Farrokh Khambata
Farrokh Khambata | |
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 Chef Farrokh Khambata | |
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| Education | Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Mumbai |
| Spouse | Dilshad Khambata |
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| Cooking style | Indian Cuisine Oriental Cuisine Lebanese Cuisine Japanese Cuisine |
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| Website | josshospitality |
Farrokh Khambata is an Indian entrepreneur, restaurateur, chef and caterer. He is the founder and CEO of Catering & Allied, a company which owned and operated restaurants in Mumbai. He also ran a catering business, Joss Catering Services, which specialized in celebrity catering.[1] In September 2024 he was reported missing by his wife and then in January 2025 accused of forging her signature to take out loans. Police believe he has fled India.
Early life
[edit]Farrokh Khambata was born and raised in a Parsi family in Mumbai. His parents were accountants in the financial sector. He was educated at St. Mary's School, ICSE, Mumbai.[citation needed]
Khambata finished school at the age of 16 and pursued a career in science at K.C. College. After graduating from junior college he began studying architecture, but soon dropped out and joined the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai to pursue cooking.[2][3]
Career
[edit]In September 2012, Farrokh opened a Far Eastern cuisine restaurant, Umame.[4]
In July 2014, Farrokh launched his restaurant JOSS in Santacruz, Mumbai [5]
In 2016, Farrokh launched Jaan at the Penthouse[6] at the Sofitel in Dubai, which has since closed.
In November 2018, he launched a Thai robata fine dining restaurant named IZAYA,[7] at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Nariman Point, Mumbai. This same complex housed two other ventures - a lounge named Amadeus[8] and a café aptly named Cafe At the NCPA.[9]
As of December 2020, all of the restaurants have closed due to the extensive lockdown in Mumbai caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disappearance and fraud
[edit]Farrokh's wife Dilshad reported her husband missing to the Gamdevi police on September 20, 2024. According to the first information report (FIR), Farrokh had failed to return home since April 5, 2024.[10]
On 27th January 2025, Dilshad filed a case of forgery against Farrokh at the Gamdevi police station in Mumbai claiming he had taken loans from various financial institutions forging her signatures, making her a co-borrower in the loans without her consent. [11][12]
The Mumbai Police have stated that they are likely to issue a look-out circular (LOC) notice against Farrokh, who is believed to have fled India. [13]
References
[edit]- ^ Sangghvi, Malavika (2 April 2015). "What PM Modi will have for lunch today". Mid-Day. Mid Day. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ Dalal, Phorum (24 August 2014). "A candid chat with restaurateur Farrokh Khambata". Mid-Day. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
- ^ "Farrokh Khambata | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
- ^ "Farrokh Khambata's latest – 'Umame' - Times of India". The Times of India. 26 October 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Mishra, Manish D. (3 August 2014). "Farrokh Khambata speaks about food, cooking, his new restaurant and life". DNA India. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Chef Farrokh Khambata debuts Indian restaurant at Sofitel Dubai Downtown". Hotel News ME. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Chef Farrokh Khambata gives Mumbai its first Robata Thai experience at Izaya". Architectural Digest India. 18 November 2017. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "Launch : Farrokh Khambata's AmadeusPhotos - Mumbai-Events-The Times of India Photogallery". photogallery.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ "In Mint Condition | Verve Magazine". www.vervemagazine.in. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ Dalvi, Vinay (28 January 2025). "Restaurateur Farrokh Khambata booked for forgery". The Hindustan Times. p. 1. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Dalvi, Vinay (28 January 2025). "Restaurateur Farrokh Khambata booked for forgery". The Hindustan Times. p. 1. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Mumbai: Renowned Chef & Restaurateur Farrokh Khambata Booked For Forging Wife's Signatures To Secure Loans". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 28 January 2025.
- ^ "'Missing' celebrity chef Farrokh Khambata booked for forging wife's sign for loans". The Times of India. 29 January 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- Mishra, Manish (3 August 2014). "Farrokh Khambata speaks about food, cooking, his new restaurant and life". Daily News and Analysis. Mumbai. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
Further reading
[edit]- Bruyn, Pippa de; Bain, Dr. Keith; Allardice, David; Joshi, Shonar (2010). Frommer's India. Hoboken, New Jersey: Wiley Publishing, Inc. p. 149. ISBN 978-0-470-55610-8. Retrieved 23 November 2014.