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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Born'''
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Nationality'''
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |Chef, Hospitality Executive, Culinary Strategist
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Employer'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |[[ROOH San Francisco]]
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Title'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |Executive Chef
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |2007–present
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Education'''
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* Diploma in Food Production Art – Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management
* B.Sc. in Food Production – Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Known for'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |Progressive Indian cuisine, fine dining, luxury events, hospitality leadership
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |Neha Tiwari
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Children'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |Shanvi Tiwari, Vanya Tiwari
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| style="width:30%; padding:5px;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width:70%; padding:5px;" |[[wikipedia:California|California]], [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]
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'''Ashish Tiwari''' is an Indian chef, culinary strategist, and hospitality executive known for his work in progressive Indian cuisine and luxury hospitality. He is currently associated with [[ROOH San Francisco]] as Executive Chef, where he leads menu innovation and culinary operations focused on modern Indian fine dining.

Tiwari has worked with several international hospitality brands and restaurant groups across [[wikipedia:India|India]], [[wikipedia:United Arab Emirates|United Arab Emirates]], [[wikipedia:Oman|Oman]], and the [[wikipedia:United States|United States]]. His culinary work is recognized for blending regional Indian flavours with modern techniques, contemporary plating, and global hospitality standards.

== Early life and education ==
Ashish Tiwari was born in [[wikipedia:New Delhi|New Delhi]], India. From an early age, he developed an interest in food culture, hospitality, and Indian regional cuisine.

He completed a Diploma in Food Production Art from Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi, and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Production from the same institution. His formal culinary education included training in kitchen operations, food production, international cuisines, hospitality management, and presentation techniques.

== Professional career ==

=== Beginning in hospitality ===
Tiwari started his professional culinary career in 2007 with [[wikipedia:Radisson Hotels|Radisson Blu]] in [[wikipedia:Noida|Noida]]. The role provided him with practical exposure to hotel operations and commercial kitchen management.

In 2008, he joined [[wikipedia:The Oberoi Group|The Oberoi Group]], where he trained in western cuisine and luxury hospitality standards. During the same period, he was also associated with [[wikipedia:Trident Hotels|Trident Hotels]] in [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]] as part of a pre-opening culinary operations team.

=== The Claridges ===
In 2011, Tiwari joined The Claridges Hotels & Resorts in [[wikipedia:New Delhi|New Delhi]] as Chef de Partie and was later promoted to Sous Chef.

At The Claridges, he worked in fine-dining restaurants and banquet kitchens, contributing to menu planning, food presentation, culinary administration, and team management.

=== The Leela Ambience Gurgaon ===
In 2015, Tiwari joined [[wikipedia:The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts|The Leela Ambience Gurgaon Hotel & Residences]] as Banquet Sous Chef before later becoming Senior Sous Chef.

During his tenure, he managed luxury banquet operations and supervised culinary execution for diplomatic functions, destination weddings, corporate events, and hospitality gatherings. He also led kitchen brigades and event-menu planning.

He received the '''Manager of the Quarter''' recognition during his time with the organisation.

=== Dubai and Oman hospitality roles ===
In 2018, Tiwari relocated to [[wikipedia:Dubai|Dubai]], joining TABLEZ – The Food Company as Chef de Cuisine for Pepper Mill, a contemporary Indian dining concept.

His work focused on menu engineering, modern Indian cuisine, and combining traditional Indian flavours with international dining trends.

From 2019 to 2022, he served as Chef de Cuisine at [[wikipedia:Kempinski Hotel Muscat|Kempinski Hotel Muscat]] in Oman. There, he supervised culinary operations, luxury dining services, HACCP compliance, staff training, and menu innovation within a five-star hospitality environment.

=== Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. ===
In 2022, Tiwari joined Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. as Brand Executive Chef for Dhaba Estd 1986 Delhi.

In this position, he managed culinary strategy, menu standardisation, and operational consistency across outlets while strengthening the brand’s focus on authentic North Indian cuisine.

=== United States career ===
In 2024, Tiwari moved to the United States and joined ANDAAZ Restaurant and Caterers LLC in [[wikipedia:New Jersey|New Jersey]] as Executive Chef.

He oversaw restaurant operations and premium catering services for luxury weddings, corporate functions, and private dining events.

In 2025, he joined [[ROOH San Francisco]] as Executive Chef. At ROOH, he leads the culinary direction of the restaurant, including tasting menus, menu research, seasonal offerings, and fine-dining experiences inspired by regional Indian cuisine and modern gastronomy.

== Culinary approach ==
Tiwari’s culinary style is centered on presenting Indian cuisine through a contemporary global perspective while maintaining traditional authenticity.

His culinary philosophy focuses on:

* Regional Indian flavours
* Seasonal produce
* Fine-dining presentation
* Storytelling through cuisine
* Innovation in menu development
* Luxury hospitality experiences

He is also known for integrating modern plating aesthetics with classical Indian culinary techniques.

== Awards and achievements ==
Ashish Tiwari has received several recognitions throughout his hospitality career, including:

* Times Food Award – Best North Indian Food
* Manager of the Quarter – The Leela Ambience Gurgaon
* Best Menu Award – International Food Festival
* Recognition by Indian Restaurant Week among notable Indian chefs in San Francisco

== Media and publications ==
Tiwari is the author of ''The Culinary Roots'', a publication focused on Indian food traditions and culinary heritage.

His culinary work has been featured in media outlets and hospitality publications such as:

* ''Hindustan Times''
* ''Times of Oman''
* ''Economic Times Hospitality''
* ''Indian Retailer''
* ''Mid-Day''
* ''48 Hills''

== Personal life ==
Ashish Tiwari lives in [[wikipedia:San Francisco|San Francisco]], [[wikipedia:California|California]], with his family. Outside his professional work, he has shown interest in travelling, studying regional cuisines, and exploring international hospitality cultures.

== External links ==

* [https://www.instagram.com/chefashishx/ Official Instagram]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishtiwari-0b75b966/ LinkedIn]

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