Cyrus Todiwala MBE DL is one of Britain's most successful and widely admired Indian chefs. His unique and authentic gourmet restaurants, his numerous accolades and his frequent appearances on TV and radio have made him one of the best known faces on the restaurant scene. He has also enjoyed publishing success with his book Café Spice Namaste and he is currently writing a new book that celebrates the rich diversity of Indian food.
The personal journey Cyrus has travelled is a fascinating one. From humble beginnings as a young Bombay baker, Cyrus is now an internationally renowned chef who has worked in some of the world’s top restaurants and cooked for dignitaries such as King Hussain of Jordan, Indira Ghandi and Margaret Thatcher. He has received countless awards for the consistently high standards in his cuisine. Recently he was honoured with 'Outstanding Contribution' award at Tio Pepe ITV London Restaurant Award 2004. He has been voted Best Indian Chef in the UK, awarded a Culinary Honour of Merit Award from the World Chef Society and Café Spice Namasté is one of the only Indian Restaurants to win the BIB Gourmand Award from the Michelin Guide.
