Chef and Spice in Leicester

There is always a huge variety of buffet food here, and it tastes good. Staff are very attentive, and the ambience was great. It's a good restaurant if you have special events.

Me and my family visited Chef & Spice on 12th April 2025, and to say we were disappointed was an understatement. We’re vegetarians, and although there was options, the food itself, lacked flavour. I assure you, that is NOT authentic Indian food. When I spoke to the manager, it appeared he really did not care as he offered no resolution or anything at all. The manager advised he will provide feedback to the staff - which I highly doubt. It’s such a shame because at £26 per person, I’d expect at least 1 nice dish. Going out to eat is a treat in the current times we live in, and please take this advice on board, DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME, ENERGY AND MONEY! Go to somewhere on Melton Road instead for a FRACTION of that price, you can still get amazing FLAVOURFUL food, WITH alcohol. VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS, STAY AWAY!

Came tonight for a charity event. Food was hot and delicious. Staff very friendly. Thank you !

Come here all the time for work meals They have a little bit for everyone all different types of food to suit almost every pallet

I visited on Mother's Day, and the atmosphere was lovely, creating a great setting for the occasion. The food was of good quality, made fresh and tasty. However, the staff weren’t very attentive, and I found the prices for both food and drinks to be slightly steep, especially on a weekend. Despite these points, it was still a pleasant visit, and I would recommend it for special occasions.

Great place, fantastic food lovely staff

Very expensive paid £14.95 for a 4 years old who only ate fries. Service was no good. They need more cooks, poor old man was making stir fry noodles, naan and dosa at the same time and was out of breath. No drinks included for that price

Good asian buffet. Lots of meat options. Although there is limited variety, if you want straightforward meat and fish, this is for you. They do have burger sections, noodles and kebab sections. Run by lovely Bangladeshi people. Halal meat.

Waist of time and money ripping off people ,, no indian,, Bangoli or desi taste worse Buffet ever had

Worst buffet I have in my life food quality is very poor getting vomiting after eating here

Very good services from staff and clean environment

Very comfortable restaurent, would be good if staff were transparent on their buffet rates, waiting 15 mins to save £10 would be well worth. Staff should inform customers rather then ignore

I had a fantastic dining experience at Chef and Spice last night! The buffet was truly impressive, featuring a delightful mix of Asian, Chinese, British, and even Italian cuisines. Starting from the appetizing selection at the salad and starter bars—especially the delicious popadoms with pickles and the fresh dosas—every dish was a treat for the taste buds. The main courses were remarkable, with standout options from the Tandoori oven and stir fry noodle bar, both cooked fresh and bursting with flavor. The Teppanyaki griddle added an exciting touch, allowing customization of dishes right in front of me. The pizzas were an unexpected but delightful addition, perfectly cooked and generously topped. Dessert was simply irresistible, highlighted by their spectacular chocolate fountain and an extensive variety of sweets and ice creams. The atmosphere at Chef and Spice was cozy and welcoming, enhanced by friendly and attentive service from the staff, who made sure our visit was memorable. I highly recommend Chef and Spice for anyone looking to enjoy a diverse and delicious buffet in a great atmosphere. I can't wait to return!

Amazing food, great atmosphere and value for money 👌🏼

The food was nice and the scrvice is excellent 👌

Worst place I will never come back

Absoultey brilliant food, so good I've been 5 times now and it's brilliant.

Top notch - chef and spice is so good, it has quality, new freshly cooked food, atmosphere felt great very welcoming environment, although we had to wait 20 minutes to get served to a table - this varys though depending on the day so I wouldn't count on it.

Very nice place to eat, everyone well mannered, clean and friendly, very accommodating! Food was nice a bit for every taste , would I go again , actually Yes , we’re going again this Friday , 30th birthday treat 👍

We went on a Saturday, and it was very very busy. Heard people saying they've never seen it that busy. Lots of queuing to get the food. Chefs were strugklgling to keep up with demand. Isn't sa much of a variety as I thought there would be, but the food we had was very nice. If I was to go again, I might try a less busy weekday...but overall it was nice.

I was there last night for a charity dinner & the food & service was excellent.

This is a great value night out, with a huge variety of buffet foods. They also host charity events, which support a number of fundraising efforts. Food is fresh and made with love. It's not the best curry you'll ever have, but it's tasty. Decent selection for vegetarians. Plates and glasses are cleared promptly.

We visited tonight for my Dad’s birthday and it was fabulous as ever. A lovely variety of dishes, I really liked the paneer karahi and the saag with cheese, and the coriander sauce is always a fave 🤤

A brilliantly organised restaurant with very knowledgeable staff. Delicious variety of dishes. Highly recommend.

There's not much to say other than it was a first-time experience here. Food wasn't really that good. There wasn't much veg option for me to eat than the other places I've had buffets at errr me and my friend Teeman spent £58 all together i think owner needs to maybe have more options on each day to be honest but hey you won't know until you try i guess so being £58 out of pocket is a gamble u gotta take 😊

Very nice food. Will come again .

We had a great food after my wedding in here , all of our guest enjoyed the delicious all you can eat Indian cuisine and I am highly recommending it if you love a big meal. Ambiance is good but it's a little too tight and too crowded.

Went yesterday, and the restaurant was clean, lit well, and welcoming. Restaurant has parking where if you park there you must enter your car registration number to avoid a parking fine. The servers were all very polite and welcoming. The variety is very good for the starters, main course and dessert. The quality of the food was also good, and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere.

It was good, till the details of pricing was changed at the last moment for us. We had called about 2 hours before and we were told there's an offer of 1 free on 1 purchase. As we were 2 adults and one child, we arrived at the restaurant. When we started on our table, we were informed that the actual offer is they will take off the lowest one. I don't mind giving more money, but it's inappropriate that wrong information is passed on phone and the customer gets different information on coming to the site. I would be less likely coming to this place in future

We have had yet another fantastic meal at Chef and Spice, the welcome, service and food is superb. We have never had any problems there and it is our go to place for great food.

4 of us came to eat Saturday night and the food was excellent, especially the butter paneer.....absolutely loved it!.

La comida no era realmente genial, es solo comestible, cansado todo el plato del postre no era el mejor halwa al menos ustedes deberían haberlo hecho bien. Apenas comimos la comida como solo dal y arroz estaba bien, pero podría no venir la próxima vez.

Went here last night absolutely beautiful and was nice see different food the tandoori chicken in starters was banging hope u keep that on menu and the photo croquets

Fantástica comida y gran relación calidad-precio. Camareros amables, precio fijo. Ubicación ideal para otras tiendas y donde nos alojaron.

Good quality of food but service can be better. As do not have enough space to get another plate on table if plates not picked up that are used.

Nice for going out for dining in groups as plenty of menu available

Great tasting food particularly curries. Dosa was a big disappointment Very surprising for a halal restaurant to serve alcohol. It’s not on online menus till you get there Very expensive

Everything was cold after waiting over a hour for it to be delivered just very disappointed

Good place for a nice dinner had lots of choice even though I don't like spice food but did have a good time there the magic man was good only thing I found wanting was some of the plates were not as clean as I would have like

So to start with, food was nothing exceptional. I had a sore throat for 3 days because of rancid oil they fried food in. I don't think they are changing oil frequently. It felt like the same oil used for days. Atmosphere if alright but nothing that can make your experience amazing.

I no it says spice but they should cater for people that cannot eat spice. Only a restricted small amount of none spice

Quick delivery and food was nice however vindaloo was lamb when should have been chicken. Was only 3 meal deals and chips that were ordered but missing a nan and 2 cans.

The food come stone cold. They kept putting back about time and 4 time they did. Then the delivery guy was showing he was on his way but did not leave the shop until 20 minutes later. The chips come like cardboard. had to put in microwave.

Decent variety of tasty food being served to match different tastes .

Celebró una noche de caridad en ayuda del servicio de ambulancias aéreas de Leicestershire, Derbyshire y Rutland. El propietario Sayid es un ferviente recaudador de fondos y partidario de numerosas organizaciones benéficas. 138 asistentes recaudando más de £ 2000 para la ambulancia aérea. Una gran noche con excelente comida y excelente personal que hizo que todo funcionara a la perfección - Muchas gracias a Sayid que dirige este evento a precio de coste , lo que permite a los organizadores maximizar sus donaciones

Great evening, with friends, at a charity curry night. First time here and was very impressed. Huge variety of foods from different countries. All I tasted were really well cooked. Will definitely visit again.

I loved the food & the service was fantastic, a sure place to visit again😊

requested lamb on the bone got plain lamb very oily chicken tikka sauce very thin

First visit & impressed with quality & choice of fresh Indian food, tepannyaki, chocolate fountain & ice cream. This is now much better than Feast India in Leicester.

OMG, nunca he sido un fan de la cena buffet, pero todo eso ha cambiado! ! ! Personal muy organizado y eficiente asegurándose de que todo es fresco y bien abastecido para todos, ya que es un lugar ocupado, la comida era excepcional, y algunos de los mejores alimentos que he probado, todo estaba tan fresco y cocinado bien, el pollo se derritió en la boca y la cebolla bhaji para morir! ! Yo recomendaría este lugar para la comida y para reunirse con amigos o familiares, ambiente encantador y ayudan a recaudar dinero para las organizaciones benéficas locales, hasta ahora por un total de más de £ 900.000 . estábamos aquí para una noche de caridad con intercare Leicester. El propietario es un chico encantador. volveremos gracias

The food is delicious and there is a wide variety to choose from, the deserts are mouth watering including the warm chocolate fountain, they also have a bar. You are charged before you eat not after, so just be prepared.

Bad service. Bad attitude. Bad food. Poor parking.. So overpriced for beige food before drinks. £25 without drinks. Refused a refund on refundable items for no good reason given. Refused to sit us down untill the last one arrived, eating intonour time slot for the many that arrived in good time. Just a bad attitude. It's no Paddy's Martin Inn. No where close. Desserts are crap. Drinks are well expensive.

Went to a charity event here last night. Had a great evening. Food was excellent. Staff were lovely. Thank you.

Food is very good. However service can improve much better.

Excellent choice of and well made food. The lamb especially was very nice.

I went to go eat with family last night and the food was not nice. That same night I vomited 3 times and my family had a stomach ache. Would not recommend to anyone.

chicken tikka masala was sweet in taste. egg fired rice had only egg and white rice no vegetables nothing.. the garlic naan was burnt..

Great food, loads for Vege people, good labelling for allergy people. I always enjoy the food and it is a very friendly relaxed atmosphere. I like how they have salad accompaniments and a dosa station! Only downside it’s very noisy so difficult to catch up with people if on a big table. The booths are the best option.

Siempre hemos calificado el chef y la especia, se lo recomendamos a la familia, amigos y colegas! Lamentablemente debido a una lesión no hemos podido asistir al restaurante. Por lo tanto, hemos estado tomando comida para llevar, donde se obtiene un 10% de descuento si los recoge usted mismo. Esta noche fui a recoger mi comida para llevar para que me dijeran que no podía recibir mi 10% de descuento, cuando pregunté dónde me decía que en el sitio web, me dieron un 10% de descuento. Cuando llegué a casa con la comida me sorprendió. Los cartones han cambiado de tamaño y las porciones son mucho más pequeñas. Muy decepcionado de no ser informado de los cambios cuando hemos sido clientes fieles desde que abrieron por primera vez.

Average Indian buffet. Service was mediocre. The curries were bland and oily. Difficult to communicate with the staff. Food didn't taste very fresh. Beware of the toilets, the floors are very slippery.

The staff are attentive and friendly, and the food was delicious. I would recommend this place 👌

La mejor parte fueron los entrantes y eso es todo, los curry eran insípidos. Lo peor del lugar es el personal grosero y desagradable. Nunca he estado en un lugar así. Nunca volvería aquí de nuevo!

Food was so delicious. But fresh juice … from ordinary package. Restaurant has big choice a meat dishes. Chicken wings and grilled fish - top. This buffet is great place

The starters were good but the mains were disappointing. Better indian buffet options in Leicester.

It was delicious and the delivery was great .

We went with friends for a celebration and we loved it. Girl was happy 😊

Great place and really nice food. you definitely get your moneys worth but its hard to try everything due to the large variety!

Great food as always, asked for extra sauce in Container which they did, thank you.

Held my husband's birthday dinner there and found the whole evening to be excellent.

Visited this restaurant and was disappointed by the unhelpful staffs. The service did not meet my expectations. Unfortunately, I won't be returning.

Was planning to go however their own website does not even state what kond of main dishes are available.

Polite service and good starters

The Chef and Spice is more than an Indian restaurant. It's a food and atmosphere place. The variety of food is good. You pick your favorite and enjoy the food.

Very nice chicken tikka masala and egg fried rice,, massive nan bread 😉, could of done with more sauce though, had room to add more in container lol will order again 😉

Poor customer service had booked a table around a hour ago and just cancelled as can’t make it and said should have let us know before and rudely cut the phone off. Glad did not attend this poor service. Learn customer service skills.

Went for my daughters birthday, there were 10 of us, one with a walking frame and a baby in a pram. Staff couldn't do enough to make sure we had plenty of room at the table. Food was lovely and was constantly being refilled. There were some many foods to choose from, something for everyone.

We had a lovely meal here this evening. The service was amazing and they couldn’t do enough to ensure we were well looked after and any dietary needs met. There was a great selection of food and this was ideal for our youngest child, who enjoyed going back to try new things. The meat (lamb in particular) was succulent and tender, with just the right mix of spice and flavour. The desserts were delicious and even though we were all full, we managed to squeeze this in. The chocolate fountain was a hit with our children. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant and would highly recommend.

Large buffet with lots of choice. Most of the food was hot. I enjoyed the starters, main and desserts. Waiters tried to take plates away whilst we were eating! However still recommended

Brilliant place lots of variety of food Brilliant service and good atmosphere great value for money I highly recommend that you try it out...

Fab as always keep doing what you do.

Perfect place to dine buffet style. A huge variety of flavours and dishes to choose from. All great quality and for a good price. They even have a chocolate fountain! Very enjoyable. The only issue is parking

Best best best place to get moneys worth for fat people 🤣 food was extremely nice

chicken tikka sauce thin and runny requested lamb on bone from buffet received plain lamb

Nice food, not one staff member smiled once, felt unwelcome

Asked for delivery and never got my order and the guy on the phone seemed very dodgy and threatened that he knew my address without even telling him.

Amazing food great for family's 😋 it's probably my 5th time being hear, great restaurant.

Variety and Quality: The buffet-style restaurant features a wide range of dishes from different cuisines, including Indian, Chinese,British and Italian. The freshness and quality of the food, highlighted the vibrant flavors and well-prepared dishes. The staff at Chef and Spice are friendly and provide attentive service. We appreciated the welcoming atmosphere and the efficiency with which the staff manage the busy restaurant. Ambiance: The restaurant's interior is modern and clean, creating a pleasant dining environment. The spacious layout accommodates large groups, making it a popular choice for family gatherings and celebrations. extensive variety of dishes available at the buffet. The live counter of stir fry was a disaster the cook was making an unpalatable scramble - tried twice but both preparations were horrible . The Doner wrap counter was inoperative . Some standout items included the chicken jhalfrezi, lamb curry, Goan fish curry, chicken wings and various vegetarian options such as pakoras and samosas . The dessert section had a nice variety including a chocolate fountain - brownies and Indian deserts freshly made

Had buffet there . Like starters but didn’t like main course. Place is small . Liked chocolate fountain there . Doesn’t like stir fry station noodles .Roast chicken was tasty .

Excellent food a good variety and Fantastic atmosphere. The magician was fantastic. We would definitely be going again.

A Culinary Delight: Exceptional Dining Experience I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chef and Spice for a family function, and I must say, it was an experience to remember. From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, setting the stage for what turned out to be a culinary journey beyond expectation. The food at Chef and Spice was nothing short of exceptional. Each dish was crafted with care and attention to detail, resulting in flavors that danced on the palate. The starters, in particular, were a highlight of the evening. The chicken starter, in all its glory, stood out with its perfect seasoning and tantalising texture. Every bite was a revelation, leaving me eager for more. Moving on to the main course, the curries were simply divine. The tender meat, bathed in rich, flavorful sauces, was a testament to the chef's expertise. Each curry boasted a unique blend of spices that elevated the dish to new heights. And let's not forget about the side dishes and accompaniments, which complemented the mains perfectly, adding depth and variety to the meal. But beyond the exquisite food, what truly set Chef and Spice apart was the impeccable service. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every need was met, making us feel welcome and valued throughout the evening. Their attentiveness and professionalism added an extra layer of enjoyment to an already memorable dining experience. In conclusion, my visit to Chef and Spice was nothing short of a culinary delight. From the mouthwatering starters to the sumptuous main courses, every aspect of the meal was executed with precision and flair. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience that tantalises the taste buds and leaves you craving more, look no further than Chef and Spice cannot recommend it highly enough. Please note: The dishes were cooked specially for our function.

Plenty of chose of food as its an all you can eat buffet Plenty of variety for vegetarian and vegans to.

My fourth visit here since I started visiting once to twice yearly from Sheffield. A smallish but succulent range of curry dishes and also love the stir fry bar wherein the plateful you choose is cooked while you wait, allowing you a few minutes to familiarise yourself further with the choice around you. Also had to mention the ice cream counter, similar to a place I used to visit in Leeds which I enjoyed multiple trips to at the end of my evening. Nothing any trouble for the staff and the drink service was faster than expected for the more busier part of the day. I recommend this place to anyone who I know is planning a visit to Leicester...or lives there and is yet to know about it. Keep the work up, Chef and Spice guys

The past few orders the chicken tikka masala sauce has been very watery it used to be nice and thick

Went yesterday 14 of us for my sons 30th birthday, food was amazing and the staff were wonderful such a great place to eat Thankyou all so much.

Had a date with my friend and we absolutely loved it. Lots of food options and all looked tasty 😋. The ones we tried were very nice. Very affordable too. Will definitely be coming here again

The food is great… however, the staff could be a little bit more nice and polite.

Worst food No hygiene No quality

Bad Experience.. staff handling too bad We arrived 9.38 pm on Wednesday evening, website shows closes at 11 pm but the guy , I believe the manager on door.. no Hi no hello , no smile and straight away said , we got only 20 minutes as they need to wrap up their buffet and need to go home by 10 pm. Please change your timings on the website as it says 11 pm and no buffet restaurant closes 1 hour before the time it says on the website. May be you are getting too much business or your experience staff had enough for their day. Wish you very good luck with such an attitude.

I ordered a chicken madras …I got a lamb madras!!! I rang to complain my order was wrong to be told they wouldn’t correct my order and if I drove there they would give me a chicken madras…I had it delivered because I can’t get there !!!! Absolutely disgusting service have to pay for another delivery from somewhere else now as I don’t eat lamb!!! Do not order anything from there

Large group of people for birthday party. Staff were initially not accommodating, but after explaining we are large group provided good service. Food isn’t the best, but a decent overall experience for a buffet which is something different.