Chef Roshni Gurnani

About Me

I have a unique fusion style of cooking, blending different cultures together. Where does this style of cooking come from? Well, my parents are from India, I was raised in Canada and have worked in NY, London and India. I have years of international culinary experience traveling and cooking around the world. Currently, I am the Executive Chef at Hotel Derek, a landmark hotel in the heart of Houston. Choose one of my menu's and let me bring a great culinary experience straight to your table. 

Cooking Since

1998

Experience

Hotel Derek (Houston, TX)
Park Hyatt Resort & Spa (Goa, India) 
The Sagamore Resort (Lake George, NY) 
Thistle Marble Arch Hotel (London, UK)
Culinary Professor at The Art Institute of Houston 
Owner of my own catering and consulting company

Achievements

2009: Chopped Champion on Chopped, the hit show on Food Network 
2011: Awarded one of the top 5 Indian chefs in USA by India Currents magazine 
2012: Season 10 Contestant on Hell’s Kitchen with Michelin Star chef Gordon Ramsay 
Cook Book author 

Certifications

ServeSafe Food Protection Manager Certification Issued by National Restaurant Association 

Education

Bachelor of Culinary Management, Culinary Institute of Canada (Honors Student)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Wilfred Laurier University, Canada

Languages Spoken

English
Sindhi
Hindi
Urdu