Oneal Sabu

Culinary Curator

Indian Fujairah, United Arab Emirates

Quick Info

ProfessionCulinary Curator
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/08/1993
Age32 years
BirthplaceFujairah, United Arab Emirates

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameFC 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

Height180 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

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

ReligionChristianity
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Cooking
  • Travelling
  • Photography
  • Exploring hidden places and experiencing local food

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

OverviewOneal 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

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.
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