The much-anticipated Everest Better Kitchen Culinary Challenge (EverestBKCC) Season 6 has begun its journey in the vibrant city of Bengaluru, setting the stage for an extraordinary celebration of culinary excellence. Hosted by the Department of Hotel Management, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), the event brought together aspiring culinary talents from the region, who showcased their creativity, innovation, and passion for cooking.
EverestBKCC embraces the theme “Flavours of India,” focusing on celebrating India’s rich culinary heritage and promoting regional cuisines. The challenge is dedicated to:
The event is supported by Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Wisdom Career Education, and MYMENU365.
The event featured an esteemed panel of judges who brought their expertise and discerning palates to the competition - Chef Dinkar Sardesai, Executive Chef, ITC Windsor; Chef Vikas S. Seth, Culinary Director, Embassy Leisure; Chef Nimish Bhatia, Chef Consultant; Chef Nabhojit Ghosh, Co-founder, 48 East; Chef Raj Sethia, Director Projects, Gift Your Organ Foundation; and Ms. Savita, Executive Housekeeper, Gokulam Grand Hotel & Spa.
BKCC Season 6 reflects Better Kitchen Magazine’s commitment to nurturing culinary talent across India. The Bengaluru edition marks the beginning of a thrilling journey through 16 more cities, culminating in a grand finale. Each event aims to unite culinary enthusiasts, chefs, and students to celebrate the art of cooking, fostering a spirit of learning and collaboration.
Ekkta Bhargava, Publisher of Better Kitchen, highlighted the event's mission, “Our goal is to prepare students for future challenges and promote Indian regional food by incorporating local ingredients into global cuisines. We are offering scholarships worth INR 1 crore to the winners of this competition under the USA J1 WCE Chef Exchange Visitor Program, which includes a year-long paid internship in the USA. This is facilitated by EverestBKCC’s International Placement & Study Abroad Partner, Wisdom Career & Education.”
“We are thrilled to launch Season 6 of the Better Kitchen Culinary Challenge in Bengaluru, a city renowned for its rich culinary diversity,” Ekkta Bhargava added. “This platform inspires young chefs and highlights the immense talent our country offers. EverestBKCC is more than just a competition; it is a launchpad for budding chefs to kick-start their careers.”
Responding to demand from other streams of hospitality students, Better Kitchen expanded its offerings last season by introducing the Better Kitchen Bakery Champion. This year, two more competitions have been added:
Winners of the Karnataka Semi-Finals
EverestBKCC Winners:
Winners: Bhairavanath Reddy & Pratiksha H.R.
First Runner-Up: Sri Gown P.V. & Bharat B.
Second Runner-Up: Amritha Krishnan A. & Ankith Sudeep
Better Kitchen Bakery Champion Winners:
Winners: Sujan K.B. & Meghana D.M.
First Runner-Up: Nanditha & Achira Nahar
Second Runner-Up: Oindrila Koley & Disha Prasad
Better Kitchen F&B Young Masters Challenge Winners:
Winner: Chinmayi R. Nair
First Runner-Up: Pranay P.Y.
Second Runner-Up: Eshwar Prasad
Enzo Housekeeping Olympiad Winners:
Winner: Vinutha S.V.
First Runner-Up: Bhaghya Sasikumar
Second Runner-Up: Balasani Abhigna
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