The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts welcomes Chef Sashi Cheliah, winner of MasterChef Australia 2018 for a Four-city culinary pop-up by world on a plate

India, 21st June 2022: The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, in collaboration with World On A Plate, has curated an experiential dining pop-up with Chef Sashi Cheliah, winner of MasterChef Australia 2018. Chef Sashi is travelling across the four kitchens of The Leela to curate a special experience through a 7-course Malaysian and Singaporean inspired Dégustation menu.

The exclusive tour commenced at The Leela Palace Chennai on the 18th and 19th June and will be followed by The Leela Palace Bengaluru on the 25th and 26th June, then coming up north to The Leela Ambience Gurugram on 29th June and 1st July and finally culminating the tour at The Leela Palace New Delhi on 2nd and 3rd July.

“We are extremely elated to bring Chef Sashi Cheliah onboard for this exclusive tour to showcase his culinary mastery at four of our hotels. The Leela always strives to bring home Indian talent that hones recognition for the country at a global scale. We look forward to Chef Sashi stirring up a storm in the kitchen with his delightful dines and fun masterclasses for all our patrons.”

Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Operating Officer at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

"I am excited to be a part of the World On A Plate pop-up for the very first time in collaboration with The Leela. I will be working closely with remarkably talented chefs at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, bringing my recipes to the plate with their in-house team of experts. The menu looks divine, and I am delighted to meet the enthusiasts who appreciate flavours of the regions. To top it off, I will also be taking on a bunch of master classes at these venues and sharing exclusive secrets as well."

Chef Sashi Cheliah, MasterChef and Restaurateur

World On A Plate (WOAP) Pop-up is format that brings the greatest food to consumers plate. And this time, WOAP has featured the simple, humble and supremely talented Chef Sashi Cheliah along with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to build flavoursome curated set of tours, through an all-year-round

exercise, that will surely enchant gourmet lovers with global flavours and memorable experiences.

About The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts

Headquartered in Mumbai, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts is owned by a Brookfield Asset Management-sponsored private real estate fund and operates eleven award-winning properties in major cities and leisure destinations across India. These include the flagship hotel in the capital city of New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Udaipur, Jaipur, Gurugram, East Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, and Gandhinagar. The Leela celebrates each hotel through its unique location, art, culture and cuisine with thoughtful services, celebratory rituals, and immersive experiences. The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts was voted the World’s Best Hotel Brand twice in a row by Travel + Leisure, USA, World’s Best Awards Survey, 2020 and 2021. The brand is well poised to embrace the next phase in its growth trajectory with upcoming projects which include leisure resorts in Kovalam and Ashtamudi. An epitome of true Indian luxury hospitality, The Leela is committed to providing guests with unforgettable stays in settings that capture the essence of India. The brand has a marketing alliance with US-based Preferred Hotels & Resorts and is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance.

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