Not everyone has the courage to change a path once taken.
Coming from a traditional Gujarati family, celebrity chef Aanal Kotak, Founder & MD, TSK Hospitality LLP, has traversed through quite a few challenges to win a tag of Youngest Cooking Expert of Gujarat and to fulfill her entrepreneurial aspirations. Aanal had to pursue fashion designing in order to fulfill her family’s desires. However, driven by her aspirations and passion for Indian cuisine, Aanal turned the table around to establish a portfolio of critically-acclaimed and iconic brands – The Secret Kitchen, Akshada and The Baking Couture café. Starting her career as a humble fashion designer from NIFT, Aanal has transformed into a renowned chef, avid entrepreneur and a popular TV star. She has proved herself as a person who not only had the gumption to start anew but surpassed all the boundaries of expectations.
Taking her entrepreneurial journey to the next level, Aanal has ambitious plans to expand across the country and globally. She is aggressively scouting for passionate partners to franchise The Secret Kitchen and Akshada fine-dine restaurants. Aanal further has plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Gujarati cuisine from Gujarat University.
Passionate drive
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