Chef. Naved Patel — Co-Founder
I am a culinary artist driven by passion, precision, and a purpose — to leave an unforgettable mark on the world of gourmet cuisine. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the finest restaurants and luxury hospitality brands across India and internationally. From the Michelin-starred Yauatcha to Jumeirah’s Rivington Grill, one of Dubai’s top British restaurants, and iconic names like ITC Hotels, Taj SATS, and MasterChef India, my journey has been defined by innovation, creativity, and culinary excellence. I’ve designed kitchens, developed menus, and led transformative projects for more than 80 restaurants across India. In 2019, I founded The Mirepoix Hospitalities and launched The Nawaabs — a growing restaurant chain with locations in Mumbai and Agra. I also serve as Director of The Next Ingredient, a culinary consultancy brand that offers end-to-end solutions for restaurants, cafés, hotels, and food entrepreneurs across the country. My culinary work extends beyond the kitchen, having played a key role in prestigious events and television shows such as MasterChef India, MasterChef Asia, MasterChef Juniors, Zee Food Ka Mood, Bacha Party, Ab Har Koi Chef, and others. I’ve collaborated with major brands and initiatives like FAIC Gala, India Gate, Saffola product launches, HPCL, Fortune Foods, and Big Bang Fest Mumbai. Whether developing a new restaurant concept or reinventing a classic, my goal is to make food as expressive as it is flavorful — blending imagination, technique, and a deep respect for culinary artistry in every creation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Culinary Consultant specializing in Hospitality and Restaurant Development.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 13 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Culinary Management
- Restaurant Development
- Culinary Consultancy
- Food Styling
Career Highlights
- Founder of a growing restaurant chain.
- Led over 80 successful culinary projects.
- Expert in culinary consultancy and restaurant development.
Work Experience
Eva Hospitality
Strategic Partner (5 yrs 7 mos)
dineout.co.in
Food Stylist (1 mo)
The Nawaabs
Founder (7 yrs 4 mos)
Netflix
Food Stylist (2 mos)
tangerine resort
Restaurant Consultant (5 mos)
The Grand Gopika thaal
Restaurant Consultant (1 yr)
Nitin Tandon Food styling
Chef Consultant (1 yr 4 mos)
The Next Ingredient
Director (11 yrs 4 mos)
The Next Ingredient
Founder (11 yrs 4 mos)
Jumeirah Group / Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts
Chef (1 yr 9 mos)
Colosceum Media Pvt Ltd
Masterchef India 2014 (1 yr)
LifeOk Welcome – Baazi Mehmaan Nawazi Ki
Chef (0 mo)
SATS Ltd.
Internship (1 mo)
yauatcha
Trainee chef (4 mos)
Zee khana khazana
Assistant Chef (1 yr)
Education
Diploma at ITM Group of Institutions
B.sc at Alagappa University
