Mrinal Sethi
Founder of Paxika — chef and hospitality entrepreneur
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Delhi, India
Joined November 2025
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Summary
Founder and hospitality entrepreneur: Mrinal founded Paxika in 2024 and positions the company as a members‑centric / community-driven platform focused on culinary experiences, publishing thought pieces and practical guides on running restaurants and the economics of hospitality. inc42+1
Chef and culinary R&D practitioner: Public profiles and authored content associate Mrinal with chef‑level responsibilities (Chef Patron / Chef Patron at Guzworks) and R&D work in culinary projects, indicating a blend of hands‑on kitchen leadership and recipe/research development. rocketreach+1
Content creator and commentator on hospitality: Mrinal publishes essays and guides (Break Shift) about hospitality, restaurant operations, and culinary roles — combining practitioner experience with writing to share insights for operators and chefs. paxika+1
Work
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Writing
Who Is a Chef Patron?
July 1, 2025Essay on the role, responsibilities, and significance of a 'chef patron' in contemporary gastronomy (published on Paxika's Break Shift series).
How To Start A Restaurant In India
July 1, 2025Practical guide and perspective on starting a restaurant in India, published on the Paxika blog.
Hobbies
Writes about culinary topics and hospitality trends; appears to have interest/experience in wine tasting and food pairing (sommelier topics appear in profiles and content). paxika+1
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