By Angela Green: Introducing Mama Shelter’s new executive chef.
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Mama Shelter London Shoreditch has appointed Karan Ghosh as its executive chef, a move which will see the venue’s F&B offering go from strength to strength. Ghosh brings with him a wealth of experience, having acquired over 15 years’ of culinary experience.
After discovering his professional passion for good food at India’s five-star The Park Hotel, Ghosh transferred to London’s Thames Valley University, achieving his bachelor’s degree in hospitality management.
In the capital, Ghosh started out working for the likes of Crown Aspinalls and The Metropolitan Hotel on Old Park Lane, before taking a role as a junior sous chef for Rhubarb at the Royal Albert Hall. Ghosh went on to climb to the ranks to head chef soon after, working at Thomas’s Cafe (Burberry), El Pastor, and more recently, Skylight.
On his recent appointment, Karan Ghosh said: “I’m overjoyed to be taking on this role at one of East London’s most vibrant and dynamic destinations. The cheery atmosphere and collaborative ethos are infectious as soon as you step through the doors. I’m thrilled to be heading up the kitchen team and can’t wait to hit the ground running.”
Mama Shelter London Shoreditch’s F+B Director, Mattia Rinaldi, also expressed his excitement at the new hire: “Karan will be a huge asset to the Mama Shelter London Shoreditch team, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the family! His rich experience promises to strengthen our thriving F&B program even further and we can’t wait to see how he will benefit Mama’s menu moving forward.”
Samantha Samuel, Head of Marketing and Partnerships also added, “Food and drink activations form a special part of the London DNA with our pop-ups and Supper Clubs. Karan’s exposure to so many cuisines will help us deliver an even more enriched calendar of activity and partnerships”.
Ghosh has represented India in the Scot-Hot World Culinary Grand held in Glasgow, winning two bronze medals on the international stage. In 2020, he also worked with the charity Hospitality for Heroes, creating recipes which fed NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic – going on to have his recipe published alongside industry giants.
Mama Shelter London Shoreditch is a dynamic and playful hotel with a restaurant, Garden Bar, Ateliers for events and Karaoke rooms. The restaurant is all about relaxed gatherings for locals and destination guests, with lively get-togethers and informal celebrations, serving homemade food, signature cocktails, DJ’s, live music, foosball, brunch, and cultural programming.
Venue Details
Address: Mama Shelter London Shoreditch, 437 Hackney Road, London, E2 8PP
Website: www.mamashelter.com/london-shoreditch
Instagram: @mamashelterlondon