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In pictures: Budding chefs cook up a storm at 8th World Food Competition in Kolkata institute

The event at Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management brought culinary students from 40 countries and celebrity chefs like Sanjeev Kapoor, Ajay Chopra and Kunal Kapur together

Vedant Karia Published 19.03.24, 03:07 PM
Food is a truly global emotion today, having the power to bridge gaps across borders. In order to provide budding chefs with a taste of the highest global culinary standards, Kolkata’s Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management hosted the 8th World Food Competition from March 12 to 14, bringing celebrity chefs and international flavours under one roof
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Food is a truly global emotion today, having the power to bridge gaps across borders. In order to provide budding chefs with a taste of the highest global culinary standards, Kolkata’s Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management hosted the 8th World Food Competition from March 12 to 14, bringing celebrity chefs and international flavours under one roof

All photos by Amit Datta and courtesy Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management
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The event at the Sodepur college saw 160 participants from 40 countries battling it out to emerge victorious across four delicious categories: Carving, Cake Icing, Mix-O-Com, and Culinary Cooking
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The event at the Sodepur college saw 160 participants from 40 countries battling it out to emerge victorious across four delicious categories: Carving, Cake Icing, Mix-O-Com, and Culinary Cooking

Celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Ajay Chopra and Kunal Kapur judged the budding chefs, providing them invaluable feedback. ‘The students are in a very exciting space, where the industry is expanding exponentially. I’m overwhelmed to see so many countries coming together and giving their best in this competition,’ said Chopra
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Celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Ajay Chopra and Kunal Kapur judged the budding chefs, providing them invaluable feedback. ‘The students are in a very exciting space, where the industry is expanding exponentially. I’m overwhelmed to see so many countries coming together and giving their best in this competition,’ said Chopra

‘Students have much more clarity today about where they want to be, and easier access to knowledge. Food is a universal language, and I can see an explosion of talent,’ said Kunal Kapur at the event. Talking about Kolkata, (right) Sanjeev Kapoor said, ‘Kolkata always aces culinary competitions. Wherever I am in the world, I meet chefs who have studied from this city. My only advice to you would be to not follow, but lead wherever you go’
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‘Students have much more clarity today about where they want to be, and easier access to knowledge. Food is a universal language, and I can see an explosion of talent,’ said Kunal Kapur at the event. Talking about Kolkata, (right) Sanjeev Kapoor said, ‘Kolkata always aces culinary competitions. Wherever I am in the world, I meet chefs who have studied from this city. My only advice to you would be to not follow, but lead wherever you go’

International participants like (top) Jann Venerand Tripoli from Australia and (bottom) Ssennungi Andrew from Uganda shared unique culinary insights from their home countries at GNIHM. Andrew also secured the first runner up prize in the Mix-O-Com category
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International participants like (top) Jann Venerand Tripoli from Australia and (bottom) Ssennungi Andrew from Uganda shared unique culinary insights from their home countries at GNIHM. Andrew also secured the first runner up prize in the Mix-O-Com category

GNIHM student Pawan Singh drew the loudest cheers, bringing the second runners up prize in the Culinary Cooking category to India, with his creation Lazeez pasliyan made of lamb chops dipped in Awadhi smooth gravy, parwal ke patte ke pakode, and garlic and maida kheer! ‘My food was inspired by the late Padma Shri Chef Imitiaz Qureshi, and I am proud and humbled by this award,’ he said after his win
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GNIHM student Pawan Singh drew the loudest cheers, bringing the second runners up prize in the Culinary Cooking category to India, with his creation Lazeez pasliyan made of lamb chops dipped in Awadhi smooth gravy, parwal ke patte ke pakode, and garlic and maida kheer! ‘My food was inspired by the late Padma Shri Chef Imitiaz Qureshi, and I am proud and humbled by this award,’ he said after his win

Palesa Julia Pejane made South Africa proud by winning not one, but two prizes. Apart from winning the Cake Icing competition, she was also the first runner up in the Culinary Cooking category
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Palesa Julia Pejane made South Africa proud by winning not one, but two prizes. Apart from winning the Cake Icing competition, she was also the first runner up in the Culinary Cooking category

Belal Saleh Faled Hassan Mahmood from Egypt was ecstatic to clinch the top prize, winning the Culinary Cooking competition
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Belal Saleh Faled Hassan Mahmood from Egypt was ecstatic to clinch the top prize, winning the Culinary Cooking competition

‘This event started off as a small initiative, but has grown rapidly over the years. It allows us to provide global exposure to our students, which will prove instrumental when they are placed anywhere in the world. The mentorship this competition provides is invaluable,’ signed off Simarpreet Singh, director, JIS Group, which heads GNIHM
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‘This event started off as a small initiative, but has grown rapidly over the years. It allows us to provide global exposure to our students, which will prove instrumental when they are placed anywhere in the world. The mentorship this competition provides is invaluable,’ signed off Simarpreet Singh, director, JIS Group, which heads GNIHM

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