Vikas Khanna- The Chef who Cooked Colors in Life

Vikas Khanna- the name among billions who reached the zenith of his career by cooking delicious cuisines and his hard work. He is a kind-hearted and soft-spoken person. From a small town Amritsar to being a successful celebrity chef, his journey is really inspiring. He is not just known in India but famous at the global. And he is not just a chef but a filmmaker, restaurateur, cookbook writer, host of some international television food shows and judge of Indian Television show Masterchef India and known for his great philanthropic works. So, here is our chef Vikas Khanna.

Chef Vikas Khanna was born and brought up in Amritsar, got the inspiration and guidance of cooking from his grandmother. He used to make langars and helped his grandmother in the golden temple, he was born with a defect in his leg so he couldn’t run till the age of 13. He is a self-made man who loved cooking and started his business of catering by the name of  Lawrence Gardens Banquets, at the very young age of 17 with just 15000 in his pocket and that he accumulated by selling some of his stuff. While trying new recipes and serving people in Gurudwara in Amritsar, he used to meet many International tourists who complimented his food which gave him motivation.

Prominent Accolades and Books

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It is surprising that Chef Vikas Khanna has rejected Karan Johar’ Movie offer as he just want to concentrate on his first love of food!

Secondly, when he made his presence on Gordon Ramsay’s show ‘Kitchen Nightmares, Ramsay told him that he should be the Hollywood Movie and TV Star. And it is known that Hollywood studios approached his heart-touching story.

Thirdly He is the man behind this unique idea of the first Culinary Equipment Museum at Welcomgroup Graduate school of Hotel Management, Manipal, which showcases and donates utensils and cooking equipment that are worth million dollars. This is made to preserve India’s enriched tradition of culinary arts and to make future generations aware.

Vikas Khanna can be said as a real superstar who gave the real meaning to cooking, highlighted its importance, and made people aware of the exalted tradition of Indian cooking. His journey is really inspiring, from being from a small town in India to attaining a degree at Culinary Institute of America and New York University and having worked with renowned hotels like Taj Group, Oberoi Group, Welcome Group, and Leela Group of Hotels. Also worked with top chefs of the world like Boby Flay, Gordon Ramsay, Eric Ripert, etc.