“To cook is to create. And to create well...is an act of integrity, and faith…” is a quote Chef Farrokh Khambata swears by. Currently the chef proprietor of “Catering & Allied”- one of the leading Catering Companies our city has to offer, and “Joss” - a fine dining restaurant that offers modern far eastern cuisine, Farrokh is out to conquer the culinary scene and has trail blazed his expertise to match his innovative repertoire on par with the best international culinary standards.

After a short stint with architecture, Farrokh’s love for food drove him to successfully complete three years with rankings from the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition at Bombay, where he won numerous awards, including the All India Student Chef Competition.

He later, traveled overseas and spent his formative time, training at the renowned French restaurant “Au Normandy” and later at the “Panorama Rue Boucicot” in Paris. This formal training enhanced his flair for European Cuisine and Farrokh went on to create gastronomic delights for the menus of his fledgling company “Catering & Allied”.

Farrokh’s entrepreneur spirit restricted him from taking up a job. He realized that he could achieve higher heights on his own and took up the challenge to grasp his own dreams. From a single kitchen unit in the precincts of his residence to the chef proprietor of one of Bombay’s leading catering companies and fine dining restaurants, he has proved his worth as a man who has climbed metaphorical mountains.

The “Catering and Allied” menu offered by Farrokh is a treat to the senses. His stunning creations include Smoked Oysters on Liquored Figs, Quail with Rosemary, Snow peas and Water Chestnuts in Oyster Sauce, Teppanyaki grills. Though his staple is Continental, he has added reams and reams to his Oriental, Indian and Parsi menus. Flambéed desserts and elaborate bar menus are his specialties, while his Chocolate Margaritas are in big demand. Crafting a party dinner to one’s taste and liking and creating personalized menus are one of the many value added services offered by Farrokh’s catering company.

With his entrée into the world of Far-Eastern Cuisine, came the dawn of “JOSS”, a temple of fine dining, conceptualized by Mr. Farrokh Khambata himself. The novel menu encompasses Japanese (sushi and Teppanyaki), Malaysian, Indonesian, Balinese and a host of other exotic Far Eastern cuisine. JOSS, also offers sumptuous and innovative desserts and a congregation of great cocktails and world wines. The cuisine is a masterful blend of oriental flavors presented in a European style and is polished yet not pretentious, elegant yet not over-the-top.

Farrokh’s philosophy in Food is simple. Use the freshest ingredients that are made available to you. Don’t compromise on their quality and be creative at every stage. Even to this day, Farrokh feels the need to refresh his skills from time to time. The drive and curiosity to grasp more about global cuisine and palates, often, takes Chef Farrokh Khambata traveling to far and distant places. Motivated by his passion for food, Farrokh continues reinventing himself. His latest success venture is the first-class banquet facilities- The Rampart Row, all encompassing 12,000 sq. feet of prime space in south Bombay. His present achievements are just a teaser for the city and more is yet to come.