The Chef Behind the Flame

Chef
Honey

A self-taught cook with a lifelong passion for Indian cuisine, and the belief that great food changes the way people feel about each other.


Chef Honey's fine dining plated dish — charred artichoke on herb cream sauce
Chef Honey · Tadka By Hanu

Where It
All Started

Growing up surrounded by the rich aromas of Indian cooking, Honey developed a deep connection to food as a form of love and expression. What began as cooking for family and friends slowly became a calling — each dish a story told through spice, fire, and tradition.

After years of refining recipes and hosting intimate dinner gatherings, Tadka By Hanu was born. The name "Tadka" refers to the classic South Asian technique of blooming spices in hot oil — a moment of transformation that releases the deepest flavours. That's what Honey brings to every event.

Today, Honey caters everything from intimate private dinners to large-scale weddings and corporate events, bringing the same passion and precision to every plate — whether it's for two people or four hundred.

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How We Cook

The Honey
Standard

01
Always Fresh

Nothing is pre-made or reheated. Every dish begins with whole spices, fresh aromatics, and quality proteins sourced locally where possible.

02
Real Technique

Slow-cooking, tandoor firing, dum steaming — traditional methods that can't be shortcut. If it takes 12 hours, it takes 12 hours.

03
Made for You

Every catering order is personalized. Dietary needs, spice preferences, allergies, cultural requirements — all accommodated without compromise.

Artisan pastry domes in preparation — Honey's craft baking
Caramel pecan sticky buns — fresh from the kitchen
Herb-stuffed meat roulade with roasted vegetables — fine dining presentation

In Their Words

What Guests
Say

Google
★★★★★

"The butter chicken… excellent and complex flavours. Honey cooks with the same passion as Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver, Wolfgang Puck. Absolute 5 stars."

Sukhman Singh
Google
★★★★★

"I've traveled through Europe and India. His butter chicken has been the best I've ever had — rich yet light, so flavorful. A talent that deserves recognition."

Strikez_Akshat FN
Google
★★★★★

"Harps butter chicken is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor. Heartwarming, indulgent, and satisfying every single time. Worth every bite."

Akshat & Shivi
Google
★★★★★

"Hired Honey for our wedding reception. 180 guests, all absolutely floored. Every dish was perfection and the live cooking station was a show in itself."

Priya & Raj — Wedding Client

Let's Cook
Together
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