Chef Garima Arora is one of the world’s most respected culinary figures and the first Indian woman to receive a Michelin star. She is the Chef-Owner of Gaa in Bangkok (Michelin-starred) and Banng in Mumbai and Gurgaon, and has been recognised among Asia’s most influential chefs. Her work has been featured in TIME, Forbes, Condé Nast Traveller, and more, and she is widely regarded as a pioneer of modern Indian fine dining in Southeast Asia, with catering operations spanning Thailand, India, Singapore, Macao, and Australia.

With extensive international experience, Chef Garima brings a thoughtful balance of tradition and innovation to her work.

With Marigold, she extends this approach to catering, with a focus on refined menus, precise execution, and a dining experience that is considered in every detail.