Crowning glory for the kitchen squad
Indian Culinary Forum has announced its sixth Chef Summit and 15th Annual Chef Awards to be held at The Leela Ambience in Gurugram, recognising excellence in the culinary field.
Chefs are one of the most important and the prime reason for the success of any restaurant or hotel. They work behind the scenes preparing delectable food for guests with discerning tastes. To celebrate and recognise the talent in the kitchen at a pan India level, Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) has announced its 15th Annual Chef Awards. This year, the event is being organised at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, on October 4, 2018. Annual Chef Awards is also an attempt to highlight Indian cuisine on the international culinary map.
The Chef Awards this year will begin with Trade Test (culinary competitions), Chef (knowledge) Summit, and the award ceremony, culminating with a charity lunch on October 20, 2018, which is the International Chefs Day.
The Trade Test will be held from September 26-29, 2018, where nominated professional chefs from all over India will showcase their culinary prowess in 11 categories. The sixth knowledge summit on October 4 will be held in the morning at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram. Renowned industry professionals will discuss the future of Indian food and its technicalities.
Chef Davinder Kumar, President, Indian Culinary Forum, says, “The objective of Chef Awards is to offer fellow chefs a professional platform to showcase, exhibit, hone their culinary skills, and bring Indian culinary art on a par with international standards.” Adding to this, Chef Vivek Saggar, General Secretary, ICF, says, “This year, ICF has tied up with Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council to promote and contribute in the government’s Skill India Mission by providing the right platform.”
Formed in 1987 as an exclusive non-profit organisation, ICF has dedicated itself solely to the advancement of the culinary art of India. The Forum’s objective is to act as a link and platform for the enhancement and development of the national community of chefs.