Stephen Gomes
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Stephen Gomes | |
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| Born | c. 1976 (age 47–48) Mumbai, India |
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| Cooking style | Indian |
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Stephen James Gomes (born c. 1976) is a Welsh chef and restaurateur based in Cardiff and Essex and originally from Mumbai. He represented Wales in Series 10 of the Great British Menu in 2015.[1][2] He won accolades for his restaurant Moksh[3] and operated other restaurants across Cardiff.[4][5]
Gomes' recognition as a chef includes: Ethnic Chef of the Year Award at the UK Craft Guild of Chef's award 2015,[6] Goldstar Welsh Curry Chef of the Year at the Welsh Curry Awards 2014,[7] Goldstar English Curry Chef of the Year at the English Curry Awards 2013,.[8] 'Dessert of the Year 2019' at the Feed The Lion Food Awards,[9] tipping them as a strong contender for the UK's first fully halal Michelin-ranked menu.[10] He has held the title of 'Best UK Indian Chef' with the Cobra Good Curry Guide for a large part of the last decade.[11]
Gomes comes from a family of restaurateurs. His father, James Gomes, worked as an Executive Chef in India at the first five-star beach hotel there and his grandfather served as a chef on board a battleship during World War II. His great grandfather was Head Chef at the Eastern Shipping Company during the Raj.[12]
References[edit]
- ^ Misstear, Rachael (11 June 2015). "Great British Menu: These three chefs are vying to represent Wales at this year's banquet". Wales Online.
- ^ Bevan, Nathan (11 November 2015). "Anyone for Lamb Cheesecake?". Wales Online.
- ^ Day, Liz. "Anyone for a Curry Macaroon? Indian restaurant Moksh wins three AA Rosette awards". Wales Online. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ Bevan, Nathan (26 July 2017). "Indian diner Moksh to launch three new restaurants". Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Mosalski, Ruth (11 January 2019). "Top curry house boss Stephen Gomes of Moksh declared bankrupt". Wales Online. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Pearce, Nathan. "Craft Guild of Chefs Announces Winners for 2015 Awards". Craft Guild of Chefs.
- ^ "Chef Stephen Gomes from Cardiff crowned Gold Star Welsh Curry Chef of the Year 2014". Welsh Curry.
- ^ "The English Curry Award 2013". Love Curry.
- ^ "With 61 nominations across 12 categories, here are the WINNERS of the #FtLionAwards 2019". January 2020.
- ^ "Can DUSK be the first Muslim-owned Halal restaurant in the UK to win a Michelin star?". 5 June 2021.
- ^ "England's top Indian chef comes home". 29 May 2015.
- ^ "Food gene pool: Two 'famous' families talk about their kitchen memories". mid-day. Retrieved 28 July 2017.