Pokhara Cymru Catering - Nepalese and Indian Street food

About Pokhara Catering

The Catering & Events Division of Pokhara Cymru - From the Himalayas to Cymru

Pokhara Catering is the dedicated catering and events division of "Pokhara Cymru", a growing hospitality group bringing the authentic flavours, traditions and warm hospitality of Nepal and India to communities across Wales.

Inspired by the beautiful Himalayan city of "Pokhara", our passion is to create memorable dining experiences through exceptional food, professional service and genuine hospitality. Every dish is freshly prepared using quality ingredients, traditional recipes and authentic spices, combining the rich culinary heritage of Nepal and India with the finest local Welsh produce.

Based in Bridgend, we proudly provide catering services throughout South Wales, delivering everything from intimate family celebrations to large-scale weddings, corporate functions, festivals and community events.

Catering for Every Occasion

Whatever the occasion, our experienced team is committed to making your event unforgettable.

We proudly cater for:

* Weddings & Civil Ceremonies * Corporate Events & Business Functions * Birthday Parties & Anniversaries * Festivals & Outdoor Events * Private Parties & House Gatherings * Community & Cultural Celebrations * Funeral Receptions & Memorial Gatherings * Charity Events & Fundraisers * School, University & Sporting Events

Whether you're hosting 20 guests or over 1,000, we provide professional catering tailored to your requirements.

CHEF VJ | FREELANCE & PRIVATE HIRE CHEF

**Over 22 Years of Culinary Experience | Covering South Wales**

Hi, I’m **Vijaya Khadka, better known as Chef VJ**.

My journey with food started when I was just **15 years old**. Cooking runs in my family, with generations of family members working as chefs, so I grew up around food and developed my passion for cooking from a very young age.

I’m now **38 years old with more than 22 years of professional cooking and hospitality experience** behind me.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in almost every type of kitchen — **hotels, restaurants, cafés, takeaways, bistros, fine dining, private events and large-scale catering**.

My professional journey has included working at **Court Colman Manor**, **Chez Mumtaz Fine Dining** and **The Great House in Bridgend**, alongside developing and running my own hospitality businesses.

Today, I successfully operate **Pokhara Nepalese & Indian Restaurant** and **Pokhara Cymru Café & Bistro**, supported by my family and a skilled team.

I also continue to work as a **freelance chef**, including agency assignments in **universities, colleges, private care homes, The Vale Resort and All Nations Centre Church**. Working in so many different kitchens has taught me to adapt quickly, stay organised and confidently work with different menus and styles of food.

### ️ WHAT CAN CHEF VJ COOK?

My main specialities are **Nepalese and Indian cuisine**, but my experience goes far beyond that.

Nepalese Cuisine Indian Cuisine British Cuisine Italian & Authentic Pasta Asian Cuisine ️ Continental Cuisine BBQ & Grilled Food Street Food Café & Bistro Food ‍ Fine Dining Buffets & Event Catering

After more than two decades in professional kitchens, one of my biggest strengths is being able to adapt.

**You name the dish. Give me the recipe and the right ingredients, and I can cook it for you.**

### LET CHEF VJ COME AND COOK FOR YOU

I’m available for **freelance and private chef hire throughout South Wales**.

You might be planning a:

House Party ❤️ Romantic Dinner ‍‍‍ Family Dinner Birthday Party Special Celebration ️ Private Dining Experience BBQ Buffet Corporate Event Large Function

Whether it’s dinner for a small family or food for a much larger celebration, I can come to **your home or venue and take care of the cooking**.

You choose the food you’d like. You provide the ingredients. **Chef VJ takes care of the cooking.**

### PRIVATE CHEF RATE — £40 PER HOUR

✔️ **£40 per hour** ✔️ You provide/pay for all ingredients ✔️ Travel costs are covered by the client ✔️ Available throughout **South Wales** ✔️ Small private dinners to large events ✔️ More than **22 years of professional experience**

After all these years, I still genuinely enjoy what brought me into this profession in the first place — **cooking great food for people to enjoy**.

So if you’re having friends or family over and would rather spend your time enjoying the occasion than standing in the kitchen, **let Chef VJ do the cooking for you**.

**Message me directly for availability, menu ideas and bookings.**

**CHEF VJ — Vijaya Khadka** *Freelance Chef | Private Hire Chef | South Wales*

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Food can be caterer to all sort of events such as - Wedding Festivals Private Parties Ceremonies Corporate events many more.