Professional Overview
Master Chef Lawrence Gomes is a globally acclaimed, gold-medallist culinary artist with nearly four decades of professional experience in the hospitality industry. Renowned for his innovative and creative multi-cuisine expertise, he holds prestigious global titles, including Certified Master Chef, Golden Hat Recipient, and Honorary Doctorate. He has been recognized as one of the 100 Best Chefs in the World by American Business Magazine and is the recipient of the 2025 American Curry Award.
Family Culinary Heritage
Coming from a rich, multi-generational lineage of distinguished culinary professionals:
- Great Grandfather: Samuel Maita Gomes, a renowned chef.
- Father: David Dayal Gomes, a British Chef in London.
- Maternal Grandfather: A respected chef during the British Raj in India at Fort William, Calcutta, and a gold medal winner awarded by Her Majesty Queen Victoria, King George I, and King George II.
- Paternal Grandfather: Hiru Dayal Gomes, a gold and silver medallist chef who served as a pre-opening chef for P&O Cruises, the oldest and first cruise line in the world.
Global Career & Major Affiliations
Chef Lawrence’s illustrious career spans legendary properties across international markets, including:
- Ritz Hotel Mumbai (India’s first Italian hotel)
- Middle East Ventures: Deira Park Hotel (Dubai), Al-Burami Hotel (Oman), Dubai Hilton, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai Hilton Beach Club, Hilton Apartments & Club, and Ramada Continental (Dubai)
- Indian Establishments: Hindustan International Hotel (Kolkata) and Hotel Shikhara
- Aamby Valley City (India): Since October 2003, Chef Lawrence has been a core member of the pre-opening team for this world-renowned 7-star destination. He has successfully overseen 12 restaurants, 30 function venues, banquets, and high-profile international events such as Miss India, the Biggest Loser, and Asian Golf Tournaments.
Honors, Awards & International Recognition
- Global Accolades: 100 Best Chefs in the World (American Business Magazine); American Curry Award 2025 (New York, USA — sole Indian recipient).
- Gold Medals & Competitions: India’s Best Biryani Chef (2018 & 2019), Chocolate Sculpture Gold, Platted Appetizers Gold, Three Course Dinner Set Menu Gold, Margarine Sculpture Gold, and Winner of the International Carving Competition (International Culinary Union, London).
- National Honors: Rashtriya Gaurav Samman (Constitution Club of India, Delhi), Banga Gaurav Samman (Kolkata), Christi Sevak Samman (Mumbai), and Shrasto Bangali Award (Kolkata).
- International Judging & Delegations: Served as a Head Judge and International Judge for the Malaysia Culinary World Cup, Taiwan International Chef Challenge, Netherlands Chef Challenge, Seoul Korea Cooking Competition, and Egypt Culinary Competition.
Specializations & Expertise
- Creative and Innovative Indian Cuisine (Specializing in the flavors of West Bengal / Calcutta)
- Garde-Manger & Continental Masterpieces
- Master Artisan in Advanced Carvings (Fruits, Vegetables, Chocolate, Margarine, and Ice)
Professional Memberships
Chef Lawrence maintains active affiliations with prestigious bodies globally, including the Indian Culinary Forum, Western India Culinary Association, World Chef Choice Federation India, International Culinary Union, Austrian Chefs Association, Asian Chef Society International, and the Royal Bengal Master Chef Organization (where he serves as Ambassador Chef).
