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Ali Raza

Ali Raza is a professional chef from Pakistan with around 9 years of culinary experience. He began his professional culinary journey in 2017 as a Kitchen Dishwasher at Mezban Restaurant located at Chakri Service Area on the M2 Motorway between Lahore and Islamabad. Through dedication, passion and continuous learning, he gradually developed his culinary expertise and progressed through various roles in the hospitality industry, eventually achieving the position of Head Chef. Throughout his career, Ali has gained extensive experience in Pakistani cuisine and international cuisines along with banquet operations, hospitality management, team leadership, culinary competitions, culinary teaching and restaurant project openings.

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Ali Raza: Pakistani Executive Chef and Culinary Mentor

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He began working as Executive Chef on the new Grillvi Restaurant project, where he leads kitchen operations, food quality and team management.

He secured 2nd position at the PICC Cooking Competition.

He secured 2nd position at the Guard Rice Cooking Competition.

He secured 3rd position at the PICC Cooking Competition.

He has been recognised as a Shining Star of the Culinary & Hotel Institute of Pakistan.

He continues to share his practical culinary knowledge and guide aspiring chefs.

He has contributed to the opening of Garden Kitchen at Central Park and the Best Western Hotel in DHA Quetta.

Career Highlights

2026
Competition Success and Executive Chef Role
Competition Success and Executive Chef Role
Placed 2nd at both the PICC and Guard Rice competitions and took on the role of Executive Chef at Grillvi Restaurant.
2025
Teaching and Guidance
Teaching and Guidance
Continued to guide students and share his practical culinary knowledge.
2025
Culinary Competitions
Culinary Competitions
Competed in the PICC, NAVTTC and Guard Rice competitions, placing 3rd at PICC.
Opening
Restaurant Opening: Garden Kitchen, Central Park
Restaurant Opening: Garden Kitchen, Central Park
Worked with the team on kitchen preparation for a new restaurant project.
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Best Western Hotel, DHA Quetta: Sous Chef and Opening Project
Best Western Hotel, DHA Quetta: Sous Chef and Opening Project
Took part in the hotel's pre-opening and opening phase, covering kitchen setup, station planning, team coordination, menu preparation, food safety and inventory control.
2017
Kitchen Dishwasher, Mezban Restaurant
Kitchen Dishwasher, Mezban Restaurant
Began his professional journey in a basic role, learning the value of hard work, discipline, patience and respect for every position in a kitchen.

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Early Life

Full Name: Ali Raza

Nationality: Pakistani

Profession: Executive Chef, Grillvi Restaurant

Education and Training

Intermediate education

NAVTTC six-month CDP course

Food Safety Level 1 and 2

Chef Diploma, Amaraf Cooking Academy

Computer courses

Practical professional kitchen training

Awards

PICC Cooking Competition (2025): 3rd Position

Guard Rice Cooking Competition (2026): 2nd Position

PICC Cooking Competition (2026): 2nd Position

 NAVTTC Cooking Competition: Participation

Shining Star of CHIP: Recognition from the Culinary & Hotel Institute of Pakistan.

Lifestyle

A Journey Built on Discipline

Starting as a dishwasher taught him the value of hard work, patience and respect for every role in a kitchen, and these values still guide his leadership.

A Leader and Team Builder

He focuses on food quality, kitchen development and team management. He believes a successful kitchen needs planning, communication, organisation and attention to detail as much as cooking skill.

A Lifelong Learner

He treats every kitchen, competition and project as a chance to learn, and he tests his skills against other culinary professionals.

A Mentor for Aspiring Chefs

He shares his practical experience with students and aims to represent the culinary profession with pride.

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Who is Ali Raza?

Ali Raza is a Pakistani chef with around nine years of experience who is currently Executive Chef at Grillvi Restaurant.

He started in 2017 as a Kitchen Dishwasher at Mezban Restaurant and built his skills through hands-on experience and training.

He placed 3rd at the PICC Cooking Competition 2025, and 2nd at both the Guard Rice Cooking Competition 2026 and the PICC Cooking Competition 2026.

It is a recognition from the Culinary & Hotel Institute of Pakistan, which Ali Raza values as a reminder to keep learning and represent the profession with pride.

He holds a Chef Diploma from Amaraf Cooking Academy, Food Safety Level 1 and 2, and the NAVTTC six-month CDP course.

Ali Raza Says:

“I started my journey as a Kitchen Dishwasher, but I never stopped learning. Every kitchen taught me something, every challenge made me stronger, and every new opportunity helped me become a better chef.”

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