Episode 11

Chef Vikas Khanna: how a homeless immigrant became one of the world’s most celebrated chefs (S10/Ep.11)

Published on: 2nd October, 2024

Vikas Khanna's journey is nothing short of extraordinary - rising from homelessness as an immigrant to becoming an internationally acclaimed chef. He’s also a filmmaker, author of over 37 books, and one of the first Indian chefs to earn a Michelin star in the U.S. Currently, Vikas is the Chef and Partner at Bungalow in NYC. In this episode, he shares his remarkable story, from his roots in Amritsar, India, to the pivotal role his mother played during his most challenging moments. Vikas also discusses how cooking became the foundation of his diverse creative pursuits and reflects on his ongoing philanthropic efforts, including feeding over 80 million meals in India during the pandemic. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Vikas Khanna.


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Beyond the Plate
Social Impact in the Culinary World
Join Andrew “Kappy” Kaplan as he sits down in-person with the world’s culinary elite to explore their journey into the food industry and the social impact they have made in their community. Every episode will share inspiring stories of what it means to be in today’s hospitality industry.

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