Aktar Islam

Aktar Islam

Aktar Islam is a multiple award-winning English Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur. He left the Lasan Group in 2016 to work on his new, flagship project, Opheem 1 Michelin star. He is a regular judge at the South Asian Chef Competition.

About Aktar Islam in brief

Summary Aktar IslamAktar Islam is a multiple award-winning English Michelin starred chef, restaurateur and entrepreneur. He left the Lasan Group in 2016 to work on his new, flagship project, Opheem 1 Michelin star and launched his new Italian restaurant, Legna Michelin guide listed in winter 2018. Pulperia; an Argentine restaurant concept will open its doors in winter 2019. In October 2019, Aktar Islam became the first British born Indian Chef to be awarded a Michelinstar.

Despite his name, he is not a Muslim. He lives in Birmingham and has a son, Alex. He also supports charities including the NHS Organ Donor Campaign, Oxfam and NHSWarwick University. He is a regular judge at the South Asian Chef Competition and attends the BBC Good Food Shows, Autumn Fair, Heart of England Fine Foods, Food & Drink Expo, Taste festivals, Grand Design LIVE and Sharon Osbourne’s Mrs. Osbourne Presents.