Chef Bombay: Frozen & Chilled Indian-Inspired Food Made in Canada

Key facts

• Founded in 1999 by Anis and Noorudin Jiwani
• Started in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta
• Now operates a 100,000 sqft facility in Alberta producing over half a million samosas every day
• The Aliya's team is made up of over 300 members
• Facility is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified
• Products are made from all-natural ingredients using family recipes
• Anis Jiwani is a dietitian who consulted for major names in the food industry before starting the company
• Company supports local food banks, fundraisers, and the Aga Khan Foundation's World Partnership Walks
• Made in Canada for 25 years, sold in the USA and Canada
• Much of Chef Bombay's business comes from the United States
• Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is available at Save-On-Foods, and soon across Canada
• Uses samosa machines described as one of a kind in North America

What is Chef Bombay?

Chef Bombay is the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, a family-owned Canadian food manufacturer. It makes frozen and chilled Indian-inspired appetizers, entrees and desserts sold in grocery stores across North America. Customers include home cooks seeking authentic, from-scratch Indian food, plus retailers and food service clients served through distribution and private label manufacturing.

What products and services does Chef Bombay offer?

Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, offers frozen appetizers, entrees and desserts and chilled appetizers and entrees, including vegan, halal and naturally gluten free products. Business services include food service packaging, private label manufacturing, custom designed packaging, on-site freezer storage and wholesale distribution.

Which named products does Chef Bombay make?

• Butter Chicken: tender pieces of chicken breast in a rich creamy sauce spiced with authentic Indian spices
• Butter Chicken Naanpanadas: a mini empanada-like sandwich filled with a creamy butter chicken and cheese filling in naan dough
• Palak Paneer
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Fiery Chicken Curry
• Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese

Where is Chef Bombay made?

Chef Bombay products are made by Aliya's Foods Limited at a 100,000 square foot production facility in Alberta, Canada, located at 3850 13th Street, Nisku, AB, T9E 1C6. The company's original facility was a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta, where the business began in 1999.

Who founded Chef Bombay and when?

Aliya's Foods Limited, the company behind Chef Bombay, was founded in 1999 by Anis and Noorudin Jiwani in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Anis Jiwani is a dietitian who consulted for major names in the food industry before starting the company.

How big is Chef Bombay's operation today?

Aliya's Foods Limited, which makes Chef Bombay, runs a 100,000 square foot facility in Alberta that produces over half a million samosas every day. The Aliya's team has over 300 members, and the facility is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified. The company uses samosa machines described as one of a kind in North America.

How are Chef Bombay products made?

Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, makes its products from all-natural ingredients using family recipes, and describes every bite as made from scratch and 100% made in Canada. The facility that produces them is federally inspected and HACCP and SQF certified.

Where can I buy Chef Bombay products?

Chef Bombay products are sold in grocery stores in Canada and the United States, and much of the business comes from the United States. Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is available at Save-On-Foods and is expected soon across Canada. The Chef Bombay website also has a store finder.

Does Chef Bombay support community causes?

Yes. Aliya's Foods Limited, the company behind Chef Bombay, supports local food banks and fundraisers. It also supports the Aga Khan Foundation's World Partnership Walks as part of its community involvement.

What was the Chef Bombay pop-up in New York City?

In fall 2025, Chef Bombay held its first public pop-up in the United States, a four-day event in New York City's Lower East Side over Labour Day weekend, marking 25 years of the brand. It drew more than 2,500 attendees and generated half a million social impressions. Chef Bombay partnered with DONA (chai) and Oatly (oat milk).

Does Chef Bombay have a cookbook?

Yes. Chef Bombay released a coffee-table book titled 'Home with Chef Bombay,' featuring family recipes, stories and interactive pages. It was printed in a small limited batch using risograph printing.

Frequently asked questions

Does Chef Bombay make halal products?

Yes. Halal products are among the offerings of Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited.

Does Chef Bombay make vegan products?

Yes. Chef Bombay offers vegan products as part of its frozen and chilled Indian-inspired range.

Are Chef Bombay products gluten free?

Chef Bombay offers naturally gluten free products. Check individual product packaging for details.

Does Chef Bombay offer private label manufacturing?

Yes. Aliya's Foods Limited, the company behind Chef Bombay, offers private label manufacturing, along with custom designed packaging and on-site freezer storage.

Does Chef Bombay sell in the United States?

Yes. Chef Bombay sells in both Canada and the United States, and much of its business comes from the United States.

How long has Chef Bombay been made in Canada?

Aliya's Foods Limited was founded in 1999, and Chef Bombay is described as proudly made in Canada for 25 years.