Exclusive Interview | Celebrity Chef Shipra Khanna, Judge @ Zee Café, Chef Vs Fridge Season 3

Exclusive Interview | Celebrity Chef Shipra Khanna, Judge @ Zee Café, Chef Vs Fridge Season 3

Vegan is really going to be big; people are going to be moving a lot towards healthy eating which are are already doing post the pandemic. People are really becoming conscious and choosing the food they want to eat so healthy food will really boom in India and worldwide whether it is plant-based recipes or vegan food.

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Exclusive Interview | Avanti Mehta, India’s Youngest Certified Water Sommelier

Exclusive Interview | Avanti Mehta, India’s Youngest Certified Water Sommelier

Mineral rich waters with a mid to high TDS work really well for stews, risottos and paellas since the calcium can help seal the complex flavour of ingredients. One can even cook glazed vegetables with naturally carbonated waters, Vichy carrots have been world famous since decades.

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Exclusive Interview | Siddhartha Banerjee, Softskills Trainer, CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

Exclusive Interview | Siddhartha Banerjee, Softskills Trainer, CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

Training is the first opportunity to get that first ‘BIG BREAK’ of your life. We all agree that there will be hardships and pain. You are facing the big world for the first time alone. As a trainee, you need to be curious, proactive, always ready to assume new responsibilities when it comes your way.

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In Conversation With Dr. Vikram Kamat, Founder & Chairman, The VITS Kamats Group

In Conversation With Dr. Vikram Kamat, Founder & Chairman, The VITS Kamats Group

Dr. Vikram Kamat, Founder & Chairman, of The VITS Kamats Group, is an All India National Council Gold Medalist and Topper in Hotel Management from IHM, Mumbai, a Master's in Hospitality from Pune University and has received his Doctorate in Business Administration from George Washington University USA.

He is a new-age entrepreneur who single-handedly built a 4-star premium hotel brand ‘VITS’ at the early age of 22. With an overall experience of more than 2 decades in the hospitality industry, he was also instrumental in the family ventures of establishing India’s first ecotel chain of 5-star hotels – Orchid, and expansion to over 1000 rooms in Mumbai & other cities. With numerous awards, rewards, and recognitions over the years, Vikram has established himself as an entrepreneur, hotelier, and author with 6 books to his credit.

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Exclusive Interview | Suresh Kapoor, Director of Rooms, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort

Exclusive Interview | Suresh Kapoor, Director of Rooms, Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort

Hospitality is a people-centric industry and I believe people are the key asset that plays a vital role in the industry. Our purpose as a brand is “We care for people so they can be their best.”  And it is imperative to understand every individual by having a culture in place keeping the team engaged, and motivated so that they can showcase their best to our Guests.-Suresh Kapoor

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Exclusive Interview | Michelin-star Chef Rohit Ghai, London

Exclusive Interview | Michelin-star Chef Rohit Ghai, London

Chef Rohit Ghai is renowned for earning upmarket London restaurant Jamavar a Michelin Star in under a year, the first-ever Indian chef to achieve such an accolade in the UK. Rohit Ghai has become one of the culinary world’s most in-demand chefs after a hugely successful decade on the London restaurant scene. His award-winning skills attracted international praise, and Shangri-La Al Husn is delighted to welcome critically acclaimed Rohit Ghai and his esteemed team of chefs to the city of Muscat.

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Exclusive Interview | Deepak Dandge, The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai

I always believe that Knowledge is power along with it you always need to understand your team and their strength which will make you a good chef and perform well as a team.

Deepak Dandge- Executive Chef

How did it all start? Share your culinary journey with us.

I Was very keen and interested in cooking. My mom used to make really good food and was really fond of it. Same time I saw Hotel Management College which was referred to me by my elder brother. Gave the exam and got through it. Did IHMCT from Tiruvananthapurm, Kovalam.

Started with Orchid Mumbai then moved to other hotels like JW Marriotts, Taj, Westin, Sofitel, Raintree hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, The Park, and Holiday Inn.



What are your earliest memories of the kitchens you worked in?

Started working in the continental section at the early stage when I joined hotels. Was keen to learn more and wanted to see how different section of the kitchen works. Have worked with all the sections of the kitchen like Cold, Hot, oriental, Tandoor, Pastas, Grill, Curries, and also Progressive food.


 A dish your patrons/guests love

  • Salmon with Soy, sesame oil, and pickled salad

  • Nahari

  • Nalli Roghanjosh

  • Lamb Bourguignon

  • Sous vide chicken with Mushroom puree and wine jus

 

 A dish that you love but do not have on your menu

Duck Breast with orange sauce

What according to you does it take to become a successful chef?

I always believe that Knowledge is power along with it you always need to understand your team and their strength which will make you a good chef and perform well as a team.


What advice would you give to a young culinary student?

Focus, read, and enjoy what they do. 


What instruments/ equipment/devices you cannot imagine working without?

Knife, measuring spoon, Thermometer, Combi oven.


Your favorite ingredient is…

Salt- Any form


Name chefs, you find amazing or chefs whose work you admire.

Chef Vinay Jayraj, Chef Rohit Sangwan, Chef Prakash Jaydevan


What books should every chef read?

Books on Ingredient. It will make you understand that how well you can use the ingredient and get the most out of it.