Asian chefs unite to host a dinner for the Indian Ocean Disaster Relief charity
London, 16 September 2009

Vineet Bhatia of Rasoi Vineet Bhatia, Sriram Aylur of Quilon, Alfred Prasad of Tamarind, Cyrus Todiwala of Café Spice Namaste and Vivek Singh of The Cinnamon Club have all been brought together by Karim Ullah, Publisher of Asian Enterprise magazine to raise money for The Indian Ocean Disaster Relief and Head and Neck Cancer Research Trust. The star-studded line-up of award-winning Indian chefs is coming together for the first time ever to cook up a five-course feast for charity on 16 September 2009 the new Grange St. Paul’s Hotel in London.

Karim Ullah, Publisher of Asian Enterprise says: “I’m really proud to be able to present some of London’s finest chefs all under one roof. Never before has there been an event where leading Indian chefs have prepared a five-course meal together, so this is going to be an amazing opportunity to sample the cuisine of these outstanding chefs, in just one sitting. They are all incredibly excited about working together and raising money for charity.

About the chefs

Sriram Aylur’s restaurant The Quilon, in London’s Westminster is revered for its specialty, South Indian cuisine and received its first Michelin star in 2008. He has won numerous other awards for his outstanding creations.

Vineet Bhatia first won the coveted Michelin star in 2001 and then subsequently in 2006 with his posh eatery, Rasoi. Vineet Bhatia. He was hand-picked to be a food consultant for British Airways and is behind Urban Turban restaurant.

Alfred Prasad is executive chef at Tamarind in Mayafair and is the youngest Indian chef to receive a Michelin star at 29. His expertise, talent and ambition have ensured that Tamarind's cuisine continues to receive praise from guests and critics alike.

Vivek Singh is the Head Chef of The Cinnamon Club and been redefining expectations of Indian cooking. He crafts a brilliant marriage between Indian flavours and spicing and western culinary styles.

Cyrus Todiwala is proprietor and Executive Chef of the Café Spice Namasté restaurant group (Cafe Spice Namaste and The Parsee). In 2000 Cyrus was awarded an MBE in recognition of his extensive knowledge, skill, commitment and expertise to the restaurant and catering industry.

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About the Indian Ocean Disaster Relief

Indian Ocean Disaster Relief works to alleviate the suffering of communities in the Indian Ocean region, through the provision of sustainable education and training programmes that improve the capacity of local organisations and enhance the livelihoods of vulnerable children and young people

About the Head & Neck Cancer Research Trust

The Head & Neck Cancer Research Trust (H&NCRT) was founded in 1979 to promote awareness and fund research into head and neck cancers. As a long term goal, the Trust wishes to establish a Head & Neck Cancer Research Unit at The Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research. This will provide a national centre for research into head and neck cancer.

Ticket prices for the Charity Gala are £175.00 per person or £1,750 for a table of ten. To book tickets, visit www.asianenterprise.biz

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