The Visionary

Meet the Chef

Chef Arjun Mehta
20+
Years of Craft

Arjun Mehta

Chef Arjun Mehta is the heart and soul of Royal Feast. A native of Pune who trained under Michelin-starred mentors in Lyon and Tokyo, he returned to Maharashtra with a vision to create a uniquely Indian fine dining language — one that speaks fluently of both heritage and modernity.

His philosophy is rooted in restraint: "The finest ingredient, prepared perfectly, needs nothing else to be extraordinary." This belief drives every decision made in the Royal Feast kitchen — from supplier relationships to plating technique.

Chef Mehta has been recognised by Food & Wine India, the Indian Restaurant Awards, and was profiled in Condé Nast Traveller as one of "India's most exciting culinary minds."

2003
Trained at Institut Paul Bocuse, Lyon, France
2007
Sous-chef at Narisawa, Tokyo — two Michelin stars
2008
Founded Royal Feast, Sambhajinagar

Awards & Accolades

Best Fine Dining 2023

Indian Restaurant Awards — Maharashtra Category, three consecutive years

Chef of the Year 2022

Food & Wine India Magazine — recognising creative excellence and sustainability

CN Traveller Feature 2021

Named one of "India's Most Exciting Culinary Minds" in a special edition spread