Cafe Spice Namaste

What Cafe Spice Namaste does

Cafe Spice Namaste is a London-based contemporary Indian restaurant and culinary brand, founded in 1995 by Cyrus Todiwala and Michael Gottlieb and wholly owned by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala since 2005. The flagship site operates as a single dine-in restaurant at Royal Albert Wharf in London's Docklands (relocated from Prescot Street in 2021), offering Parsee and Goan-inspired menus across lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Revenue is generated across five streams: dine-in service, takeaway via an online ordering platform, an event catering arm for corporate and private functions, an e-commerce shop selling Mr Todiwala's branded condiments, chutneys, spice blends and meal kits globally, and paid culinary masterclasses run from the in-house Mr Todiwala's Academy.

The wider commercial footprint extends beyond the flagship through sub-brands including Mr Todiwala's Kitchen (operated inside Hilton London Heathrow T5 and Lincoln Plaza London) and Mr Todiwala's Petiscos in Buckhurst Hill. The business model is direct-to-consumer across all channels, supplemented by a B2B catering vertical. Pricing is unit-based on a la carte items (starters £8-£12, mains £16-£24), per-person for ticketed events (£55 Khaadraas Supper Club, £175 exclusive private dinners with the Todiwalas), and individual SKU pricing for packaged products. Technology is operational rather than product-led: the stack includes Sevenrooms and OpenTable for reservations, Constant Contact for email marketing, and Google Analytics for web traffic analysis, with no disclosed proprietary technology or AI capability.

Name

Cafe Spice Namaste

Legal name

Café Spice Limited

Website

https://cafespice.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

London-based contemporary Indian restaurant and culinary brand owned by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala, operating a flagship docklands restaurant, Hilton-branded kitchens, catering, a global Mr Todiwala's product e-commerce line, and culinary masterclasses, serving fine-dining diners and private event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restaurant Dining & Hospitality Services

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Ethnic Specialty Fast Casual (e.g., Indian, Caribbean, African, Eastern European) (THAFABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialty Dietary & Wellness Catering (Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Allergy-Friendly) (THAFAIAK)

Keywords

• Contemporary Indian cuisine
• Restaurant dining services
• Catering services
• Culinary masterclasses
• Indian food products

Headquarters

HQ city

London, Greater London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Dining: Dine-in service at the restaurant location offering contemporary, street food-inspired Indian cuisine with signature dishes and tasting menus
2. Takeaway: Online takeaway ordering through external platforms and direct ordering system
3. Catering & Events: Private event catering including weddings, corporate conferences, charity fundraisers, birthdays, product launches, award ceremonies, networking events, sports events, VIP receptions and galas. Also includes private hosting at the restaurant mezzanine.
4. Mr Todiwala's Products: Hand-crafted condiments, pickles, chutneys, spiced oils, spice blends, sauces, and meal kits sold through the Mr Todiwala's online shop and on-site
5. Masterclasses: Culinary master classes offered at Mr Todiwala's Academy at Royal Albert Wharf

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cafe Spice Namaste operates a contemporary, street food-inspired Indian restaurant at Royal Albert Wharf in London's Docklands, offering dine-in service, takeaway, and private event catering focused on Parsee and Goan cuisine. The business extends to a portfolio of branded products including Mr Todiwala's condiments, pickles, spice blends, and meal kits sold via an online shop, plus culinary masterclasses and themed supper club events.

Product overview

Cafe Spice Namaste operates as a single-location contemporary Indian restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, and catering services. The business portfolio includes Mr Todiwala's branded consumer products (pickles, chutneys, spices), Mr Todiwala's at Home meal kits, Mr Todiwala's Academy culinary masterclasses, and the Khaadraas Supper Club dining events. Catering services are available for private events and corporate functions. All offerings are unified under the leadership of Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala and share the theme of innovative Indian cuisine with emphasis on Parsee and Goan traditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mr Todiwala's: Award-winning range of food products including pickles, chutneys, spiced oils, spice blends, and meal kits created in the restaurant's kitchens
• Mr Todiwala's Academy
• Mr Todiwala's Kitchen
• Mr Todiwala's Petiscos

Products and services

• Cafe Spice Namaste Restaurant Contemporary, street food-inspired Indian cuisine restaurant offering dine-in service, takeaway, and Parsee and Goan specialties at Royal Albert Wharf in London's Docklands. Aimed at individual diners and food enthusiasts seeking elevated Indian dining experiences.
• Mr Todiwala's Products Award-winning retail line of hand-crafted condiments, pickles, chutneys, spiced oils, spice blends, and sauces created in the restaurant's kitchens. Includes Great Taste award-winning Date and Tamarind Chutney and award-winning Wild Boar Pickle. Sold via the Mr Todiwala's online shop and on-site.
• Mr Todiwala's at Home Cook-at-home food boxes and meal kits featuring Goan and Parsee cuisine, sold online for consumers to prepare restaurant-quality dishes at home.
• Mr Todiwala's Academy In-person culinary masterclasses at Royal Albert Wharf where professional chefs teach time-honoured recipes and complex cooking techniques in an intimate environment. Aimed at home cooks and culinary enthusiasts.
• Catering by Cyrus Todiwala Private event catering service offering innovative Indian cuisine for weddings, corporate events, charity fundraisers, birthdays, product launches, award ceremonies, networking events, sports events, VIP receptions, and galas. Service available both on-site (restaurant mezzanine) and off-site.
• Khaadraas Supper Club Monthly supper club event showcasing traditional Parsee heirloom dishes and recipes passed down through generations. Multi-course dinners priced at £55 per person, with over 6,500 satisfied attendees to date. Aimed at food enthusiasts seeking cultural culinary experiences.
• Gift Vouchers Purchasable gift vouchers for the Cafe Spice Namaste restaurant dining experience, redeemable at the Royal Albert Wharf location.

Quantifiable outcome

• First restaurant in UK to win National Training Award
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SevenroomscoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline reservation and booking platform used for table reservations at Cafe Spice Namaste. Provides software for managing restaurant bookings and customer data.
• Constant ContactcoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail marketing software used for newsletter communications and marketing emails to subscribers. Data stored securely in Constant Contact data centres.
• Zest Quest AsiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative co-founded by Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala in 2013 to help develop and curate skills in classic Asian cuisine.
• Learning for LifeminorOthersCharitable organization where Pervin Todiwala serves as Patron, supporting education and training in hospitality.
• Company of EntrepreneursminorOthersProfessional organization where Pervin Todiwala serves as Founding Member.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Jamavar: Mayfair and London Indian fine-dining restaurants serving elevated regional Indian cuisine. Comparable on premium pricing, heritage-cuisine storytelling and high-end corporate clientele.
• Kricket: Modern Indian restaurant group in London offering contemporary takes on regional Indian cuisine. Comparable on customer segment (younger, design-conscious diners) and contemporary Indian positioning.
• Brigadiers: Contemporary Indian BBQ restaurant in the City of London from the same group behind Gymkhana. Competes directly for City and special-occasion Indian dining spend with a modern, experiential format.
• Dishoom: London-based modern Indian restaurant group with multiple sites and a comparable chef-driven, heritage-inspired concept targeting similar food enthusiast diners. Closest analogue by positioning, customer base and casual-to-mid price point.
• Tamarind: Long-established Mayfair Indian fine-dining restaurant with a Michelin star. Comparable as a legacy, chef-driven premium Indian concept with a similar audience of corporate and special-occasion diners.
• Trishna: Marylebone fine-dining Indian restaurant with a Michelin star, specialising in South Indian coastal cuisine. Comparable on price point, premium positioning and Indian heritage-cuisine storytelling.
• Bombay Bustle: Mayfair Indian restaurant from the Gymkhana group with a contemporary, nostalgia-driven concept. Targets a similar premium Indian diner audience and competes for special-occasion and corporate trade.
• Indian Accent: Chef-driven modern Indian restaurant group with locations in New Delhi, Mumbai and New York. Comparable as a contemporary, chef-led Indian concept that has built an internationally recognised fine-dining brand around heritage recipes.
• Gymkhana: Michelin-starred fine-dining Indian restaurant in Mayfair focused on elevated, narrative-led Indian cuisine. Competes for the same high-end Indian dining occasions and corporate clientele as Cafe Spice Namaste.

Broad incumbents

• Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Hosts Mr Todiwala's Kitchen at Heathrow T5 and Lincoln Plaza; relevant incumbent comparator for the hotel F&B licensing and management model the business has begun to operate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CafeSpiceNamast
• Facebookfacebook.com/cafespicenamaste
• Instagraminstagram.com/cafespicenamasteldn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cafe-spice-namaste

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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