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Velappaya Krishna Iyer ( 1913-2001)

Velappaya Krishna iyer was a celebrated cook who lived in Trichur and was known for his catering skills in Trichur and surrounding districts.He was originally born in a town called Velappay and migrated to Trichur when he was 18.He started cooking for functions in the houses and soon his fame had reached the royal family of travancore who invited him to cook for their royal Marujjapam fucntion. He made a name for himself by cooking for large gatherings like the All India Communist meeting and the annual Church festivals.

He died in 2001 and his grandson KH Krishnan is continuing the family tradition.