For Rajesh Suri, Great Hospitality Has Always Been About More Than What Arrives on the Plate

Rajesh Suri, the veteran hospitality leader whose four-decade career has helped shape the evolution and international reputation of Indian fine dining. Hospitality With Heart Veteran hospitality leader recognised for a four-decade career that has helped elevate Indian dining on the international stage LONDON — Veteran hospitality leader Rajesh Suri has been featured on the cover…

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Jianxing Xiao Builds YEYE Around Family Recipes, Handmade Craft and the Comfort of a Perfect Bowl

Photo: Chef and YEYE founder Jianxing Xiao draws on three decades of culinary experience, family recipes and the refined traditions of Huaiyang cuisine. The Chef Bringing the Soul of Huaiyang Cooking to London Chef Jianxing Xiao brings decades of Chinese culinary training to London, combining Huaiyang and Shanghai traditions with handmade noodles, dumplings, seasonal dishes…

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Shah F. Athar Is Championing a New Standard for British Curry and the Chefs Behind It

Photo: Shah F. Athar, the driving force behind the UK Curry Championships, has become an influential advocate for professional standards, chef development and British Asian hospitality. The Man Raising the Bar for Britain’s Curry Chefs Shah F. Athar discusses the UK Curry Championships, professional standards, chef development, industry challenges and his ambition to ensure British…

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For Rohtash Kanwal, Great Cooking Begins Long Before the Plate Reaches the Table

PHOTO: Chef Rohtash Kanwal brings together creativity, discipline and leadership as he builds a career shaped by modern hospitality and Asian flavours. Leadership, Asian Flavours And The Pursuit Of A Memorable Guest Experience Chef Rohtash Kanwal discusses leadership, authenticity, Asian flavours, sustainability and modern hospitality, revealing how discipline, creativity and teamwork shape his ambition to…

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Chef Nigar Parvin Takes Centre Stage on Taste Asia Magazine Cover and Receives Two Culinary Honours

Rising Chef Celebrated with The 2026 Best of Taste Asia and Flavours of Asia Award as Taste Asia’s Fourth Issue Reaches a Global Audience LONDON, UK — Chef Nigar Parvin has been selected as the cover personality of the fourth issue of Taste Asia magazine, marking another milestone in a culinary journey defined by ambition,…

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Why Chef Steven Heap Believes Simplicity Is the Highest Form of Culinary Excellence

After Visiting Nearly 70 Countries, One Truth About Food Still Endures Chef Steven Heap reflects on four decades of culinary excellence, celebrating Indian cuisine, global traditions, education, authenticity and the enduring belief that confidence, simplicity and heritage create exceptional food. F ew chefs embody the spirit of lifelong learning, culinary craftsmanship and cultural appreciation quite like…

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Nigar Parvin Reveals the Secrets Behind Britain’s Beloved Curry House Cuisine and the Journey That Shaped a Lifetime of Culinary Discovery

Photo: Chef Nigar Parvin brings more than 5 years of culinary experience to British Indian restaurant cuisine, combining tradition, travel, and teaching to inspire confident home cooks. The Curry Was Never the Secret—Understanding It Was Chef Nigar shares how decades of restaurant experience, global travel, and teaching inspired him to demystify British Indian restaurant cooking,…

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Iftahar Ahmed Grew Up at Bombay. Now He’s Preparing It for the Next Generation.

Photo: Ahmed combines entrepreneurial instinct with remarkable resilience, protecting his family’s culinary heritage while confidently preparing Bombay for a new generation. For Iftahar Ahmed, 45 Years Is Only Part of the Bombay Story Iftahar Ahmed reflects on Bombay Restaurant’s 45-year journey, revealing how family, fresh ingredients, calculated risks, innovation and old-fashioned hospitality have helped a…

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Chef Arup Redefins Indian Fine Dining ThroughExcellence, Innovation and Leadership

A Global Culinary Visionary On Heritage, Mentorship, Competition And The Future Of Indian Gastronomy Award-winning Chef Arup reflects on his global culinary journey, Michelin-starred training, leadership philosophy, competition success, and mission to elevate Indian cuisine while inspiring future generations of hospitality professionals. F ew chefs embody the spirit of modern hospitality quite like Chef Arup. A…

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