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Atul Kochhar2-Time Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur

Atul Kochhar’s inimitable talent as a twice-Michelin-starred chef has changed the way people perceive and experience Indian food. He is at the forefront of the Indian culinary industry for the over 30 years and is recognised on an international scale. Born in Jamshedpur, India, Atul started his career at the prestigious The Oberoi group of hotels in India where he became sous chef and led a team of 18. Rising significantly through the ranks, he also gained his diploma in Hotel Management and moved to the Hilton group to work under the guidance of renowned chef Bernard Kunig. In 1994 Atul was given the opportunity to move to London to lead and open Tamarind restaurant.
Inspired by his native India, Atul combines his heritage with his love of British ingredients to create and delivers modern Indian cuisine. It was at Tamarind restaurant in 2001 where he received his first Michelin star. In 2002 Atul then went on to open his very own restaurant, Benares in London’s Mayfair, which earned him a second Michelin star in 2007.
In 2018 Atul left Benares to pursue other independent ventures and to further develop Atul Kochhar Hospitality Group and his catering company Amod Events. AKHG: Kanishka in Mayfair, London; Vaasu and Sindhu, Marlow; Hawkyns in Amersham; Riwaz in Beaconsfield; Masalchi in Wembley Park; Indian Essence in Petts Wood and Essence in Tunbridge Wells.

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