Updated On: 20 June, 2025 12:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The celebrated chef has come a long way winning many accolades for India and himself on the world stage. However, not many people may know the journey, and giving a glimpse of that, Kapoor shared an interesting anecdote on his social media

Sanjeev Kapoor started his journey at a Mumbai hotel and went on to return to it at a higher post. Photo Courtesy: Official Instagram account of Sanjeev Kapoor
Indian celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor is known across the world today. While he has showcased India's diverse cuisines and made the country proud not many people may know of his journey that helped him reach the top of his game started in Mumbai. In a recent post on social media, the chef, who is also a television host, shared a throwback to a younger version of himself, tracing the start of his career to Centaur Hotel in Juhu, which was very popular during that time. While his connection and contribution to the city is unforgettable, his inspiring post is one for many who are not only in hospitality but other industries too.
Taking to Instagram, he shared, “Throwback to the beginning of my journey in Mumbai…
Swipe to see two of my earliest ID cards. One from my first job in Mumbai as a young chef and the other from when I was later promoted to Executive Chef at 28 at the same place, Centaur Hotel in Juhu, Mumbai. ? That kitchen became my world. It challenged me, inspired me, taught me and gave me direction.”