Our Journey
Built on Trust. Driven by Passion.
From a single kitchen to a Pan-India presence, our journey reflects three decades of trust, innovation, and excellence.
1992
The Beginning
Mr. Ismail gained valuable experience in institutional catering while working at the Thapar Group HRD Centre (Crompton Group), laying the foundation for his vision of building a trusted catering enterprise.
1999
Major Expansion in Pune
📍 Imposes, Hadapsar | 🏭 1st Central Kitchen, Mundhwa
🍽️ RSI operations commenced, strengthening CCS’s capabilities and systems to serve larger institutions.
2001
A New Chapter of Growth
Established Sahara Enterprises in Pune, strengthening the business’s presence in institutional catering and creating new opportunities for growth.
2003
Serving Excellence Beyond Boundaries
🍽️ Operations commenced at the Army Sports Academy, Pune, marking a significant milestone built on quality, discipline, and dependable service.
2005
Mexican Grill Restaurant, USA
🌎 Making a Mark in San Antonio, Texas
In 2005, the journey expanded internationally with the establishment of a Mexican Grill Restaurant in the Rittiman area of San Antonio, Texas, USA. From India to the USA — the journey continued to grow beyond borders.
2007
Expanding Across Borders
🌍 Expanded into Dubai, marking a significant step in the journey toward building a broader international presence.
2008
Bringing Italian Flavours to Dubai
🍝 Launched Ciao Ciao Italian Restaurant in Dubai, expanding the organisation’s international presence into the dining and hospitality sector.
2009
Returning to Roots, Creating New Experiences
🍽️ Established Chefs Corner Restaurant in Pune, expanding the organisation’s journey into restaurant hospitality and culinary experiences.
2015
Expanding into Gujarat
📍 Expanded into Gujarat, commencing operations with GroupO, Faurecia, and Kirloskar and strengthening the organisation’s presence in industrial and corporate catering.
2017
Expanding Southward to Chennai
📍 Expanded into Chennai, commencing operations with DMI and YSGI and strengthening the organisation’s growing presence across India.
2018
Strengthening Our Presence in Bengaluru
📍 Expanded into Bengaluru, commencing operations with Wistron, Adient, and Coca-Cola, further strengthening our presence in corporate and industrial catering.
2025
Expanding into Kerala
📍 Expanded into Kerala, commencing operations with MRF and further strengthening our growing presence across India.
Foundation
Chefs Corporate Services was established by Mr. Ismail Soofi with a vision to redefine corporate catering.
Growth Phase
Expanded across Maharashtra with central kitchen operations and large-scale institutional catering.
Expansion
Serving multiple cities while strengthening hospitality, facility management and catering.
Industry Leader
Serving clients across 7 Cities • 5 States Integrated Catering, Hospitality & Facility Services.
30+
Years
of excellence
100+
Crore
Annual Turnover
100K+
Meals
Served Every Day
50+
Corporate
Clients
1000+
Professionals
Trained Team
ISO
Certified
9001:2015
22000:2018
DIRECTOR PROFILE - Mr. Ismail Soofi
Meet Our Visionary Leader
Founder & Director
With over four decades of profound expertise in the hospitality and catering landscape, Mr. Ismail Soofi is the visionary driving force behind CCS. Highly respected and recognized by India’s leading MNCs and public sectors, he is a pioneering entrepreneur who broke family tradition to build a premier 100 Crore+ catering enterprise entirely from the ground up. A testament to his extraordinary business acumen, grit, and forward-thinking leadership.
Mr. Soofi’s journey is defined by an uncompromising commitment to culinary excellence and operational perfection. His mastery spans large-scale logistics, strategic menu innovation, and cultivating enduring corporate relationships. It is this unwavering dedication that has made CCS the trusted partner of choice for some of the most prestigious organizations in the country.
Formally trained in hospitality management, Mr. Soofi combines foundational industry principles with decades of real-world mastery. Beyond his executive achievements, he is a revered leader and mentor, serving as the daily inspiration for a dedicated workforce of over 1,000 professionals. Under his strategic guidance, CCS continues to set benchmarks for corporate catering, blending scale with flawless execution.
"Excellence is not a destination — it is a daily habit we practice in every kitchen, every service, every day." - Mr. Ismail Soofi
OUR GROUP ECOSYSTEM
Integrated Service Through Our Group Companies
We are a group of companies under one vision — delivering excellence in corporate catering, hospitality, facility management, and food production services across India.
Chefs Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.
Specializes in corporate and industrial catering through central kitchen and in-house kitchen models across India.
Corporate Catering
Chefs
Corner
Offers complete catering solutions including cafeteria operations, event catering, and on-site kitchen management.
Event Catering
Sahara
Enterprises
Provides centralized and industrial food services, managing bulk production and institutional catering.
Industrial Food Services
Sahara Hospitality Services
Focused on housekeeping and facility management services and operates our bakery manufacturing unit.
Facility Management
One Vision • One Standard • Multiple Specialized Services
OUR FOUNDATION
The Vision & Mission That Drive Every Meal We Serve
OUR VISION
“FROM CHEFS CORPORATE TO EVERY CORPORATE : QUALITY ASSURED.”
“शेफ्स कॉर्पोरेट से हर कॉर्पोरेट तक: गुणवत्ता सुनिश्चित.”
“शेफ्स कॉर्पोरेट ते प्रत्येक कॉर्पोरेट: गुणवत्तेची खात्री.”
OUR MISSION
CONSISTENT FOOD. TRAINED PEOPLE. SYSTEMS THAT SCALE.”
“निरंतर भोजन. प्रशिक्षित लोग. स्केल करने योग्य सिस्टम.”
“सातत्यपूर्ण जेवण. प्रशिक्षित माणसं. विस्तारणारी यंत्रण.”
WHAT WE DO BEST
Our Core Competencies
Excellence is not a single achievement—it’s the result of strong systems, skilled people, and continuous innovation. Our core competencies represent the foundation of CCS, enabling us to serve leading corporates, institutions, and organizations with reliability, quality, and care.
Culinary
Expertise
Master menu planning, food innovation, and quality control
Operational
Excellence
Efficient, high-speed kitchen operations at every scale
Client Relationship Management
Long-term partnerships built on consistency and care
Team
Leadership
Training and inspiring 1,000+ culinary and service professionals
Sustainability
Practices
Eco-friendly sourcing, waste reduction, and green kitchens
Quality
Assurance
HACCP, FSSAI, and ISO-compliant food safety at every step
Innovation & Technology
Hi-tech equipment, modern systems, forward-thinking menus
Event & Large-Scale Catering
Seamless execution for corporate events & large gatherings
QUALITY POLICY
Our Commitment
to Quality
At CCS, quality is not just a policy – it’s our culture.
- FSSAI-approved sourcing from certified suppliers only
- Rigorous daily hygiene and sanitation protocols
- Internal monthly audits + biannual ISO/HACCP mystery audits
- Client-initiated unscheduled audits — always welcome
- Food lab testing and regular staff medical checks
- Strict personal hygiene, uniform, and handwashing standards
ISO CERTIFIED
Food Safety Management
System
Quality Management
System
