I self-funded and began researching to build a team for my project, Himalayan Soil, to promote Himalayan cuisine. That year, I was awarded Culinary Champion for Etihad.
Chef Sanjay Thakur
Award winning chef hails from Himachal Pradesh Himalayas, youngest chef to create a Guinness world record for creating World’s highest pop up restaurant which was later lauded by Himachal Pradesh Honourable Chief Minister Shri Jai Ram Thakur.
The Journey Begins
I had opportunity to work with world biggest names for exclusive events countless hours and hard work was well paid off. During this span I had a yearly trip to India to my hometown in Himalayas where my biggest inspiration, my dad who has been cooking for Himalayan cuisine over 4 decades always wanted to see me do something for preserving and promoting Himalayan food to global scale. During my work at Etihad stadium Melbourne I came to know about inflight chef profession, so I was tempted to know about it and my curiosity to work close by India brought me to Abu Dhabi where my work inspired lot of people.
Milestones of Excellence
I am a seasoned kitchen professional with all round abilities, be it preparation and menu execution, planning and organizing of workload, manpower, food and beverage produce ordering, staff guidance and appraisal, skilled staff motivator and negotiator. I am an award-winning chef who believes in working towards sustainable future.