Who is Nisha Katona from Great British Menu?
NISHA Katona has cemented herself as one of the UK's top celebrity chefs.
The much-loved star is also well known for being a judge on Great British Menu.
Who is Nisha Katona?
Born on October 23, 1971, Nisha is a chef, presenter, author and restaurant founder.
She was born in Lancashire, and worked as a child protection Barrister for 20 years before switching her career path.
To join the happy Great British menu tribe is nothing less than a dream come true. Pass me a fork!
Nisha Katona
Nisha is also a trustee of National Museums, Liverpool.
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In 2009, she became an Ambassador for Diversity in Public Appointments following the Cabinet Office's appointment.
She also has a cooking segment on This Morning.
Which TV shows has Nisha Katona appeared in?
Nisha has appeared in several TV shows.
Her appearances have been on Lorraine, Sunday Brunch, Secret Chef, My Kitchen Rules, My Spice Kitchen and her Indian food show for BBC Recipes.
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Since 2021, Nisha has been a judge on the Great British Menu, alongside Thomas Kerridge and Ed Gamble.
At the time of getting the job, she told the BBC: "What an absolutely delicious privilege it is to make the ranks of judge on the Great British Menu!
"As a chef with restaurants across the country I have always been so invested in the sublime skills of our culinary regions.
"Their virtuosity and artistry has always blown me away and to join the happy GBM tribe is nothing less than a dream come true. Pass me a fork!”
Is Nisha Katona a chef?
The restaurateur has a passion for Indian food and is the executive chef of her restaurants.
Her passion has led her to write four cookbooks.
These books are titled Pimp My Rice, The Spice Tree and The Mowgli Cookbook.
Her fourth book was called The 30-Minute Mowgli.
She regularly appears on television and radio programmes to talk about food and restaurants.
What is Mowgli Street Food and did she found it?
Nisha is the founder, CEO and executive chef of the Mowgli Street Food restaurants across the UK.
The restaurant claims that it is all about "how Indians eat at home and on their streets.";
They also explain that "Mowgli is not about the intimate, hushed dining experience.
"It is about the smash and grab zing of healthy, light, virtuosic herbs and spices."