Founder, ICLF
Chef Arun Vijayakumar
Pastry Chef · Author · Founder
Chef Arun Vijayakumar is a pastry chef with more than twenty years of experience in kitchens across India, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. He is currently Pastry Chef at The Old Inn, part of the Galgorm Collection, in Northern Ireland.
Pastry career
More than two decades in pastry kitchens in India, the Middle East and the United Kingdom, specialising in French pastry and desserts.
Education
- French Diploma in Culinary Arts (BacPro), Taylor's University, Malaysia
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Annamalai University
- Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education, IGNOU, New Delhi
- Nutrition and Well-Being, University of Aberdeen (online course)
Founder
Founder of the Indian Culinary Legacy Foundation, a Section 8 non-profit preserving India's food heritage, and of Chef Hospitality Advisory.
Books
Are You Looking for Healthy Sugar for Your Dessert?
A Pastry Chef's Honest Guide to Natural Sweeteners
Is jaggery healthier than sugar? Is honey better? An honest, practical guide to natural sweeteners, what sugar really does in a dessert, and how to make classic desserts lighter. Published by Legacy Ink Publishing, 2026. Kindle, paperback and hardcover.