It is with absolute pleasure to say that I have known Daman for the last twenty Years, when he first arrived in Melbourne.

In these hard times, Chef Daman who has been a champion of supporting the mankind since his time in Iraq and the whole Gulf crisis.

I would like to congratulate Daman and his daughter Diya for their amazing work they are both doing with their charity through food in aid of displaced visa holders and people who have succumbed to living on the streets.

I have been following your education and career path since 2010 and I have nothing but an admiration for your perseverance and determination to overcome barriers and achieve your goals.

This pandemic has the ability to destroy us or recreate us and give us new purpose in life. I am privy to some extraordinary progress being made amongst the gloom and doom and we should all draw inspiration from such

Over the last two decade I have witnessed the work of Daman, being one of the leading chef in Australia, passing essential skills to the people who wish to pursue a career in hospitality.

The work that is being done by DD’s kitchen has been nothing short of amazing. The time, dedication to menu offering to assist people in need is truly inspirational. There are lots of satisfied bellies that are filled with food

Chef Daman Shrivastav and his daughter Diya, together with great teamwork, presents a exciting cooking show introducing simple recipes for any family to enjoy and cook.

I have known chef Daman Shrivastav professionally and personally for many years. We are both Executive Chef members of Le Toques Blanches and Australian Culinary Federation, two of the peak bodies of our culinary world.

It is my privilege to write these words of support for Daman Shrivastav and his prodigious little daughter Diya.