15) Atul Kochhar
Atul Kochhar was the first Indian chef to be awarded a Michelin star, thanks to his efforts as head chef of Tamarind restaurant in London, UK.
Since then, Kochhar has not looked back, joining Marks & Spencers as a consultant chef and opening his own restaurant, Benares which also won a Michelin star in 2007.
He has written acclaimed cookbooks Indian Essence and Fish, Indian Style: 100 Simple Spicy Recipes and regularly appears on food shows, including the BBC’s Great British Menu series. Today, he keeps busy, not only teaching Indian cookery at London’s Thames Valley University, but also opening two new outlets this year — one in Hampshire, UK, and one in Dublin, Ireland.
Kochhar has signed a deal with cruise line P&O Cruises to launch a fine-dining restaurant onboard the company’s new superliner, the Azura, in 2010.
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Sep 1, 2009 , United Arab Emirates
Wow, Thomas Keller only at number 13 will make for an interesting top 10!
Aug 31, 2009 , United Arab Emirates
Wow, just read the first half of the top 20 celebrity chefs and i loved it - really interesting. All those chefs are an inspiration. I can't wait to see the top 10.