Chef Rohan Wadke is an experienced and highly accomplished chef with over 20 years of experience
working in the United Kingdom hospitality industry. Originally from Pune, Chef Rohan has made a
name for himself in the culinary world with his exemplary journey, full of awards, accolades, and
amazing achievements. He is a competitor on Great British Menu 2026, representing Scotland.
Chef Rohan’s impressive resume includes working at prestigious restaurants such as elite London
restaurant Cinnamon Club , as well as Taj Mahal Mumbai, Leela Kempenski, Hyatt Hotels, and Hilton
Hotels in the UK and Ireland. He has also worked with the 1 Michelin star 4 Rosette Gilpin Hotel &
Lake House Windermere as head chef , where he opened a new concept called Gilpin Spice and
received 2 Rosettes for it in 2016.
In year 2024 Rohan been awarded by highly prestigious EDM award by House of commons by
government for growth in culinary & contributions towards local community.
British culinary championship gold medal in 2024 as National Chef of the year.
Salon Culinary winner for sustainable fish course.
Chef Rohan’s culinary skills have also earned him recognition and awards, including being a semi-
finalist for the National Chef of the Year in 2013, 2014, and 2015,2023 and being a Gold Medalist at
the prestigious Scothot Competition. He was also a semi-finalist for the 2016 National Chef of the
Year, and a finalist for the “Dessert Chef of the Year” category at Movenpick in the same year.
Chef Rohan was a finalist on the BBC’s “MasterChef Professionals” in 2016 and received praise from
Marcus Wareing, a 2-Michelin-starred chef, for his skills. He has also had the privilege of cooking for
10 Downing Street, the prime minister’s residence, and has worked with charities such as Mary’s
Meal and served as the chef for the Indian cricket team during their stay at Hilton Hotel during a
tour of the UK.
Chef Rohan is an Ambassador of Scottish gastronomy, food health, and education, and supports the
Scottish Slow Food Committee as an active member. He is also the only Asian chef to receive a Gold
Medal in the Lamb Dish category at the 2011 ScotHot competition and a Bronze Medal in the Fish
Dish category.
Overall, Chef Rohan Wadke is a highly skilled, innovative, and respected chef with an exceptional
culinary background and a passion for sustainable cuisine.