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Shefs at The Leela

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Shefs at The Leela
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The Leela Palace Bengaluru and Dean with us (Rupali Dean and Akanksha Dean) brings to you an out of the world sit-down dinner on the 8th of October 2022, and a Brand Masterclass on the 7th of October 2022 along with acclaimed Chef Zafar Ali, aiming at celebrating Indian Heritage to its finest, by celebrating Women and Indian produce, but this time with the added excitement of not one, not two, but four highly skilled and creative women chefs. Shefs at the Leela is the first of its kind event held across India honouring ladies whose unique spin on their desi roots is making everyone sit up and take notice all over the world. These women range from intrepid pioneers to overhauling their traditions across the globe. 

MORE ABOUT THE SHEFS

AARTHI SAMPATH

Aarthi Sampath is a New York-based renowned chef, restaurant consultant, food truck expert and TV personality, one of the industry�s rising stars, now gaining popularity with her stint as judge on MasterChef Tamil. Sampath�s control over her vision and passion for Indian cooking has brought her into several unique spaces. Her perspective makes her Indian cooking unique. She has a deep respect for quality ingredients as they are the backbone to a dish. Robust, bold flavours are her style. She also raises awareness and talks about how food is so crucial in creating equality in the world. Sampath�s USP is awareness and sensitivity. 

AMNINDER SANDHU

National Award Winner for the Best Lady Chef 2015- 2016 presented by the Ministry of Tourism. Represented India on Netflix- The Final Table. Labelled by Marco Pierre White as �The Girl with Gold In Her Fingers�. She attributes her success in a male-dominated industry to her genuine love for food. In a career spanning 14 years, Chef Amninder Sandhu has received a National Award for the Best Lady Chef and come to be known as the ambassador of Indian cuisine.

SHERRY MEHTA

A Caterer, Food Expert, Northwest Frontier & Himachali Pop-up Specialist, 1st Runner Up on the food reality show - Grilled, Miss Shimla 2005, Director - Host Relations at Indian Food Trail and Founder of A Girl From The Hills. she is the favoured choice for catering for both Bollywood celebrities and corporate honchos and has a full-fledged catering setup in Bombay that can cater up to 2000 people at a time. She was recently awarded the Best regional cuisine kitchen by Times Food and Nightlife for Kanak by Sherry.

AMAN DOSANJ

Aman Dosanj is a former footballer who made history as the first British Asian to represent England at any level. From footballer to edible storyteller, she is known for her ability to educate, connect and tell stories through food. Working with organic farmers and producers, she creates edible adventures in unexpected places through The Paisley Notebook in the Okanagan Valley (British Columbia, Canada). Grounded by Slow Food philosophies and social justice work, the self-taught cook was listed by The Globe & Mail as �one of Canada�s next star chefs� in 2020. 

GENERAL MANAGER, THE LEELA PALACE, BENGALURU 

MADHAV SEHGAL

Senior hospitality professional with 23 years of experience with leadership, entrepreneurial and networking expertise coupled with astute business acumen and a proven track record of consistent delivery of core strategy and objectives. Presently heading the Leela Palace Bangalore, one of Asia�s leading business luxury hotels owned and operated by Brookfield Asset Management, serving as director for the owning company and the initiation of Shefs at The Leela is being worked on through his lens

THE CURATORS


AKANKSHA DEAN

Food & Travel writer and culinary researcher, Independent Chef & Events Specialist
A trained hospitality professional from the Institute of Hotel Management Aurangabad, Akanksha Dean is the first Indian chef to train with Massimo Bottura at Modena, Italy; the top chef�s three Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana is still considered the best restaurant in the world. Travelling for local food and culture has taught her to develop a completely original perspective on everything, by rewarding innovation and fresh thinking. 

RUPALI DEAN

Award winning Journalist; Food & Travel Photographer; A Catalyst and an Events specialist
Awarded as the ' Best food writer in the country' by the Indian culinary forum, WACS and the ministry of Tourism Dean is a familiar name in Travel & Food writing. Her passion and work take her on various travels within India and across the world and her by-line is familiar to discerning readers of newspapers and magazines.

THE LEELA PALACE BENGALURU  

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, owned and managed by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund, has been voted the World�s Best Hotel Brand for the second consecutive year by Travel + Leisure USA World�s Best Awards 2021. The Leela is the epitome of true Indian luxury infused with a distinct aesthetic that celebrates India�s rich art, cuisine and culture that is engrained in its offering of India�s heritage to the world. This honour is a recognition of the brand�s consistency in pursuing excellence and its commitment towards curating authentic luxury experiences with the graciousness of Indian hospitality.

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