Chef Avinash joins W Goa as the new Executive Chef

W Goa has announced the appointment of Chef Avinash as its new Executive Chef

With a globe-spanning career and a passion for pushing boundaries, Chef Avinash is already turning up the heat transforming W Goa’s kitchens into stages for immersive storytelling and radical reinvention. Having led culinary innovation across renowned international brands like IHG, IHCL, and The Ritz-Carlton, Chef Avinash most recently served as Corporate Executive Chef at Resolute Group in Dubai, and as Culinary Head at Gourmet Investments in Mumbai. His return to Marriott International marks a full-circle moment, reigniting his commitment to crafting unforgettable experiences that fuse local soul with global sophistication.

“In the last decade, Indian cuisine hasn’t just evolved, it’s exploded,” says Chef Avinash. “We’re not cooking food anymore; we’re curating emotion, memory, and identity. A dish can now taste like your grandmother’s kitchen and look like modern art on a plate. That’s the magic we’re creating here at W Goa.”

From raechado-spiced Crispy Calamari plated with contemporary finesse, to plant-forward innovations like tamarind-glazed celeriac and koji-aged vegetables, his menus champion hyperlocal flavors, sustainable sourcing, and cutting-edge techniques turning every meal into a sensorial journey.

“Guests today aren’t just hungry they’re curious. They want to know where the spice came from, who grew their greens, and why that flavor feels like home. At W Goa, we’re turning dining into discovery,” he adds.