Chef Suresh Pillai: From Kerala Kitchens to Global Culinary Icon | Star Jam Ft. Chef Pilllai | RJ Rafi | Part 1

Star Jam Ft. Chef Pilllai | RJ Rafi | Part 1In this candid Star Jam conversation, celebrity chef Suresh Pillai sits down with RJ Rafi to trace his inspiring journey from a small-town Kerala kitchen to becoming a global ambassador of Kerala’s signature flavours. He breaks the myth of “natural cooking talent,” arguing that practice, curiosity, and consistency matter far more than any so‑called gifted hand. Chef Pillai shares practical insights on healthy eating with local ingredients, why we should “invest in good food,” and how to enjoy favourites like Kerala sadhya, biryani, and porotta without guilt by taking “permission from the body.” He also opens up about building restaurant brands, working with international investors, feeding global icons from Gordon Ramsay to top cricketers, and starting a culinary academy that can turn even complete beginners into professionals.