Born in Kenya to Indian parents, Ravinder Bhogal is an award-winning journalist, author, chef and restaurateur. Ravinder’s acclaimed restaurant, Jikoni, in Marylebone, is inspired by her mixed heritage, and the UK’s diverse immigrant culture. Her ‘no borders kitchen’ celebrates the narrative of those who have the ache for what they left behind, yet wonder about their new landscape.

Alongside her writing, Ravinder has also travelled the globe as a reporter for Channel 4’s magazine show, Food: What Goes in Your Basket? Other UK television credits include appearances on prime-time Saturday Kitchen, Sunday Brunch, Saturday Morning with James Martin, Masterchef and This Morning.

She is the food columnist for the FT Weekend Magazine, Guardian Feast, contributing editor at Harper’s Bazaar and regularly writes for The Observer Magazine, Condé Nast Traveller and Vogue online, and has authored three award-winning cookbooks: Cook in Boots (2009); Jikoni: Proudly Inauthentic Recipes from an Immigrant Kitchen (2020); Comfort & Joy: Irresistible Pleasures from a Vegetarian Kitchen (2023).

Dinner
Radisson Collection, Galle
7th February, 6.30pm

Nestled along the pristine shores of the Galle Beach, Radisson Collection Resort is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. One can experience a luxury lifestyle through this exquisite resort which blends modern sophistication with vibrant coastal charm. Designed to provide breathtaking ocean views in a comfortable setting, the place offers the ambience for a sumptuous culinary evening!

Masterclass
Galle Fort Hotel
9th February, 11am

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Tickets for her dinner and masterclass are now available on the website: www.gourmetgalle.com.