I am very happy to announce that Indian Born chef, Atul Kochhar will be cooking at Reads Hotel on the 25th July as part of my Guest Chef Programme for 2008.
Atul trained and worked under the Oberoi Hotel Group in New Delhi where he established himself as one of the leading chefs of his generation. His reputation brought him to London in 1994 where he was appointed head chef at Tamarind restaurant in Mayfair. By the age of 31, he had become the first Indian chef to be awarded the coveted Michelin star.
He now runs his own Restaurant, Benares, with a menu that reflects his passion for food from all areas of India and a setting to rival the most elegant of restaurants in London. He recently gained another Michelin Star.
Never complacent with the quality of his work, he returns to his homeland whenever possible to research new recipes and ingredients.
Renowned for the vibrancy of his food and the subtlety of his spice mixes, Atul is scrupulously faithful to the origins of each recipe. The presentation may be lean towards modern European, but the heart of each dish can be traced to individual households across India.
The acclaimed cookbook Indian Essence, a collection of strikingly original and beautifully presented recipes, is the product of one such trip and he is currently working on a second book on Indian vegetarian food.
I am really looking forward to working with Atul and I'm sure it is going to be a truly memorable night. You can book your table by calling Reads on 971 140262.
No comments
To be able to write a comment, you have to be registered and logged in
Currently there are no comments.