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If you're planning a big celebration, the idea of having someone else handle all the cooking might feel like a dream...but for some it's a worthwhile indulgence. Hiring a private chef means enjoying delicious, personalised food with minimal effort in the comfort of your own home. Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to two private chefs from India and Zimbabwe who create unforgettable culinary experiences.

Indian award-winning chef and cookbook author Abhilasha Chandak decided to become a private chef three years ago after moving to London. She gained fame in 2016 by competing in the Indian version of Masterchef and getting to the final. Abhilasha has cooked for a whole range of clients, including Bollywood celebrities.

Nicola Kavhu, known as Chef Cola, is a Zimbabwean private chef and founder of ‘African Vegan on a Budget’ - a platform dedicated to making plant-based African cuisine affordable and accessible. She was the lead cook with the Akashinga rangers, an all-female antipoaching group in Zimbabwe. Nicola hosts budget-friendly vegan dinners to highlight its longstanding and often misunderstood history in Africa.