CIRQA serves as a melting pot of culinary and cultural influences from around the world, reflecting Mumbai’s true cosmopolitan spirit.
In “Meet Our Chefs”, get to know the brilliant minds (and hearts… and do we dare say bodies?) behind
Join us on a delightful journey as we delve into the fascinating backgrounds, creative inspirations, and mouth-watering creations of our exceptional culinary team.
First off, someone who might not need an introduction!
Meet Chef Shannon, the head chef of Cirqa, whose culinary journey began with a graduation from IHM Mumbai at Dadar, followed by three years at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace and Towers, where he honed his skills at the 24-hour coffee shop, Shamiana. Seeking to further expand his expertise, he pursued an accelerated culinary arts program at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, spending a year there before returning to India. Passionate about exploring diverse cuisines and ingredients, Shannon ventured to Australia for four months, working with renowned chefs Ben Shuri at Attica and Matt Wilkinson at Pope John. Upon returning to India, he joined the pre-opening team at the acclaimed Bombay Canteen, where he dedicated seven years to crafting exceptional culinary experiences.
Join us at CIRQA for lunch or dinner and get to know Shannon’s playful yet elevated cooking.
