Our Journey

HOW DID IT START?

2015

Papa Ji Food resembles family, love and enjoying gourmet food with your loved ones. In ur household, Papa is the pillar and authoritative figure who loves his food. For him, it is not just a daily meal, but a habitual event to bring everyone together. Passion and love became the foundation of why Papa Ji was established, keeping the heart of the family alive.

2016

Whilst managing multiple global franchises, 3 children and a household, we worked endlessly with food scientists to create the perfect breading and marinade to combine with our own version of fried chicken- a dish iconic and unique to Papa Ji.

2019

At the start of 2019 we operated from differentiating ourselves and creating a buzz for our food. Due to the popularity, we became a mobile kitchen, now known as Papa Ji Food and challenged ourselves by increasing our menu to suit all dietary requirements.

2020

The covid pandemic hit the UK and this forced us to change our Papa Ji Food strategy by joining the online market, becoming a leading take away service in North London and an overnight phenomenon across the UK.

2021

In 2021 with an extensive and mouth-watering menu, Papa Ji Food got the keys to our first restaurant. The start of a new chapter where we can continue offering and experimenting with flavors and invite more people on our journey.

2022

As Papa Ji’s restaurant became more popular and recognized nationally, the opportunity arose for us to offer and distribute bespoke home meal kits. This experience encouraged Papa Ji’s customers to feel included and authentically enjoy their favorite dishes in the comfort of their own homes. With the rapid success of the home meal kits, Papa Ji relentlessly pursued their goals to innovavely scale the business and opened dark kitchens to reach new customers and expose them to the mouth-watering menu they had curated. Although Papa Ji primarily operated from their restaurants, they found creative ways to build excitement by showcasing their food at pop-up stores, events and festivals using the food. The dedication and commitment of the Papa Ji team have invested in ensuring they offer unique food experiences through their flavors have proven to be worthwhile as they are now a household name, and to finish a great year we opened our first franchise in WEMBLEY.

2023

In 2023, Papa ji Food brand has expanded its presence in London with the opening of a new pop-up site at Box park Wembley. This exciting development has been made possible through our collaboration with Spice Shack, a popular restaurant chain in London.

The new pop-up site offers our customers a unique experience, combining our brand’s signature dishes with the flavours. It has become a favourite spot for locals and tourists alike, attracting a diverse range of foodies with its delicious and innovative menu. Contact Papa Ji for your event or give us a party order, We are one of the best food maker in London.

Building on the success of our collaboration, we are now looking at further sites to expand the brand around Greater London and its surrounding areas. Our team is constantly exploring new opportunities and partnerships to bring our food to even more people.

Papa Ji Food’s vision for the future is to become a household name in uk’s vibrant food scene. We believe that our commitment to quality ingredients, innovative flavours, and exceptional service will continue to drive our success and growth in the years to come. So, if you’re looking for a delicious meal in London, come and visit us at our at Boxpark Wembley, trader Wembley and Winchmore Hill sites and watch this space for more exciting developments from our brand.

2024

A Year of Growth and Innovation
This year, we welcomed a brand-new, fully custom-built food truck to the Papa Ji family. Designed to handle high volumes, it’s a showstopper—shiny, efficient, and built for speed. It’s already a crowd favourite, making appearances at private and public events across the UK.
We also introduced Papa Ji’s Magic Spice Mix, a game-changing blend that’s taken both home kitchens and professional restaurants by storm. This versatile spice mix doubles as an incredible marinade, rub, and tikka paste—available at our sites, in select supermarkets, and online.
To close the year on a high, we launched our first Papa Ji Lounge in Watford in collaboration with Canvas. Together, we created a stunning upstairs venue—a fusion of a restaurant, bar, and lounge. This marks a new chapter for Papa Ji, showcasing our ability to innovate and adapt to diverse dining experiences.

2025

Bigger, Bolder, Better
February kicks off with our Camden Town residency at The Good Mixer, a legendary spot on Inverness Street. Expect the same bold flavours in an exciting new setting.
April brings another milestone as we secure a prime location on Vicarage Road in Watford, right next to the football stadium. A perfect spot for match-day crowds and local food lovers alike.
And this is just the beginning… Big things are coming. Keep an eye out!

ABOUT us

You won’t be disappointed with our food, just make sure that your taste buds are ready for our signature fiery strips and wings. We’ve worked with food scientists to create explosive seasoning. Classic Indian spices are mixed into the breading to create a fiery taste that cannot be forgotten, gourmet burgers, wings, fried Chicken Strips, Naan Wraps, Seekh Kebabs, Paneer Poppers & Fries are what you’ll find here at Papa Ji’s Food. Regardless of your spice level, Papa Ji will cook a flavour you will love, if you can’t handle the heat we also have an original flavour available too. Being flexible is a crucial part of our business and we can also make bespoke food suitable to your audience’s needs. We are one of the best food & catering provider in London.

Papa Ji Food’s Journey of Recognition and Awards

Papa Ji Food has been recognized for its exceptional culinary offerings and service with several notable awards and achievements:

  • Enfield Council Award: Honored by the Enfield Council for their contributions to the local community.

  • Restaurant Guru Recommendation: Acknowledged as a recommended restaurant by Restaurant Guru, highlighting their quality and popularity.

  • Just Eat Award: Recognized by Just Eat for their outstanding performance in the food delivery sector.

  • Finalist for Best Takeaway in Greater London: Shortlisted as one of the top takeaways in Greater London, underscoring their excellence in food quality and customer service.

  • Finalist for Best Food Truck in Enfield: Acknowledged as a leading food truck in Enfield, reflecting their popularity and service excellence.

  • Runner-Up for Best Trader at Summer Soulstice 2023: Earned the runner-up position at the Summer Soulstice 2023 event, showcasing their appeal and quality offerings.

  • Best chicken chicken London and south east England 24/25 
  • Best food truck award 25/26 London and south east England

These accolades reflect Papa Ji Food’s dedication to quality, innovation, and community engagement in the culinary industry.