Sugar, Spice, and Sustainability: Chetanya Rai’s New Pastry Language
New Delhi, June 19, 2025.For Indian-born pastry chef Chetanya Rai, food has never just been about flavor—it’s about story, memory, and responsibility. From watching his mother craft homemade sweets in a bustling Indian kitchen to working in the high-precision environment of Michelin-starred Atlas, his journey represents a fusion of heritage and innovation. His pastries are not only visually striking and technically sophisticated but also infused with Indian identity and shaped by a deep commitment to sustainability.Today, as he prepares to launch his own globally inspired dessert concept, Chetanya is part of a growing generation of chefs who are challenging stereotypes about pastry, flavor, and indulgence. Through bold experimentation and storytelling, he’s showing the world that I...
