Chef Vikas Pathak is the Vice President – Culinary, Stories Brewery, Moai (redefined vegetarian cuisine) and Macaw by Stories in India and Dubai. With over two decades in the global hospitality industry, he has led culinary transformations at renowned brands including The Oberoi Group, Taj Hotels, Carnival Cruise Lines, and currently helm culinary strategy as Vice President – Culinary at award-winning brands like Stories Brewery, Moai (redefined vegetarian cuisine) and Macaw by Stories in India and Dubai. From launching successful outlets internationally to judging and hosting premier culinary events, Chef Vikas is committed to raising industry standards and nurturing the next generation of chefs — always guided by the principle: “No shortcuts in the kitchen.”

