Meet Chef Param Vala

I am Chef Param Vala, and my journey in the culinary world began at the age of 17. Over the past eight years, I have worked across India and Canada — from luxury hotels such as the Fairmont Château Lake Louise to Michelin-recognized restaurants — and contributed to food media productions including MasterChef India and Grand Trunk Rasoi. 

Along the way, I have also earned multiple gold medals in national culinary competitions. My teaching philosophy is simple: food is best understood when it is broken down into clear, practical steps. In this course, I approach Indian cooking as both a craft and a cultural expression showing you not only how to cook, but why each step matters. 

As your instructor, my aim is to give you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to explore Indian cuisine in a way that is structured, approachable, and deeply rewarding.

In conclusion, if you are far from home or discovering Indian food for the first time, my goal is to make this cuisine approachable and practical for students everywhere in the world.