Food
Chef Gurjyote Sethi
Darpan News Desk Darpan, 21 May, 2025
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.
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