Born in Nagpur, India, Chef Pushkar Marathe’s culinary roots originate in the rich tapestry of flavors of his homeland, cultivated through cooking with his parents in their family kitchen. Yet, his desire to experience something more drew him out into the world. At age 20, Marathe began his culinary training in Switzerland before embarking on a decades-long, exploration of international cuisine. Marathe gathered knowledge and inspiration from diverse global cooking traditions from the far east of Indian to the western edge of California.

In addition to cooking at restaurants lead by his mentor Dean Max, he has held cooking positions at restaurants in the Caribbean, Cayman Islands, across the US, and the Middle East. In 2017, in collaboration with Niven Patel, Chef Marathe pushed the boundaries of Indian cuisine with Ghee Indian Restaurant, celebrating its fragrant delicacies alongside bold flavors. Chef Marathe’s newest venture, Stage Kitchen, brings all of his culinary experiences and explorations together in a vital cuisine born of interwoven traditions.

Now, Marathe resides in Jupiter with his wife and son, and continues to nourish his constant inspiration through cooking seasonal and regional cuisine— merging the roots of his home with the fruit of his travels.