Chef Shah is not just an inspiration, but also a notion for change. Why? In Nepal, a chef is often described as bhansey or cook, but now as Chef Shah has achieved so much, it has made people realise that a chef is also a reputed job, and that chefs too can make a difference — Rajeev Shrestha, Executive Chef at Aloft, Thamel KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 17 With Nepali Chef Santosh Shah inching ever closer to victory at UK’s MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC One having made it to the Top 3 finalists on December 16, there has been an excitement and nervousness among his well-wishers and fans, especially here in Nepal.