Chef Gurjyote Sethi is an internationally trained culinary expert with over 25 years of experience across premier hospitality brands like Taj, Marriott, and Fairmont. A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi, he’s cooked for dignitaries including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian ministers. After honing his craft globally, he founded GJ’s Kitchen in Vancouver. Chef Sethi has been featured on CTV, Global BC, Spice Radio, and Red FM, and is celebrated for blending traditional Indian flavors with global cuisine. His culinary excellence is reflected in glowing reviews across media, food blogs, and social platforms.
From perfecting age-old techniques to adapting them for a North American kitchen, she built a thriving online community of over 100,000 people who connect through cultural cuisine. To her, keeping Punjabi flavors on the table matters most—whether it’s through a classic dish, a creative fusion, or a quick weeknight meal.
Chef Rehana Parveen, an Indian pastry chef with a deep-rooted passion for desserts, began her culinary journey after transitioning from finance. She started as a management trainee at Holiday Inn Goa under Chef Ranjeet Pandey and quickly excelled in the pastry department.
Aanal Kotak, an acclaimed chef from Ahmedabad, India, is making waves in Vaughan, Canada, with her latest venture, The Secret Kitchen. Renowned for her inventive approach to Indian cuisine, Aanal blends traditional flavors with global influences, creating a menu that delights and surprises.
Baldeep Singh & Kanwardeep Ahluwalia, founders and head chefs at Sirka Gourmet Takeout, are the driving forces behind the restaurant’s success in Surrey. Baldeep, a first-generation chef, believes in merging traditional techniques with creative flair, while Kanwardeep views cooking as both an art and a science.
A believer in the “swasth raho-mast raho” philosophy, Ritu Khemka is a true proponent of healthy living and healthy eating. A simple desire to document her recipes to pass them on to her daughters as her legacy, blossomed into a passion and a popular food blog.
With almost 23 years in the culinary field, he began at IIAS Darjeeling, later joining Carlson Rezidor. Specializing in Indian cuisine and boasting diverse kitchen skills, he's worked with renowned hotel chains like RHG, ITC, and Radisson.
