Career Inspiration: Indian chef Atul Kochhar
Atul Kochhar was the first Indian chef to be awarded a coveted Michelin star during his time at Tamarind in 2003, at the age of 31. He is now chef-patron of Benares Restaurant in Mayfair, and has been seen on the nation’s television screens creating some delicious dishes and vegetarian dishes on shows such as Great British Menu and Saturday Kitchen
Q. What made you want to become a chef?
Atul Kochhar: My dad ran a catering business in India and I grew up in that atmosphere. Mum has always been a great cook and I have two older sisters who both turned out to be...

