THE ‘Tyffyn’ is a beautifully designed lunch box, thoughtfully made using the best design features available on the market.
It comes in two sizes – the 600ml size, which retails for £43, comprises two containers and the 1,000ml version (£54) comes with three containers, each with a separator to keep several food items apart.
One container is a deeper size and all of them fit on top of each other and are placed in the base, so that the vacuum insulated, double-walled, copper-coated, stainless-steel shell can fit over the top.
This feature helps to control the temperature inside, keeping food piping hot or cold for up to six hours. The stainless-steel latches on either side keep everything locked in place to help avoid any messy leaks.
This unique tiffin is designed with thoughtfulness for the user. It comes with a matching Vaya’s Bagmat – a shoulder bag that unzips to become a table mat with a pouch for storing cutlery. This can make lunch times really enjoyable and special by giving a feeling of luxury and indulgence.
Once you’ve enjoyed your lunch, the Tyffyn can be packed away into the Bagmat, which is
specially coated to make it waterproof and stain resistant. The compact size fits into a handbag or briefcase, and buyers can choose from cheetah print, ombre, magical unicorns
and classical white along with other fun designs.
These lunchboxes also have a collapsible handle and the containers are leak resistant with lids that have an ingenious heat protective finger grip. Both the containers and lids are top rack dishwasher safe.
The Tyffyns are also ecofriendly and BPA free, and can be purchased online from Amazon or Vaya’s website at vayalife.com
LOOK forward to indulging in your favourite curries, soups, salads and gulab jamuns with Vaya Tyffyn, VacuTherm Insulated tiered lunch boxes.
Made from stainless steel, Vaya Tyffyn keeps food hot or cold for up to six hours and comes in array of chic designs including cheetah, denim, gold and silver. These lightweight lunch boxes are available in two sizes, 600ml or 1,000ml.
The partitions are ideal for delicious leftovers from the night before without creating a mess.
So whether you’re a professional at your desk, a school student, a healthconscious individual or someone always on the go, Vaya Tyffyns are perfect for everyone. They can be bought at VayaLife.com.
We are giving two Eastern Eye readers a chance to win one of two lunch boxes – either a gold 1,000ml size or a silver 600ml one. Send your request by email with your full name and telephone number to daksha.ganatra@amg.biz or By post to Garavi Gujarat House, No 1 Silex Street, London, SE1 0DW.
Chef Asma Khan calls for an end to macho kitchens and celebrates older women in professional cooking.
Advocates unionising hospitality and improving working conditions across the industry.
Explains founding the Second Daughters Foundation to support girls’ education in India.
Discusses the political role of food in promoting labour rights and dignity.
Redefining kitchens and leadership
In the latest episode of Shami’s Speakeasy, chef and campaigner Asma Khan joined host Shami Chakrabarti to discuss justice, feminism, race and the politics of food. Chakrabarti described Khan as “not so much a celebrity chef as a revolutionary chef.”
Khan highlighted her all-women team at Darjeeling Express, many of whom are grandmothers, calling it “a powerhouse.” Rejecting the macho culture of celebrity kitchens, she said the average age of women cooking in her kitchen is 50, demonstrating that older women are central to professional cooking.
Unionising hospitality and work-life challenges
Khan spoke candidly about labour conditions in hospitality and the impossibility of perfect work-life balance for shift workers and entrepreneurs. She called for restaurant workers to unionise, reflecting on exploitation during COVID and ongoing staffing pressures: “Without collective action, we can never get anywhere.”
She also shared her approach to parenting and entrepreneurship: “There is no word called ‘balance’ for some of us. The only way out is to forgive yourself and keep going.”
Second Daughters and food as a force for change
As a second daughter, Khan founded the Second Daughters Foundation, supporting girls’ education in India through school meals and practical assistance for those most likely to be kept at home.
Khan also described food as a political tool, using it to “shake the world gently” while emphasising labour, dignity and respect alongside ingredients.
Episode details
Shami’s Speakeasy: Asma Khan is available on all major podcast platforms from 15 October 2025. Additional resources and artwork inspired by the discussion will be shared in the Speakeasy Zine on the show’s website and to subscribers.
Asma Khan is the founder of Darjeeling Express, London, and an advocate for dignity in hospitality and women’s rights. Shami Chakrabarti is a human rights lawyer, legislator, and broadcaster who hosts Shami’s Speakeasy as a forum for honest conversations on values, ethics and social change.
By clicking the 'Subscribe’, you agree to receive our newsletter, marketing communications and industry
partners/sponsors sharing promotional product information via email and print communication from Garavi Gujarat
Publications Ltd and subsidiaries. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the
unsubscribe link in our emails. We will use your email address to personalize our communications and send you
relevant offers. Your data will be stored up to 30 days after unsubscribing.
Contact us at data@amg.biz to see how we manage and store your data.