Chef  Vinod  Lohtia  

Ambassador  of  Cuis ine,  Food  Connoisseur,  and  Experienced  Cul inary  Tour  Escort    

Chef  Vinod  Lohtia  has  lived  in  enough  places  that  he  could  well  be  an  ambassador  of  cuisine.  Born  and  schooled  on  the  Indian  subcontinent,  Vinod  trained  in  Europe  and  honed  his  skills   in  central  Canada  where  he  currently  resides.  

Chef  Vinod  was  born   in  Dehradun,   India,  and  recalls  a   love  of  cooking  from  a  young  age.  He  studied  

and  obtained  his  Hotel  Management  and  Catering  Degree  from  the  Institute  of  Hotel  Management  Catering  &  Nutrition  in  Delhi,  India,  and  later  became  a  Cooking  Instructor  for  the  institute.  

Eager  to   learn  more  about  the  culinary   industry,  at  age  20  he   left   India   for  the  culinary   footlights  of  Europe,  cutting  his  teeth  at  places  like  the  Vienna  Intercontinental  Hotel  in  Austria  and  London's  Inn  on  the  

Park.  He  met  his  wife   Sarojini   in   Toronto   and  was   later   blessed  with   two  wonderful   children,   Sheetal   and  Krish.   In   the   same   year   Vinod   landed   a   job   at   the   Edmonton   International   Airport   and   the   couple  moved  west.  It  was  the  start  of  several  years  at  various  operations  in  Alberta  and  Saskatchewan.  

Leading   kitchens,   being   the   Executive   Chef,   and   gaining   accolades   as   one   of   the   ten   best   rated  

restaurants  offering  international  cuisine  at  his  owned  &  managed  Spice  Rack  Cafe,  Chef  Vinod  is  a  culinary  artist   boasting   varied   experiences   from   restaurateur   to   a   regular   TV   culinary   personality,   managing  receptions  for  dignitaries  and  VIPs,  tour  leader,  and  more.  

Vinod   is   currently   a   culinary   teacher   and   personal   chef,   as   well   as   a   dedicated   family-­‐man   as   a  

husband,  father  &  grandfather.  

Vinod  has  led  numerous  culinary  tours,  North  India  &  Morocco  among  them.  His  knowledge  of,  and  enthusiasm  for  the  world  and  her  cuisine  is  admirable,  and  a  culinary  journey  with  Tour  East  through  Vietnam  accompanied  by  his  warm  hospitality,  lively  personality,  and  passion  for  all  things  food  is  certainly  a  

trip  of  a  lifetime.    

 

Tour  feedback  for  Chef  Vinod  from  a  recent  cul inary   journey  to   India:  

“Chef  Vinod's  knowledge  of  India,  the  language  and  his  connection  with  some  of  India's  renowned  chefs  and  

personnel  in  the  hotel  industry  made  this  tour  a  memorable  one  for  me.  I  learned  some  of  the  secrets  and  intricacies  of  

Indian  cooking  through  discussions,  cooking  demonstrations  and  hands  on  experience.”  

-­‐ Ann  Leal  

 

“Fascinating  and  thoroughly  enjoyable.  We  saw  and  did  so  many  memorable  things.  The  chefs  in  India  were  very  

happy  to  demonstrate  for  us,  and  the  food  was  incredible.  I  learned  that  food  in  India  is  more  than  nutrition  and  flavor,  

but  encompasses  all  aspects  of  physical,  social,  and  spiritual.  Chef  Vinod  went  out  of  his  way  to  ensure  our  entire  

experience  was  %100  enjoyable.”  

-­‐ Mark  Seibel  

 

“I  had  a  fantastic  holiday:  it  exceeded  all  my  expectations.  It's  much  more  than  a  culinary  tour:  there's  

sightseeing,  shopping  in  interesting  markets,  learning  the  culture  and  India's  history,  and  experiencing  the  hospitality  of  

friendly  people.  Chef  Vinod  has  very  good  contacts  in  India  and  is  well-­‐known,  and  he  ensures  that  everything  on  tour  

runs  smoothly."  

-­‐ Barb  Thomas  

 TV  Spots  

As  a  regular  culinary  guest  on  TV,  click  below  for  some  excerpts  of  his  time  on  CTV  and  Global.  

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Vietnam,  A  Culinary  Journey  –  10  Days  /  9  Nights  

Join   renowned  Chef  Vinod  Lohtia  and  Tour  East  Holidays  on   this   exclusive   10   day   Vietnam   Culinary   Tour   in  November  2017.  Vietnam  is  officially  on  the  culinary  map  and   an   increasingly   common   name-­‐drop   in   the   foodie's  lexicon  -­‐  for  good  reason.  From  rich  broths  to  hearty  meat  and  rice  dishes  to  succulent  seafood,  handmade  noodles,  crispy   spring   rolls,   and   arguably   our   favourite   dish,   cao  lau,  a  noodle  dish  found  in  Hoi  An.  

Cuisine  aside,  Vietnam  is  one  of  the  world’s  most  popular  travel   destinations   with   points   of   great   interest   from  north   to   south.   Travel  with   renowned  Chef   Vinod   Lohtia  through  north,  central  and  south  Vietnam  on  this  culinary  travel   experience   dining   on   regional   delights,   meeting  with  local  hosts  and  chefs,  getting  hands  on  experience  at  cooking   demonstrations,   and   ultimately   eating   your   way  through  the  country  while  taking  in  her  highlights.  

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