Our story
From a family kitchen in Amritsar to Barnet High Street
Chit Chaat is Chef Shikha Chadha’s restaurant. She grew up with the food of Amritsar, started cooking for London’s home parties in 2018, and now serves her family recipes at 135 High Street, Barnet.
Meet the founder
Hi, I’m Shikha
In just over a minute, Shikha shares how a home catering business became Chit Chaat, why the whole kitchen is nut- and seed-free, and what she’d order.
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How we got here
Three chapters, one set of recipes
Amritsar
Recipes passed down the family
Shikha grew up in Amritsar, the food capital of Punjab, cooking dishes handed down through generations of her family.
2018
Home catering across London
Chit Chaat began as Shikha’s catering service, cooking for intimate get-togethers and big parties in London and beyond.
Today
Our flagship in Barnet
The restaurant on Barnet High Street is Shikha’s dream come true: modern Indian street food, curries and cocktails, made the way she cooks at home.
Maa ke haath ka khaana
Food made with a mother’s love
The taste of real home cooking, from recipes Shikha’s family has made for generations.
What we stand for
How Chef Shikha Chadha cooks
Authentic North Indian flavour
Time-tested Punjabi home recipes, alongside the street food snacks that give Chit Chaat its name.
Always nut- and seed-free
No peanuts, tree nuts or seeds come into our kitchen, so families with allergies can relax. Our meat is halal.
Lighter, without losing flavour
Shikha believes food can be finger-licking good with less oil and a careful hand with spice.
The restaurant
Come and eat with us
Sharing plates, tandoor grills, curries and a cocktail bar, in a dining room on Barnet High Street. Pop in for dinner, order a takeaway, or hire the restaurant for your celebration.
Chit Chaat
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ
07414 109555
4.5 on Google from 555 reviews
What our guests say
Taste it for yourself
Four ways to enjoy Chit Chaat
About Chit Chaat
Who is the chef at Chit Chaat?
Shikha Chadha, who is originally from Amritsar. She founded Chit Chaat as a home catering service in 2018.
What kind of food do you serve?
North Indian home cooking and Indian street food: chaats, tandoor grills, curries and breads, plus cocktails.
Is the whole kitchen nut- and seed-free?
Yes. No peanuts, tree nuts or seeds are used in our kitchen. Tell us about any other allergies when you book or order.
Where are you?
135 High Street, Barnet EN5 5UZ.