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Ajay Chopra
Ajay Chopra is the Executive Chef at the Westin Mumbai Garden City.

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Ajay Chopra, Indian ChefAjay Chopra is an Indian Chef and currently the "Executive Chef" at the "Westin Mumbai Garden City". He has worked with some of the most prestigious names around the world like Gordon Ramsay and Angela Hartnett. Apart from being a passionate chef, Ajay Chopra also hosted food shows on Indian television. He is greatly committed to taking Indian cuisine into the progressive domain and constantly experiments with new ingredients and flavours.

Career of Ajay Chopra
Ajay Chopra started his career with the "Cecil" (Oberoi Hotel) in Shimla. He later went on to complete a management training program at the Oberoi Center for Learning and Development (OCLD) and emerged a gold medalist. He was assigned in an Indian specialty restaurant - "Kandahar" at the Oberoi New Delhi for 2 years where he assisted the hotel"s large banqueting operations as well as the coffee shop.

Later, Ajay Chopra became the "Sous Chef" at the "Lotus Café" (JW Marriott) and worked his way up the ranks as "Chef de Cuisine" at "Saffron", an Indian speciality restaurant. In London, Ajay became the "Executive Head Chef" of the acclaimed "Mint Leaf" chain of restaurants, which specialized in Indian cuisine.

Having worked in London and had great exposure to the International restaurant scene, Ajay Chopra brings a refreshing approach to Indian food culture. Ajay has crafted a rich and diverse menu incorporating signature "Super Food" elements. "Super Foods" are foods rich in antioxidants and phyto-nutrients. Super Foods include fruit, vegetables, grains and proteins that are known to improve well-being and longevity, a signature offering at "Westin Hotels and Resorts". At "The Westin Mumbai Garden City", he is responsible for the food and beverage operations of the hotel.

Media Appearance of Ajay Chopra
FoodFood"s "Hi Tea with Chef Ajay Chopra" is a television series that focuses on effortless, fool-proof recipes that are guaranteed to enrich the evenings.

Achievements of Ajay Chopra
Ajay Chopra was voted one of the eight best Indian chefs of London.

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