Atul Kochhar facts for kids
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| Cooking style | Indian |
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Current restaurant(s)
Kanishka
Hawkyns Sindhu Indian Essence Riwaz Vaasu Masalchi |
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Previous restaurant(s)
Benares
 Vatika Ananda Tamarind (no longer held)Oberoi Hotel (New Delhi) |
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Atul Kochhar is a famous chef and TV personality. He was born in India but now lives in Britain. He is known for his amazing Indian food.
Atul Kochhar was one of the first two Indian chefs to earn a Michelin star. He received this special award in London in 2001. This was for his work at a restaurant called Tamarind. Later, he opened his own restaurant, Benares. This restaurant earned him a second Michelin star in 2007.
He has opened many other restaurants since then. These include Kanishka and Masalchi in London. He also has Sindhu, Vaasu, Riwaz, and Hawkyns in Buckinghamshire. Another restaurant is Indian Essence in Petts Wood, Kent.
Chef Kochhar often appears on television shows. He has also written several cookbooks. Some of his books are Curry Everyday, Simple Indian, and 30 Minute Curries.
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About Atul Kochhar
Early Life and Training
Atul Kochhar was born in Jamshedpur, India. He started his cooking journey in 1989. He worked at The Oberoi Group of hotels in India. He studied Hotel Management in Chennai.
In 1993, he joined the five-star Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi. There, he worked as a sous chef. He helped manage the kitchen and improve its standards. In 1994, he moved to work with chef Bernard Kunig.
Becoming a Star Chef
Atul Kochhar made history in January 2001. At just 31 years old, he became the first Indian chef to get a Michelin star. This is a very high honor in the cooking world.
He later opened his own restaurant, Benares. This restaurant also earned a Michelin star. This showed his skill and creativity in Indian cuisine.
His Restaurants Today
Atul Kochhar has opened many successful restaurants. Each one offers unique and delicious Indian food.
In March 2019, he opened Kanishka in London. This restaurant is on Maddox Street. He also runs Masalchi, Sindhu, Vaasu, Riwaz, Hawkyns, and Indian Essence. These restaurants show his passion for modern Indian cooking.
TV Shows and Cookbooks
Atul Kochhar is a familiar face on television. He has been on BBC2's show Million Pound Menu. He also hosted a series called Curry on with Atul Kochhar. Another show he presented was Kochhar's Spice Kitchen, about food in Malaysia.
He has appeared on popular shows like Masterchef Goes Large. He was also on Great British Menu for the Queen's 80th Birthday. You might have seen him on Market Kitchen and Saturday Kitchen too.
Besides TV, he shares his recipes in cookbooks. These books help people cook amazing Indian dishes at home.
