it began during lockdown…

I’m Amie, the owner & founder of Parlour…

For me, Indian food has always been more than just a meal—it’s home. It’s the comfort of sitting down at the table, the warmth of familiar flavours, and the kind of nourishment that feels like a hug. That’s exactly what I want you to feel when you eat my food: transported, comforted, homely.

My roots trace back to northern India, where my earliest memories are filled with the taste of dahl and rice. After 13 years working in the music industry, furlough during lockdown made me pause and rethink my path. In 2020, I turned to the place I’d always found joy: the kitchen. That’s when Parlour was born.

It started small—mini thalis of traditional Indian dishes sold as takeaway from my doorstep in Chelmsford. The community response was overwhelming, with weekly menus selling out. From there, things grew quickly: private catering, bespoke feasting menus, pop-ups in pubs & breweries, supper clubs, wedding feasts, and even private chef residencies at luxury retreats.

Alongside this, I launched Parlour’s Kitchen Party spice kits—sharing my family recipes and spice blends so people could bring authentic Indian flavours to their own homes, while also supporting local charities.

Today, I continue to celebrate food and community through supper clubs, markets, event catering, and by writing about the local food scene in and around Chelmsford for local magazine - The Moulsham Times.