Chand Sahrawat
New ZealandrestaurateurMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Chand Sahrawat is a prominent restaurateur known for his innovative contributions to Auckland's dining scene. Alongside his wife, he has successfully operated several acclaimed establishments, including Sidart, Cassia, and The French Café. Recently, he announced the closure of their casual eatery KOL due to challenging trading conditions, but plans to pivot towards supporting new restaurant ventures by establishing a hospitality incubator in the KOL space.
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The HOTC board members who have resigned include secretary Chand Sahrawat.
Majority of Heart of the City’s board resigns as they call for Auckland Council to pull fundingNew Zealand· 2026-06-23
Sid Sahrawat owns Cassia and The French Cafe with his wife, Chand.
Sid Sahrawat Moves Cassia Restaurant From SkyCity To Grey Lynn’s Ozone CoffeeNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Chand Sahrawat is involved in managing their acclaimed Indian restaurant Cassia.
Middle East conflict: Auckland restaurateurs Sid and Chand Sahrawat stuck in DubaiNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
Chand Sahrawat is the co-owner of The French Café, known for its excellence in dining.
The Viva Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2025New Zealand· 2025-11-18
Chand Sahrawat is the owner of The Epicurian Consultancy Limited, which is owed money by Sidart.
Auckland restaurant Sidart owes former owner almost $1m after going into liquidationNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Chand Sahrawat is a former employer who financed Lesley Chandra into Sidart.
Top chef Lesley Chandra closes Ponsonby fine diner Sidart after award winNew Zealand· 2025-10-15
Chand Sahrawat, along with Sid Sahrawat, closed their restaurant KOL due to challenging trading conditions.
Ponsonby restaurant Sidart to close its doors after going into liquidationNew Zealand· 2025-10-14Chand Sahrawat announced the closure of her restaurant Kol due to challenging trading conditions.
Candela restaurant on Karangahape Rd to shut doors after unexpected offerNew Zealand· 2025-07-01
Sid and Chand Sahrawat announced they were closing their restaurant Kol, citing challenging trading conditions.
Ponsonby Road Bistro to close in May, latest Ponsonby eatery to closeNew Zealand· 2025-04-22
With the news that Sid and Chand Sahrawat are closing their restaurant Kol.
22 of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the year so farNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Chand Sahrawat is a celebrated restaurateur who opened Kol.
Kol closure: The history of the many Auckland restaurants of 23 Ponsonby RdNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Chand Sahrawat explained how the new incubator will work for hospitality professionals.
Sid Sahrawat to close Ponsonby restaurant KOL, challenging trading conditions blamedNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
