Chefs of ‘The Ashok’, a flagship hotel of ITDC, made it big by winning four silver and one bronze
medal at the recently concluded Young Chef Culinary Challenge 2019. The aim of this event,
organized by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF), was to keep motivating the young talent of the
industry and showcase their skills on an internationally-modeled platform. The competition took
place in New Delhi on 7th , 8th and 9th August.
Under the able leadership of Chef Arvind Rai, Executive Chef of ITDC’s flagship hotel, The Ashok, the
five young chefs participated in the evolving space for beginners. One NIOS trainee and four 1st year
apprentices in Food Production were nominated from the hotel, to participate in Young Chef
Culinary Challenge 2019. All of the nominated trainees won medals under guidance of Chef Pradeep
Kumar Ahirwar.
The culinary challenge witnessed various categories like main course, rice cooking etc. The chefs-
Aman Sagar, Aniket, Jerard Anthony, Samar Khan and Abdul Quadir were the ones who brought the
accomplishments for The Ashok in the competition. These young talents are 1st year Apprentice and
NIOS Trainees at the hotel. Organized at IHE 2019 (India Hospitality Expo) in Greater Noida, Uttar
Pradesh, the event saw more than 300 chefs participating and showcasing best of their skills and
talent in cooking and display of culinary expertise.
