Farrokh Khambata
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Farrokh Khambata | |
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 Chef Farrokh Khambata | |
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| Education | Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Mumbai |
| Spouse | Dilshad Khambata |
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| Cooking style | Indian Cuisine Oriental Cuisine Lebanese Cuisine Japanese Cuisine |
Current restaurant(s)
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Award(s) won
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| Website | josshospitality |
Farrokh Khambata is an Indian entrepreneur, restaurateur, chef and caterer. He is the founder and CEO of "Catering & Allied", the company which owns and operates five restaurants in Mumbai. He also runs a catering business which specializes in celebrity catering.[1]
Early life
[edit]Farrokh Khambata was born and raised in a Parsi family in Mumbai. His parents were accountants in the financial sector. He was educated at St. Mary's School, ICSE, Mumbai.[citation needed]
Khambata finished school at the age of 16 and pursued a career in science at K.C. College. After graduating from junior college he took up architecture, but soon dropped out and joined the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai to formalize his love for cooking.[2][3]
Career
[edit]In September 2012, Farrokh opened a Far Eastern cuisine restaurant, Umame.[4]
In July 2014, Farrokh launched his restaurant JOSS in Santacruz, Mumbai [5]
In 2016, Farrokh launched Jaan[6] at the Penthouse at Sofitel, Dubai, which has since downed it's shutter.
In November 2018, he launched a Thai Robata fine dining restaurant named IZAYA,[7] at the NCPA, Nariman Point, Mumbai. This same complex housed his other ventures - a lounge named Amadeus[8] and a café aptly named Cafe At the NCPA.[9]
As of December 2020, Joss, Izaya, Amadeus and Café at the NCPA have downed their shutters owing to the extensive lockdown in Mumbai City during the COVID-19 pandemic.
References
[edit]- ^ Sangghvi, Malavika (2 April 2015). "What PM Modi will have for lunch today". Mid-Day. Mid Day. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ Dalal, Phorum (24 August 2014). "A candid chat with restaurateur Farrokh Khambata". Mid-Day. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Farrokh Khambata | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Farrokh Khambata's latest – 'Umame' - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Mishra, Manish D. (3 August 2014). "Farrokh Khambata speaks about food, cooking, his new restaurant and life". DNA India. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Chef Farrokh Khambata debuts Indian restaurant at Sofitel Dubai Downtown". Hotel News ME. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Chef Farrokh Khambata gives Mumbai its first Robata Thai experience at Izaya". Architectural Digest India. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Launch : Farrokh Khambata's AmadeusPhotos - Mumbai-Events-The Times of India Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "In Mint Condition | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- Mishra, Manish (3 August 2014). "Farrokh Khambata speaks about food, cooking, his new restaurant and life". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
Further reading
[edit]- Bruyn, Pippa de; Bain, Dr. Keith; Allardice, David; Joshi, Shonar (2010). Frommer's India. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley Publishing, Inc. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-470-55610-8. Retrieved 23 November 2014.