Quick Info
| Profession | Chef, Businessman |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1978 |
| Age | 48 years |
| Birthplace | Thekkumbhagom, Kollam, Kerala, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Suresh Pillai
31/08/2026
Pillai cooked a special themed meal for chess legend Viswanathan Anand and world champion Gukesh Dommaraju in Chennai, arranged after an invitation from Chess.com. The menu was structured around the stages of a chess game, from Opening to Checkmate, and featured dishes such as Inji Puli Chicken and Nirvana. Anand and Gukesh gave him a signed metal chessboard as a memento.
23/02/2026
Pillai publicly shared, through a Facebook post, that his daughter Aishwarya was working as a waitress at a hotel in London. He said he had encouraged her to take up the job rather than focus only on engineering entrance exams, and he expressed pride in her work.
Do you like Suresh Pillai?
You can vote only once.
69% like · 31% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Suresh Sasidharan Pillai |
|---|---|
| Name earned | Chef Pillai |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | GPHSS, Chavara South, Kerala |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | School education at GPHSS, Chavara South, Kerala |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
|---|---|
| Hobbies | Listening to music, Travelling, Reading books |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Marriage Date | 10/09/2005 |
Family
| Wife | Remya Suresh |
|---|---|
| Children |
|
| Parents |
|
| Siblings | He has a brother and a sister. |
Career
| Debut |
| ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Highlights |
| ||||||
| Television Appearances |
|
Favourites
| Fruit | Pomelo |
|---|---|
| Food | Fish Nirvana, Nikkah Biriyani, Nool Porotta, Sambharam Kadumanga Panipuri, Injipuli Chicken Wings |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Mercedes and Porsche Cayenne, Mahindra Bolero, Range Rover |
|---|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Suresh Pillai is an Indian-British chef known for appearing in MasterChef: The Professionals in 2017. | |
| 2. During his school days, he excelled in chess, winning the under-18 chess championship in Kollam. | |
| 3. Starting as a waiter and catering boy in his teenage years, he built his culinary career. | |
| 4. Pillai has worked in diverse restaurants and established his own in Germany and Portugal. | |
| 5. He actively supports social causes by participating in food events like #CookforSyria. | |
| 6. Despite not attending formal hotel management training, his culinary skills are exceptional. | |
| 7. He has served as a judge on various cooking shows, showcasing his expertise. | |
| 8. Aside from cooking, he finds joy in music and exploring different cuisines through travel. | |
| 9. Occasionally, he indulges in alcoholic beverages to unwind. | |
| 10. Started his career in 1993 at age 17 as a waiter at Chef King restaurant in Kollam, Kerala. |
Social Media