Chef. Dev Kasalkar

Vice President, Indian Young Chefs Association Director, Culinary Educator, Consultant, Certified Culinary Educator by Indian Federation of Culinary Associations - IFCA

"When you have knowledge, it makes no difference whether you are rich or poor. Trust on your hard work and follow your heart that makes you best forever. There are no borders for learning. Always try to learn from the people around you. Be confident in any work especially when you are doing very well. Start with the most difficult parts of projects, don’t regret your failures and instead try to learn from your mistakes. “The process is more important than the result". The result is just a by-product of the process. But in today's world, we are so focused on the by-product that we get away from the process. So take care of the process and all small things you do and eventually you will get the desired result.

I think Cooking is not difficult, everyone has taste, even if they don't realize it. Even if you're not a great chef, there's nothing to stop you understanding the difference between what tastes good and what doesn't. I really feel... I have found myself as a chef, it's very clear to me what I want to do and how it should taste. A good chef is the peculiar gift of the god. He must be a perfect creature from the brain to the palate, from the palate to the fingers end. Always try to learn about ingredients - try new recipes, learn from your seniors, be innovative, and above all have fun!

I always expressed through my words, Knowledge is not given but earned and character is not granted but cultivated. Knowledge is not just about the subjects that are learnt and taught in school or college, it’s all about to learn humanity, culture and wisdom. Deep learning is shaped by the values of excellence, hard work, integrity, and humility.

To bring the glory in the life, education is the discovery for the meaningful future. Creativity and imagination makes shines not only on the outside but also from within. We often complain that we should get more as a result but actually, we always get whatever we have prepared for.

Be motivated to follow the passion... When your ‘Passion’ becomes your ‘Obsession’, it takes you to the next level of success & you don't need to be an expert. Always examine and revise your goals and be sure you are progressive towards those goals on a daily basis. If we prepare well, we execute well, if we are honest to ourselves then, we will get the desired result. And if you are short of it, you need to keep learning more n more... What may look like setbacks can be the best lessons in life? See challenges as opportunities and never stop learning.

“Beyond the fear... Be yourself... Be independent... Be different."