Uddipan Chakravarthy Appointed New Executive Chef of Vivanta by Taj President

BW Online Bureau Jul 28, 2016

VIVANTA BY Vivanta by Taj – President, Mumbai appointed Uddipan Chakravarthy as their new Executive Chef, passing on the baton from Chef Ananda Solomon, who retires at the end of July 2016. An integral part of the core team that launched Trattoria and Thai Pavilion, Chakravarthy’s journey with these iconic restaurants is every food connoisseur’s dream.

Chakravarthy experiments with new flavors and has a flair for inventive cooking, retaining simplicity at the core of every meal that he designs. With over 21 years of culinary expertise, Chakravarthy has been the Executive Sous Chef for some of the most iconic restaurants in India such as Trattoria, Thai Pavilion and Konkan Café (Vivanta by Taj - President, Mumbai) and Kabab-e-Bahar (Taj Banjara, Hyderabad) to name a few.

During his stint as the Executive Chef at Vivanta by Taj – Yeshwantpur, the largest Vivanta hotel in India, he has arranged a number of themed weddings, sit-down dinners and high-end conferences making the hotel one of the most sought after destinations in Bangalore. From curating a hearty Punjabi menu at ‘Paranda’ a Punjabi restaurant reflective of the state’s love for spices and rich flavours to charting an impeccable Mediterranean medley at ‘Azure’ splendid with fresh herbs, fruit sorbets, Chakravarthy has set remarkable standards in the epicurean's field.

Chakravarthy is a prominent culinary maestro amongst the bandwagon of the new generation of chefs of Indian origin; whose food philosophy lies in building around quality ingredients, drawing inspiration from the rhyme of seasons and food styling. He has had the honor of preparing a feast for many Heads of States and prominent celebrities.

Commenting on his appointment, Chakravarthy said, “I am delighted to join Vivanta by Taj – President, Mumbai and take up this challenge at such an interesting time. Vivanta by Taj – President is also home to some of the best restaurants in Mumbai. With a vision to maintain the authenticity of the traditional offerings along with constant innovation, I look forward to working here. It is a moment of ‘homecoming’ for me as I have had the privilege of working with Chef Ananda Solomon in the past.”

Chakravarthy, an alumni of IAM, Salt Lake City, Kolkata has come with rich international experience. He has been with the Taj Group of hotels for the last 18 years ago. He has also contributed to multiple hotels of the Taj Group in cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.