Sanjay Kak

Chef Sanjay Kak is a renowned culinary expert with over thirty years of diverse experience, including prestigious roles at the Taj Group of Hotels and in-flight catering for major airlines. An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology in New Delhi, he began his career with Taj Hotels in 1990, rising to become an Executive Chef at a young age. He has cooked for heads of state and royalty, been involved in menu development for numerous airlines, and pioneered food safety systems for the Taj Group. Currently, as the Director of Culinary Arts at IIHM, Sanjay focuses on training the next generation of chefs, emphasising sustainability and innovation in culinary practices. He also plays a key role in the Young Chef Olympiad, a competition that brings together young chefs from all corners of the globe and celebrates the creative harmony and respect that food brings.