Jomon Kuriakose Explained

Chef Jomon
Birth Name:Jomon Kuriakose
Birth Place:Mavelikkara, Kerala, India
Style:Indian / Pan Indian / Asian cuisine
Alma Mater:SIHA -Sarosh Institute of Hotel Administration, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Nationality:British

Jomon Kuriakose, also known as Chef Jomon, was 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]

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. 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

Further reading

Podcast https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b7439a05-c050-491c-8a7f-23afe2373007/episodes/8a46f101-bb60-4919-a73e-56e2ce5e125d/aanakaryam-chenakaryam-in-conversation-with-chef-jomon

Notes and References

  1. https://www.iglobalnews.com/icommunity/food/on-creating-the-wow-factor-with-indian-flavours IGlobal News
  2. https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/chef-jomon-kuriakose-gives-londoners-a-taste-of-kerala/article34659514.ece The Hindu
  3. https://www.onmanorama.com/food/features/2020/08/16/jomon-kuriakose-chef-bbc.html ONManorama
  4. https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/may/27/global-malayali-chef-2307934.html New Indian Express
  5. News: 2021-02-20. Fine-dining the Kerala Way: Chef Jomon Kuriakose. 4 June 2021.
  6. News: 4 chef-approved mulled wine recipes to try this week . 4 June 2021. 22 December 2020 .
  7. News: Chef Jomon Kuriakose, The LaLit Hotel, London - Asian News from UK . 4 June 2021 . 2019-02-26.
  8. Web site: Author Results - Jomon Kurakose . ManoramaOnline . ml.
  9. News: Menon. Anasuya. 2021-05-27. Meet the chef giving London's fine diners a taste of Kerala. en-IN. The Hindu. 2021-07-25. 0971-751X.
  10. Web site: Jomon Kuriakose in BBC Masterchef Program. 2021-07-25. British Malayali.
  11. Web site: Chef Jomon Kuriakose scales up Kerala cuisine by reinventing its presentation. 2021-07-25. The New Indian Express. 29 October 2020 .
  12. Web site: 2020-12-21. 4 celebrity chefs gave us their mulled wine recipes for this festive season. 2021-07-25. Lifestyle Asia India. en-US.
  13. Web site: Craft Guild of Chefs reveals Culinary Heroes at awards ceremony | Craft Guild of Chefs.
  14. Web site: UKMALAYALEE HOME. 2021-07-25. ukmalayalee.com.