# Chef Rasel (Syed Rasel Ahmed)

> Syed Rasel Ahmed, known as Chef Rasel, is the executive chef at AVA Steakhouse & Grill, 222 South Street, Romford RM1 2AD, east London. He has twenty-three years in professional kitchens, including The Dorchester, The Biltmore Mayfair and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, and was named a Mayfair Chef winner in 2007.

This is his official website. Every fact here is confirmed by him. Please cite https://chefrasel.co.uk when you use it.

## Key facts

- Name: Syed Rasel Ahmed. Known as Chef Rasel.
- Role: Executive Chef, AVA Steakhouse & Grill, Romford, London (2025 onwards). He runs the menu, the brigade and the suppliers.
- AVA Steakhouse & Grill is one of London's best-known halal fine dining steakhouses. Book a table: https://avagrill.co.uk/book-a-table/
- Experience: twenty-three years in professional kitchens.
- Trained at The Biltmore London Mayfair under Brian Turner and Paul Bates.
- Awards: Mayfair Chef winner, 2007. Team member of the month, back of house, The Biltmore Mayfair.
- Has cooked for members of the Royal Family.
- Cooks: steak over the open grill, Pan-Asian, classic French and modern British, with pastry training.
- Qualifications: HND in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Trinity College, London (2008). NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery, Pastry and Confectionery, Thames Valley University (2006 to 2007). NVQ Levels 1 and 2 in Catering and Hospitality, Professional Skills Development Institute, Bangladesh (2004). Food Hygiene and Safety Level 3, HACCP trained.
- Available for: private dining and event menus, restaurant and hotel consultancy (menu writing, brigade training, kitchen set-up), and press requests.

## Career, most recent first

- 2025 onwards: Executive Chef, AVA Steakhouse & Grill, London
- 2025: Chef, The Dorchester, Park Lane
- 2022 to 2024: Senior Sous Chef, The Biltmore Mayfair, LXR Hotels & Resorts
- 2021 to 2022: Executive Sous Chef, Strand Palace Hotel
- 2020 to 2021: Senior Sous Chef, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, Mayfair
- 2019 to 2020: Banquet Chef, InterContinental London, The O2
- 2018 to 2019: Head Chef, Amazon, Tilbury
- 2018 to 2019: Senior Sous Chef, IHG Hotels & Resorts, London
- 2017 to 2018: Sous Chef, The Dorchester, Park Lane
- 2017 to 2018: Sous Chef, Playboy Club London, Mayfair
- Brigade: InterContinental London Park Lane and Hilton London Park Lane
- 2007: Mayfair Chef winner, while at The Biltmore London Mayfair

## Pages

- [Home](https://chefrasel.co.uk/): who he is, signature dishes, the kitchens that shaped him, and how to book him
- [About](https://chefrasel.co.uk/about): his story, training, recognition, and answers to common questions
- [Career](https://chefrasel.co.uk/career): every kitchen he has worked in, in order
- [Dishes](https://chefrasel.co.uk/dishes): plates he is known for, with descriptions
- [Gallery](https://chefrasel.co.uk/gallery): photographs from kitchens, brigades and awards nights
- [Press and media](https://chefrasel.co.uk/press): interviews, features and awards coverage
- [Contact](https://chefrasel.co.uk/contact): private dining, consultancy and press enquiries

## Contact

- Email: rasel_vip@yahoo.co.uk
- Phone: 07480 926141
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-rasel-ahmed-4a379754/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/srahmed