Jomon Kuriakose
Jomon Kuriakose, also known as Chef Jomon, is the Executive Chef at LaLiT London, England making him one of the youngest executive chefs in London.[1] He was previously the Chef de Cusine[2][3][4][5] at LaLiT London. senior Chef de Partie and then Sous-chef under Vivek Singh (chef) at the Cinnamon Collections in London.[6] He has also participated in MasterChef (British TV series) 2018 where he trained Spencer Matthews and Frankie Bridge.[7]
Chef Jomon | |
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Born | Jomon Kuriakose Mavelikkara, Kerala, India |
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | SIHA -Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration, Mangalore, Karnataka, India |
Culinary career | |
Cooking style | Indian / Pan Indian / Asian cuisine |
He was a competitor on the National Chef of the Year, 2021 and also writes regularly for Malayala Manorama Online.[8]
Early life and education
Born and raised in Mavelikkara,[9] Kerala, India, Jomon completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management from Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration under Mangalore University.[10] After graduation, Jomon joined Speciality Restaurant Pvt Ltd and later in 2008, he moved to London and took up the role of Chef de Partie.[2] Bombay Palace, where he specialised in authentic Indian cuisine and developed his skills in fine Anglo-Indian dining. He joined Baluchi at the Lalit London as Chef de Cuisine in 2017.[11][12]
Awards and recognition
- He was recognised as a culinary hero (2021) by the Craft Guild of Chefs[13]
- 100 most influential Malayalis in the UK[14]
- The news person of the year 2019, British Malayali[10]
References
- IGlobal News , On creating the wow factor with Indian flavours
- The Hindu Archived 27 May 2021 at the Wayback Machine, Meet the chef giving London’s fine diners a taste of Kerala
- ONManorama Meet chef Jomon Kuriakose who impressed in BBC's Celebrity Masterchef
- New Indian Express, Global Malayali chef
- "Fine-dining the Kerala Way: Chef Jomon Kuriakose". 20 February 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "4 chef-approved mulled wine recipes to try this week". 22 December 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "Chef Jomon Kuriakose, The LaLit Hotel, London - Asian News from UK". 26 February 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- "Author Results - Jomon Kurakose". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam).
- Menon, Anasuya (27 May 2021). "Meet the chef giving London's fine diners a taste of Kerala". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- "Jomon Kuriakose in BBC Masterchef Program". British Malayali. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- "Chef Jomon Kuriakose scales up Kerala cuisine by reinventing its presentation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- "4 celebrity chefs gave us their mulled wine recipes for this festive season". Lifestyle Asia India. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- "Craft Guild of Chefs reveals Culinary Heroes at awards ceremony | Craft Guild of Chefs".
- "UKMALAYALEE | HOME". ukmalayalee.com. Retrieved 25 July 2021.