"We booked The Hampstead Kitchen For our 6th wedding anniversary and it made it a night to remember. Saima put so much love and care into every dish, the presentation and the decor. Our living room was transformed into a romantic little bubble for the night. There were such generous portions and we devoured them the next day too! ] I would definitely book this if you're in need of some indulgence or want to treat someone (or yourself)!"

Thank you so much for helping make my 40th so special. It was truly the best birthday I've ever had - I felt that lock down made us more creative for how to make an intimate evening more special under such unusual circumstances. I was really impressed how well thought through your set up was for the evening, and meant that I could completely focus on spending time with family and friends rather than worry about cooking and washing up! The food was delicious, healthy, indulgent and a beautiful spread! We loved meeting you and chatting and hearing more about your business. I wish you lots of success and many happy bubble meals! (test)

Thank you so so much for last night. I had such an amazing time . Your food was simply amazing and the setting - just perfect. The whole things felt very special and I was honored to be invited. (She scented the evening with our Fig & Gardenia Candles which I was quite touched about).

It was in her garden on the obscenely pretty Kelling Estate. The views make you want to write poetry...Now back to Saima's gorgeous supper (sorry I get distracted!) imagine a banquet of Persian and Middle Eastern marvels – fragrant, voluptuous, utterly transporting - like a Dutch still life but you're eating it!

Put simply Saima is a magician. If you’re planning anything – a party, a dinner – get in touch with her. You won’t regret it.

What a fabulous evening, thank you so much for including us. Very lovely to get ti know you a little better. And meeting new people is always a treat, every one was sooo interesting. The food - words fail me!

Thanks you for the veggies haul, which we're working our way through. A comforting shakshuka this evening. Would love to see you once I'm back in Stiifkey

Saima, the most wonderful alfresco evening, I will always remember. Your food was absolutely delicious, and the table looked beautiful, set under the tree. A huge thank you & I loved leaving with the bag of goodies - such a lovely thing to do. Thank you so much x

Dear Saima,

This is a huge thank you for such a brilliant event last night. Everybody absolutely loved your food, as we knew they would, and even the bits you didn’t produce yourself, like the cake and the cheeses, were exquisite. I was blown away by the ambience you managed to create in a civic building, and the numbers were just right too. The staff were all well chosen and charming and your planning worked very well. Thank you for your patience and and creativity - and for sending us home with such large quantities of leftovers, which we have been efficiently syndicating among appreciative neighbours, as well as enjoying them ourselves.

Very many thanks for a wonderful evening and such delicious food, and I hope next weekend’s client enjoys himself as much as we did!

All the very best,

Saima and her team at Hampstead Kitchen are an absolute pleasure to work with. In the short time we've collaborated, they have shown an exceptional ability to understand our specific requirements and consistently deliver beyond expectations. Saima’s deep knowledge of food, combined with her team’s attentiveness and commitment to excellence, ensures every detail is handled flawlessly. Their service is seamless, professional, and truly stands out. Highly recommended

You very kindly did my birthday food at Belie Vue and it was excellent. Having been brought up with my parents being restauranteurs I am very aware of what is good. The service was just right too, attentive service but not in your face. Looking forward to you feeding us the end of the month again and we have another interested party too. Take care and thank you, it was a special age (80) and you helped to make it so Anne x

Saima has catered both my corporate & personal events over the last 3 years.. From a special memorial to friends and family events to a corporate party for my team. Her staff are amazing and the food always superb on point. I enjoy working with Saima as she curates and manages everything. The suppliers and producer she has suggested for me to use are super professional and helpful.

Orchestrating a 60th birthday celebration for my husband, an accomplished gastronome, demanded nothing short of excellence. The Hampstead Kitchen, renowned for their exquisite tablescapes, exceeded our highest expectations. Entrusting Saima and her team with the complete curation - from the meticulously crafted menu to the expert mixologists, professional staff, sophisticated styling, and artisanal cakes - proved to be an inspired decision.

Our distinguished guests, many of whom had flown in for the occasion and share my husband's discerning palate, continue to extol the extraordinary culinary experience. The impeccable presentation, seamless service, and Saima's gracious attention to detail left an indelible impression. Her personal commitment to ensuring each guest's satisfaction was remarkable, and she took particular care to guide both my husband and me through the evening's gastronomic journey.

The following morning, we were delighted to discover our refrigerator thoughtfully stocked with carefully packaged delicacies from the previous evening, allowing us to relive the magnificent feast. Collaborating with Saima was an absolute pleasure, and we eagerly anticipate our next opportunity to experience her exceptional service and culinary artistry in the near future.

The food was outstanding, and was beautifully enhanced by your stylish and creative deli- counter presentation. On top of that I felt you curated the event so beautifully. Your timing was impeccable and several of my guests commented on how helpful you were with their dietary requirements. Highlights for me were the roast carrot hummus, Persian rice, chicken and pavlovas but absolutely everything was fresh, perfectly cooked, presented appetisingly and truly delicious. You also made the organising process before the event really easy with great communication and clever suggestions.The Hampstead Kitchen will now be our first choice caterers for any events we host.

My brother was so touched that you packaged up his food for him and he really enjoyed it the next day. Your staff were lovely. Please can you pass on my particular thanks to your barman who worked so hard all evening, looking after everyone so well with a really cheerful attitude.

I have already passed your details on to some of my friends, and will absolutely be finding occasions to use your amazing catering again in the future.

Dear Saima thank you for a fabulous party and food yesterday! The food was insanely delicious and everybody had a wonderful time thank you so much! Such a delight to work with you again!

A big thank you to you, Saima, and your colleague for making my son and his fiancé’s Friday evening engagement dinner such a special one. The meal was delicious and your wonderfully pleasant manner added to our special evening.

Saima, thanks very much for the lovely meal on Saturday. My guests and I really enjoyed the food and I was thrilled to discover that I could enjoy hosting a lunch without doing all the hard work!

Hampstead Kitchen had been recommended to us by a mutual contact. The tastes and favours of the food were exceptional and there was enough food for 2 helpings for each person and for one individual , a third! The food was styled & presented by Saima, It was excellent to have Saima there to describe the dishes provided. The presentation of the food was excellent only bettered by the taste.

I, and all the team who enjoyed the meal, would wholeheartedly recommend Hampstead Kitchen.

Hampstead Kitchen had been recommended to us by a mutual contact. The tastes and favours of the food were exceptional and there was enough food for 2 helpings for each person and for one individual , a third! The food was styled & presented by Saima, It was excellent to have Saima there to describe the dishes provided. The presentation of the food was excellent only bettered by the taste.

I, and all the team who enjoyed the meal, would wholeheartedly recommend Hampstead Kitchen.

Thank you so much for a fantastic evening. The food was absolutely delicious - we loved it and so many guests commented on how amazing it was.

You and your staff were wonderful - just totally took care of everything seamlessly, and made me feel very well looked after! I’m very grateful for you taking charge and making sure I ate something! The bar staff did such a great job of making and serving the drinks.

We will recommend you to everyone we know - and having enjoyed Saturday so much I will certainly be planning future parties and using your company again!

All the very best,

Saima, thanks very much for the lovely meal on Saturday. My guests and I really enjoyed the food and I was thrilled to discover that I could enjoy hosting a lunch without doing all the hard work!

Our event was a birthday party at our house on Friday 21st April this year. (2024)

We opted for your Mezze Mediterranean & Persian Deli and we were certainly not disappointed. It was absolutely delicious and plentiful. Also just a bit different so an interesting talking point. The service was efficient, friendly and professional. Everything worked like clockwork. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to our friends,

Many thanks again

Dear Saima thank you for a fabulous party and food yesterday! The food was insanely delicious and everybody had a wonderful time thank you so much

just wanted to thank you and your team for a truly wonderful evening. The food was utterly delicious and presentation gorgeous. Many compliments have been flying around in the last 24 hours for the set up and tasty menu. The team were fabulous and whilst I appreciate had to work extra hard with the stairs between the kitchen and guests, the evening ran seamlessly and the kitchen was left spotless. No one really wanted to leave and the last batch of tea and guests were still sitting around the table well after midnight. So a big thank you to you and your lovely helpers. Til the next time.

If you are looking to host a special occasion in the most intimate way at home, I can't think of anyone better to do that than Saima at The Hampstead Kitchen. Through word of mouth, we first asked Saima to cater for an important birthday for 30 people at home and because that was such a hit, we chose her to cater our micro wedding, for 15 people, at home. It's really vital to have somebody you trust to take care of you and Saima knows how to make an event incredibly special, but also super safe and remarkably easy. She basically takes care of everything and is therefore a total blessing for anyone considering this kind of catered occasion.

We could not thank Saima more for letting us be the first couple to Social Bubble. Initially, I reached out in February to help cater a meal for a proposal dinner but lockdown intervened. She was really accommodative in planning the surprise event, from designing the menu to last-minute timing adjustments. Thankfully, the rescheduled lockdown proposal went down perfectly, with the visit of the private chef topping the evening off. Saima helped us complete a memorable evening with a colourful and delicious Persian mezze platter. We will definitely be booking again in the future and encouraging others to, so that we can sample the food again.

Everything went very well. We were all delighted with the food, presentation and service. Your staff were extremely helpful in many ways all through the evening, and left the kitchen spotless. We had a few leftovers, which Sean intends to polish off for lunch today! We will definitely come back to you for future events!

We has the most perfect evening with your fabulous food and delightful service. The whole event was wonderful. Huge thanks from Plan International UK.

Saima and team produced a Persian Mezze Banquet for my birthday party . The smoked baby chicken with saffron & toasted almonds was delicious as was the slow cooked lamb in garlic and mint was a real crowd pleaser but the star of the show was the pan roasted sea bass (cooked to order ! no mean feat given we had 60+ people.

A big thanks to Hampstead Kitchen team - who made a good party a night to remember !

The food was delicious for our special staff lunch of 75. We will definitely look to use you again.

Just to say thank you for a terrific dinner party last night. Your efficiency and ease with which you did everything was marvelous and the way you found everything without help was so impressive. The food was spectacular, both in taste and look and was truly a feast. A lovely event for us.

We would like to make another dinner soon and I hope you would be happy to do it.

Again, many thanks

We were thrilled with our wedding day, the food, the presentation was a blast, Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely and we couldn't have asked for more.

Our sincere thanks to you for your hard work. Please pass on our appreciation to your team!

There are no words to express my gratitude so do know that when I say thank you it comes from the most deepest part of my heart.

Thank you for the happiness given to both my parents Thank you for allowing my dad to relive the taste of his home country.

Thank you for making another day into a memorable day. Thank you for your generosity and kind spirit.

Thanks to you for the fab food, and service! Many people commented how flavourful and interesting the food was. Our family enjoyed the leftovers yesterday, with the fish and lamb particular favourites. It was nice to hear your story about how you ended up running this wonderful Business which you so clearly enjoy. We look forward to meeting again

Never seen a table so beautiful. It was perfection.. So much attention to detail was truly exceptional. We had arrnage 3 nights of celebrations for our anniversary. We recieved more compliments on the stunning food than the anything else that was arranged for the entire weekend. So many of our freinds are already looking to use you. We can't recommened you enough and sing your praises. Thank you!

Thank you for the most special evening. Your food was truly delicious and your stories equally inspiring. From the incredible lamb to Michelle's dip it was a real treat! We all left with our stomachs much heavier but our pockets slightly lighter in aid of Serena and UNICEF's great initiative. All in all, a really great evening and we hope to do something similar in the near future.

Thank you again so much for being on our host panel & catering the event! The food was absolutely delicious (I had 2 desserts) and you epitmose a super host in the true sesne. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

I am very happy to give you a glowing testimonial as we really enjoyed the evening and you and your team made sure we didn't have to think about anything. The food was absolutely delicious and the extra touches you brought with lanterns and fabrics made the room very inviting. Your waitstaff were really fantastic and served the drinks (although I had said we would take care of that) and made sure that everyone had plenty to eat and drink. My daughter was thrilled with her evening, close friends and family, a very relaxed, happy atmosphere, delicious food and wines and all of us able to enjoy it as your team took care of everything. You do a wonderful job and it was a great pleasure meeting and dealing with you - hopefully, there will be more times in the future!

Many thanks for the WPO dinner. As you could tell from all the lively conversation and festive mood it all went very well. Thanks yet again for your delicious selection of goodies. It is always a treat to indulge in your wonderful fare.

Thank you for a wonderful evening, our guests loved the food, and we would really love to hire you again for both our personal & business events, Thanks

You did an 'amazing' job !! Thank you ! The food was a huge success, and everyone was absolutely overwhelmed by the way it was presented and, of course, tasted. I will definitely be calling you for any future events. Also, really appreciate you taking care of the kitchen overall. It was in pristine condition.

Saima and her team made my Mum's 60th birthday celebration a truly special occasion. The food was fabulous and every thank you card I have received has mentioned the delicious food! I couldn't recommend them highly enough

Saima you beat me to it! I was just about to email you to say thank you for such a lovely evening. You created such a warm, friendly and welcoming evening which is definitely the Hampstead Kitchen’s USP. We all had such a fab evening and I’ve had great feedback from all of our guests. The food, wine and service were all exemplary and it was a great pleasure working with you all or rather not working as I was a total guest in my own home!! Tracey x

Saima, we were very pleased with the whole arrangement. The food was amazing, the service was impeccable, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. You and assistant took over the kitchen and "kept us totally out of it". We did not have to worry about anything. Everything was timely and the delivery was always with a great smile.

Having never met you or even tasted your food, we went ahead with you on total trust and it was fantastic. You became part of the family and the auntijis and uncles" all loved it. I am pleased you felt at home and warmly welcome to our house. Bhanu, as the head chef of our household, would not have it any other way.

Thanks for a brilliant day on Sunday. The food was divine, I've had so many compliments. Everyone was amazed by the colour, presentation and taste.

Thanks for everything

Thank you again for the delicious buffet. It was perfect for the occasion and went down fantastically well with everyone. I hope the rest of your day was as much of a success.

Looking forward to the next time we might be able to use The Hampstead Kitchen again!

It was impossible for us to close the evening without sending you a note to say how truly wonderful the evening was – the food was beyond doubt the best we have eaten for a very long time thank you for making Elise’s birthday such a fantastic culinary experience.

We would also like to use The Hampstead Kitchen again and as a present to friends.

Thank you so much for your delicious food at the Bar Mitzvah, relaxed manner and attention to detail. We were euphoric with everything, and all our guests said how delicious it all was. We will of course think of you in the future

You are the lockdown birthday party Wizard !!Congrats everybody excited about last night Many thanks

Thank you so much for all your hard work last night. it was wonderful to have such delicious food prepared, served in the comfort of our home and cleared away. The food was amazing and we had so many compliments on it.

wanted to thank you and everyone at Hampstead Kitchen for making the night such a wonderful experience. Everyone really enjoyed the food, I keep thinking about all the dips, the tasty chicken and the baklavas… yum! It was so nice having you there and everything was arranged extremely professionally and smoothly, and I really appreciated having you there as the Founder. What you do is incredible and I hope we can ‘work together’ again in the future. I’m also very happy to hear you liked the space and company. .

The Hampstead Kitchen....what can I say. It must be gaining a reputation as a bastion of food innovation. I don't doubt that for a bit. I had an impromptu dinner and Saima who is pure magic, came up with a menu for 20 people which went down like a house on fire.

They're were left overs, and it was a delight to have Saima present throughout taking care of everyone and everything.

Thank you so much for the fantastic event you helped us to create. The food was a great success, many have commented on it. It looked beautiful and tasted very good indeed.

Thank you for being such a calm and sensible influence. I am very pleased I had the party and of course asked you cater my special birthday.

The Hampstead Kitchen, led by the ever smiling and wonderful Saima, produces unique, colourful and delicious food which is guaranteed to be a highlight of any event.

I just wanted to email to thank you and your lovely team for all their support last night. The food was wonderful, we had so many compliments and it was beautifully presented. Will had an amazing 50th made all the more memorable by the Hampstead Kitchen. With gratitude and huge appreciation..

Saima prepared for my family a traditional Persian Dinner on the occasion of my father’s 70th birthday. Everyone commented on how delicious and tasty the cuisine was. It was really a feast of colours and flavours. We have had an amazing time thanks to Saima’s skills.

How impossible is it to have a surprise birthday party for your wife in her own home? ALMOST impossible but not if you have retained the Hampstead Kitchen You were great to work with in the planning and putting up with my worries… and then we come to the main event.

Thanks for throwing Diane and me out of the kitchen and thanks for being sooooo friendly with our guests. The atmosphere that your food and personality created made the evening even more special.

I must be a genius for having found you!

Thanks again

What a pleasure it was to meet you. You are gorgeous in every respect! Saima your charm and presentation of food created a delightful interlude and we look forward to joining you again.

I wanted to say how much we loved the wonderful dinner you prepared for us, every single dish was so inspired and inspiring, the balance of spices was just divine and the combination of different flavours perfect. We loved every single one of them as well as their presentation in your gorgeous dishes. You are truly gifted and not just with your food. Your warm energy and open mind is wonderful, we clearly share the same values.

Congratulations for your commitment, your passion and all the great projects you give time to.

The service was excellent, super professional, kind and discreet and you did an outstanding job.

I would definitely love to do it again! I will write to Michele Hyman at Bfami and will make sure I spread the word!

Thank you for the most delicious feast you prepared for us. I took a chance on you after reading your feature in The Times and you surpassed our expectations. Everything was amazing and there was something for everyone .

Thank you so much for the catering and for taking care of everything on Saturday. People were raving about the food and we loved it too - for me the fish really stood out, it was delicious! It made a huge difference knowing that you and your team were on top of everything and that we were free to enjoy the party. ust to chime in with Ariel, thank you so much for making the party wonderful, everyone loved the food and said that it was a fantastic atmosphere.

The food was absolutely delicious and looked beautiful - almost too good to eat! The whole process from booking, through set up and service to clearing everything away at the end was efficient and stress free. We received many compliments from the guests who absolutely loved the food and came back for 2nd and 3rds. I feel very lucky to have found the Hampstead Kitchen and look forward to Saima and her team catering for our parties in the future..

Just a quick note to say thank you to you and the team for making Saturday run so smoothly. Quite a number of comments on how great the food was, and the very slick staff, so thanks again. No doubt we’ll be in touch before the 50th..

I wanted to thank you so much for making our evening so special! Everyone loved your delicious food and we could have listened to your stories all night!

I couldn’t believe how immaculate everything was after you had left! No clearing up for me! Thank you for that!.

I contacted The Hampstead Kitchen a few weeks ago hoping to have a private dinner for our family for my wife’s birthday. We were not disappointed and the dinner has continued as we are enjoying the left-overs this week, albeit without the wonderful chef.

Saima prepared a tailored menu for the evening, even providing a few extras for our young child. In all honesty, my wife was a little sceptical about having a ‘group’ in our kitchen, but to my surprise Saima herself came and took care of everything for the evening. From preparing the fresh, delicious food, to setting and serving, as well as cleaning up, she provided a memorable evening for the whole family. Even our son joined in as her ‘sous’ chef, which provided my wife and I with some rare time to sit and enjoy an evening prior to dinner. All of the food was great and the taste and quantity was superb. In the end, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire evening.

It was nice to find a local chef with a unique variety of local food sources and I am eager to ‘find’ an occasion to call on the Hampstead Kitchen to provide another surreal evening.

Thank you so much for all your hard work last night. The food was amazing and we had so many compliments on it. Having the dinner in the comfort of our home and cleared away!

A big thank you for organizing a lovely evening at such short notice! The food was a delicious selection of Persian cuisine and the service was impeccable.

Everything was taken care even though the venue did not have a kitchen so we could enjoy a great evening with friends! Again a big thank you and I look forward to next time!

Saima, thank you so much for last night! It was lovely to meet you! The food was fabulous and our friends really enjoyed it! My husband was super thrilled because I got to sit with our friends and enjoy the evening with them. Thank you once again for all the care and effort you put into it the whiole evening.

This was my first experience using The Hampstead Kitchen and I was beyond impressed by their passion and flare for what they do. Saima and her team delivered the most beautiful lunch for my mother’s 60th birthday party. From start to finish they were professional, organised and a simple pleasure to work with. The food was so fresh, innovative, flavoursome and wonderfully presented. Nearly all our guests were going up for second servings!

Saima was in total control of the entire day which meant I didn’t have to lift a finger! I cannot recommend The Hampstead Kitchen enough and I will certainly be using them again for future parties and banquets. .

Rob and I wanted to drop you a line to thank you for the fabulous food on Saturday night. The Moroccan style food was a simply delicious - it helped make the evening all the more special for for our family and friends. I hope I can find an excuse to book you again very soon!

A huge thank you. Everyone I've been in contact with since Friday has raved about your good food and company. All our guests had a fabulous time. I just love the type of food you prepared. (So please let me know if you EVER have any left overs and I'll come running with a box!

I initially contacted Saima in regards to my husbands 40th birthday dinner. Immediately she understood the type of evening I was hoping to have and have many suggestions as to how to have the dinner. From the moment the team arrived I didn't lift a finger. It was so great to be able to just sit and enjoy a big sit down meal in my own home whilst having everything done and cleared away for me.From the moment guests arrived glasses were topped up with champagne, then with wine over dinner. Fantastic! And the food.... My favourite was the lamb. The food was delicious and very well presented. I am so glad I found the Hampstead Kitchen. It allowed me to have the best party I have ever had at home!

We are lovers of Middle Eastern food so we were very excited to try Saima’s food & cooking out. We absolutely loved it, as a Christmas dinner for a small office party, it provided for delicious food, very colourful and festive decoration and great service. Thanks so much!

It was great to meet you too! The food was delicious and presented beautifully. You dealt with everything so well and efficiently. I’d have no hesitation recommending you to anyone, including my mum and she’s the most discerning foodie I’ve ever met! I’m sure we’ll ask for your help again soon!

I loved the evening, there was so much passion, sharing and curiosity as well as delicious food. Thank you for making the evening special for the group. Your openness has been an invaluable experience for this group. THANK YOU , THANK YOU, THANK YOU !!!

Thank you for a brilliant team christmas party. The food was exquisite, as was the presentation – we were thoroughly delighted. Thank you!

Thank you for all of your help on Saturday. The food was delicious and we had many compliments. Even Rosie - our picky daughter - declared your chicken to be "the best" and polished off all the leftovers. Thanks also to your lovely staff - professional, friendly and a pleasure to meet. All in all, a great success. Thank you.

Thanks again for all your efforts today. It was the most DELICIOUS lunch. Thank you hugely for catering for us. I honestly can say that I have never been to a meeting with such delicious catering. Everyone could not stop commenting on the absolute delicious food. I’m sure THK will go from strength to strength. the proof is most certainly in the pudding (of which I ate about 300 pieces)

We all had a fabulous time with your fabulous food - everyone was raving about it. The table when it was all spread out…it looked magnificent. It was wonderful to be able to concentrate on the house for the day, rather than the cooking and to actually speak to my guests! Not having to clear it all up was an added bonus too.

Little late on catching up on emails this week! A huge thankyou for being absolutely marvellous again last week. It really is such a huge pleasure to have you as part of the team. I’m not surprised our guests went back for seconds- it really was so delicious and the presentation was totally spot on! I can’t wait to get the photos out and onto the blog.

Looking forward to working with you again

We are so pleased that we had Saima cater our 14 person dinner party at our flat! She was able to accommodate many different dietary restrictions and create beautifully presented and delicious dishes!

We received so many positive comments from our guests about the amazing food and exceptional service! Saima was accompanied by her assistant who was extremely attentive, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend this fantastic team for any event and will certainly be asking them back!!

It was wonderful, we loved it and all our guests loved it. We have been sending out your contact details the last few days as everyone has been asking them! It was a great night and really it wouldn't been without your committment so thank you again. We'll do this again next year and in the meantime I think it is very likely to be in the same party somewhere with our friends in Hampstead. Thank you! Markku & Paivi

The food was wonderfully tasty, ideal for a foodie crowd or anyone who likes interestingly spiced and varied dishes. It was the whole experience though, including the two team members who somehow integrated themselves seamlessly and with real attentiveness to the guests. The guests all felt very pampered by Saima and her team.

It was absolutely delightful to meet you and your colleague yesterday. Thank you for the wonderful food and telling us a bit about your history and famous clients, so interesting, I could have talked to you all night. The group had a lovely evening and we cannot thank you enough for providing us with such a lovely range of colourful, tasty food. Hope to see you again one day soon.

Our Thanksgiving dinner was a dream. Saima accommodated our dietary needs and designed a lovely menu for our group of vegetarians and pescatarians. On the day, she breezed in and found her way around our kitchen effortlessly. She was organized and took care of every detail while being warm, engaging and friendly. She even managed to entertain our 3- and 5-year-old children by employing them as her sous chefs. They were so excited to learn about Persian cuisine, taste pomegranate seeds, sniff spices and rustle dried rose petals between their little fingers. The meal itself was a delectable feast from start to finish. The dishes were surprising, delightful and bold in color and taste. Saima walked us through each course explaining the ingredients and origins of the dishes. It was the perfect change from the typical Thanksgiving dinners to which we've grown accustomed. Overall, the service was professional and extremely personable. Our evening with Saima was more than a meal, it was an experience!

“It’s all true! We began panicking about our party and looked on the internet to find an excellent Hampstead caterer. The Hampstead Kitchen’s beautiful website caught our eye and we phoned Saima. At 2 weeks notice she agreed to fit us in. She arrived exactly as promised with superbly delicious and delightfully presented food and charmed us all with her lovely manner and very helpful and discreet assistant. It was the best party ever for us, for the first time I really enjoyed myself instead of getting in a sweaty mess cooking. We salute Saima for her truly marvellous service and needless to say we hope this will be a long association. So to repeat again, trust Saima’s website - it’s all true!”

From the delicious food to the stunning table spread, Hampstead Kitchen made my Moroccan-themed dinner party an entire experience. Everything was excellently prepared and presented — and it all (almost) looked too good to eat. Of course, all 16 of us couldn't help ourselves. My baklava birthday "cake" was probably my favorite part

Thank you for this fabulous food, all these colors in our plates and this amazing smells in our house. Our guests and kids loved everything. Of course there was so much food that we enjoyed the leftovers the next day. We would strongly recommend Saima to everyone who enjoys great food in a very friendly atmosphere. Saima is not just a chef. She has great skills to make people feel great

Many many thanks for our Mezze dinner gift with Saima at the Hampstead Kitchen, which we enjoyed last night was a real treat and we're already discussing booking her again.

“It’s all true! We began panicking about our party and looked on the internet to find an excellent Hampstead caterer. The Hampstead Kitchen’s beautiful website caught our eye and we phoned Saima. At 2 weeks notice she agreed to fit us in. She arrived exactly as promised with superbly delicious and delightfully presented food and charmed us all with her lovely manner and very helpful and discreet assistant. It was the best party ever for us, for the first time I really enjoyed myself instead of getting in a sweaty mess cooking. We salute Saima for her truly marvellous service and needless to say we hope this will be a long association. So to repeat again, trust Saima’s website - it’s all true!”

We wanted to thank you for the 5th - the food was was excellent and the service warm and professional. All our guests loved the way the food was presented and served. And no glass was ever empty! We enjoyed every minute of our party. Thank you so much for a lovely and stress free evening.

What can I say other than a massive thank you for the fabulous food and service you provided yesterday!

We all had such a great day and absolutely loved your food-everyone really enjoyed it and said how delicious it was. Another friend popped by later and polished off the rest of the food!

Thank you SO much. I am really grateful for all your help and kindness in making my big birthday celebration such a special one.

Speaking personally, I absolutely loved the dinner - the food, the presentation, the hands-on-and-pass-it-around-informality, and you sharing your story with everyone. Very keen to work with you again.

Your food got a great review from our guests who are a real bunch of foodies. Thank you so much. I will endeavour to give your company as much publicity as I can. We loved the lamb and chicken and the salads were a delight. The Baklawa was lovely!! Thanks for everything.

I want to thank you for making my 70th birthday so special. I knew Neil had a surprise planned but I thought I was joining the extended family for lunch some where. In the event what happened was so much better and much more special. The food was stunning. I have never seen my grandchildren eat so much and they are now demanding lamb cooked in the same way again as soon as possible. One of them has now firmly turned her back on five years of vegetarianism.

I find it difficult to say which of the dishes I enjoyed most. I delight in subtly flavoured food and every dish delivered. I also enjoy food that is beautifully presented and you provided a wonderful feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. As a result of popular demand I think I might before too long make an attempt to cook the lamb and the Booraniyeh Esfenaj. I hope I can manage at least an approximation of what you produced.

Thank you as well for the manner in which you and your colleague managed the whole event. Your warmth and friendliness, as well as your efficiency were a great addition to the occasion.

Neil and I enjoyed a second lengthy and leisurely feast of the leftovers on Monday when we had something else to celebrate. So thank you again Saima for a very special event. Needless to say I will be recommending Hampstead Kitchen to everyone.

Saima and The Hampstead Kitchen did more than just 'cater' for our wedding, they made a truly spectacular contribution to the most memorable day of our lives. We honestly cannot rate Saima and the team at The Hampstead Kitchen highly enough! Saima was absolutely wonderful right from the start, with ideas and suggestions on how we could make our wedding day personal and special, proposing a truly delicious menu, navigating logistics and how to get the most out of our budget to name but a few.

The food was amazing - unpretentious delicious food with style that brought together people from all walks of life! Never have I been to a wedding where almost every guest mentioned how much they loved the food. The guests are still raving about it! I had a second serving despite wearing a tight wedding dress - which Saima was more than happy to oblige.

The service was seamless and was completely in the style of our wedding. The team were flexible, thought on their feet whatever the weather or set up brought. The set up of the bar outside was wonderful! Organising the catering was the least stressful part of our wedding and Saima's attitude was 'we can handle anything'.

Saima, thank you for everything, from the bottom of our hearts. Thoughtful as ever - even to send out a good luck text on our wedding day! We've been collecting clippings from magazines that you have been appearing which will go into a wedding keepsakes box. We are very proud that you were happy to provide us with your support and services.

Just trust me, Saima and the Hampstead Kitchen - outstanding food, outstanding service from the heart!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

I had not sampled Saima’s food but just heard about it from friends at work. At the time I was looking for a private chef that would do middle eastern home cooked food for a weekend trip in Monaco with friends. I left all the details to Saima to organise, but added I wanted a huge feast on the last day.

She asked a few questions and took care of the rest. The variety, the presentation, the taste and timeliness of all meals was duly noted by all my guests. There was something for people who were on non carb diets, vegetarian and for the pure meat eaters. Cooking for 20 people 3 times a day for 3 days was quite a task, but Saima did this with such ease and comfort, she was a joy to have a around and very flexible. We now use her for both our private & business events.

Thank you for the most special evening. Your food was truly delicious and your stories equally inspiring. From the incredible lamb to the Obama dip it was a real treat! We all left with our stomachs much heavier but our pockets slightly lighter in aid of Serena and UNICEF's great initiative.

All in all, a really great evening and we hope to do something similar in the near future.

Looking forward to leftovers for dinner this evening - that is unless my brothers beat me to it!

Thanks again

I engaged Saima / The Hampstead Kitchen for a very special Summer garden party with family and friends. Having worked in hospitality for more than 20 years, I’m very particular when it comes to entertaining.

Saima and I brainstormed my event and she created the perfect solution during our first conversation. They took care of every detail and the love and care they put into my event removed all stress so I could focus on the other elements of the party.

Saima guided me along the way with important things like what time to serve, how to communicate with my guests in advance, the best options for kids and the overall presentation.

On the day of the party, Saima handled everything and I was able to enjoy hosting my guests. The dinner was a beautiful unveiling and the highlight of my party! What made this so special was that Saima treated this event as if it were her own. It felt like a family affair and my guests are still raving about the fabulous food.

In summary, I’d unequivocally recommend The Hampstead Kitchen to anyone that wants to create a very special event with extraordinary personalised service and the best food in London. It was an absolute joy to work with Saima and her amazing team!

Just to say that I was delighted with the buffet you provided on Saturday for my 60th birthday. The food was absolutely delicious and the service perfect. Many many thanks for making that evening even more