Chef Manu Chandra
Chef Chandra, a Delhi native, is considered one of India’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered chefs in Bengaluru. From Cannes Film Festival to World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos, Chandra’s skillful culinary artistry has been appreciated worldwide.
With numerous honors under his belt – including Travel + Leisure’s “Restaurateur of the Year” and being on the list of top 10 chefs in India by Culinary Culture, a venture by Vir Sanghvi recognizing India’s 30 top chefs – his ever evolving cooking style lays fundamental emphasis on freshness of ingredients and constant evolution.
Not only a trendsetter, but he has also been a champion of ‘home grown’ in many ways.
One of India’s most well-respected Chefs, Manu brought many firsts to India’s F&B culture.
He is credited for opening the first Indian gastropub, bringing the open faced bao and trendy Asian dining and its many interpretations to the forefront, the revival of India’s romance with Gin, and celebrating India’s biodiversity by championing Indian produce in progressive ways.
Chetan Rampal
Chetan Rampal was previously associated with The Olive Group since its inception in 2001, joining the company on completion of his diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. From then on, he built a strategic profile for himself within the organization, thanks to his ability to perform and lead by example.
At a very early stage in his career, he was made responsible for the operations of the flagship restaurant Olive Bar & Kitchen at Pali Hill, Bandra in Mumbai.
Under Chetan’s leadership, the restaurants achieved several awards and accolades and was successful in creating a loyal patronage. In 2011, Chetan turned entrepreneur in partnership with long-time colleague Chef Manu Chandra.
They set up new brands including Monkey Bar, India’s first gastropub brand; The Fatty Bao, a chic, trendy Asian Gastro bar, with outlets across key metros and Toast & Tonic – the bar and restaurant that revived India’s romance with gin – in Bangalore and Mumbai.
Currently, Chetan plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic vision for Manu Chandra Enterprises, working closely with his business partner, to define and drive the company’s goals and overall business strategy.
As a well-respected and seasoned hospitality professional, Chetan’s talent for ideation and a thorough knowledge of the business makes him an integral anchor in this hospitality venture.
