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Chef Rehana Parveen

Rehana Parveen Darpan, 17 Mar, 2025
  • Chef Rehana Parveen

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.

Over the years, she honed her craft at The Westin Pune, Pullman Dubai Downtown, The St. Regis Mumbai, Radisson Hotel Brunei, and Hilton Doha The Pearl.

Chef Rehana now works at the Michelin-starred Benares Restaurant & Bar in London, continually pushing creative boundaries and perfecting her art through innovation and dedication. 

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