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ANURAG AGGARWAL IS A CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT TURNED PROFESSIONAL CHEF AND COOKBOOK AUTHOR, BASED IN ESSEX. HE WAS A FINALIST ON BBC ONE'S MASTERCHEF UK IN 2023, AFTER WHICH HE PURSUED HIS PASSION FOR COOKING FULL-TIME

Anurag Aggarwal, in 2023, he fulfilled a lifelong ambition by becoming one of the top three finalists on MasterChef UK. The experience gave him an all-round exposure to the culinary world, including working with Michelin-starred chefs in the UK and abroad. Most importantly, it gave him the courage to embark on an exciting food journey, leaving behind a successful career as a finance professional.

Driven by his passion for Indian cuisine, corporate background and philosophical bent of mind, Anurag has entered the culinary world to bring his unique perspective about food as a chef, consults restaurants and organisations for them to excel, and to share his personal story about pursuit of happiness with a wider audience. Find out more about Anurag on https://anuragfoodstory.co.uk.

Moving forward with his passion for food, in 2025 his debut cookbook INDIAN MADE EASY was published and now actively engaged in some exciting project for 2026. Watch out and follow his exciting journey of pursuit of happiness.