7- 9 DECEMBER 2021
Born and brought up India, Manish Prasad constantly travelled into Northern countries to enjoy the diverse cuisines and restaurant options available there. This helped him to develop an interest and passion for cooking and finally he took a decision to becoming a chef 12 years ago. For Manish, cooking is like painting or writing a song, as there are so many notes or colours, there are so many flavours - it’s how you combine them that set you apart. His culinary philosophy is a unique blend of creative flair and passion for food since childhood. In 2016, he took on the role as executive chef of Lite Bite Foods (Punjab Grill) where he hosted master chef cookery classes in Bangalore and organized the “Home Chef Cooking Competition in the city. At Punjab Grill, he organized different kinds of food festivals and cooking competitions. His kitchen is a microcosm of The Kitchen where we all live, learn, and enjoy. It’s where values interact with daily lives. It’s where actions speak much louder than our words, more vividly than pictures. In 2018, Manish received the National Level Chef’s award and the India Chef award, this was one of his biggest achievements - the muse behind his cooking, the energy in his writing, the engagement in his teaching, and believes that he can change the world from his dinner plate. His emphasis on seasonal flavours has allowed him to mix one cuisine with another to make up a fusion dish, where flavours and spices give a perfect blending to the dish. The most interesting part of his cuisine is that it is plated in a very colourful way which attracts ones taste buds.
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