Chef Juzer

Chef Juzer

A jarful of passion and love for cooking, kept Chef Juzer go on in the cooking business for past 32 years. From an early age, Chef Juzer has developed his passion and love for twisting daily routine foods into innovative cuisines for which, many a times has got a scolding from his mother. This self-taught man dedicated balance and respect for daily cooking so much that today his simple cooking has become a hallmark of his cooking style.

Born in a small town near Nashik, grew up in Mumbai, he was exposed to many culinary adventures as a young boy due to his family, who loved to cook food and serve it often. Curious about what was going on in the kitchen, Chef Juzer used to help his mother with daily cooking chores, would happily engage himself in large format receptions and would never miss a chance to learn whatever cooking he could from local Khansamahs.

After his schooling, not much had happened on the paths of cooking when suddenly his father expired and as an elder son the responsibilities grew upon him to look after the family rather than pursuing his dreams of becoming a chef.

But as destiny had other plans, Chef Juzer took his dreams with him to his birth town where he started a small restaurant. He redefined his style of cooking, presentation, tastes and pairing simple recipes with different way moreover utilizing all his talent in showcasing his passion. His style on the plate got recognition and reflected his kitchen, but as all things couldn't work in his favour, on the 5th year of his venture, he had to take a halt in his cooking career.

Within no time stamp, Chef Juzer sprang back in food business again and today he is a catering consultant, recipe writer, food blogger and a person who loves cooking. To sum up about Chef Juzer, “A God gifted cook".

- Hasan Baldiwala