Quick Info
| Profession | Pastry chef |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 05/08/1986 |
| Age | 39 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, India |
Latest News about Pooja Dhingra
06/2025
Pooja Dhingra received the La Liste Pastry Game Changer Award in June 2025, becoming the first Indian chef and the first woman to earn this prestigious international recognition for her transformative work in modern pastry art. The award highlights her pioneering role in introducing French macarons to India through Le15 Patisserie and her broader contributions to the culinary scene.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Opening India's first macaron store named 'Le15 Patisserie' in Mumbai in 2010. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm (5’ 7”) |
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| Weight | 80 kg (176.37 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai |
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| Educational Qualification | B.A in Hospitality and Management |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Pooja acquired baking skills from her aunt during childhood. | |
| 2. She briefly attended law college but discovered her love for hospitality. | |
| 3. Studied baking in Switzerland and Le Cordon Bleu school in Paris. | |
| 4. Established 'Le15 Patisserie,' India's first macaron store in Mumbai in 2010. | |
| 5. Her business received an investment from her father. | |
| 6. Authored two books: 'The Big Book of Treats' and 'The Wholesome Kitchen.' | |
| 7. During the lockdown, she started a podcast called 'NoSugarCoat with Pooja.' | |
| 8. Opened a new store in Palladium Mall, Lower Parel. | |
| 9. In 2019, Pooja won the Mould-Breaker Of The Year Award from Grazia Magazine. | |
| 10. Judged on MasterChef India (Hindi edition, Sony Entertainment Television). | |
| 11. Baked cakes for celebrities including Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Shilpa Shetty, and Ratan Tata. | |
| 12. Expanded business with Le15 Café in 2016. |