Shreeman Guirish Santilal and Shreemati Prete Arquissandas kindly and promptly provided their restaurant kitchen to prepare the delicious meal for the occasion of the celebration of the second anniversary of Diu Vanza Darji Samaj UK.
The talented kitchen team in Cheltenham assembled at the premises early in the morning to do so. The restaurant kitchen is a gathering place for friends and a place where memories are homemade and seasoned with friendship. And with that spirit in mind, Mr. Vinesh Santilal, Mr. Harish Jasvantalal, Mr. Ajit Puspaceno and their team prepared the meal and made sure that the food was delivered to the venue on time and brought to the food stalls at edible temperature.
The Management Committee of Diu Vanza Darji Samaj UK appreciates and congratulates the team members, namely, Mr. Vinesh Santilal, Mr. Harish Jasvantalal, Mr. Ajit Puspaceno, Mr. Shailesh Kapadia, Mr. Rajiv Kalapi, Mr. Dhirendra Santilal, Mr. Minesh Racicchandra, Mr. Mehul Mahesh, Mr. Jaydip Kalapi, for their colossal effort in bringing the meal to the venue and onto the table. The Management is grateful to Shreeman Guirish Santilal and Shreemati Prete Arquissandas for allowing their restaurant kitchen to be used for the preparation of the meal. The photographs below demonstrate the preparation of the meal.
Mr. Sailesh Kapadia cutting the onions into pieces. "Please let me concentrate or I will have my fingers cut!"
Mr. Sailesh Kapadia and Mr. Rajiv Kalapi on preparation of the meal. Rajiv making sure the kitchen knife is sharp and shiny. "Always keep your knives sharpened."
The Chef, Mr. Harish Jasvantalal proudly posing for a photograph. "Everything is running smoothly!"
Mr. Minesh Racicchandra happy to give a helping hand. "Hey guys! Are you hungry? I’m making breakfast!"
The evergreen, Mr. Ajit Puspaceno, giving a thorough rinse to the viande non préparée. "Ola amigos, this is my area of expertise."
Mr. Rajiv Kalapi cutting the coriander leaves into pieces. "It’s chopped and it will be sprinkled on the curries."
Mr. Vinesh Santilal always happy to help.
Mr. Dhirendra Santilal cutting the coriander leaves into pieces. "It’s chopped and it will be sprinkled on the curries."
Pots on fire. "If you’re interested to know how curry is made, come and take a look."
The all-rounder, Mr. Minesh Racicchandra bringing soul to the recipe. "Stars in our eyes 'cuz we're having a good time."
Mr. Vinesh Santilal and Mr. Rajiv Kalapi peeling onions. "Onions, layers upon layers upon layers, the further I go, the more it’ll make me cry."
The charismatic, Mr. Ajit Puspaceno hands on with his whole hand into the rice pan. "Not to worry, no hands into the boiling oil."
The prepared meal. "Expect to have a really amazing meal with your loved ones and that's what will make the experience memorable."
Mr. Harish Jasvantalal and Mr. Rajiv Kalapi cooking the meal. "If you need any advice or guidance, feel free to ask me, I’ve got a qualification!"
The delicious paneer curry being prepared. "Do you smell paneer curry coming?"
Vinesh Santilal, happy that the chicken nuggets are well cooked. "Well done is better than well said."
Mr. Ajit Puspaceno stirring the pot of rice on fire.
Mr. Mehul Mahesh busy at the frying pan. "I’m having a great time cooking."
Mr. Jaydip Kalapi is all thumbs up.
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Acknowledgements
I thank Mr. Vinesh Santilal for providing me with the illustrative photographs used in this article.
My sincerest gratitude to Mr. Paresh Amarchande for his continued support.