ABOUT THE CHEF

Arbinder
Dugal

Trained in many cuisines around the world and including appointments as Head chef with world renowned chef Atul Kutcher, Executive Head chef at Madus. Arbinder is currently working on a private dinning venture where he cooks hosts and designs private dining experiences. Cooking in clients’ houses, private villas and yachts, meeting the full requirements of the client.

Arbinder’s journey

2004, graduated with a Diploma in Culinary Arts and Kitchen Administration, at The Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, India.

2004, completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (BAMU), Aurangabad, India.

2004, assisted Chef Jiggs Kalra in the opening of the Nawab Saheb Restaurant situated in the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Hotel, Powai, Mumbai. Shortly, thereafter was appointed as Trainee Chef de Partie. An Indian contemporary restaurant. On my first day, I peeled and chopped 100kg of Onions.

2004 to 2007, appointed as Trainee Chef de Partie, at the Mumbai Express situated in the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Mumbai. A coffee shops.

November 2007, emigrated to the UK and was appointed Senior Chef de Partie at the Deerhound Inn Restaurant, Guernsey, Channel Islands. A Gastropub.

2009 to 2011, appointed Senior Chef de Partie at the Pyne’s Bar and Restaurant situated in The Bedford Hotel, Sidmouth, Devon. A multiple cuisine fine dining restaurant.

2010, worked alongside Chef Sat Bains for two weeks at his then 1 Michelin star restaurant, Restaurant Sat Bains, Nottingham. A modern British restaurant. Also, his 3 Michelin star Waterside Inn, Maidenhead, Berkshire. A French fine dining restaurant.

2011, relocated to Central London.

2011 to 2013, appointed as Junior Sous Chef, at the La Pont de la Tour, Central London. A French and European fine dining restaurant.

2009 and 2013 Semi-Finalist and 2012 Finalist in The Roux Scholarship.

2013 to 2015, appointed Sous Chef at the Quaglinos Restaurant, St. James, Central London. An upmarket European brasserie and seafood specialist.

2015, participated in BBC’s Alex Polizzi: Chefs on Trial.

2015 to 2017, appointed as Senior Sous Chef, second in charge and handling operations in the kitchens of the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow, London.

2017 to 2018, appointed as Head Chef at Atul Kochhar’s Hawkyns by Atul Kochhar situated in the Crown Inn, Amersham, London. A modern British restaurant.

2018 to 2020, appointed Executive Head Chef at Madhus, London for their restaurants and catering service. An Asian fine catering and events planning company.

2019, Semi Finalist on BBC’s MasterChef Professionals UK.

2019, appointed as Head Chef for The British Asian Trust for a Royal Charity Event at Buckingham Palace.

2020 Web series with planet eat tv.

2020 Came on Brit Asia tv with series call “Mixes” along with English Cricketer Monty Panesar.

A hardworking, pro-active executive head chef with an upbeat and positive attitude, who is passionate about food and quality. Possessing excellent organizational skills highly efficient and methodical with a good eye for detail. Having a good team spirit, deadline orientated and able to efficiently manage kitchen operations and also supervise staff. Fully aware of health & safety issues and compliant with the regulatory requirements for food handling, sanitation and cleanliness.

Awards & Accolades:
Roux Scholarship Regional Finals Held in Birmingham UCB College
Roux Scholarship in 2012
Roux Scholarship 2013

TV Appearances:
MasterChef – BBC1 – Semi Finalist
Chefs on Trial

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