About Chef Bombay | Aliya's Foods Limited, Canadian Indian-Inspired Food Maker

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
• 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 the business comes from the United States
• Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is available at Save-On-Foods, and soon across Canada
• In fall 2025, held its first public U.S. pop-up in New York City's Lower East Side over Labour Day weekend
• Released the coffee-table book 'Home with Chef Bombay'
• Uses samosa machines described as one of a kind in North America

Who founded Chef Bombay and when?

Chef Bombay, the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, was founded in 1999 by Anis and Noorudin Jiwani. Anis Jiwani is a dietitian who consulted for major names in the food industry before starting the company. The family-owned business began with samosas in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The founders quit their jobs to start making samosas, and the company expanded quickly after its start.

Where is Chef Bombay made?

Chef Bombay products are made in Alberta, Canada, by Aliya's Foods Limited. The company began in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park and now runs a 100,000 square foot production facility in Alberta. All products are fully prepared in its own Alberta-based facility, and the brand has been made in Canada for 25 years. A listed company location is 3850 13th Street, Nisku, AB, T9E 1C6.

What products and services does Chef Bombay offer?

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

How much does Chef Bombay produce, and how big is the team?

Chef Bombay's 100,000 square foot Alberta facility produces over half a million samosas every day, using samosa machines described as one of a kind in North America. The Aliya's Foods team behind the brand is made up of over 300 members. The facility is fully automated.

What are Chef Bombay's dishes made from?

Chef Bombay makes its dishes from all-natural ingredients using family recipes. Anis Jiwani, known as Mom, says the company only makes dishes it would eat at home every day, and that using the best all natural ingredients makes for better tasting food. Aliya's Foods says integrity and transparency are at the core of everything it does.

What quality and food safety standards does Chef Bombay follow?

Chef Bombay's production facility, operated by Aliya's Foods Limited, is federally inspected and holds HACCP and SQF certification. In-house quality managers monitor every step of manufacturing, from the moment raw ingredients enter the plant to the final product. Dishes go from raw ingredients to frozen product as soon as they are cooked, to seal in freshness.

What community and environmental commitments does Chef Bombay have?

Aliya's Foods Limited, the company behind Chef Bombay, gives back by supporting local food banks and fundraisers. It also supports the Aga Khan Foundation and its annual World Partnership Walks, which raise funds to end global poverty by supporting projects identified and implemented by local communities. To limit its environmental impact, the company sources high quality natural ingredients, simplifies its supply chain and uses environmentally friendly production practices.

Where does Chef Bombay sell its products?

Chef Bombay sells in the United States and Canada, and much of its business comes from the United States. Its products are sold in grocery stores across North America, and Aliya's Foods also serves retailers and food service clients through distribution and private label manufacturing. Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is available at Save-On-Foods, and soon across Canada.

What milestones has Chef Bombay marked recently?

In fall 2025, Chef Bombay held its first public pop-up in the U.S., 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) for the event. The brand also released a coffee-table book, 'Home with Chef Bombay,' featuring family recipes, stories and interactive pages, printed in a small limited batch using risograph printing.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chef Bombay a Canadian company?

Yes. Chef Bombay is the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, a family-owned Canadian food manufacturer. Its products are made in Alberta, and the brand has been proudly made in Canada for 25 years.

Who started Chef Bombay?

Anis and Noorudin Jiwani started Chef Bombay in 1999. Anis is a dietitian who consulted for major names in the food industry before starting the company.

Does Chef Bombay make products for other brands?

Yes. Aliya's Foods, the company behind Chef Bombay, offers private label manufacturing and custom designed packaging, in addition to its own line of frozen and chilled Indian-inspired foods.

Does Chef Bombay offer vegan, halal or gluten free products?

Yes. Chef Bombay's listed offerings include vegan products, halal products and naturally gluten free products.

Does Chef Bombay sell in the United States?

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

What is 'Home with Chef Bombay'?

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

How many samosas does Chef Bombay make each day?

Chef Bombay's 100,000 square foot Alberta facility produces over half a million samosas every day.