Palak Patel

Palak Patel is a classically trained chef & owner of Dash & Chutney restaurant, TV personality and two time food network champion winner of Food Network’s famed shows Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. She’s the host of Food Network’s digital series called The Diwali Menu and guest judge on Money Hungry. Her new plant-based cookbook INVITED: Recipes for Joy and Connection debuts (Spring 24) with Harper Collins Harvest is inspiring people to cook through emotions. She was a finalist on Food Network Star season 14. A TEDx speaker and chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, Palak has partnered with many high-profile brands like Microsoft, Sakara, BMW, Barclays and Clif Bar. She’s made on-camera appearances on the TODAY show, Food52 digital and Good Day Atlanta. Chef Patel was featured in an article entitled “The Women Of The Restaurant Industry Speak Out About Their Pandemic Experience” in Forbes. Her mission in life is get everyone to love daal as much as she does.