The Inaugural Day
New Delhi, October 13, 2017: Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology inaugurated “The 16th Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble” on October 11, 2017 at the Institute auditorium to a record crowd of Hospitality Students, Industry Experts, Trade Media and Faculty Members. The event steers students towards team work, leadership, planning with overall management skills as well as showcasing artistic ability in cultural extravaganzas, for holistic personality development through extracurricular activities.
Chef Subroto Goswami, Executive Chef and Culinary Area Champion North & West Intercontinental Hotels Group, Mr. Rishabh Tandon, Human Resource Manager, Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla, Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, Director BCIHMCT, Mr. Pradeep Gupta, Dy. Director, BCIHMCT and Chef Prem Ram, CHE Event Coordinator and Joint Secretary Indian Culinary Forum, declared the event open with Lamp Lighting Ceremony followed by Curtain Raiser.
Welcoming the Chief Guest for the opening ceremony – Chef SubrotoGoswami, esteemed guests, sponsors, media partners, faculty members and participants, Dr.Bhupesh Kumar, Director, BCIHMCT,informed, “BCIHMCT is an institution which has been famed to always take the road less traveled. While giving pure academics the due importance it deserves, BCIHMCT has always provided the students from Hospitality fraternity to showcase their talents and spirit of hospitality by organizing such events.” Quoting Conrad Hilton, Dr. Bhupesh said “To Accomplish Big Dreams we have to dream big.”
Chef SubrotoGoswami, delighted to be amongst upcoming hoteliers and budding chefs, addressed the gathering by mentioning that the role of chefs is changing and we must maintain the pace to meet the demands of changing times. The challenge the industry is facing is of well-travelled customer who is health conscious. He also stated that health has grown into is a critical factor amongst the Indians as India is becoming diabetic center of the world. The main concern today is ensuring sustainability of food. He concluded by mentioning, “Working as a Chef comes with a responsibility and the skill of cooking is God’s gift. So continue your passion of cooking by learning new culinary skills and take up challenges.”
Chef Prem Ram proposed vote of thanks for inauguration ceremony of Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble 2017. The various competitions to be held during the three day Mega Event are R-Pure Regional India Culinary Contest, Zone Barwizard Bar Challenge, Sattvik Future Chef Contest, Food Service Barbeque Cooking Competition, Taj Hospitality Brain Twister, Ananda Festive Culinary Challenege, Milkmaid Dress The Cake In 90 Minutes” Challenge, IHG Academy’s – “Manage The Damage –Leadership Challenge”, Godrej Cartini International Culinary Challenge, Make In India Business Start-up Competition, KareerKrafter’s Floral Decoration & Towel Origami, Chandiwala Fruit & Vegetable Carving.
For the first time in the history of Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble, the secondary school students are also going to participate in “Sattvik Future Chef Contest.”Make in India Competition and Manage the Damage Leadership Challenge are also new events introduced this year which will build leadership and entrepreneurial skills of participants.
CHE Championship Trophy-2017 will be awarded to the team with highest marks.
Eclat Hospitality Award will be given to the most outstanding participant during the 3 day event.
Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble is supported by Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG), Startup India (Govt. Of India), ICF, Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council and is sponsored by R-Pure, Zone, Sattvik, Food Service India, Ananda, Nestle, Godrej and KareerKrafters. Associate Sponsors for the event are Allied Metal Works, Eclat Hospitality, KMW, 2m CocoA and Rich’s.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
