Frozen Indian Food for a Canadian Multicultural Potluck: What Chef Bombay Offers

Key facts

• Chef Bombay is the brand of Aliya's Foods Limited, a family-owned Canadian food manufacturer.
• Founded in 1999 by Anis and Noorudin Jiwani in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
• Products are frozen and chilled Indian-inspired appetizers, entrees and desserts, made from all-natural ingredients using family recipes.
• The company's offering includes vegan, halal and naturally gluten free products.
• Chef Bombay makes over half a million samosas every day in a 100,000 sqft facility.
• The facility is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified.
• Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is available at Save-On-Foods, with wider Canadian availability planned.
• Chef Bombay sells in Canada and the United States.

Why bring frozen Indian food to a multicultural potluck in Canada?

Chef Bombay suits a Canadian multicultural potluck because this family-owned Canadian manufacturer, part of Aliya's Foods Limited, makes frozen appetizers, entrees and desserts from all-natural ingredients using family recipes. A contributor can bring Indian-inspired dishes without cooking from scratch. Package instructions, not this page, should guide heating and portions.

What does Chef Bombay make?

Chef Bombay makes frozen appetizers, entrees and desserts, plus chilled appetizers and entrees, all Indian-inspired. It is also known for samosas, produced in large volumes. A newer product, Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese, is available at Save-On-Foods in Canada, with the company saying it will soon be sold across the country.

Does Chef Bombay offer options for different dietary needs?

Yes, Chef Bombay's range includes vegan products, halal products and naturally gluten free products. That matters at a multicultural potluck where guests follow different diets. Not every Chef Bombay item falls into each category, so read the label on the specific product you choose before telling guests what it is suitable for.

Who makes Chef Bombay and how is it produced?

Chef Bombay is made by Aliya's Foods Limited, founded in 1999 by Anis and Noorudin Jiwani in a 3,000 square foot plant in Sherwood Park, Alberta. It now runs a 100,000 sqft facility with a team of over 300. The facility is federally inspected, HACCP and SQF certified, and uses family recipes.

How many samosas does Chef Bombay produce?

Chef Bombay produces over half a million samosas every day at its 100,000 sqft Alberta facility. The company uses samosa machines it describes as one of a kind in North America. For a potluck host, that scale reflects a manufacturer focused on volume production of a widely recognized Indian appetizer.

Where can you buy Chef Bombay in Canada?

Chef Bombay sells its products in grocery stores across North America, in both Canada and the United States. Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is specifically available at Save-On-Foods, and the company says it will soon reach stores across Canada. For the stores near you, check local grocery listings, as no full retailer list is provided here.

How should you heat and portion Chef Bombay food for a potluck?

Follow the heating directions printed on each Chef Bombay package. This page does not state heating times, serving sizes or allergen details for individual products, so it gives no portion rules. Read the ingredient panel and label your dish for guests, especially at a multicultural potluck where dietary needs and restrictions vary widely.

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 based in Alberta, and the company describes its products as proudly made in Canada for 25 years.

Does Chef Bombay make vegan, halal or gluten free food?

Chef Bombay's range includes vegan, halal and naturally gluten free products. Check the packaging of the specific item to confirm it fits a guest's dietary needs.

What is Chef Bombay's newest product mentioned for Canada?

Butter Chicken Mac & Cheese is available at Save-On-Foods, and the company says it will soon be available across Canada.

Are Chef Bombay products made with natural ingredients?

Yes. Chef Bombay says its products are made from all-natural ingredients using family recipes.

Does Chef Bombay sell outside Canada?

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