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Our Culinary Journey

Three decades of passion, innovation, and global excellence, now brought back to India.

Chef Nitin Bhogale

Nitin – Culinary Visionary & Master Chef

Nitin is a classically trained master chef and hospitality leader with over four decades of global experience. An alumnus of IHM Mumbai, he began his career with the Oberoi Sheraton, where he rose to the position of Second-in-Charge Executive Head Chef, leading a brigade of over 450 chefs and spearheading an international hotel setup in Kuwait. After migrating to Australia in 1990, Nitin joined Sheraton Hotels, rapidly earning a reputation for excellence, innovation, and leadership—earning the title “Maestro” among peers. His culinary philosophy and operational brilliance have been instrumental in redefining Indian cuisine through award-winning Designer Concept Restaurants.

Arati Bhogale

Arati – Hospitality Strategist & Business Architect

Arati is a dynamic hospitality professional, educator, and entrepreneur with a deep-rooted understanding of operations, sales, and guest experience. Also an alumna of IHM Mumbai, she built her foundation with the ITC Welcome Group, gaining expertise in Front Office, Banquets, Events Sales, and later shaping future professionals as a Lecturer at IHM Mumbai. After relocating to Australia, Arati successfully launched and scaled a gourmet food production business supplying leading hotels and institutions, before co-founding multiple high-performing restaurants. Her strategic vision, people skills, and business acumen have been central to the sustained success and brand strength of their ventures.

Legacy of Excellence

Foundation
Mumbai, India
1980

Graduated from IHM Mumbai. Began career at Oberoi Sheraton, leading a brigade of 450+ chefs.

Global Horizons
Kuwait & Australia
1990

Spearheaded international hotel setup in Kuwait. Migrated to Australia, joining Sheraton Hotels and redefining Indian cuisine.

The Maestro Era
Brisbane & Noosa
2000 - 2020

Established award-winning ventures "Indus" and "The Gourmet," earning critical acclaim and the title "Maestro."

Homecoming
India
2025 - Present

Returning to roots to launch "The Gourmet Food Atlas"—bringing global excellence back to India.

Our Current Mission

After 35 years abroad, Nitin & Arati Bhogale have returned to India to bring the Designer Concept Restaurant Movement to their homeland.