PCTE Institute of Hotel Management organised Chef Competition

Ludhiana, March 13, 2015: PCTE Institute of Hotel Management organised Chef Competition at Hospitality Olympics 2015 at campus. In the competition 10 teams from IHT, MDU, Rohatak, Kurukshetra University, Chitkara University, CT Institute Maksudan, Chandigarh University, St Soldier, Jallandhar, PAU, Ludhiana, Dr Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh and CT-IHM participated in the competition. They explored with exotic delicacies like Zucchni Wrap with Chicken Minced, Bread & Butter Pudding, Basil Scooped Potato, Sauted Market Vegetable, Rolled Chicken, Cheesy Chopped Gravy Vegie Risotto and many more.

Executive Chef  Rahul, Park Plaza, Sous Chef Gopalsamy Mani, Hyatt Regency Ludhiana and Abhinav, Training Manager, Park Plaza, Ludhiana were there to Judge the event. Anita, Jashan and Mayank from Dr. Amberdkar Institute of Hotel Management, Chandigarh won First Position, Ankit, Anuj and Anmol from Chitkara University stood second and Neha, Shareen and Kanupreet from PAU, Ludhiana stood third in the competition.

Professors of Institutes of Hotel Management, PCTE Group of Institutes helped the students with their cooking and baking. The entire event was held in the Advance Kitchen of the Hotel Management College. The mega event was organized to showcase the diverse cuisines of world and it turned successful as huge participation was found.  “Cooking is my hobby and I am excited to make it my profession” said Mayank, student from DIHM, Chandigarh.   

Prof. Anirban Gupta, Director-IHM said “We want to spread awareness about cooking as a bright career; the demand of skilled chefs is increasing day by day”. Mr. Gupta praised all the participants and was very happy with the efforts students made.

Dr. K.N.S.Kang, Director General, PCTE Group of Institutes congratulated the team of IHM and said that Hotel management course is the most practical course. He further said that such events will definitely help the students in exploring the culinary art. Dr. Kang stressed that Hospitality is a growing sector and PCTE encourages such events to implement practical learning on campus.