Community Dinner: A Fijian Feast (Second Seating)

Once a month, we set our tables and open our doors to the community for a simple, shared meal. We work with our favorite ingredients, recipes, and chefs to bring you our most creative and delicious ideas. For more information, click here.

March's exciting meal comes from Chef James Chand, the founder and executive chef of Curryous Catering, the premiere Fijian-Indian catering company in San Francisco, California. 
 

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Spinach & Corned Mutton Rourou (coconut-based stew)
Spinach Rourou (vegetarian option)
Jasmine Rice
Fresh Tomato Relish
Steamed Cassava 

About James Chand

From the time Chef James was a very young child, he has had a deep love of food—specifically the flavors of Indian Fiji. His family, who were from the Fiji Islands, were all excellent cooks and kept him nearby in the kitchen from a very young age. By the time he could hold a spoon, he was helping cook for family events. 

One day, on a whim, a friend asked James to cater a birthday party. James obliged, and the food he cooked—all traditional Fijian-Indian dishes—was a huge hit. Soon, more friends (and friends of friends) began asking James to cater their affairs, and it became clear to James that he had found his true calling. He left his job in corporate sales, and set about founding a catering company.

Soon, more friends (and friends of friends) began asking James to cater their affairs, and it became clear to James that he had found his true calling.