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Formal Education
Diploma, Hospitality Administration, Oxford College IHM.
About Chef AVR
A life shaped by hospitality.
Three decades across kitchens, teams and food businesses.
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About Chef AVR
Precision.
Innovation.
Care.
Chef Ravichandran Venkataramanujam, widely known as Chef AVR, brings over 30 years of global hospitality experience to every plate, kitchen, and business he touches. From leading teams on international cruise lines and luxury hotels, to pioneering vegetarian barbecue concepts in India, to advising new-age food brands, Chef AVR has built a career defined by precision, innovation, and care.
His passion lies in crafting not just dishes, but entire culinary experiences that blend tradition with forward-thinking techniques. Today, as a trusted hospitality advisor and chefpreneur, Chef AVR helps entrepreneurs, investors, and brands turn food visions into thriving realities.
The Journey
Built over time.
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The First Step
Started with a catering craft course in Kerala.
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Rising Through the Ranks
Rose through Mahindra & Mahindra and global hotel kitchens.
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Executive Chef at Scale
Executive Chef, Barrick Gold Corporation, serving 1200+ international guests daily.
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Leadership in Qatar
Executive Chef, AMWAJ Catering, Qatar.
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Pioneering Vegetarian BBQ
Led The Greenhouse Barbecue, India's pioneering vegetarian BBQ.
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CEO & Innovator
CEO, Moufil, transforming the ready-to-eat space.
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Entrepreneurial Vision
Founder, Townhall Culinary, redefining food entrepreneurship.
Across kitchens
