Chef Pratik Takeover

Feb 19, 2025 5 pm - Feb 19, 2025 8 pm | Top of Lenoir

Chef Pratik Atma was born and raised in North Carolina. As a little kid, he always loved being around food, eating, and watching the food network. His career in the culinary field started in high school when he began working with his uncle doing catering for Indian events like weddings and baby showers. Chef Pratik went to Wake Tech Community College to get his culinary degree and pursue this passion. He is proud that his career has led him to working at CDS and feeding students who he treats like family. That’s what keeps Chef Pratik going and smiling as he serves you with delicious food!

During his spare time he likes to listen to music, go to the beach, and spend time with his cousin, sister, and niece. His favorite CDS Event is Graduation in May, watching all the students walk across the stage!

During this event he will be serving Aloo Chana and Shrimp Masala! Aloo Chana is a south Indian style aloo chana made with chickpeas, potatoes, coconut and yogurt. Shrimp Masala is a curry Indian gravy made with shrimp, onions, tomatoes and spices