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."
Indian Restaurant Awards — Maharashtra Category, three consecutive years
Food & Wine India Magazine — recognising creative excellence and sustainability
Named one of "India's Most Exciting Culinary Minds" in a special edition spread