Indian origin Chef to be awarded an MBE

Chef Vineet Bhatia has been awarded an Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE); making him the first Michelin-starred Chef of Indian origin to be bestowed with the honour by the monarch of the United Kingdom, King Charles II.

Chef Bhatia has been awarded the honour for his services to the UK cuisine, to hospitality and to international trade. Mumbai born Bhatia is also the first Chef of Indian origin to be awarded a Michelin Star.

He launched two Rasoi restaurants in Chelsea, London and in Geneva, Switzerland. Both Rasoi restaurants were awarded Michelin stars. He owns 11 to 12 restaurants across the world.