Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni, Indian chef (d. 2012)

Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni (4 June 1974 – 4 November 2012), popularly known as "Chef Jacob", was an Indian celebrity chef born in Uthamapalayam, Tamil Nadu. He was known for his authentic South Indian cuisines. Jacob was a visiting chef at several leading hotels, and a consultant chef at some of the finest restaurants in India and abroad. He was also a dedicated food historian, spice collector and promoter of South Indian cooking.