Rajesh Mandekar, first earned his culinary degree in Mumbai, India. His professional experience began in a five-star hotel restaurant in Mumbai; then as chef on the Princess Cruise line, chef in Bermuda, and in two Indian restaurants in Manhattan, NY. He came to New England to earn a second culinary degree at the Cordon Bleu affiliate, Atlantic Culinary Academy in Dover, NH. He specializes in Indian, French and Italian cuisines.

Janet Howe is the original owner/chef of Tulsi and has operated a catering company for 10 years. Her cooking learning experience started with her Swedish grandmother and has continued through self-study, speciality cooking classes and hands-on experiences. She specializes in French country and Swedish cuisine as well as with American comfort food (if that is a cuisine).