Long before titles and strategic conversations, Chef Natasha Gandhi discovered P•TAL like any other – in search of cookware that could deliver authenticity – visually, technically, and emotionally. She ordered a P•TAL lagaan out of sheer curiosity, and what followed was not a campaign, but consistency. The lagaan stayed. Then came more pieces. And soon, P•TAL became part of her everyday cooking rhythm.
In a widely shared video, viewers spotted the now-iconic handi that fans fondly began calling the “Natasha wali handi.” What started as a personal favourite, almost a lucky charm, quietly became a symbol of shared recognition and trust between a chef and a brand.
Behind the scenes, the relationship grew deeper. Chef Natasha was not only cooking in P•TAL utensils, but also shaping them. From heat retention and distribution to handle comfort and balance, she shared practical feedback drawn from real kitchen experience. Those conversations led to refinements, tweaks, and sharper thinking around how heritage cookware could better serve modern homes.
Today, that organic association becomes official. As Chief Culinary Partner, Chef Natasha Gandhi steps into P•TAL not as an external collaborator, but as a core part of the brand’s culinary leadership. She will work closely with the team across product development and R&D, including testing prototypes, challenging assumptions, refining design details, and ensuring that every new piece carries both authenticity and performance. Her role will also shape how P•TAL tells its story, grounding campaigns in real cooking, real kitchens, and real experience.
Speaking on the association, Chef Natasha Gandhi said: “I’ve been cooking with P•TAL in my kitchen for a long time now – not for a campaign, but because I genuinely believe in what they stand for. So stepping in as Chief Culinary Partner is very exciting. However, this title comes with responsibility. This isn’t a one-photo-and-done role. It’s about actively shaping what we create together – reviving traditions, innovating new products, and ensuring that the stories we tell through our food and our vessels are authentic and meaningful and add value. With P•TAL, I’m excited to build experiences that go beyond digital, more interactive offline moments, thoughtful launches, immersive culinary pieces and products that truly belong in Indian kitchens. P•TAL has always been part of my journey, and now we’re taking that forward in a much bigger, more intentional way. And honestly, I can’t wait for what’s coming next.”
Aditya Agrawal, Co-Founder of P•TAL, added:
“The most valuable partnerships are the ones that grow naturally. Natasha’s connection with our cookware was rooted in real use, and from there came conversation, insight, and collaboration. This role recognises that organic journey.”
In an industry often defined by short-term associations, this move reflects a more enduring commitment. Chef Natasha is not simply collaborating with P•TAL; she is becoming an integral part of the brand’s identity and long-term vision. Together, they are shaping cookware that remains rooted in tradition while being refined through contemporary culinary expertise – ensuring that heritage is not merely preserved, but thoughtfully reinterpreted for the modern kitchen.
About P•TAL
P•TAL (Punjabi Thathera Art Legacy) is a heritage-led cookware brand bringing centuries-old metalcraft into contemporary homes across India and globally. Rooted in the UNESCO-listed Thathera tradition of brass, copper, and kansa, P•TAL reimagines heirloom metals as design-forward, non-toxic cookware for modern living. Each piece blends craft, wellness, and everyday functionality guided by Ayurveda. Co-founded by Aditya Agrawal, P•TAL works with a growing community of over 120 Thatheras to revive a 500-year-old craft while making it relevant, purposeful, and accessible for today’s kitchens.
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