FROM THE OBEROI ,GURGAON

NEPAL SE AAYA MERA DOST!!!

                                    

"For a Chef, technical knowledge as well the knowledge on the ingredients he uses is very important. That way, I feel really blessed because from the learning point of view, Oberoi Gurgaon is the best place" says K C Tegpal, presently working in Gardemanger in the capacity of Supervisor in the Oberoi Gurgaon.

"Both my Dad and Mom are Nepalis. But, I was born and brought up in Ludhiana, Punjab. I did my three years Hotel Management Course from Gurdaspur, Punjab."

Tegpal joined the Oberoi Gurgaon in Sept 2011 as Commis II. Got promoted as CDP this year.

"Many an items are imported. So much to learn for e.g. Pomelo (like a citrus fruit) is imported from Thailand. So too the Lemon Grass, Kaffir Lime and the Thai Basil. Peruvian Asparagus, Baby Raddish, Snow Piece comes from Australia. Bud chillies are imported from China, Japanese Tomatoes and Peach comes from Japan".

"Modern cooking techniques and latest cooking machines like the Pasta Machine and Sous vide (small machine where meat will never be overcooked) are not seen in every other hotel. The Pasta Machine costs Rs 7 lakhs; while the Sous Vide is rupees two lakh plus. In our Oberoi New Delhi hotel also Pasta Machine is available”.

Internet surfing that too Cuisine related is his hobby.

He is married to Saveena, who is presently working as an Assistant in TIJORI, at The Oberoi, Gurgaon. (TIJORI offers a collection of authentic Indian craft carefully selected from distant corners of the country to give the Oberoi guests an experience of the finest Indian Shopping). Incidentally, Saveena has been working with The Trident, Gurgaon also.

TIJORI is located at the following Oberoi Hotels & Resorts :

-The Oberoi(New Delhi, Mumbai,Gurgaon), The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra,The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur, The Oberoi Vanyavilad, Ranthambhore, and Wildflower Hall, Shimla, in the Himalayas.

Tegpal is very hardworking" says Manish, Executive Chef, The Oberoi, "which is why he has been promoted as CDP". 

Listen to what Himanshu Dhingra (Asst Manager, F&B) has to say on this Nepali boy: "He is very sincere. His friendly nature and ready-to-help attitude is known to most of his co-workers".

R.KESAVA MALLIA in Gurgaon