frequently asked questions

Here's a list of the answers to the questions most commonly asked about this experience.

• What is the Chef Vikram Vij experience?

  An Evening with Chef Vikram Vij is an intimate, chef-led dining experience where guests enjoy a multi-course menu curated by one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs. Beyond the meal, Chef Vij shares stories, cultural insights, and behind-the-scenes perspectives on his culinary journey.

• How long is the experience?

  The evening lasts about 2.5 hours, allowing time for a thoughtfully paced multi-course meal, storytelling, and conversation with Chef Vij.

• What's included in the Chef Vikram experience?

  Your booking includes the full chef-led dining experience: a multi-course menu designed by Chef Vij, curated beverage pairings, gratuities, and an intimate setting with direct access to the chef’s stories and insights.

• Where does the experience take place?

  The experience is hosted at Vij’s, Chef Vij’s iconic restaurant in Vancouver, known for redefining Indian cuisine in Canada.

• How much does the Chef Vikram experience cost?

  The price is CA$313 per guest (all-inclusive). A minimum of 4 guests is required. For smaller groups, a flat rate of CA$1,252 applies.

• How many people can attend?

  The experience is designed for small groups to maintain its intimacy and exclusivity. The standard group size starts at 4 guests, with options for larger, private events available on request.

• Can I request dietary accommodations?

  Some dietary accommodations may be possible with advance notice, though flexibility is limited to preserve the integrity of Chef Vij’s menu.

• Is this a private experience?

  Yes. This is a private, chef-led dining event at Vij’s, reserved exclusively for your group. There will be other diners in the restaurant, but if you require privacy throughout the arrival and dinner experience, please let us know. We pride ourselves on catering to our VIP guests and maintaining their anonimity.

• How do I book an evening with Chef Vikram Vij?

  This experience is available by request only. Connect with us to arrange your preferred date, and we will coordinate directly with Chef Vij and Vij’s to confirm availability.

• Who is Chef Vikram Vij?

  Vikram Vij is one of Canada’s most recognized culinary figures, known for shaping modern Indian cuisine through his Vancouver restaurants and his broader media presence. He has been cooking and hosting in Vancouver for decades and brings both deep expertise and genuine warmth to an evening at his table.

• Is this experience worth the price?

  It’s a private, chef-hosted evening at one of Vancouver’s most respected restaurants with a chef who is genuinely engaged with his guests throughout. The flat rate covers a multi-course meal, personal stories and cultural context from Chef Vij, and a setting designed for conversation as much as food. For the right group it’s a meaningful and memorable evening.

• How many people can attend?

  The base experience accommodates up to four guests at a flat rate of $1,250. Additional guests can be arranged by request up to a maximum of six. It’s designed to be intimate, so the small group size is intentional.

• Is this a private experience or will we be sharing the space with other diners?

  The experience takes place in the main dining room at Vij’s, so guests are part of the energy of the restaurant rather than tucked away from it. What makes it distinct is the access: Chef Vij sits with your group, takes you into his kitchen, and is genuinely present throughout the evening. For larger groups a private room can be arranged.

• Who prepares the food?

  Chef Vij’s long-time kitchen team executes the meal. What makes the evening distinctive is that the menu is shaped by the conversation Chef Vij has with your group, so what lands on the table reflects something of who you are and what you’re celebrating. The team behind the food has been with him for years and that continuity shows in the quality.

• What kind of food is served?

  The menu is rooted in Chef Vij’s approach to modern Indian cuisine and is shaped in part by the conversation he has with your group before the meal. Dietary accommodations can be discussed when booking.

• Is this a private experience?

  For groups of up to four the experience takes place in the main dining room, where you’re part of the restaurant’s atmosphere while having dedicated time with Chef Vij. For larger groups there is the option of a private room. Either way the access to Chef Vij himself is what sets the evening apart.