Meet our Chef

Raghav Chaudhary is a Canadian chef and alumnus of The Culinary Institute of America. His training in Michelin-starred kitchens shaped his discipline, precision, and respect for craft; his work at Aiāna reflects something deeply personal: a belief that Canadian ingredients can carry many cultural stories. In 2024, he represented Ottawa at the Canadian Culinary Championship, a milestone that continues to inform Aiāna’s evolving expression of Canadian cuisine. At Aiāna, his food reflects both his training and his nature: thoughtful, generous, and rooted in a genuine desire to make people feel welcome. In October 2025, he released his first cookbook, Gather, Savor, Share, built around staff-meal recipes and the simple idea that some of the best food is the food we share with the people around us. He lives with his dog - Dushane - in Ottawa.