Rising Glasgow-based chef cooks at exclusive event with Michelin-starred cook

Sagar Massey, a fine-dining chef, brought his signature flavours to Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar’s Riwaz restaurant in Beaconsfield.

The invite followed Sagar’s appearance in the final of BBC Masterchef: The Professionals earlier this year.

The sold-out event saw diners treated to a five-course tasting menu, highlighting the best of Scottish produce.

(Image: Loop Communications) Sagar, who runs his own restaurant, Sanja, at the Kirkhouse Inn in Strathblane, said: “It was such an experience.

“Atul is a legend and to have his encouragement and support is a dream come true for me.

“He’s a great mentor, chef and businessman.

“The diners were very complimentary, and the salmon starter was a firm favourite.”

Atul, known for his regular appearances on James Martin’s Saturday Morning show, was equally impressed by the collaboration.

(Image: Loop Communications)He said on social media: “Collaborating with the talented Chef Sagar Massey was truly inspiring, as we brought together creativity, passion and culinary artistry on every plate.”

Despite being just 25 years old, Sagar already has several industry accolades to his name.

He was a finalist in BBC’s Masterchef – The Professionals in 2022, and has worked in two Michelin Star restaurants, as well as Glasgow’s Cail Bruach and the Marine and Lawn Hotel in Troon.

He was raised near New Delhi in India until he moved to Scotland in 2014.

He is known for his use of Indian spices to add a twist to Scottish fine dining.

In addition to running Sanja and cooking at private events, Mr Massey also lectures on the Professional Cooking course at West College Scotland, where he was once a student.