AWARD WINNING AUTHENTIC INDIAN BUFFET IN LEICESTER
Welcome to Chef & Spice, a memorable dining experience
Located near Narborough Road, we’re proud to provide Leicester with fresh, tasty, authentic Indian cuisine. With an excellent choice of vegan, vegetarian, British and European dishes too.
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FORTHCOMING EVENT
Fundraiser & Celebratory Event – Monday 29th June, 7pm
Join us here at Chef & Spice for a special evening as we celebrate the legacy of Syed Rahman BEM, who raised £1,100,000 through various good causes through both his restaurants and The Syed Foundation.
The event will also be a fundraiser for Leicester Hospitals Charity, with ticket sales, a raffle, and other funds going to the charity, including a donation from the Syed Foundation.
TICKETS: £25 per person
PROUDLY SERVING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Good food and great value
As well as buffet dishes, you can choose food for our chefs to cook in front of you.
Savings for students, emergency workers and for visiting during the quieter times.
Join our club and receive a voucher for a free meal during your birthday month.
From birthdays, through to retirement, we aim to make every occasion special for you.
We’re passionate about giving back to our community by hosting charity events.
Your first choice for Indian catering services in Leicester, offering high quality dishes.
THE GREATEST EXCUSE TO EAT OUT
Award-winning Indian buffet in a stylish setting
We pride ourselves on preparing your food to the highest standards.
It’s time for you to enjoy a meal and a magical evening at Chef & Spice
We know how you look forward to the weekend, so on Friday and Saturday nights we become a live entertainment Indian restaurant, keeping you entertained with magicians and other live performers.
CELEBRATE WITH CHEF & SPICE
Your local venue for birthday parties and private functions
Visit Our Award Winning Indian Restaurant in Leicester with lounge bar
As well as Chef & Spice in Leicester, we also have an Indian restaurant with a fully licensed bar and lounge based in Wigston called Cuisine of India, where you’ll receive the same warm welcome.
GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY
Raising Awareness and Funds for Charities
Our founder, Syed, raised more than £1 million through charity events hosted at his two Leicester restaurants, supporting local causes and bringing the community together.
Thanks to the team, customers and charity supporters at our restaurant, we’ve raised an incredible amount.
Together with events held at Cuisine of India in Wigston, Syed achieved his fundraising goal and made a lasting difference to the community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your Questions Answered
Yes, there is a car park behind the restaurant.
From Hinckley Road, turn down Andrewes Street, then take the first right. Upon entering the restaurant, please add your car registration using the touchscreen. You can also use Saint Peter’s Catholic Church car park nearby, provided the church is closed.
At busier times, in our popular location, it may be difficult to find a space. There is also some on-street parking available nearby. We recommend that you allow plenty of time to find a parking space at peak times.
No we don’t, as we’re not licensed to sell it. You are more than welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks with you or there are shops nearby to purchase some. We have a wide selection of mocktails and other soft drinks.
Why don’t we serve alcohol? Because it gives customers the freedom of choice and most customers in our local community prefer us to operate this way.
Yes it is, we’ve had wheelchair users visit us many times. The restaurant is all on one level, with no steps and the doorways are wider than standard doorways. We also have a disabled toilet. Our team is always on hand to move chairs out of the way or find a table that’s easier to get to.
We do recommend that wheelchair users and have someone with them to assist them with serving from the buffet, as some dishes may not be within reaching distance at a lower level. Of course, if that’s not possible, our team is always happy to help.
Yes it is. There is something for all ages. We’ve had babies visit with their family, right though to pensioners. We offer discounted prices for under 10 year olds, as we know they tend to have a smaller appetite. A firm favourite for all ages is our chocolate fountain!
Yes, we offer vegan and vegetarian options.
If you’re unsure which dishes are vegan and vegetarian, or if you’d like to know more details about the ingredients in any of our dishes, simply ask a member of our team. We’re always happy to consult with our chefs, so you can make an informed choice.
There’s fresh salad, fish and plant-based starters. We have choices of plant-based, cheese and fish curries. Check out our stir fry station to choose what we cook, plus chargrilled seafood, pizza, wraps and rice dishes.
Preparing and cooking food in the quantities needed for such a large number of customers can prove quite challenging to cater for every possible dietary requirement. However, we are always happy to advise and cater for individual requirements wherever possible. If you have any specific allergies, simply fill out our enquiry form to tell us your needs and request more information.
There’s no limit, so please don’t feel you have to pile your plate up on your first visit. We find that customers enjoy the experience more by taking time to enjoy the food. Customers also like to use the opportunity to try dishes they haven’t tried before and pop something a little different to try on the side of their plate.
There is a wide variety of choices to suit all tastes, which do change, depending upon availability of ingredients. We always have a range of curries at the hot food buffet station – from mild to spicy, with vegetarian options too. Food types include salad, starters, dosa (spicy pancakes), naan bread, stir fry noodles, kebabs and even pizza. Onsite we have a teppanyaki hot griddle, a tandoori oven and a pizza oven to make sure your food is freshly made.
Yes, we do, so don’t worry if someone in your group isn’t a fan of spicy food. We have mild curries available, or if they are not keen on Indian food we have a variety of British and European dishes available, including pizza, fresh from our pizza oven, and flame grilled kebabs and burgers. You can even choose your own ingredients at the stir fry station for our chefs to cook for you.