Hyatt Regency Chennai announces the appointment of Chef Rizwaan Qureshi as MasterChef – Indian Cuisine, bringing with him a storied lineage and over two decades of exceptional culinary experience spanning India and abroad.
A living culinary legacy
The Qureshi family’s legacy is steeped in the royal traditions of Awadhi cuisine—a heritage that goes beyond recipes and enters the realm of memory, identity, and love. Each dish is a reflection of a time-honored journey, where cooking was not just about feeding but about storytelling, bonding, and preserving legacy.
A global journey in culinary leadership
With 22+ years of culinary expertise across India, UAE, Oman, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, and the United Kingdom, Chef Qureshi has led kitchen brigades of 30+ chefs, designed acclaimed menus, and orchestrated successful restaurant openings.
Bringing iconic recipes to Chennai
Chef Qureshi’s signature dishes—such as his Barra Kebab and Mutton Dum Biryani—are culinary treasures inherited and perfected under the guidance of his great-grandfather. These dishes will now take center stage at Hyatt Regency Chennai.
Vision and leadership in the kitchen
In his role as MasterChef, Chef Qureshi will oversee the Indian kitchen operations, curate elevated regional menus, and train the culinary team in traditional techniques with contemporary execution. His emphasis on quality, hygiene, and authentic storytelling through food will help redefine the hotel’s Indian dining experience.
