Chaiiwala
London, England, United Kingdom · Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
Chaiiwala is the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, operating over 130 stores globally. Known for its authentic Karak chaii and unique street food, the brand has quickly scaled through franchising. Chaiiwala aims to reach at least 500 locations in the coming decade, building on its strong sales momentum.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Employees
- 320
- Industries
- Food and Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurants
- Status
- Private
- Website
- chaiiwala.co.uk
- Company page
Recent activity at Chaiiwala
Leadership
- Ben Clayton, Chief Operating Officer
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Chaiiwala in the news
- How Chaiiwala went from Delhi to drive-thru - The Grocer (May 28, 2026)
- Chaiiwala chooses Blackburn for first 24-hour drive thru - The Grocer (May 01, 2026)
- Chaiiwala opens new format café at Sandbach Southbound on the M6 - Forecourt Trader (Aug 04, 2026)
- Chaiiwala Dundee: What did we think of these four items from the street food takeaway? - The Courier (Nov 01, 2022)
- Lockdown Takeaway Boom Pushes Leicester-Based Chaiiwala Towards 189 Stores by 2023 - Love Business East Midlands (Oct 23, 2020)
- UK’s leading Indian street food café lands at Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Airport (Oct 08, 2024)
- CHAIIWALA ANNOUNCED AS THE HEADLINE SPONSOR OF THIS YEAR’S NHS HEROES BALL - Pukaar News (Jul 26, 2022)
- Chaiiwala launches digital ordering and rewards platform - The Grocer (Sep 21, 2026)
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About Chaiiwala: questions and answers
What does Chaiiwala do?
Chaiiwala is the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, operating over 130 stores globally. Known for its authentic Karak chaii and unique street food, the brand has quickly scaled through franchising. Chaiiwala aims to reach at least 500 locations in the coming decade, building on its strong sales momentum.
Where is Chaiiwala headquartered?
Chaiiwala is headquartered in London, England, United Kingdom.
How many employees does Chaiiwala have?
Chaiiwala has about 320 employees.
What is the latest news on Chaiiwala?
On Oct 13, 2025, Chaiiwala Appoints Ben Clayton as Chief Operating Officer
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