Farrokh Khambata
Indian chef and restaurateur who disappeared amid fraud allegations.
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Farrokh Khambata is an Indian entrepreneur, restaurateur, chef and caterer. He is the founder and CEO of Catering & Allied, a company which owned and operated restaurants in Mumbai. He also ran a catering business, Joss Catering Services, which specialized in celebrity catering. In September 2024 he was reported missing by his wife and then in January 2025 accused of forging her signature to take out loans. Police believe he has fled India.
Quick Facts
- Birthplace
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Education
- Institute of Hotel Management
- Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN)
- Mumbai
- Spouse
- Dilshad Khambata
- Style
- Indian Cuisine
- Oriental Cuisine
- Lebanese Cuisine
- Japanese Cuisine
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Did You Know?
- Farrokh Khambata finished school at the age of 16 and pursued a career in science at K.C. College before dropping out of architecture to study at the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Mumbai.
- His parents were accountants in the financial sector.
- A woman pretending to be his wife Dilshad helped him secure a business loan of around INR 40 lakh from a private bank in Andheri-Mumbai.
Career
Farrokh Khambata opened Umame, a Far Eastern cuisine restaurant, in September 2012. He followed with JOSS in Santacruz, Mumbai, in July 2014. In 2016, he launched Jaan at the Sofitel’s penthouse in Dubai, which later closed. November 2018 saw the opening of IZAYA, a Thai robata fine dining spot at Mumbai’s NCPA, alongside the lounge Amadeus and Cafe At the NCPA. By December 2020, all these venues had shut down due to Mumbai’s extended COVID-19 lockdown.
Disappearance and fraud
Farrokh's wife Dilshad reported him missing to the Gamdevi police on September 20, 2024, stating he had not returned home since April 5, 2024. On January 27, 2025, she filed a forgery case alleging he took loans from various financial institutions by forging her signature, making her a co-borrower without consent. Police charge sheet indicated a woman impersonating Dilshad helped secure a business loan of around INR 40 lakh from a private bank. Mumbai Police issued a look-out circular, believing Farrokh fled India to the Philippines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Farrokh Khambata born?
Farrokh Khambata was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Where did Farrokh Khambata study?
Farrokh Khambata studied at Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCTAN), Mumbai.
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