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Radha Kaushal-Bolland
editRadha Kaushal-Bolland | |
|---|---|
 Radha at Repton School in May 2022 | |
| Born | 3 July 1998 Durham, County Durham |
| Pen name | Chef Rü |
| Occupation | Chef, Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Repton School |
| Alma mater | University of Huddersfield |
| Website | |
| www.thespicyflexitarian.com | |
Early Life and Education
editRadha India Kaushal-Bolland, known professionally as Chef Ru, was born on 3 July 1998 in Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom, to an Indian mother and an English father.[1]. Her mixed heritage has greatly influenced her culinary style, blending South Asian and British traditions. Chef Ru attended Malsis Prep School in North Yorkshire and later Repton School[2] in Derbyshire before earning a degree in law from the University of Huddersfield[3]. Despite her academic background in law, she chose to follow her passion for cooking, entering the culinary industry.
Culinary Career
editChef Ru gained national attention as a finalist on MasterChef UK in 2022[4]. Her distinctive style, which combines plant-based, flexitarian cuisine with bold, spicy flavours, became a hallmark during the competition. Judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace praised her for her ability to create complex, flavourful dishes that appealed to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. One of her standout dishes was a jackfruit curry, offering a plant-based alternative to traditional curries with a depth of flavour that impressed the judges.
Although she primarily focuses on plant-based meals, Chef Ru does cook with chicken in some of her dishes. She has explained that while she abstains from eating beef, in line with her mixed Indian and English heritage, she distinguishes between tasting meat for professional purposes and eating meat as part of her personal diet[5]
MasterChef UK (2022)
editChef Ru competed in MasterChef UK in 2022[6], advancing to the finals[7]. Throughout the competition, she impressed the judges with her plant-based and flexitarian dishes, including her now-famous jackfruit curry. Her ability to transform traditional recipes with plant-based alternatives and her expert use of spices made her a standout contestant.
Post-MasterChef Career
editSince her appearance on MasterChef, Chef Ru has continued to build her professional experience in the fine dining industry. She initially worked at various fine dining country hotels and restaurants, including Goldsborough Hall[8][9], a luxury venue in North Yorkshire known for its refined cuisine and historic charm. At Goldsborough Hall, she honed her skills in high-end cooking, adding to her expertise in delivering intricate and well-balanced dishes.
Chef Ru then moved to the bustling city of Manchester, where she joined the team at Six by Nico, a well-known fine dining restaurant with a reputation for fast-paced, innovative tasting menus. At Six by Nico, Chef Ru has consolidated her experience in fine dining, refining her ability to work in high-pressure environments while maintaining the exceptional quality and creativity that defines her cooking.
Chef Ru has ambitions to create a series of cookbooks[10], set to be released in early 2025. The cookbooks will focus on her signature flexitarian and plant-based cuisine, featuring bold flavours and creative recipes designed to make authentic Indian, plant-based cooking approachable for home cooks.
The Spicy Flexitarian
editIn addition to her work in fine dining, Chef Ru has launched her brand, The Spicy Flexitarian[11], which promotes a flexible, plant-based approach to food, centred around bold use of spices and gourmet preparation.
Chef Ru via her business offers a bespoke takeaway service offering fine dining dishes delivered directly to customers' homes. She also provides a 'by-post' nationwide delivery service offering a set menu of Chef Ru's signature plant-based and flexitarian dishes across the UK. In addition to this, she also provides exclusive private dining experiences, where she takes over clients' kitchens to offer a personalized fine dining meal in their homes.
These services have made Chef Ru's unique culinary style accessible to a broader audience, combining convenience with luxury.
Personal Life
editChef Ru's personal beliefs and cultural background play a significant role in her culinary identity. While she includes chicken in some of her dishes, she abstains from eating beef, following cultural practices rooted in her mixed Indian and English heritage. She advocates for sustainable, health-conscious eating while maintaining a strong focus on flavour and enjoyment.
Outside of her professional kitchen work, Chef Ru enjoys traveling and exploring different global cuisines, drawing inspiration from diverse cultures. She is also involved in food-related charity work, particularly in promoting sustainable, plant-based eating and food accessibility.
Public Recognition and Media
editSince MasterChef, Chef Ru has continued to grow her presence in the culinary world, gaining recognition for her work in fine dining and plant-based cuisine. She engages with her audience on social media[12], where she shares recipes, cooking tips, and insights into her flexitarian philosophy. Chef Ru's culinary offerings through The Spicy Flexitarian continue to expand, making plant-based gourmet food more accessible and desirable.
References
edit- ^ Hanif, Andleeb (2022-04-27). "Asian Express Newspaper - Masterchef semi-finalist Radha confesses: "I only started cooking during lockdown..."". Asian Express Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Notable Alumni | Repton School". www.repton.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Ankrah, Rona (2022-05-03). "Huddersfield law grad through to MasterChef final". Legal Cheek. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Law graduate from Bradford set to appear on BBC One's Masterchef tonight". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2022-04-19. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Harris, Niomi (2023-04-14). "Masterchef viewers baffled over the inclusion of a vegetarian judge". Mail Online. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Bradford's Radha wows Masterchef judges in Buttery Biscuit Base challenge". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2022-04-29. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "MasterChef 2022 winner says triumph a dream come true". BBC News. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Radha's journey from 'dyslexic girl at school to degree-holder on MasterChef'". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ LB (2023-09-01). "Shattering the Mould: How Chef Rü forged her own path". The Guide Magazine. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "The Spicy Flexitarian: MasterChef's Radha reveals what she's doing next". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 2022-05-12. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "The Spicy Flexitarian | Plant-based deliciousness with a spicy twist". Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-09-23.