New Delhi, October 20, 2016: Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology inaugurated The 15th Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble on October 19, 2016 at the Institute auditorium to a record crowd of Hospitality Students, Industry Experts, Trade Media and Faculty Members. Such events steer 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.
Mr. Ranjan Banerjee, General Manager of Crowne Plaza Today Okhla, New Delhi, Dr. Sushma Gupta, Director General, Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society, Mr. Rishabh Tandon, Human Resource Manager, Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla, Mr. R.K. Bhandari, Principal 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 Ganesh Vandana.
Welcoming the Chief Guest for the opening ceremony Mr. Ranjan Banerjee, esteemed guests, sponsors, media partners, faculty members, participants and students of the Institute, Mr. R.K. Bhandari, Principal, BCIHMCT, mentioned that this event has boosted the morale of participants. He reiterated the fact that the event has opened doors and provided students a platform to showcase and learn relevant skills. He thanked Taj Group of Hotels, Crowne Plaza Today New Delhi Okhla, Indian Culinary Forum (North) and Korean Cultural Centre for taking keen interest in this event.
Mr. Ranjan Banerjee, in his opening remarks emphasized “It is important that Institutions empower students with the knowledge and skills to meet today’s challenges and prepare them to grasp tomorrrow’s opportunities.” He stated that events like these ensure students are ready to face the Industry and life ahead. Calling the budding hospitality professionals The Assets of Hotel Industry, he encouraged the participating teams to put in their best efforts during the three day mega event.
Chef Prem Ram, congratulated the institution for organising the Ensemble and also thanked Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society, along with sponsors, media partners & participating institutes for their contribution towards the Ensemble.
The Chefs and Managers representing different departments of Hotels in Delhi-NCR will judge the various competitions such as Bar-wizard Bar Challenge (a cocktail mix-&-straight competition), Maggi Coconut Milk Powder Culinary Challenge, Indian Regional Culinary Contest, Hospitality Brain Twister (quiz competition related to hospitality services & tourism), Hotel Facility Planning & Designing (preparing blueprints and layouts of Kitchen, Restaurant, Guest Room, Mini Bar, Reception and Lounge Area), International (Italian) Culinary Challenge, Meal in a Bowl Competition, Live Rice Culinary Contest, Floral Decoration Competition, Fruit & Vegetable Carving and Dress the Cake Competition. Through Regional Indian Culinary Contest the Ensemble encourages the youth to learn more about their roots and reviving the traditional Indian recipes.
The Chief Guest for the Closing Ceremony on 21st October will be Mr. Varun Nigam, Resident Manager, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi.
With the spirit of nurturing young minds and build relationships within great surroundings at this fantastic event, the day proceeded towards the competitions scheduled for the day.
Corporate Comm India(CCI Newswire)
