Our Story

About us

The Beginning

"No matter where you are, there’s always room for a little adventure. That’s what I learned growing up in New York City, where my father, Sushil, supplied South Asian spices and chutneys to New York’s curry houses. He then went on to run a fine Indian restaurant—one that spent fifteen years as the #1 rated Indian restaurant on Zagat." -Sameer Malhotra, CEO & Co-Founder

Who we are

The Culinary Creativity

"A new culture of casual dining emerged in the 90s, and my family launched Cafe Spice in New York City. Cafe Spice focused on fun and experimentation, rather than the fancy, sometimes stuffy settings seen in typical Indian restaurants at the time. My father brought the essence of Indian flavors to America; and I want to continue bringing the richness of International cooking to your home. Our Culinary Director is Hari Nayak, one of the most sought after chefs in North America. He brings a new, modern outlook to Global cuisine without abandoning the authentic flavors, wonderful aromas, or rich culinary history. We source only the highest-quality ingredients, so your meals are bold and delicious." -Sameer Malhotra, CEO & Co-Founder

Our Mission

At Cafe Spice, our mission is to bring authentic meals right to your table, so you can experience adventurous eating wherever you are.

- The Cafe Spice Team

WHAT WE LOVE

The Beginning

Finding the balance between doing what you love and making time for delicious, authentic food is a challenge. Having origins in New York City, we understand how valuable your time is. That’s why we want to make it as easy as possible for you to access delicious food, and keep living your life. We prepare all of our meals in our USDA-certified facility in New York’s Hudson Valley which gives us the ability to deliver you the highest quality meals, always.

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The Environment

We’re also passionate about giving back to the planet, and building communities around food. That’s why we work with Whole Planet Foundation and Hudson Valley Food Bank to uplift underprivileged groups through the power of quality food. Our planet has so much to offer in terms of ingredients, flavors, and culture. It’s our mission to bring those exotic flavors and delicious foods right to you—so you can add more adventure to your life.

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The Ingredients

Our Culinary Director, Chef Hari Nayak, has an extensive travel and culinary background that has helped us grow our product line from Indian dishes to include more fusion and flavors, as well as a broader range of authentic Asian cuisine; he also works with a team of chefs who are always tasting and creating new recipes. When it comes to ingredients, our certified gluten-free meals are verified by WFCF (Where Food Comes From). We use expeller-pressed non-GMO oils and collaborate with suppliers throughout our supply chain, as well as with numerous other companies in the industry, to preserve consumer access to safe, affordable foods.