Our Team

A culinary chronicler, Rushina effortlessly juggles hats of a teacher, corporate food consultant, and a curator of food experiences. She runs A Perfect Bite Consulting (a premier food consulting firm) and APB Cook Studio in Mumbai. With a deep knowledge of global cuisine, she specialises in Indian food studies.

A seasoned NGO professional, Sandip has worked for some of India's topmost non-profits. Diligent and amenable, his ability to get things done right the first time is his valuable asset that makes him an integral part of the team.

Fueling his passion for cooking, Gaurav is a Culinaris Cookery Program alumnus. Before the pandemic, he was working at Chef Ranveer Brar Studio. A jovial person, he loves to do mimicry, stand-up comedy besides baking cupcakes and playing the jester in our institute.

With several years of experience in teaching diverse student populations, Shahana delivers effective programs for our students. Adept at creating learning material that captures diverse learning styles, interests and abilities of all students, she was the principal of a special school consisting of 25 students.

Specialising in Indian cuisine, Manjiri stresses on using fresh ingredients in every dish. A Culinaris Cookery Institute alumna, she is passionate about dancing, singing, cooking healthy and ensuring the team follows a healthy eating routine.

After competing in The Cook for Change Challenge, Ghulam received culinary training to enhance his skills. He worked at Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Kitchen Studio, Andheri. A handyman at heart, he assists in the daily operational activities too.

An experiential storyteller, Jaya is a marketing communication professional with a keen eye for detail and patience for complex campaign conceptualisation and management. She believes in leading from the front and building long term relationships while consistently being a motivated negotiator.

A Culinaris Cookery Institute graduate, Dhriti is a fervent learner who constantly upgrades herself. Often called the 'Kitchen Boss', she assigns work, ensures deadlines are met and regales us with her sense of humour.