Shravan Kumar

Shravankumar Kanojiya is the Head Chef at Basrah Lounge, London. Originally from Mumbai, he graduated from Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (Mumbai) in 1999 with a 3 years full time hotel management course. He has worked on both national and international cuisines. Shravan has experience as a chef for more 20 years. Afterwards, he started his career as Commis 1 at Indigo restaurant in Colaba, and also worked at Olive Bar & Kitchen in Khar as Jr. Sous Chef. Wanting to cross international borders, he moved abroad and joined Carnival cruise line, Miami, USA. He finally moved to United Kingdom to work at a French cuisine restaurant in a 5 star resort Centre Parks, Thetford. Since then, he has also worked at restaurants from casual, fine dining to Michelin star restaurants in Sous Chef/ Head Chef position. In his free time, he loves to watch Bollywood movies and listening to Indian music. He also enjoys traveling.

How to Become a Chef: Qualifications, Salary, etc.

May 7, 2022November 9, 2020 by Shravan Kumar

If you’re creative, love cooking, and are looking for a profession away from the computer screens, being a chef can be a great choice. Shravan Kumar, a Mumbai-based chef talks about the qualifications, … Read more

Chef Career Path: Is Being a Chef a Good Career?

June 21, 2021November 3, 2020 by Shravan Kumar

Wondering whether the culinary profession will be suitable for you? Taking up this profession can be a good option for creative people who love food and flavors. Discover all about a chef career … Read more