Mandi Gobindgarh, April 10 - School of Hotel Management and Tourism of Desh Bhagat University organized 'Budding Chef Competition' of Indian Regional Cuisine. Fifteen teams from institutions from Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand participated in it. The competition was designed to highlight the diversity and flavors of Indian cuisine with teams tasked with creating a three-course meal including a salad, main course and desserts. Each team was given a specific regional theme, which included Maharashtra, Punjabi, Bengali, Rajasthani, Awadhi and Navratri cuisine.
The competition ended with an impressive display of culinary skills, where the team of Kajal and Sharanpreet from Desh Bhagat University captured the prestigious first prize with their exquisite Bengali cuisine creations. The second prize went to a team from Chandigarh University, who impressed the judges with their Maharashtrian cuisine. Additionally, teams from GNA University and Quantum University jointly bagged third place for their delectable Navratri-themed dishes and authentic Awadhi dishes.
The award ceremony was held in the presence of Vice President of Desh Bhagat University, Dr. Harsh Sadavarthy, who appreciated the dedication of the participants. Desh Bhagat University Chancellor Dr Zora Singh hailed the competition for instilling a sense of healthy competition and camaraderie among aspiring chefs. Pro-Chancellor Dr Tajinder Kaur highlighted the role of the competition in showcasing the country's culinary heritage through unique dishes.
The competition was successful due to the smooth coordination of Chefs Rinku Singh, Rakesh Ahlawat and Rupinder Kaur with the overall guidance of Dr. Aman Sharma, Director of School of Hotel Management and Tourism.