Guest Faculty Bio

Suvir Saran is a New York-based chef and contributing authority to Food Arts magazine. Chef Saran’s experience growing up in his mother’s kitchen in New Delhi has played a significant role in his work as a caterer, teacher, and chef. His book Indian Home Cooking: A Fresh Introduction to Indian Food, was recently released. The publication coincided with the opening of Chef Saran’s new restaurant, DEVI, where he and Hemant Mathur are co-executive chefs. In March of 2006, Sodexho, Inc. named Chef Saran its first-ever “International Concept and Brand Development Partner” to work side by side with Sodexho’s chefs for culinary training and business development, bringing international foods, exotic flavors, and innovative culinary techniques to the workplace. His latest book, American Masala, was released October 2007. (New York, NY).