Awards, Media & Recognition
Awards & Shortlistings
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Hillingdon Business Awards 2026
See DetailsFinalist - Retail / Consumer Business of the Year
Shortlisted by Hillingdon Chamber of Commerce in recognition of CoChilli’s commercial growth, strong customer base, and consistent delivery of high-quality consumer food experiences across catering and direct-to-community channels.
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Hillingdon Business Awards 2026
See DetailsFinalist - Innovative Company of the Year
Recognising our approach to food systems, operational innovation, and modern ways of delivering authentic Kerala cuisine in the UK, without losing flavour, culture, or integrity.
These shortlistings reflect not just what we cook, but how we run our kitchens and care for our customers.
Our Journey So Far
What began as small community meals has grown steadily, one event, one customer, one recommendation at a time.
Over the past years, CoChilli has:
- Delivered 200+ events across London and the South East
- Served 15,000+ guests
- Built a loyal food club of hundreds of repeat households - CoChilli Eats
- Catered weddings, schools, cultural festivals, private events, and largescale productions
Our growth has been rooted in consistency, trust, and doing things properly, even when nobody is watching.
Making Things Easy for Our Customers
Good food should feel joyful, not stressful.
That is why CoChilli uses a simple, digital-first ordering and communication system designed around real life:
- Clear menus with pricing, quantity, allergen information and structured ordering
- Secure online payments
- Real-time updates and direct communication
This approach allows us to stay efficient and professional, while still keeping a personal, human connection with every customer, whether it is a family order or a large event.
Media Features & Editorial Coverage
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FEA Magazine: Culinary Entrepreneurs
Read The ArticleCoChilli was featured in FEA Magazine (Nov–Dec 2023), sharing our story as a Kerala-focused South Indian food brand built in the UK.
The feature highlights our cultural roots, community-led growth, and approach to building a sustainable food business without shortcuts.
Feature pages 34 to 37.
Industry Collaborations & Partnerships
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Gingerline: The Grand Expedition
CoChilli was selected as a contracted catering supply partner for Gingerline’s immersive dining experience, The Grand Expedition, in London.
As part of this collaboration, we supplied South Indian menu components at scale for a high-profile, multi-week production, delivering consistency, reliability, and flavour across repeated services.
This partnership required:
- Precision production
- Scalable execution
- Absolute consistency under pressure
It was a proud moment to see Kerala flavours perform in a world-class experiential dining environment.
Culinary Collaboration
During this project, CoChilli worked closely with experienced culinary leadership, including Jenny McNeill of Ginger Jar Food, contributing to menu execution and maintaining production standards within a demanding live dining setting.
