Chef Bio
Chef Prahlad Hegde
From an early age Chef Prahlad Hegde was always interested in cooking. He always helped out in the family restaurants. He is a graduate from the reputable Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition.
His first assignment was as chef trainee in the Taj Mahal Hotel and Palaces Mumbai, the flagship of the Taj Group of hotels where he underwent a rigorous training in various kitchens of the hotel. To further his culinary skills he trained for three months in the kitchens of The Taj Hotels in Goa, where he learned the local cuisine. When Chef Hegde returned to Mumbai he was posted to the kitchens of The Chambers Club, which is an exclusive club at the Taj.
In 1991 London called Chef Hegde to join The Bombay Brasserie and he has proudly been a part of its growth and upbringing. Bombay Brasserie’s mission was to present London with the authentic food of Bombay in all its ethnic variety. Chef Prahlad’s dedication to Indian Cuisine and the Bombay Brasserie was recognised by The Good Curry Guide and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award.
