Culinary Art India kicks off at AAHAR

The 16th edition of Culinary Art India commenced on 7th March at AAHAR, which is being held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Culinary Art India marks the beginning of a five-day celebration of culinary mastery. Hosted by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) in partnership with ITPO and Hospitality First, the event is presenting talent and innovation in various culinary disciplines.

The event, which will continue till March 11th, features over 600 Chefs showcasing their culinary excellence under 18 categories, marking the largest participation in the event's history. The Culinary Challenge at Culinary Art India 2024 is being judged by a distinguished panel of WACS-certified jury members from both India and abroad.

This year's competitions are being chaired by Chef Gautam Sethi, Cluster Executive Chef, Accor Hotels, Kata, Phuket, Thailand, with Chef Arvind Rai serving as the Organising Secretary.

Day One of Culinary Art India featured a diverse array of competitions, captivating audiences with culinary creations that showcased the rich heritage and contemporary flair of Indian cuisine. With 91 Chefs participating across six categories, the event celebrated culinary excellence.

The gold winners for each category are Shakeel Ahmad, NG Asane Nancy, and Aditi Khare for 3-Tier Wedding Cake, Sumit Singh and Rabbi Khan for Authentic Indian Regional Cuisine, and Chinlop Lecha for Contemporary Sushi Platter.

Over the next four days, approximately 520 Chefs are set to compete in 12 categories; promising a grand celebration of India's rich culinary heritage.