About Us
Cooking as an Act of Care
Shyam Crafted Meals is a personal chef service offering customized, globally inspired meals—cooked fresh in your home or delivered—crafted around your tastes, goals, and lifestyle.
About Chef Shyam
Shyam Crafted Meals was founded on the belief that exceptional food should feel personal, nourishing, and deeply supportive of real life.
With over eight years of professional cooking experience, Shyam is a classically trained chef and graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education. His background spans Michelin-starred restaurants, culinary education, private chef services, and catering, with experience at institutions such as Masa and ABC Cocina, as well as cooking for global brands including Google, Whirlpool, Pinterest, Etsy, and Unilever.
After years spent in high-pressure kitchens and large-scale dining environments, Shyam chose to bring refined, restaurant-level cooking into the home — where food becomes part of daily life rather than a production. As a private chef, he has supported everyone from busy families and athletes to UHNW individuals and public figures, approaching each client with thoughtfulness, adaptability, and respect for how they live and eat.
Shyam’s cooking style is global, comforting, clean, and thoughtfully refined, blending bold flavors with balance and approachability. Every menu is personalized, whether the goal is weekly nourishment, family-style meals, macronutrient tracking, wellness support, or hosting a seamless gathering. He works closely with clients — and when needed, their trainers, dietitians, or healthcare professionals — to ensure meals align with both taste and lifestyle goals.
Known for his precision, flavor, adaptability, and clear communication, Shyam brings a luxury experience that never feels intimidating — just deeply thoughtful, reliable, and human.
PHILOSOPHY
Good food should:
Taste exceptional
Feel nourishing, not restrictive
Respect time and energy
Adapt to real schedules and changing needs
Every service is built around listening first — then cooking with intention.
The Story
What started as a passion for cooking for friends and family evolved into something more. The joy of watching someone savor a meal I prepared, the satisfaction of solving the daily question of "what's for dinner?"—these moments sparked Shyam Crafted Meals.
With a background in culinary arts and years of experience in professional kitchens, I've developed a cooking style that blends global techniques with home-style comfort. But more than technique, I bring care—genuine attention to your preferences, your health goals, and your family's needs.
"Every meal is an opportunity to nourish, delight, and connect."
Our Values
What Guides Every Dish
Personalization
Nothing is off-the-shelf. Every menu is built around you—your tastes, your goals, your life.
Craftsmanship
Chef-level execution with attention to every detail. This is not batch cooking.
Fresh Ingredients
Quality, seasonal ingredients sourced with intention. Great food starts with great sourcing.
Global Inspiration
Bold flavors from around the world, adapted to your preferences and dietary needs.
The Approach
Every engagement begins with understanding. I take time to learn about your food preferences, dietary needs, lifestyle, and goals. This isn't a questionnaire—it's a conversation.
From there, I develop menus that fit your life. Whether you need nutrient-dense meals to fuel your training, family-friendly dinners that accommodate picky eaters, or elegant dishes for entertaining—every menu is thoughtfully crafted.
Then comes the cooking: fresh ingredients, expert technique, and careful attention to presentation. Whether I'm cooking in your kitchen or delivering packaged meals, the quality never wavers.
Working Together
01 Consultation
We discuss your needs, preferences, and goals.
02 Menu Development
I create a customized menu tailored to you.
03 Preparation
Fresh ingredients, expert cooking, careful packaging.
04 Delivery or Service
Meals delivered or cooked in your home.
05 Ongoing Refinement
We adjust based on your feedback.
Let's Cook Together
Ready to transform your relationship with food? Book a consultation and let's create something delicious.