Pooja Dhingra Age, Wiki and Bio

Pooja Dhingra

Quick Info

ProfessionPastry chef
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/08/1986
Age38 years
BirthplaceMumbai, India

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForOpening India's first macaron store named 'Le15 Patisserie' in Mumbai in 2010.

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm (5’ 7”)
Weight80 kg (176.37 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBombay Scottish School, Mumbai
College/University
  • Studied commerce in Jai Hind College, Mumbai
  • Hospitality and Management course at the César Ritz school in Le Bouveret, Switzerland (2004)
Educational QualificationB.A in Hospitality and Management

Personal Life

Zodiac signLeo
HometownMumbai, India
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
FatherJaikishan Dhingra (Chef)
MotherSeemaa Dhingra (Therapist & Healer)
Siblings
BrotherVaarun Dhingra (Restaurateur)
SpouseN/A

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Selected by Forbes India for their ‘30 Under 30’ achievers list in 2014
  • Selected for the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list

Some Lesser Known Facts

Pooja acquired baking skills from her aunt during childhood.
She briefly attended law college but discovered her love for hospitality.
Studied baking in Switzerland and Le Cordon Bleu school in Paris.
Established 'Le15 Patisserie,' India's first macaron store in Mumbai in 2010.
Her business received an investment from her father.
Authored two books: 'The Big Book of Treats' and 'The Wholesome Kitchen.'
During the lockdown, she started a podcast called 'NoSugarCoat with Pooja.'
Opened a new store in Palladium Mall, Lower Parel.
In 2019, Pooja won the Mould-Breaker Of The Year Award from Grazia Magazine.