Suresh Pillai

Chef, Businessman

British Thekkumbhagom, Kollam, Kerala, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionChef, Businessman
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth02/03/1976
Age50 years
BirthplaceThekkumbhagom, Kollam, Kerala, India

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Bio/Wiki

Full nameSuresh Sasidharan Pillai
Name earnedChef Pillai

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGPHSS, Chavara South, Kerala
Educational QualificationSchool education at GPHSS, Chavara South, Kerala

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesListening to music, Travelling, Reading books

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date10/09/2005

Family

WifeRemya Suresh
Children
  • Sreehari Pillai
  • Aishwarya Pillai
Parents
FatherSasidharan Pillai
MotherRadhamma
SiblingsHe has a brother and a sister.

Career

Debut
Malayalam FilmNeru (2023) directed by Jeethu Joseph
TVMasterChef: The Professionals (2017) on BBC Two as a participant
Career Highlights
  • Worked as chef de partie, sous-chef, and chef de cuisine at Veeraswamy and Gymkhana in London for 14 years
  • Corporate Chef and Culinary Director at The Raviz, India
  • Founded Restaurant Chef Pillai chain in Bangalore (2021) and Kochi at Le Meridien (2022)

Favourites

FruitPomelo
FoodFish Nirvana, Nikkah Biriyani, Nool Porotta, Sambharam Kadumanga Panipuri, Injipuli Chicken Wings

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes and Porsche Cayenne, Mahindra Bolero, Range Rover

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/chef_pillai
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-pillai

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.
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