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{{short description|Indian celebrity chef and restaurateur (born 1979)}}
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'''Kunal Kapur''' (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian celebrity chef and [[restaurateur]] known for hosting and judging ''[[MasterChef India]]''.
'''Kunal Kapur''' (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian celebrity chef and [[restaurateur]] known for hosting and judging [[MasterChef India (Hindi TV series)|''MasterChef India'']].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Kapur was born in New Delhi to a Punjabi family. He did his schooling from St. Francis De Sales School and pursued higher education in Hotel Management from [[Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition]], Chandigarh .
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Kapur was born in [[New Delhi]] to a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] family. He studied at [[St. Francis De Sales School (New Delhi)|St. Francis de Sales School]] and pursued higher education in Hotel Management from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, [[Chandigarh]].


From a very early age, Kapur took a liking to cooking and pursued it to become one of the most well-known chefs in India. He trains underprivileged & unemployed youth in cooking and helps raise funds to make their own sustained food business together with United Ways Delhi. He is also passionate about automobiles, technology, travel, fashion and history.
From a very early age, Kapur took a liking to cooking and pursued it to become one of the most well-known chefs in India. He trains underprivileged and unemployed youth in cooking and helps raise funds to make their own sustained food business together with United Ways Delhi. He is also passionate about automobiles, technology, travel, fashion and history.


==Career==
==Career==
[[File:My Yellow Table.jpg|thumb]]
Having taken early lessons about cooking from his father and grandfather, he began his career around 2000 with the Taj Group of Hotels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/pop-up-restaurants-will-bring-about-a-culinary-revolution-in-india-chef-kunal-kapur/story-MMkmvCBhLZcgFbbTN7CfxJ.html|title=Pop-up restaurants will bring about a culinary revolution in India: Chef Kunal Kapur|website=hindustantimes.com|date=24 November 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref> Currently, he is the Executive Sous Chef at the Leela Kempinski in Gurgaon.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}
 
Having taken early lessons about cooking from his father and grandfather, he began his career around 2000 with the Taj Group of Hotels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/pop-up-restaurants-will-bring-about-a-culinary-revolution-in-india-chef-kunal-kapur/story-MMkmvCBhLZcgFbbTN7CfxJ.html|title=Pop-up restaurants will bring about a culinary revolution in India: Chef Kunal Kapur|website=hindustantimes.com|language=en|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref> Currently, he is the Executive Sous Chef at the Leela Kempinski in Gurgaon.


In January 2008, he was rated as The Best Indian Chef in Delhi by [[India Today]] and was titled as, ''The Next Big Guy in Kebabs and Curries in India''. He was given an opportunity to present Satvik cuisine to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Ms. Merkel, in Bangalore.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/chef-kunal-kapur-presents-make-in-india-menu-to-pm-narendra-modi/16589160|title=Chef Kunal Kapur presents 'Make in India' menu to PM Narendra Modi|access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref> He also cooked for 42 first ladies on the India Africa Summit besides an interactive cooking session with them during their recent visit to India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://food.ndtv.com/news/india-africa-forum-summit-2015-chef-kunal-kapur-uses-twitter-to-design-a-special-menu-1237738|title=India Africa Forum Summit 2015: Chef Kunal Kapur Uses Twitter to Design a Special Lunch Menu | publisher=NDTV Food|date=13 July 2017|first=Aashna|last=Ahuja|access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref> He has also opened a restaurant which has received the Best Restaurant Award.
In January 2008, he was rated as "The Best Indian Chef" in New Delhi by [[India Today]]{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}, and he was titled as "The Next Big Guy in Kebabs and Curries in India".{{citation needed|date=July 2021}} He was given an opportunity to present Satvik cuisine to Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] and German Chancellor [[Angela Merkel]] in [[Bangalore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/chef-kunal-kapur-presents-make-in-india-menu-to-pm-narendra-modi/16589160|title=Chef Kunal Kapur presents 'Make in India' menu to PM Narendra Modi|date=6 October 2015 |access-date=2016-08-31}}</ref> He also cooked for 42 first ladies on the India Africa Summit besides an interactive cooking session with them during their recent visit to India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://food.ndtv.com/news/india-africa-forum-summit-2015-chef-kunal-kapur-uses-twitter-to-design-a-special-menu-1237738|title=India Africa Forum Summit 2015: Chef Kunal Kapur Uses Twitter to Design a Special Lunch Menu | publisher=NDTV Food|date=13 July 2017|first=Aashna|last=Ahuja|access-date=28 December 2018}}</ref>


Kapur has an in-depth understanding of regional Indian cuisine, having learnt it from the best in the industry. He is equally adept with innovative Indian cuisine that is at par with the best culinary standards in the world.
==Restaurants==
Kapur's restaurant, "Quarter Plate" located in Noida, offers a dining experience with a menu that  blends traditional Indian flavors with modern culinary techniques. <ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur Offers a Preview of His Newest Restaurant, Quarter Plate |url=https://elle.in/elle-exclusive-celebrity-chef-kunal-kapur-offers-a-preview-of-his-newest-restaurant-quarter-plate/ |publisher=Elle}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news |title=Chef Kunal Kapur's Quarter Plate is perfect for Gen Zers to gorge on multiple dishes at one go |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/travel/food-and-drinks/chef-kunal-kapoors-quarter-plate-is-perfect-for-gen-zers-to-gorge-on-multiple-dishes-at-one-go-17973291.htm |publisher=cnbctv18}}</ref>


==Television==
==Television==
* ''[[MasterChef India]]'': He has hosted and judged the popular cooking competition reality television series in [[MasterChef India (season 1)|Season 1]], [[MasterChef India (season 2)|Season 2]], [[MasterChef India#Season 3|Season 3]]  Season 5.<ref> and Season 6{{Cite web |url=http://www.masterchef.startv.com/index.php/chefs/kunal-kapoor |title=MasterChef India 2 will be more food focused: Kunal Kapoor |access-date=13 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415031816/http://www.masterchef.startv.com/index.php/chefs/kunal-kapoor |archive-date=15 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[MasterChef India (Hindi TV series)|''MasterChef India'']]: He has hosted and judged the popular cooking competition reality television series in Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 5 and Season 9.<ref>and Season 6{{Cite web |url=http://www.masterchef.startv.com/index.php/chefs/kunal-kapoor |title=MasterChef India 2 will be more food focused: Kunal Kapoor |access-date=13 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415031816/http://www.masterchef.startv.com/index.php/chefs/kunal-kapoor |archive-date=15 April 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* ''[[MasterChef America]]'': He was invited as a guest judge in [[MasterChef (US season 2)|Season 2]].
* ''[[MasterChef America]]'': He was invited as a guest judge in [[MasterChef (US season 2)|Season 2]].
* ''Pickle Nation'': This 18 episode series on [[Living Foodz]] explores the age old pickles & pickling stories of India. Kapur travels across India to bring out the most unique pickles and related stories.
* ''Pickle Nation'': This 18-episode series on [[Living Foodz]] explores the age old pickles & pickling stories of India. Kapur travels across India to bring out the most unique pickles and related stories.
* ''Thalis Of India'': The tradition of serving food in big thals or platters has a reason & significance. Kunal demystifies the different thalis of India as he travels to unravel them.
* ''Thalis Of India'': The tradition of serving food in big thals or platters has a reason & significance. Kunal demystifies the different thalis of India as he travels to unravel them.
* ''My Yellow Table'': Kapur has hosted the popular food series from Season 1 to Season 4 on [[NDTV Good Times]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://goodtimes.ndtv.com/tv-shows/my-yellow-table-779 My Yellow Table|title=My Yellow Table}}</ref>
* ''My Yellow Table'': Kapur has hosted the popular food series from Season 1 to Season 4 on [[NDTV Good Times]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://food.ndtv.com/opinions/masterchef-india-judge-chef-kunal-kapur-gets-candid-1266195 |title=MasterChef India Judge Chef Kunal Kapur Gets Candid - NDTV Food |date=28 December 2016 |author=Harnoor Channi-Tiwary |access-date= 27 February 2022}}</ref>
* ''Curries Of India'': This show explores the history and influences on Indian sub-continent which shaped its curries. Aired on [[Living Foodz]], this food and travel series has 22 episodes that brings out the culinary journey of the classic curries.
* ''Curries Of India'': This show explores the history and influences on Indian sub-continent which shaped its curries. Aired on [[Living Foodz]], this food and travel series has 22 episodes that brings out the culinary journey of the classic curries.
* ''Foodie Comes to America'': Shot entirely in New York and California, it discovered the journey of Indian food in USA. It aired on [[Times Now]] and captured Kapur's travel and culinary journey showcasing the best Indo- American cuisine.
* ''Foodie Comes to America'': Shot entirely in New York and California, it discovered the journey of Indian food in USA. It aired on [[Times Now]] and captured Kapur's travel and culinary journey showcasing the best Indo- American cuisine.


== Awards and achievements ==
== Awards and achievements ==
[[File:Kunal Awards.jpg|thumb]]
* Kapur's name was cited by the Limca Book of Records for creating India's largest Chocolate Tower.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130622122600/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-25/tv/28235920_1_eclairs-chocolate-pyramid ''The Times of India'': Tower of choco eclairs by MasterChef India]</ref>
* Kapur's name was cited by the Limca Book of Records for creating India’s largest Chocolate Tower.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130622122600/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-11-25/tv/28235920_1_eclairs-chocolate-pyramid ''The Times of India'': Tower of choco eclairs by MasterChef India]</ref>
* He has received the Dr. S Radhakrishnan National Media Network Award in 2014 for his contribution in Television.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/lifestyle/food/kunal-kapurs-inspiring-journey.html|title=Kunal Kapur's inspiring journey!|last=|first=|date=|website=Republic World|language=en|access-date=2019-12-14}}</ref>
* He is the recipient of [[Indian Television Academy Awards|The Indian Television Academy Award]] for the Best Jury/Anchor for Junior MasterChef India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tellyexpress.com/2014/11/01/the-14th-indian-television-awards-2014-and-the-winners-are/|title=Indian Television Academy Awards 2014: Winners}}</ref>
* He is the recipient of [[Indian Television Academy Awards|The Indian Television Academy Award]] for the Best Jury/Anchor for Junior MasterChef India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tellyexpress.com/2014/11/01/the-14th-indian-television-awards-2014-and-the-winners-are/|title=Indian Television Academy Awards 2014: Winners}}</ref>
* He was awarded the Sir [[Edmund Hillary Fellowship]], by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, [[John Key]] in the field of Food & Beverage.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/food-court/article4501013.ece Food Court]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuzionproductions.com/master-chef-india-host-and-judge-kunal-kapur-awarded-sir-edmund-hillary-fellowship-by-new-zealand-government/|title=MasterChef India Host and Judge Kunal Kapur Awarded Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship by New Zealand}}</ref>
* He was awarded the Sir [[Edmund Hillary Fellowship]], by the Prime Minister of New Zealand, [[John Key]] in the field of Food & Beverage.<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Food/food-court/article4501013.ece Food Court]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuzionproductions.com/master-chef-india-host-and-judge-kunal-kapur-awarded-sir-edmund-hillary-fellowship-by-new-zealand-government/|title=MasterChef India Host and Judge Kunal Kapur Awarded Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship by New Zealand|work=Fuzion Productions |date=29 January 2013 |last1=Ravi |first1=Surya }}</ref>
* He won the Epicurean Guild Award for Best Food Entertainer in 2017 for ''Thalis of India''.
* He won the Epicurean Guild Award for Best Food Entertainer in 2017 for ''Thalis of India''.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}
* The Most Enterprising Brands & Leaders of Asia Award by WBR India.
* The Most Enterprising Brands & Leaders of Asia Award by WBR India.{{citation needed|date=July 2021}}
* [[Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards]] for Stunningly Stylish Culinarian of the Year in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-style-icons-awards-2023-bhumi-pednekar-is-the-stylish-pathbreaker-ananya-bags-most-glamorous-icon-1215865|title=Pinkvilla Style Icons Edition 2 Winners list: Kiara Advani, Janhvi to Kartik Aaryan, a look at who won what!|date=7 April 2023|website=PINKVILLA}}</ref>


== Associations ==
== Associations ==
[[File:Kunal Pic.jpg|thumb]]
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* Kapur is the brand ambassador for United Ways Delhi, a non profit organization that focuses on improving lives by education, income and health. His role as an ambassador is to train under-privileged youth in food production and educate them with the right kitchen skills and techniques to help them in becoming small-scale entrepreneurs/food hawkers.
* Kapur is the brand ambassador for United Ways Delhi, a non profit organization that focuses on improving lives by education, income and health. His role as an ambassador is to train under-privileged youth in food production and educate them with the right kitchen skills and techniques to help them in becoming small-scale entrepreneurs/food hawkers.
* Kapur is in the league of Elite Star Chefs in German Airlines [[Lufthansa]], where he has customized menus for first and business class passengers.
* Kapur is in the league of Elite Star Chefs in German Airlines [[Lufthansa]], where he has customized menus for first and business class passengers.
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://chefkunalkapur.com/ Chef Kunal Kapur Official Website]
* [http://chefkunalkapur.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.ifood.tv/network/kunal_kapoor Kunal Kapoor page on iFood.tv]


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Kunal Kapur
Born (1979-09-18) 18 September 1979 (age 46)
EducationSt. Francis de Sales School
Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition
Template:Infobox culinary career
Websitewww.chefkunalkapur.com

Kunal Kapur (born 18 September 1979) is an Indian celebrity chef and restaurateur known for hosting and judging MasterChef India.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Template:BLP unreferenced section Kapur was born in New Delhi to a Punjabi family. He studied at St. Francis de Sales School and pursued higher education in Hotel Management from Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management Catering & Nutrition, Chandigarh.

From a very early age, Kapur took a liking to cooking and pursued it to become one of the most well-known chefs in India. He trains underprivileged and unemployed youth in cooking and helps raise funds to make their own sustained food business together with United Ways Delhi. He is also passionate about automobiles, technology, travel, fashion and history.

Career[edit | edit source]

Having taken early lessons about cooking from his father and grandfather, he began his career around 2000 with the Taj Group of Hotels.[1] Currently, he is the Executive Sous Chef at the Leela Kempinski in Gurgaon.[citation needed]

In January 2008, he was rated as "The Best Indian Chef" in New Delhi by India Today[citation needed], and he was titled as "The Next Big Guy in Kebabs and Curries in India".[citation needed] He was given an opportunity to present Satvik cuisine to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Bangalore.[2] He also cooked for 42 first ladies on the India Africa Summit besides an interactive cooking session with them during their recent visit to India.[3]

Restaurants[edit | edit source]

Kapur's restaurant, "Quarter Plate" located in Noida, offers a dining experience with a menu that blends traditional Indian flavors with modern culinary techniques. [4] [5]

Television[edit | edit source]

  • MasterChef India: He has hosted and judged the popular cooking competition reality television series in Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, Season 5 and Season 9.[6]
  • MasterChef America: He was invited as a guest judge in Season 2.
  • Pickle Nation: This 18-episode series on Living Foodz explores the age old pickles & pickling stories of India. Kapur travels across India to bring out the most unique pickles and related stories.
  • Thalis Of India: The tradition of serving food in big thals or platters has a reason & significance. Kunal demystifies the different thalis of India as he travels to unravel them.
  • My Yellow Table: Kapur has hosted the popular food series from Season 1 to Season 4 on NDTV Good Times.[7]
  • Curries Of India: This show explores the history and influences on Indian sub-continent which shaped its curries. Aired on Living Foodz, this food and travel series has 22 episodes that brings out the culinary journey of the classic curries.
  • Foodie Comes to America: Shot entirely in New York and California, it discovered the journey of Indian food in USA. It aired on Times Now and captured Kapur's travel and culinary journey showcasing the best Indo- American cuisine.

Awards and achievements[edit | edit source]

Associations[edit | edit source]

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  • Kapur is the brand ambassador for United Ways Delhi, a non profit organization that focuses on improving lives by education, income and health. His role as an ambassador is to train under-privileged youth in food production and educate them with the right kitchen skills and techniques to help them in becoming small-scale entrepreneurs/food hawkers.
  • Kapur is in the league of Elite Star Chefs in German Airlines Lufthansa, where he has customized menus for first and business class passengers.
  • He works closely with National Association of Streer Vendors in India to improve the lives and quality of food and sanitation of food hawkers in India.
  • He also promotes healthy cooking and is closely associated with Avanza Avocados for the same.
  • Kapur is associated with Tupperware and has recently launched two of their new products in Delhi.
  • He is also a part of Passion Trails. Organized by The Times of India, he takes food enthusiasts on culinary adventures around the country.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Pop-up restaurants will bring about a culinary revolution in India: Chef Kunal Kapur". hindustantimes.com. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  2. ↑ "Chef Kunal Kapur presents 'Make in India' menu to PM Narendra Modi". 6 October 2015. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  3. ↑ Ahuja, Aashna (13 July 2017). "India Africa Forum Summit 2015: Chef Kunal Kapur Uses Twitter to Design a Special Lunch Menu". NDTV Food. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  4. ↑ "Celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur Offers a Preview of His Newest Restaurant, Quarter Plate". Elle.
  5. ↑ "Chef Kunal Kapur's Quarter Plate is perfect for Gen Zers to gorge on multiple dishes at one go". cnbctv18.
  6. ↑ and Season 6"MasterChef India 2 will be more food focused: Kunal Kapoor". Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  7. ↑ Harnoor Channi-Tiwary (28 December 2016). "MasterChef India Judge Chef Kunal Kapur Gets Candid - NDTV Food". Retrieved 27 February 2022.
  8. ↑ The Times of India: Tower of choco eclairs by MasterChef India
  9. ↑ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2014: Winners".
  10. ↑ Food Court
  11. ↑ Ravi, Surya (29 January 2013). "MasterChef India Host and Judge Kunal Kapur Awarded Sir Edmund Hillary Fellowship by New Zealand". Fuzion Productions.
  12. ↑ "Pinkvilla Style Icons Edition 2 Winners list: Kiara Advani, Janhvi to Kartik Aaryan, a look at who won what!". PINKVILLA. 7 April 2023.

External links[edit | edit source]

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