JW Marriott Goa announces the arrival of Pastry Chef Tanvi Palshikar, whose remarkable journey from interior designer to pastry chef stands as a powerful testament to reinvention and resilience. Bringing her refined sense of proportion, detail, and visual harmony into pastry, she has transformed a personal passion into a thriving culinary career defined by creativity, discipline, and design-led flavor.
Career Highlights
Tanvi began as a Cake Artist, turning sketches into edible art. She progressed at JW Marriott Pune from Chef de Partie to Pastry Sous Chef, managing operations across multiple outlets, large banquets of over 2000 guests, audits, menu creation, and mentoring talent. She later led pastry operations for a Pune-based hospitality group, overseeing two restaurants and a B2B vertical, refining dessert R&D, plating, and presentation while maintaining quality and cost-efficiency.
Recognition and Media Acclaim
Her artistry has won acclaim nationally and regionally:
- Fully edible ‘Paithani Saree’ cake featured in leading Pune publications
- Featured by BBC Marathi and History TV18 for her design-driven approach
- Recognized as a Leading Lady Chef by Marriott International
- Completed specialized Bakery & Pastry course via Lavonne × Marriott
Role at JW Marriott Goa
At JW Marriott Goa, Tanvi leads the pastry team, delivering elevated dessert experiences with refined flavors, elegant presentation, curated menus, personalized celebration cakes, and a renewed dessert philosophy rooted in craftsmanship. Her arrival strengthens the property’s commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.
Expertise and Inspirations
Tanvi’s key skills include menu planning, flavor pairing, garnishing, and custom confectionery design across cakes, pastries, entremets, petite gâteaux, chocolate work, and bespoke celebration cakes. Beyond the kitchen, she draws inspiration from travel with her husband and son, sketching, craft, and painting, influencing her artistic use of color, texture, and visual storytelling.
