Niven Patel
Chef and Co-Founder
Miami Connection
Patel's Rancho Patel farm in Homestead sources local produce for his restaurants, elevating South Florida's farm-to-table scene and supporting regional farmers. Through Feal Hospitality, he has created multiple acclaimed dining destinations like Ghee Indian Kitchen and Paya, boosting Miami's culinary reputation with Michelin and James Beard recognition. His work merges Indian traditions with tropical ingredients, drawing national acclaim from The New York Times and enriching the community's dining culture.
About
Born in the American South to Gujarati parents, Niven Patel developed a passion for cooking as a child by preparing family meals. He trained at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and under Chef Dean Max at 3030 Ocean. Patel opened Ghee Indian Kitchen in 2017 in Downtown Dadeland, earning Eater Miami’s Restaurant of the Year and a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Partnering with Mohamed Alkassar, he founded Feal Hospitality, expanding to Erba, NiMo Coastal Mediterranean, Ghee Wynwood, and Paya in Miami Beach. He owns Rancho Patel, a two-acre farm in Homestead supplying 35% of his restaurants' produce. Today, he leads Feal Hospitality's innovative dining concepts across Miami.