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Ashish Tiwari

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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Place of birth'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:New_Delhi|New Delhi]], [[wikipedia:India|India]]
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Residence'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:San_Francisco|San Francisco]], [[wikipedia:California|California]], United States
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:India|Indian]]
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Education'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Diploma in Food Production Art ([[wikipedia:City_%26_Guilds|City & Guilds]], Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management)
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupations'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Chef|Executive Chef]], culinary consultant, author
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Years active'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2007–present
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Current establishment'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |ROOH San Francisco
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Designation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Executive Chef
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Key publication'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |''The Culinary Roots''
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Spouse'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Neha Tiwari
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Children'''
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* Shanvi Tiwari
* Vanya Tiwari
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'''Ashish Tiwari''' is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] executive chef, culinary strategist, and author operating in [[wikipedia:San_Francisco|San Francisco]], [[wikipedia:California|California]]. He serves as the Executive Chef at **ROOH San Francisco**, a progressive [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian fine-dining]] restaurant recognized in the [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]].

Over nearly two decades of culinary leadership across South Asia, the Middle East, and North America, Tiwari has directed kitchens for luxury brands including [[wikipedia:The_Oberoi_Group|The Oberoi Group]], [[wikipedia:The_Leela_Palaces,_Hotels_and_Resorts|The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts]], and [[wikipedia:Kempinski|Kempinski Hotels]]. His culinary focus integrates Indian culinary anthropology with seasonal Californian produce and modern plating aesthetics.

== Early life and education ==
Ashish Tiwari was born and raised in [[wikipedia:New_Delhi|New Delhi]], India. His early exposure to the regional food cultures of the capital sparked his pursuit of professional culinary training. He completed a Diploma in Food Production Art certified by [[wikipedia:City_%26_Guilds|City & Guilds]] at the Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management in New Delhi.

== Culinary career and international practice ==

=== Early hospitality and luxury hotel training (2007–2014) ===
Tiwari commenced his professional culinary journey in 2007 at the Radisson Blu in [[wikipedia:Noida|Noida]]. In 2008, he joined [[wikipedia:The_Oberoi_Group|The Oberoi Group]], training in western gourmet kitchens and luxury operational workflows, while also assisting with the pre-opening kitchen operations for [[wikipedia:Trident_Hotels|Trident Hotels]] in [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]].

Between 2011 and 2014, he worked at The Claridges Hotels & Resorts in New Delhi, progressing from Chef de Partie to Sous Chef, where he managed restaurant lines and banquet logistics.

=== Banquet leadership and Gulf appointments (2015–2022) ===
* '''The Leela Ambience Gurgaon:''' Appointed Banquet Sous Chef in 2015 and later elevated to Senior Sous Chef for the events division, overseeing large-scale culinary operations for diplomatic gatherings, corporate conventions, and luxury weddings. He was awarded *Manager of the Quarter* for operational excellence.
* '''TABLEZ – The Food Company (UAE):''' Relocated to Dubai in 2018 as Chef de Cuisine for contemporary bistro brand *Pepper Mill*, focusing on modern plating formats and subcontinental flavor balance.
* '''Kempinski Hotel Muscat (Oman):''' From 2019 to 2022, served as Chef de Cuisine at [[wikipedia:Kempinski|Kempinski Hotel Muscat]], overseeing luxury hotel kitchen operations, HACCP food safety standards, and fine dining service.

=== Multi-unit brand management and US appointments (2022–present) ===
Returning to India in 2022, Tiwari joined Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. as Brand Executive Chef for *Dhaba Estd 1986 Delhi*, leading kitchen standardization and menu consistency across national outlets.

In 2024, he moved to the United States as Executive Chef for ANDAAZ Restaurant and Caterers LLC in New Jersey, directing high-volume catering and bespoke private dining.

In 2025, Tiwari was appointed Executive Chef at **ROOH San Francisco**, where he oversees kitchen administration, seasonal tasting menus, and culinary research and development, pairing indigenous Indian spice traditions with Northern California agriculture.

== Authorship and culinary philosophy ==
Tiwari authored the book *The Culinary Roots*, published by Storymonk International, which combines personal culinary memoir, regional recipe analysis, and culinary anthropology across three thematic sections: *The Journey*, *Culinary Anthropology*, and *Signature Heritage Dishes*.

His culinary framework centers on:
* **Micro-Regional Indian Heritage:** Emphasizing regional subcontinental techniques (including *dum* and *tadka*) adapted for fine-dining formats.
* **Farm-to-Table Integration:** Sourcing hyper-local ingredients to reconstruct traditional flavor profiles.
* **Gastronomic Storytelling:** Curating dining sequences that explore the historical and cultural contexts behind subcontinental dishes.

== Honors and recognition ==
* **Times Food Award** – Best North Indian Food
* **Manager of the Quarter** – The Leela Ambience Gurgaon
* **Best Menu Award** – International Food Festival
* **Indian Restaurant Week SF** – Recognized among prominent Indian culinary leaders in the Bay Area

== Personal life ==
Tiwari resides in San Francisco, California, with his wife, Neha Tiwari, and their two daughters: Shanvi Tiwari (born 23 October 2021 in Muscat, Oman) and Vanya Tiwari (born 8 September 2025 in San Francisco, California).

== Related links ==
* [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]]
* [[wikipedia:Fine_dining|Fine dining]]
* [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]]
* [[wikipedia:The_Leela_Palaces,_Hotels_and_Resorts|The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts]]

== External links ==
* [https://www.instagram.com/chefashishx/ Chef Ashish Tiwari on Instagram]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishtiwari-0b75b966/ Chef Ashish Tiwari on LinkedIn]

== References ==
* [https://hospitalitynews.in/news/chef-ashish-tiwari-appointed-as-executive-chef-at-rooh-san-francisco Chef Ashish Tiwari Joins ROOH San Francisco as Executive Chef], ''Hospitality News''
* [https://spiritz.in/stories/chef-ashish-tiwari-launches-the-culinary-roots-11823388 Chef Ashish Tiwari Launches The Culinary Roots], ''Spiritz Magazine''
* [https://storymonk.co/store/product/the-culinary-roots/ The Culinary Roots by Ashish Tiwari], Storymonk International Publishing

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Dr. K. V. Satish

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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Full name'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Kilaparthy Velankanni Satish
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Date of birth'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |19 June 1977
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Place of birth'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]], [[wikipedia:Andhra_Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]], India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Headquarters'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Bengaluru|Bengaluru]], [[wikipedia:Karnataka|Karnataka]], India
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Nationality'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:India|Indian]]
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* Graduate in Business Management (Visakhapatnam)
* [[wikipedia:University_of_Mysore|University of Mysore]] (MBA)
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |[[wikipedia:Real_estate_development|Real estate developer]], [[wikipedia:Industrialist|industrialist]], social benefactor
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Designation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Founder & Chairman, DS-MAX Group
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Active period'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |2005–present
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Parent'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Kilaparthy Samba Murthy
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'''Dr. K. V. Satish''' (born '''Kilaparthy Velankanni Satish''' on 19 June 1977) is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] industrialist, real estate executive, and philanthropist based in [[wikipedia:Bengaluru|Bengaluru]], [[wikipedia:Karnataka|Karnataka]]. He serves as the Chairman and Managing Director of the '''DS-MAX Group''', a South Indian business conglomerate primarily recognized for developing mid-tier and budget-friendly housing projects through its central brand, '''DS-MAX Properties Pvt. Ltd.'''

Beginning with regional trade operations in Karnataka, Satish engineered a backward-integrated business framework encompassing raw materials processing, quarrying, ready-mix concrete supply, interior design, structural engineering, and property maintenance across Karnataka, [[wikipedia:Tamil_Nadu|Tamil Nadu]], and [[wikipedia:Telangana|Telangana]].

== Early life and educational background ==
Kilaparthy Velankanni Satish was born on 19 June 1977 in [[wikipedia:Visakhapatnam|Visakhapatnam]], [[wikipedia:Andhra_Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh]], to Kilaparthy Samba Murthy.

He obtained his undergraduate business degree in Visakhapatnam prior to moving to Southern Karnataka, where he finished his [[wikipedia:Master_of_Business_Administration|Master of Business Administration]] (MBA) at the [[wikipedia:University_of_Mysore|University of Mysore]]. In acknowledgment of his community development programs and corporate achievements, an honorary doctorate was presented to him by an academic institution in Sri Lanka.

== Professional career and enterprise growth ==

=== Commercial origins ===
Satish launched his professional journey in Bengaluru handling retail book distribution, marketing imported dictionaries, reference manuals, and instructional literature. This early operational experience provided direct exposure to customer preferences, regional retail distribution, and direct sales strategy.

=== Formation of DS-MAX Properties ===
Anticipating housing demand fueled by the IT-driven migration into Bengaluru during the mid-2000s, Satish ventured into residential realty marketing in 2005. In 2007, he incorporated DS-MAX Properties Pvt. Ltd. under the operating principle "Sharing the Joy of Living."

The enterprise initially commenced with two suburban apartment complexes, scaling to ten active construction sites within two years. By implementing standardized civil construction practices and maintaining controlled overhead costs, the company established an extensive portfolio of residential complexes across major urban and Tier-2 centers in South India.

=== Industrial integration model ===
To insulate construction timelines from material shortages and price volatility, Satish developed an integrated ecosystem supporting the firm's core real estate activities:
* '''Raw Materials & Component Manufacturing:''' Captive stone mining, aggregate crushing, ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants, and in-house fabrication lines for UPVC and aluminum fittings.
* '''Post-Construction Services:''' Subsidiary divisions providing specialized interior decor, civil engineering consulting, and ongoing property asset management.
* '''Strategic Diversification:''' Targeted expansions into corporate commercial properties, commercial finance advisory, and private healthcare clinics.

== Civic engagement and charitable works ==
Through the KVS Fans Charitable Trust and the Aashra Foundation, Satish coordinates ongoing social programs:
* Healthcare Outreaches: Conducting routine medical camps, organizing blood donation drives, and financing ophthalmic surgeries for underprivileged seniors.
* Student Aid Programs: Distributing learning materials, uniforms, and books through the "Kit of Joy" project, accompanied by higher education fee sponsorships.
* Community Aid: Supporting residential shelters for destitute children, sponsoring collective marriages for financially constrained families, and supplying assistive mobility devices to disabled individuals.
* Disaster Rehabilitation: Mobilizing essential goods, food supplies, and rebuilding grants during regional cyclones and flood emergencies.

== Recognition and honors ==

=== Individual citations ===
* [[wikipedia:Kempegowda_Award|Nada Prabhu Kempegowda Award]] (2014) – Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
* Innovative Entrepreneur Award (2015) – Innovation 100 Inc.
* Young Achiever Award (2015) – ABP News
* The Great Son of Karnataka Award – Regional civic recognition
* Bharat Gaurav National Award – Indian Achievers Forum
* Forbes Brand Leadership Feature – Profiled among Globally Recognized Indian Leaders

=== Corporate milestones (DS-MAX Group) ===
* Best Employer of the Year (2011) – Indian Achievers Group
* Top Reliable Developer of the Year (2019) – The Times Group (ET Business Excellence Awards)
* Most Respected Real Estate Leader (2023) – Hurun Report

== Related links ==
* [[wikipedia:Real_estate_in_India|Real estate in India]]
* [[wikipedia:Affordable_housing|Affordable housing]]
* [[wikipedia:Kempegowda_Award|Kempegowda Award]]
* [[wikipedia:Bengaluru|Bengaluru]]

== External links ==
* [https://www.dsmaxproperties.com Official Website – DS-MAX Properties]

== References ==
* [https://www.dsmaxproperties.com DS-MAX Properties Corporate Profile & History]
* [https://bbmp.gov.in/ Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike Official Records]

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Valice Francis

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| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Progressive [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]]
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'''Valice Francis''' is an [[wikipedia:India|Indian]] chef and culinary consultant known for his work in progressive [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]] and international [[wikipedia:Fine_dining|fine dining]] establishments. He has served in leadership positions at notable restaurants including '''ROOH San Francisco''', '''Indian Accent New York''', '''Indian Accent New Delhi''', and '''Masala Library New Delhi'''. Francis is recognized for combining traditional Indian flavors with contemporary culinary techniques inspired by global gastronomy, operating across India, the United States, Bahrain, and the Cayman Islands.

He serves as Corporate Chef at '''Barnaan Restaurant''' in [[wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]], United States.

== Early life ==

Valice Francis was born on 26 August in [[wikipedia:Delhi|Delhi]], India. He developed an interest in culinary arts at an early age and later pursued a professional career in hospitality and fine dining operations.

== Career ==

=== Early career ===

Francis began his culinary career in 2008 at the '''Trident BKC Hotel''' in [[wikipedia:Mumbai|Mumbai]], working as an Assistant Chef. During his tenure, he gained experience in butchery and Italian cuisine at the hotel’s Italian restaurant, Botocino.

In 2011, he joined '''The Leela Palace New Delhi''' at the luxury restaurant '''Le Cirque''', specializing in French and Italian gourmet dining. This experience contributed to his expertise in luxury hospitality and high-end restaurant management.

=== International culinary work ===

In 2013, Francis relocated to the Cayman Islands, joining '''Ragazzi Italian Restaurant''' as Sous Chef and later Outlet Chef, managing large-scale fine dining operations.

After returning to India in 2016, he joined '''Masala Library''' in New Delhi as Outlet Chef (Senior Sous Chef), working with innovative approaches to [[wikipedia:Molecular_gastronomy|molecular gastronomy]] and modern Indian cuisine.

In 2017, he became Chef de Cuisine at '''Indian Accent New Delhi''', overseeing kitchen operations for the restaurant’s large-format dining service.

=== Leadership roles ===

Francis later joined '''Hakuna Matata Ltd.''' as Executive Chef, managing culinary operations for progressive Indian restaurant '''Daarukhana''' and European-inspired bar dining venue '''Slide on 69'''.

In 2020, he was appointed Corporate Head Chef at '''Cucina Hospitality''' for '''The House of Celeste Restaurant''' in [[wikipedia:Gurugram|Gurugram]], Haryana, leading menu engineering and brand operations.

In 2021, Francis worked in Bahrain as Corporate Head Chef and consultant for '''MAF & Co Hospitality'''. He supervised multi-concept restaurant operations, including:
* '''Raju Bhai''' – progressive Indian cuisine
* '''Butcher’s Knife''' – steakhouse restaurant
* '''Shawarma Mama''' – Arabic shawarma venue

=== Indian Accent and ROOH ===

In 2022, Francis joined '''Indian Accent New York''' as Head Chef under celebrity chef [[wikipedia:Manish_Mehrotra|Manish Mehrotra]], managing high-end fine dining operations.

In 2023, Francis assumed leadership as Head Chef at '''ROOH San Francisco''', directing culinary operations for the progressive Indian establishment. During his tenure, the restaurant earned recognition in the [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]] for its modern interpretations of Indian cuisine. He managed menu innovation, catering execution, and daily operations for a 90-cover dining room.

=== Corporate consulting ===

Francis subsequently joined '''Davol Restaurant''' and later '''Barnaan Restaurant''' in [[wikipedia:Connecticut|Connecticut]] as Corporate Chef. His portfolio focuses on modern Indian menu engineering, hospitality consulting, and international restaurant operations.

== Culinary style ==

Francis's culinary expertise focuses on:
* Progressive Indian cuisine
* [[wikipedia:Molecular_gastronomy|Molecular gastronomy]]
* Fine dining restaurant operations
* Multi-cuisine culinary management
* Menu engineering and recipe innovation

His philosophy blends classical Indian spices and traditional cooking methods with contemporary techniques drawn from global fine dining practices.

== Media and recognition ==

Valice Francis has been featured across food and lifestyle publications for his contributions to modern Indian dining. His work has appeared across digital media and television platforms, including television features on FOX TV.

His career and culinary work at ROOH San Francisco received coverage associated with the [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]] for progressive Indian gastronomy.

== Personal life ==

Francis resides and works in the United States.

== Related links ==

* [[wikipedia:Indian_cuisine|Indian cuisine]]
* [[wikipedia:Fine_dining|Fine dining]]
* [[wikipedia:Molecular_gastronomy|Molecular gastronomy]]
* [[wikipedia:Michelin_Guide|Michelin Guide]]

== External links ==

* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/valicefrancis-864583235 Valice Francis on LinkedIn]
* [https://www.instagram.com/ Valice Francis on Instagram]

== References ==
* [https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/food/indian-origin-chef-valice-francis-featured-in-michelin-guide Indian-origin chef Valice Francis featured in Michelin Guide] – ''New India Abroad''
* [https://www.fb101.com/rooh-sf-announces-valice-francis-as-new-executive-chef ROOH SF Announces Valice Francis as New Executive Chef] – ''FB101''

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