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Atul Kochhar
Helping bring Michelin recognition to Indian fine dining in Britain.
Tamarind · Benares star
- Born
- 31 August 1969
- Birthplace
- Jamshedpur, India
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Atul Kochhar
Atul Kochhar is an Indian-born British-based chef and restaurateur associated with Tamarind, Benares and later restaurant ventures.
Early life
Indian upbringing
Grew up in Jamshedpur.
Professional training
Studied hotel management and trained with the Oberoi group.
Career
- 1994
London move
Joined Tamarind in Mayfair.
- 2001
Michelin recognition
Tamarind received a star while he led its kitchen.
- 2003–2018
Benares
Opened and developed the London restaurant.
- 2019 onward
Later ventures
Developed restaurants including Kanishka.
Restaurants & books
Tamarind
Helped establish Indian cooking within Michelin-recognised London dining.
Benares star
The restaurant received Michelin recognition.
Curry Everyday
Published a collection of vegetarian curries.
Beyond the kitchen
Television
Appeared in programmes including Great British Menu.
2018 controversy
Apologised for anti-Muslim remarks online; a Dubai hotel ended its partnership with him.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Chef biography and interview ↗Photo: Bruno Cordioli for CIBVS. CC BY-SA 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
