Kunal Kumar
Executive Sous Chef, Ibis and Novotel Bengaluru Techpark

How long have you been a chef?

About 14 years.

What are your signature dishes?

The Picador Cake, and the Flourless Hot Chocolate Soufflé.

What inspired you to take up cooking?

A couple of things including the opportunity to create something memorable and impressive from a few simple ingredients, and the passion and dedication exhibited by chefs who were my teachers.

What has been your most memorable moment as a chef?

The moment when I realised the dream of running my own bakery after many years of hard work was memorable.