Todiwala stands proud with Dr Zenobia Nadirshaw of London Metropolitan University

Renowned chef Cyrus Todiwala honoured

8th December 2009, 11:04am

London Metropolitan Univesrity has conferred an honorary doctorate degree on renowned Indian born chef Cyrus Todiwala.

During its annual graduation ceremonies on December 2, the university presented the executive chef and owner of the award-winning restaurant Café Spice Namasté with his award.

Head of the London Metropolitan University Business School, Bob Morgan, said: "It gives great pleasure to award this degree to Cyrus Todiwala in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the international hospitality and catering industry and his support for providing training and development opportunities for young people and adults."

Todiwala said he was deeply honoured to receive the degree. "Education is perhaps one of the most valuable assets we can have in our lifetime, and once we have it, no one can take it away from us. That goes for both academic and vocational education, which must have equal esteem."

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• 30 Jun 2009 - Café Spice Namasté opens the Ginger Garden
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