Oneal Sabu (Indian Culinary Curator) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Culinary Curator
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	26/08/1993
Age	32 years
Birthplace	Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	FC Boy
Known For	Being a contestant in Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 Food curator and culinary anthropologist specializing in Cochin's heritage cuisine

Physical Stats & More

Height	180 cm
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

Colleges	National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, Kerala University of Southampton, England Alison Higher Learning Institute, Galway, Ireland
Degrees	Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law (2002-2007) from National University of Advanced Legal Studies Master's of Law in Maritime Law (2009-2011) from University of Southampton Diploma in Human Resources Management (2014) from Alison Higher Learning Institute

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Cooking Travelling Photography Exploring hidden places and experiencing local food

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Career

Overview	Oneal Sabu embarked on a journey through law and culinary arts. After obtaining his master's degree in Maritime Law from Southampton, he worked as a lawyer specializing in maritime affairs and trade law from 2006 to 2017. Transitioning into the culinary world in 2017, he became a food curator and self-taught culinary anthropologist, focusing on storytelling through food and preserving Cochin's culinary heritage.
Achievements	Became a popular food blogger known for engaging videos and cultural insights Co-founded 'Eat Kochi Eat', a large online food community in Kerala Conducts unique culinary initiatives that promote cultural heritage Authored the book 'Soul Fried Monologues', sharing food-related narratives Co-founded 'Eat Kochi Eat', Kerala's largest online food community Conducts unique culinary heritage initiatives including Colonial Crawlies (midnight heritage walks), Community Mesa, and Phantasma Represented Cochin's lesser-known cuisine as chef, influencer, historian, anthropologist, and activist Collaborated with chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, and farmers to preserve and promote culinary heritage

Overview

Oneal Sabu embarked on a journey through law and culinary arts. After obtaining his master's degree in Maritime Law from Southampton, he worked as a lawyer specializing in maritime affairs and trade law from 2006 to 2017. Transitioning into the culinary world in 2017, he became a food curator and self-taught culinary anthropologist, focusing on storytelling through food and preserving Cochin's culinary heritage.

Achievements

Became a popular food blogger known for engaging videos and cultural insights
Co-founded 'Eat Kochi Eat', a large online food community in Kerala
Conducts unique culinary initiatives that promote cultural heritage
Authored the book 'Soul Fried Monologues', sharing food-related narratives
Co-founded 'Eat Kochi Eat', Kerala's largest online food community
Conducts unique culinary heritage initiatives including Colonial Crawlies (midnight heritage walks), Community Mesa, and Phantasma
Represented Cochin's lesser-known cuisine as chef, influencer, historian, anthropologist, and activist
Collaborated with chefs, mixologists, restaurateurs, and farmers to preserve and promote culinary heritage

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/fcboy83/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/oneal.sabu/
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/oneal-sabu-0986416/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Fujairah, UAE, he later returned to Fort Kochi for schooling.
2. After leaving corporate law, he pursued a passion for food and culture.
3. Opened a restaurant in Kochi that unfortunately closed shortly after.
4. Conducts innovative culinary heritage initiatives like Colonial Crawlies and Community Mesa.
5. Works as a freelance chef serving at various renowned restaurants.
6. Enjoys smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol occasionally.
7. Born in Fujairah, UAE, he spent most of his childhood there before returning to Fort Kochi, Kerala for schooling after 10th grade.
8. After leaving corporate law in 2017, he pursued a passion for food and culture.
9. As a self-taught culinary anthropologist, he has deeply studied the roots of traditional cuisine, especially from Cochin, which played a vital role in the maritime spice trade in the 16th century.
10. Affectionately known as the 'FC Boy' (Fort Cochin Boy), deeply connected to the heritage and cultural vibrancy of Fort Kochi.

Oneal Sabu Culinary Curator Indian Fujairah, United Arab Emirates