CHEF VIKAS SETH

Chef & Culinary Director,
Embassy Leisure

A well–travelled chef with an in-depth understanding of culinary concepts and a strong passion for innovation, hailing from the culturally vibrant city of Amritsar, steeped in a family of food enthusiasts, Chef Seth developed an unmatched passion for gastronomy. IHM Mumbai alumnus and advance culinary skills acquired from the esteemed Culinary Institute of America,Chef Seth boasts an impressive career spanning over two decades. His outstanding contributions to the culinary world have earned him the most coveted ‘Chef of the Year – 2022’ accolade at the prestigious Times Food &Nighlife Awards.

Currently serving as the Culinary Director at Embassy Leisure, Chef Seth’s creative genius has been instrumental in conceptualizing and establishing outstanding restaurants that have garnered multiple prestigious awards. Some notable establishments include the highly acclaimed Sanchez Restaurante& Cantina, the exquisite Sriracha – Contemporary Pan-Asian Dining, the invigorating HopsHaus – Brewery + Kitchen, the bespoke catering service  -Zest Bangalore, and F&B outlets @ BLVD Club – Embassy Boulevard, among others.

A truly multi-faceted chef and member of the prestigious International association of gastronomy as ‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’. Chef Seth’s culinary expertise has been showcased through his privately circulated books, “The Modern Indian Odyssey” and the unique dual-cover brand book, ‘Sanchez & Sriracha.’ Furthermore, his accomplishments have been celebrated in the book ‘Top Food Entrepreneurs’ by Restaurant India, and he emerged as the winner of the Upper Crust Food and Wine Celebrity Chef Competition. Notably, he also captivated audiences as one of the Super Chefs on the popular Sony TV telecast Cooking Reality Show, ‘Sanjeev Kapoor Ke Kitchen Khiladi’.

Chef Seth brings a wealth of expertise in crafting diverse and enticing flavors for kitchens worldwide, product development in frozen food and ready-to-eat options as well. His creations have received international acclaim and garnered numerous prestigious awards, including recognition at the Boston Seafood Show and the European Seafood Exposition in Brussels.