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…
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…
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…
PHOTO: Chef Steve Chew Kim Seng brings more than two decades of international experience to his role as Chef de Cuisine at Grand Hyatt Bali. Tradition, Reinvention And A Global Life In The Kitchen Across more than two decades and seven countries, Chef Steve Chew Kim Seng has built a global career rooted in Chinese…
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…
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,…
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…
Vijay Jetani’s OMNOM redefines vegan dining by blending traditional Indian flavours with modern ingredients, fostering community through education and promoting sustainability—all while serving fresh, innovative dishes to a diverse clientele. Vijay Jetani is the founder of OMNOM, an Islington Indian eatery focused on promoting vegan, eco-conscious eating. But OMNOM is about more than just food….
Photo: Hasan Demir, owner of Zara Restaurant, whose philosophy of hospitality has made his Hampstead restaurant a cherished part of the local community. A Thoughtful Conversation On Immigration, Community, Turkish Cuisine And Building A Restaurant That Became Part Of Hampstead’s Identity Hasan Demir reflects on arriving in Britain in 1986, building Zara Restaurant from scratch,…
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…
