During my studies in Glasgow, I observed that there are a lot of restaurants and cafes that serve food from many different countries of the world, each proudly serving their genuinely authentic food. I had never experienced such international diversity in my home country of India and whilst we do have food from different states within the country, there is not as much from outside. Being a culinary enthusiast, I decided to create a celebratory photographic project that captures something of the essence of this diverse and global culinary scene, whilst also attempting to understand what makes a particular cuisine in a restaurant, “authentic”.

Is it the people that make it, the ingredients and condiments, or the utensils and assorted paraphernalia used in the process? To answer this photographically, I utilised, documentary, still life and portraiture to explore three areas within each kitchen and cuisine – the process of cooking, the dishes and the chefs. I really enjoyed my experience, speaking with different chefs and hearing about their different culinary journeys, it was a privilege to spend time with them. Hopefully my photographs do them and their art justice as well as celebrating the inclusivity and warmth of Glasgow and its wonderful food.