How Social Media Is Changing Indian Chefs | Vicky Ratnani, Saransh Goila & Aanal Kotak | Round Table
What does it really mean to be a chef in the age of social media? In the second edition of the unstumbled Round Table, we brought together three of India's most influential culinary voices Chef Vicky Ratnani, Chef Aanal Kotak, and Chef Saransh Goila for an insightful conversation on the rise of the digital chef and how social media is transforming the food and restaurant industry. Representing three distinct journeys in the culinary world, Chef Vicky Ratnani shared insights from his decades-long career as a celebrated chef, restaurateur, author, and the beloved host of Vicky Goes Veg. Chef Aanal Kotak, founder of The Secret Kitchen, a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant brand with locations across India, Australia, Canada, and the USA, spoke about building a global restaurant business while creating one of India's most engaged digital food communities through regional Gujarati cuisine. Chef Saransh Goila, founder of Goila Butter Chicken, reflected on balancing a rapidly expanding restaurant brand with a powerful personal brand across television, Instagram, YouTube, and digital media. Together, the panel explored how the role of a chef has evolved far beyond the kitchen. From television and cookbooks to Instagram Reels, YouTube, podcasts, and short-form content, they discussed how today's chefs balance restaurants, entrepreneurship, content creation, and personal branding while navigating the constant pressure to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world. The conversation also explores: The rise of the digital chef Social media's impact on the restaurant industry Building a personal brand as a chef Content creation for chefs and food creators The creator economy and culinary entrepreneurship Authenticity in the age of Instagram and YouTube The future of Indian chefs and food businesses Whether you're a chef, restaurateur, food creator, entrepreneur, hospitality professional, or simply passionate about food, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of the culinary industry. Featured Guests : @aanalkotak @saranshgoila @ChefVickyRatnani A special thanks to @himalayanind our official beverage partner, and @TwoBrothersIndiaFarms our gifting partner, for supporting the second edition of the unstumbled Round Table. _____________________________________________ Watch Best Food Series: State On A Plate Ep 1- https://youtu.be/du-XKz4T-Z4 State On A Plate Ep 2- https://youtu.be/bRdglJOkoog State On A Plate Ep 3- https://youtu.be/VMIPFPaUGYM State On A Plate Ep 4- https://youtu.be/IKhPViUtBgA State On A Plate Ep 5- https://youtu.be/FEAdu4ZXOxY Check Round Table 1st Edition Mumbai’s Top Restaurateurs Reveal the Truth About the Food Industry- https://youtu.be/N0cwL8RTblE _______________________________________________ Business Enquiry- unstumbled@gmail.com ________________________________________________ Welcome to unstumbled- We bring you travel vlogs, honest food reviews, and destination guides with a focus on hidden gems & local experiences. Whether you’re planning your next holiday or love armchair travel, unstumbled offers a mix of affordable stays, offbeat places, & cultural insights to help you travel better and taste more. ________________________________________________ For more catch us on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/unstumbled Snapchat- https://www.snapchat.com/@unstumbled Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Unstumbled Keywords used: unstumbled Round Table, Chef Vicky Ratnani, Vicky Ratnani, Chef Saransh Goila, Saransh Goila, Chef Aanal Kotak, Aanal Kotak, Goila Butter Chicken, The Secret Kitchen, Vicky Goes Veg, digital chef, Indian chefs, chef podcast, food podcast India, restaurant industry, hospitality industry, social media, content creators, food creators, creator economy, culinary entrepreneurship, chef interview, YouTube chefs, Instagram chefs, personal branding, food business, modern chefs, hospitality leaders, Himalayan Water, Two Brothers Organic Farms. #unstumbled #cheflife #indianchefs #digitalchef #foodcreators #saranshgoila #aanalkotak #vickyratnani #restaurantindustry #hospitality #chefpodcast #chef #masterchef #foodpodcast #youtubeindia #himalayanwater #twobrothersorganicfarms
