In our very first episode, I sit down with Punam Vaja, the founder of Khao Suppers – a London-based dining experience that brings Gujarati home cooking to the table with a fresh outlook.

Punam grew up in East London surrounded by the warmth of her family kitchen, where her mum’s traditional recipes met her dad’s instinctive, East African-influenced cooking. From chai and sweetmeats to shaak rotli with mogo and matoke, these flavours shaped her world and now inspire the menus at Khao Supperclubs, brunches, and private dining events.

We chat about her childhood memories, the powerful role of hospitality in her family, and how she pivoted from a career in urban design and sustainability into building a food venture rooted in culture, creativity, and community.

It’s an open, honest, and fun conversation about food, identity, and finding joy in sharing what you love most.

Follow Punam on Instagram @khao.suppers
and explore her dining experiences at khaosuppers.com
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