The Most Popular TV Chefs in Pakistan

March 8, 2018

No matter where you go in the world, everyone has their favourite TV chefs they love to watch cooking up some delicious treats. Pakistan is no different. There are a host of great chefs doing great work on TV in Pakistan, some we feel would be a great addition to cooking shows in the UK – bringing real Asian cuisine to people at home.

Let’s take a look at some of the top chefs in Pakistan according to their popularity, experience and prestige:

  1. Zubaida Tariq

Affectionately known as Zubaida aapa, this beloved TV chef is the most popular culinary expert in Pakistan. Famous for facilitating an easy form of cooking across TV so people can learn at home, she has appeared on over 500 cooking shows in her time.

  1. Zakir Qureshi

The presenter of a number of cooking programmes is popular amongst cooking specialists all over Pakistan. His experience stems from Sheraton Hotel Karachi in 1980 before honing his skills to become one of the most famous TV chefs around.

  1. Shireen Anwar

Shireen has built her empire through hard work; after hosting cooking classes in the 90’s she went on to host her own cooking show where she became one of the most respected food specialists around the world. Her enthusiasm and affection for cooking has adhered her to armies of fans eager to discover new dishes.

  1. Chef Gulzar

Gulzar is a big character in the culinary world; an expert culinary specialist with a big personality, he combines herbs and zest like no other to create wonderful flavours. His show demonstrates his connection with Japanese and Pakistani cooking alike.

  1. Zarnak Sidhwa

Founded a cooking business after becoming a culinary specialist in Pakistan. She is an encyclopaedia of baked good knowledge which she combines with her vast experience in foods from around the world. All this, and her endearing personality gives her a special place in fans hearts who share her love of baking and pastries.

Which famous Pakistani chef would you love to see spreading the joy of Asian cooking in the UK? If this read has made you hungry, come down to Royal Nawaab halal restaurant Manchester.