The Secret Feast Now Comes to You: The Secret Kitchen Launches Party Trays for Chicago Area Hosts
September 4, 2026
Schaumburg's Modern Indian fusion destination offers restaurant-caliber royal cuisine to home tables, offices and celebrations — no reservation required
Takeout Party Trays Now Available at The Secret Kitchen in Schaumburg
As Chicagoland's appetite for effortless, elevated hosting continues to grow, The Secret Kitchen — The Indian Saga, the celebrated Modern Indian restaurant from Celebrity Chef Aanal Kotak, is answering the call. The Schaumburg restaurant is the brand's first and only U.S. location — joining sister restaurants across India, Australia and Canada — and has expanded beyond the dining room with the launch of takeout and custom party trays designed to bring its signature royal-inspired cuisine directly to home kitchens, office celebrations and milestone gatherings across the suburbs and city alike.
The move taps into a trend reshaping the way the Chicago area entertains. As diners increasingly crave restaurant-quality experiences without the formality of a night out, hosts are turning to chef-crafted takeout to elevate everything from casual family dinners and game nights to birthdays and holiday celebrations.
The Secret Kitchen's new Party Trays, thoughtfully portioned to serve gatherings of up to 25 guests, are designed to meet that moment: beautifully packed, ready to serve, and built around the same recipes that have drawn steady crowds to the restaurant's dining room since it opened this spring.
"Hosting should feel like an experience, not a chore. Every dish we send out carries the same research and craftsmanship as what we serve in the restaurant. My cooking is rooted in the meals my grandmothers made and in the deep historical research I've done into the feasts once enjoyed across India's royal courts. Now our guests can bring that same sense of occasion to their own tables, whether it's a family dinner, a game night, or a milestone celebration." — Celebrity Chef Aanal Kotak, founder of The Secret Kitchen
The Party Trays themselves reflect The Secret Kitchen's full range of dining preferences, with a strong lineup of vegetarian options served alongside its Halal meat dishes and seafood.
Vegetarian standouts on the Party Tray menu include the TSKfied Paneer Butter Masala, Lehsuni Palak Paneer, Lucknowi Matka Paneer, Burrata Cheese Makhani, Bollywood Khoya Kaju Masala and the TSK Dum Veg Biryani, alongside non-vegetarian favorites such as the TSKfied Butter Chicken — #Delhi Style, Nalli Gosht Ki Nihari, Chicken Chettinad, Kadhai Prawns Curry and Indian Fish Curry. Trays are rounded out with a full spread of breads and rice, including TSK Kulcha, Onion Garlic Naan, Cheese Chilli Naan, Lachcha Paratha and Tandoori Roti. A full list of Party Tray selections and pricing is available in the attached Party Tray Menu, or by calling the restaurant directly.
Beyond the Party Trays, guests can also order individually — à la carte — from The Secret Kitchen's full takeout menu. That menu includes vegetarian and plant-based starters such as the Avocado Dahi Puri, Ragda Fondue Samosa Chaat and Parmesan Cheese Pav Bhaji, chef-special favorites like the Thecha Paneer Tikka and the restaurant's beloved lamb chops from the Mutton Rogan Josh, and showstopping desserts including the Gulab Jamun Flambé and Kesar Mango Rasmalai — none of which are part of the fixed Party Tray selections.
For Chicago-area hosts, the appeal goes beyond convenience. The Secret Kitchen's Party Trays offer a way to introduce guests to a cuisine many haven't experienced in this form — modern, research-driven Indian cooking presented with the polish of fine dining, delivered straight to the table. It's a distinction that has already caught the attention of local food media and influencers since the restaurant's April debut, and one the brand expects to resonate further as Party Tray orders roll in ahead of the busy fall and holiday entertaining season.
"We're seeing more and more guests ask us to be part of their celebrations outside our four walls. Whether it's a corporate lunch, a birthday at home, or a holiday party, we wanted to make it just as easy to bring The Secret Kitchen experience to them." — Himanshu Patel, a partner of The Secret Kitchen
Takeout and Party Trays are now available for pickup at The Secret Kitchen, 1411 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) — dinner Tuesday through Friday, and lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday. Guests can place orders and view the full menu by calling (630) 635-2854 or by ordering delivery on DoorDash or Grubhub.
The Secret Kitchen is a Modern Indian fine-dining concept founded by Celebrity Chef Aanal Kotak, a MasterChef India alumna whose culinary philosophy is rooted in her grandmother's home cooking and extensive historical research into the meals enjoyed across India's royal courts. The brand operates restaurants across India, Australia, and Canada, and Schaumburg, Illinois, is home to its first and only U.S. location, at 1411 W. Schaumburg Road. All meat served at The Secret Kitchen is Halal. The Secret Kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) — dinner Tuesday through Friday, and lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday — offering takeout, online ordering, delivery via DoorDash and Grubhub, and Party Trays for gatherings of up to 25 guests. Learn more at thesecretkitchenusa.com. Follow TSK on Instagram and Facebook.
About Aanal Kotak
Aanal Kotak is one of India's most celebrated celebrity chefs, entrepreneurs, and television personalities. Named Gujarat's Youngest Cooking Expert at just 20 years old, she rose to national fame on Colors Gujarati's iconic Rasoi Show. A postgraduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Gandhinagar, Aanal uniquely bridges the worlds of culinary art and fashion design. She is the founder of The Secret Kitchen, SouthAk, The Baking Couture, and multiple other restaurants and FMCG brands, and the author of Secrets of a Professional Kitchen. Aanal's passion for reviving ancient recipes, heritage ingredients, and India's royal culinary traditions has earned her recognition as one of India's Top 50 Food Entrepreneurs, among other honors.
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As Chicagoland's appetite for effortless, elevated hosting continues to grow, The Secret Kitchen — The Indian Saga, the celebrated Modern Indian restaurant from Celebrity Chef Aanal Kotak, is answering the call. The Schaumburg restaurant is the brand's first and only U.S. location — joining sister restaurants across India, Australia and Canada — and has expanded beyond the dining room with the launch of takeout and custom party trays designed to bring its signature royal-inspired cuisine directly to home kitchens, office celebrations and milestone gatherings across the suburbs and city alike.
The move taps into a trend reshaping the way the Chicago area entertains. As diners increasingly crave restaurant-quality experiences without the formality of a night out, hosts are turning to chef-crafted takeout to elevate everything from casual family dinners and game nights to birthdays and holiday celebrations.
The Secret Kitchen's new Party Trays, thoughtfully portioned to serve gatherings of up to 25 guests, are designed to meet that moment: beautifully packed, ready to serve, and built around the same recipes that have drawn steady crowds to the restaurant's dining room since it opened this spring.
The Party Trays themselves reflect The Secret Kitchen's full range of dining preferences, with a strong lineup of vegetarian options served alongside its Halal meat dishes and seafood.
Vegetarian standouts on the Party Tray menu include the TSKfied Paneer Butter Masala, Lehsuni Palak Paneer, Lucknowi Matka Paneer, Burrata Cheese Makhani, Bollywood Khoya Kaju Masala and the TSK Dum Veg Biryani, alongside non-vegetarian favorites such as the TSKfied Butter Chicken — #Delhi Style, Nalli Gosht Ki Nihari, Chicken Chettinad, Kadhai Prawns Curry and Indian Fish Curry. Trays are rounded out with a full spread of breads and rice, including TSK Kulcha, Onion Garlic Naan, Cheese Chilli Naan, Lachcha Paratha and Tandoori Roti. A full list of Party Tray selections and pricing is available in the attached Party Tray Menu, or by calling the restaurant directly.
Beyond the Party Trays, guests can also order individually — à la carte — from The Secret Kitchen's full takeout menu. That menu includes vegetarian and plant-based starters such as the Avocado Dahi Puri, Ragda Fondue Samosa Chaat and Parmesan Cheese Pav Bhaji, chef-special favorites like the Thecha Paneer Tikka and the restaurant's beloved lamb chops from the Mutton Rogan Josh, and showstopping desserts including the Gulab Jamun Flambé and Kesar Mango Rasmalai — none of which are part of the fixed Party Tray selections.
For Chicago-area hosts, the appeal goes beyond convenience. The Secret Kitchen's Party Trays offer a way to introduce guests to a cuisine many haven't experienced in this form — modern, research-driven Indian cooking presented with the polish of fine dining, delivered straight to the table. It's a distinction that has already caught the attention of local food media and influencers since the restaurant's April debut, and one the brand expects to resonate further as Party Tray orders roll in ahead of the busy fall and holiday entertaining season.
Takeout and Party Trays are now available for pickup at The Secret Kitchen, 1411 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, Illinois, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) — dinner Tuesday through Friday, and lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday. Guests can place orders and view the full menu by calling (630) 635-2854 or by ordering delivery on DoorDash or Grubhub.
FULL PARTY TRAY MENU
See attached Party Tray Menu (PDF/Word) for full lineup and pricing.
About The Secret Kitchen — The Indian Saga
The Secret Kitchen is a Modern Indian fine-dining concept founded by Celebrity Chef Aanal Kotak, a MasterChef India alumna whose culinary philosophy is rooted in her grandmother's home cooking and extensive historical research into the meals enjoyed across India's royal courts. The brand operates restaurants across India, Australia, and Canada, and Schaumburg, Illinois, is home to its first and only U.S. location, at 1411 W. Schaumburg Road. All meat served at The Secret Kitchen is Halal. The Secret Kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays) — dinner Tuesday through Friday, and lunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday — offering takeout, online ordering, delivery via DoorDash and Grubhub, and Party Trays for gatherings of up to 25 guests. Learn more at thesecretkitchenusa.com. Follow TSK on Instagram and Facebook.
About Aanal Kotak
Aanal Kotak is one of India's most celebrated celebrity chefs, entrepreneurs, and television personalities. Named Gujarat's Youngest Cooking Expert at just 20 years old, she rose to national fame on Colors Gujarati's iconic Rasoi Show. A postgraduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Gandhinagar, Aanal uniquely bridges the worlds of culinary art and fashion design. She is the founder of The Secret Kitchen, SouthAk, The Baking Couture, and multiple other restaurants and FMCG brands, and the author of Secrets of a Professional Kitchen. Aanal's passion for reviving ancient recipes, heritage ingredients, and India's royal culinary traditions has earned her recognition as one of India's Top 50 Food Entrepreneurs, among other honors.
Reservations and Hours
Restaurant Hours — Closed Mondays | Tue–Fri Dinner 5:30–10:30pm | Sat–Sun Lunch 11:30am–2:30pm & Dinner 5:30–10:30pm
Address:
1411 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL 60194
The Secret Kitchen is available for private events. Inquire by email to [email protected].
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