Connecting Cultures Through Cuisine
Each semester, an international culinary thought-leader comes to campus for a one- to two-week residency. While here, each visitor trains staff, connects with students and researchers, and offers remarks followed by a reception with a menu inspired by the chef.
Global Table Fellows are selected based on their notable commitments to environmental and social good, their reputation for culinary innovation, and the region where they live and work. While on campus, the academic components of their visit are supported by one of MacMillan’s seven regional councils, giving them additional access to faculty members and students with deep interests in their region.
Fall 2026 Fellow
Asma Khan, India and United Kingdom
October 28 - November 6, 2026
Asma Khan is an award-winning restaurateur, best-selling author, and founder of London's Darjeeling Express. She holds a PhD from King's College London, multiple honorary fellowships, and an honorary doctorate from SOAS. Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People, she was the first British chef on Netflix's Chef's Table and the first chef named to British Vogue's 25 Most Influential Women. She's judged Top Chef, hosted a Food Network UK series, and advocates for the UN World Food Programme. Her humanitarian work has earned royal recognition, including hosting Their Majesties. She's spoken at Davos, Hello Sunshine, and BoF VOICES, inspiring global audiences through food, leadership, and social impact.
More details coming soon.
Chef-In-Residence Program
Our growing cohort of Fellows lies at the heart of the Global Table program. Each semester, we welcome a leading culinary innovator to campus. During their residency, Fellows train dining staff, engage with students and researchers, and share remarks followed by a reception featuring a menu inspired by their work.
Fellows are selected for their demonstrated commitment to environmental and social good, their reputation for culinary innovation, and the regional contexts in which they live and work. While on campus, the academic components of each visit are supported by one of MacMillan’s seven regional councils, providing Fellows with meaningful opportunities to connect with faculty and students who share deep expertise and interest in their region.
