Ali Mandhry
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Ali Mandhry | |
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| Born | 13 May 1988 Mombasa, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Other names | Chef Ali, Ali L’artiste |
| Alma mater | Kenya Utalii College |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, artist and media personality |
| Website | www.instagram.com/chefalimandhry |
Ali Said Alamin Mandhry, also known as Chef Ali L’artiste, is a TV celebrity chef in Kenya.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]According to Mandhry, inspiration from his grandfather got him into the kitchen at age nine, and started selling cakes he baked to fellow students and teachers at age twelve.[1]
After high school, Mandhry worked as an intern at the Sarova White Sands Beach Resort and Spa. He later enrolled in a food production apprenticeship course at Kenya Utalii College.[1]
Career
[edit]In January 2011, Mandhry became a culinary instructor at Kenya Utalii College's Mombasa campus, in charge of the food production department.[1][2]
Mandhry currently hosts a cooking show dubbed Food Time that broadcasts on Pwani TV and Celebrity Kitchen Raid on Zuku Entertainment Channel 100 that broadcasts Internationally.[3] previously he hosted a cooking show on NTV Kenya, Tamu Tamu: Kenyan Cuisine with a Twist and also Pilipili Jikoni, a Swahili radio program on Pilipili Fm in Mombasa.[4]
Mandhry also co hosts Power Breakfast every Thursday on Citizen TV Kenya.[5]
Mandhry is an author and writes the ‘Eats’ recipe column every Saturday on eve woman magazine, it is published on standard newspaper [6]
Mandhry is a judge on the first Kenya's reality cooking competition, Kikwetu Supa Chef, which airs on K24.[7] Mandhry owns the L’artiste Pastry Factory and is a representative of the Kenya's Chef Association. Mandhry was appointed the brand ambassador for Kericho Gold Tea.[8] He has been named among the top 5 reigning chefs of African cuisine by Africa Style Daily.[9] He has also been considered among top male chefs in Africa by DSTV.[10]
Publications and media
[edit]Mandhry has appeared in newspapers, magazines, radio and television. In December 2011 Mandhry appeared alongside Osama el Sayed on Ma Osama Atyab to promote authentic Kenyan cuisine.[2]
Honors and awards
[edit]- International Hall of Fame Award, The Sweet Life[11]
- Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al Nahyan Sports Award, Tamu Tamu, NTV Arabic edition[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d korio, Geoffrey (5 November 2013). "He is widely known in the Middle East and America". standard. Kenya.
- ^ a b Jacob, Elkana (15 December 2011). "Kenyan chef to showcase cooking style in Dubai". The Star. Kenya.
- ^ Kerongo, Grace (1 December 2015). "Chef Ali Raids Celebrity kitchens". The Star. Kenya.
- ^ korio, Geoffrey (4 January 2014). "Chef Ali started cake business at the age of 12". standard. Kenya.
- ^ Press, Amira (2 January 2017). "Power Breakfast with Chef Ali". Kenya. Blog Amirapress.
- ^ Woman, Eve (1 April 2017). "Chef Ali Mandhry Eve Woman Magazine 'Eats' Column". standard. Kenya.
- ^ muthoni, Milicent (8 May 2014). "youngest top chef who manages his fill plate with flair". thepeople. Kenya.
- ^ Kerongo, Grace (23 August 2012). "Celebrity Chef represents Kenya in Nevada". The Star. Kenya.
- ^ Style Daily, Africa (24 April 2013). "Food Fight The reigning chefs of African cuisine". Africa Style Daily. South Africa. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
- ^ DSTV, Africa (6 May 2014). "Meet Africa's Top Male Chefs". DSTV. South Africa. Archived from the original on 12 February 2015. Retrieved 12 February 2015.
- ^ Kerongo, Grace (5 July 2012). "Kenyan Chef Awarded International Hall of Fame". The Star. Kenya.