Cook Safari, founded by Dr. Shampa Sahay, is a global flavours and cuisines platform born from a simple yet powerful belief: every home kitchen can become a gateway to the world. Curated for modern families, working professionals, and passionate food explorers, Cook Safari makes authentic international and regional Indian cuisines accessible, convenient, and consistently delightful.
What began as a small, passion-driven home venture has evolved into a recognised culinary brand offering ready-to-cook, ready-to-serve, and experience-led food solutions that combine authenticity, quality, and innovation. From gourmet meals and curated menus to corporate and institutional solutions, Cook Safari has steadily built trust as a kitchen partner.
Today, Cook Safari engages customers across multiple cities in India through its ready-to-cook services, curated experiences, and digital presence, bringing world cuisines from continental and Asian to Indian regional delicacies—into homes, offices, and curated events with ease and reliability.
Measurable Growth and Impact Metrics
- Business Evolution: From a home-based culinary experiment to a structured, professionally managed food and experience brand serving diverse segments.
- Service Portfolio: Expansion from local orders to curated menus, party catering, institutional solutions, and bespoke food experiences.
- Customer Reach: A steadily growing base of repeat customers, referrals, and corporate associations across key urban centres.
- Quality and Trust: High repeat engagement driven by consistent taste, hygiene assurance, and dependable service standards.
- Women Leadership: A women-founded and women-led enterprise demonstrating the power of passion, resilience, and professional excellence in food entrepreneurship.
- Employment & Skilling: Collaboration with chefs, kitchen staff, service teams, and support personnel, enabling livelihoods and skill enhancement in the food ecosystem.
ESG Commitment in Action
- Thoughtful menu planning and batch preparation practices designed to minimise food wastage.
- Preference for responsible sourcing and packaging choices that gradually reduce environmental footprint in operations.
- Cook Safari runs completely on solar power, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and clean energy adoption.
- Empowerment of women leadership and inclusion of diverse talent across kitchen, operations, and coordination roles.
- Fair work opportunities and stable income streams for culinary and support staff, contributing to local community resilience.
- Emphasis on hygiene, food safety, and transparent kitchen practices as non-negotiable pillars of the brand.
- Relationship-driven collaboration with vendors, partners, and clients anchored in reliability, ethics, and long-term trust.
UN Sustainable Development Goals Alignment
The journey of Cook Safari aligns naturally with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its everyday operations and ethos:
- SDG 5 Gender Equality through women-led entrepreneurship and leadership in the food ecosystem.
- SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth through dignified employment, skill development, and livelihood opportunities in culinary services.
- SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production through mindful menu planning, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing practices.
- SDG 9 Industry Innovation and Infrastructure by innovating in food formats, delivery models, and customer experience while retaining authenticity.
Role of AIM Elevate Ventures
As mentioned by Dr. Shampa Sahay “AIM Elevate Ventures has been an empowering promoter in the Cook Safari journey. The depth of engagement, quality of connections, and alignment with consumers and collaborators reflect a platform built with purpose and vision. The support has helped us carry the flavours of Cook Safari to wider, more meaningful audiences.”
Looking Ahead
Cook Safari stands as a living example of how food, culture, and purpose can come together to create everyday joy and enduring impact.
A journey flavoured by authenticity.
A future guided by intention and heart.
