Story-driven dishes that highlight forgotten classics and reinvented favourites
• A warm, elegant hosting style perfect for intimate gatherings or cultural dinners
🎉 Perfect for: Home dining, wine pairing experiences, cultural soirées, vegetarian or spice-curious events
👩🍳 Signature Style: Artful, soulful, and unexpected - Samaira’s cuisine invites guests to rediscover India through colour, comfort, and creativity.
Whether you’re craving bold spice or subtle complexity, Chef Samaira will take your guests on a delicious journey through one of the world’s most diverse culinary cultures.
Please mention beforehand. I strive to ensure the guests have the best experience. however,due to potential cross-contamination I cant guarantee dishes are allergen free and cant be held for any issue
Do you need more details about this experience? Just send a message to Chef Samaira
Additional info
Included from the HOMETAINER
The menu price is for food only everything else should be arranged by the host and limited to venue. I will bring all the food items.
I will need the host to provide
photos video of Venue/ Home/ kitchen equipment's/cutlery/ plates
pls arrange Service Staff/ Dishwashing/table setting if needed - can be arranged by me on request and at an additional charge.
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