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Chef Pooja Dhingra: Inspiring Desi of the Day

October 5, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Pooja Dhingra is an Indian pastry chef and businessman. She opened India’s first Macaron store and is the owner of bakery chain Le15 Patisserie that specializes in macarons and a host of French desserts. She has been featured in national dailies and is a regular in fashion and lifestyle glossies not just for her abilities in the kitchen, but also as a dynamic businesswoman and inspiration to women – she was selected by Forbes India for their ‘30 Under 30’ achievers list for 2014 and the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list. She has published two books, a best seller (in India) on baking. and The Wholesome Kitchen.

Chef Nisha Parmar: Inspiring Desi of the Day

September 29, 2023 / Zeeshan Zaidi / 0 Comments

Nisha is a highly successful self-taught chef, a social influencer with 80,000 Instagram followers, and is one of the most popular names in celebrity private dining. Slots for her sought-after dinner parties are booked up over 12 months in advance.
Her signature dishes – think Goan Salmon Curry and Lamb Gyoza Samosa – have attracted a range of A-list clients including Joe Wicks, Ellie Goulding, Tom & Gi Fletcher, Matt & Emma Willis and Marvin & Rochelle Humes. Nisha has also showcased her menus in grand venues and special events such as The Unicef Soccer Aid Gala at The Science Museum in London and most recently at St Paul’s Cathedral for MS Society.