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Founder, Unbox Jalso - The Gujarati Supper Club, Mumbai

Hetal Chheda is the founder of Unbox Jalso, a Mumbai-based supper club celebrating regional Gujarati cuisine through intimate, community-driven dining experiences. Prior to this, she successfully ran Not a Chef, a delivery kitchen that built a loyal following over nearly five years through nostalgic, home-style food.

Through Unbox Jalso, Hetal spotlights forgotten Gujarati recipes, heirloom dishes and the stories behind them while creating meaningful shared-table experiences that bring people together through food and conversation.

Highlights & Achievements

Founder of Unbox Jalso, a Gujarati supper club in Mumbai

Successfully operated Not a Chef delivery kitchen for nearly five years

Curates intimate dining experiences hosted from her home in Andheri East

Focused on reviving forgotten regional Gujarati recipes and heirloom dishes

Building a modern narrative around Gujarati cuisine and community dining

Known for blending food, storytelling and cultural experiences through shared meals