IIHMTimesfebruary 2019 I ISSUE - 2 France wins IIHM’s YCO19 Romania wins Silver, England wins Bronze

SNIPPETS , Feb 2: Dr Suborno Bose, Chairman of the YCO 2019 Committee said, “It is indeed heart warming to see the extraordinary Oxford Cambridge response that the Young Chef Olympiad Club Executive (YCO) has received from the hospitality and Chef praises IIHM culinary industry globally, with 50 countries training participating in YCO 2019. YCO is emerging as an annual global convention for the culinary stars of tomorrow.” Three thrilling rounds across four cities and six days later; Cyrene Randrianasolo of France won the 5th International Young Chef Olympiad presented by International Institute of Hotel Management Top: Sanjeev Kapoor & (IIHM). She lifted the winner’s trophy, a Ranveer Brar India’s top 1 Feb 2019: Chef Stuart cheque of $10,000 and bagged a gold medal iconic Chefs judging Littlejohn, Executive the YCO 19 finals. Chef of iconic Oxford after defeating 49 other countries. Cyrene and Cambridge Club in was joined on stage by silver medal winner Right: The YCO19 London was full of praises Bogdan- Petru of Romania and bronze winner winning salmon based of the students of IIHM on Luke Hayward of England. main dish prerpared by his first visit to YCO 2019. Cyrene of France.

Prof. David Foskett auditorium in IIHM Flavours from 50 countries come together at Global Campus United World of Young Chefs Kolkata, Feb 1 The second timewith 50 second edition if this inaugurated terrace banquet participants of the event where guests at Novotel was a International Young gathered at a single riot of colours and Chef Olympiad venue to taste the flavours and a blend 2019 gathered to flavours of the world. of fragrances that prepare and present Most of the guests emanated from the a traditional dish were of the opinion hot pots simmering of their country at that no such event 1 Feb 2019: A 150- their colourful and seater, state-of-the-art tasty dishes the United World of has ever taken place vibrant costumes. auditorium named after prepared by the Young Chefs. before anywhere The South African Prof David Foskett was young student chef This was the in the world. While participant wrapped inaugurated at the IIHM participants from 50 second edition some participants Global Campus on 1st up early since his February. “I feel honoured different countries. if this unique made their Bobotie, which was to be a part of the culinary The evening of 1st initiative within impression on the a spice mixture of world and I would like to February was alive the competition. guests’ palates with see the culinary arts as deboned leg with a subject of study and and colourful where Last year's success their food, others bread served with excellence.” history was made a triggered the made heads turn with Broche, served in IIHMTimesJANUARY 2019 I ISSUE - 1 SNIPPETS small earthen Young Chefs was ERASMUS glasses were finished initiated to promote student exchange in a no time. Biryani harmony, friendship programme in -lovers in the crowd and bonding among France made a beeline for the nations. This is the the Thalapakatti second such initiative Biryani, a South in the world and Indian styled chicken IIHM has set the path biryani served with was a delight for its us,” he said. for many more of kachumber salad inherent Indian taste. Chef RanveerBrar, such programmes in and brinjal curry. The A distinguished the Brand future. Such an event 1 Feb 2019: The final Uzbekisthan stall guest at the United Ambassador of the will bring nations ERASMUS student got full marks for its closer and help them exchange programme for World of Young International Institute IIHM students will take decor, more than Chefs (UWYC) was of Hotel Management explore each other’s place in March in France. the food. The table Bruce Bucknell, the (IIHM), was thrilled culture,” said Dr Two other exchange was decorated with British Deputy High by the ambience, “Its Suborno Bose, the programmes in Sweden traditional crockeries chief mentor of IIHM and Turkey took place Commissioner in so amazing to see last year. and items, giving a Kolkata. Bucknell so many countries, and chairman of YCO feel of the colourful enjoyed the evening from across the world 2019committee. country. For food sampling a variety coming together in Dr Bose took they had made of cuisines from one place to present the opportunity Quote a traditional and the stalls. “YCO their national dish. to felicitate all the The global reach of popular Uzbek meat is a wonderful This shows the spirit judges who had come YCO 2019 has escalated pulao served with to India from across to new highs because competition and of YCO. The fact that of social media and stuffed samosas. The United World of it’s about interacting the world to judge the technology and YCO Cambodian Amok Young Chefs is and bringing the International Young is today the biggest Prawns, a spicy and place to see the world together.”The Chef Olympiad 2019 ever hospitality tangy prawn recipe at the United World of platform to promote camaraderie among United World of skills and talent. in Cambodian sauce, Young Chefs.

“YCO celebrates the “When we were studying, a platform like YCO “YCO is a celebration future through food and didn’t exist. I am happy that students today have the of the power of youth mutual understanding.” opportunity to experience something like YCO.” and power of food.”

Dr Suborno Bose Chairman, YCO Global Council Co-chairman & CEO, International Hospitality Council Founder & Chief Mentor, Indismart Group David Foskett Padma Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Chef Ranveer Brar IIHM signs MOUs with 50 countries Young chefs from across IIHM Global Campus in colleges reiterated 1 Feb 2019: The growing together, the world got together Sector V. their commitment to Global Memorandum globally. All 50 with IIHM students in an Following this, in the IIHM’s Global Connect is an agreement to mentors along with amazing celebration of impressive Central Hall Manifesto To Learn, exchange knowledge the participants Global Unity, Diversity of the campus, cheered Network and Connect across the world. It were felicitated and Collaboration in on by hundreds of IIHM with each other. envisages sharing with certificates of full public display at students, 50 of the of culinary skills, participation of YCO the inauguration of the World’s finest culinary ideas, concepts and 2019 and medal. IIHMTimesJANUARY 2019 I ISSUE - 1 Dazzles In IIHM YCO19 Opener

Top: Cheftestants from New Delhi, Jan 28: The grand 5th edition 50 nations and culinary of IIHM Young Chef Olympiad 2019 schools took the stage kicked off to a brilliant start at Dr Sarvepalli at the opening ceremo- Radhakrishnan Auditorium. ny of #YCO2019 in Delhi The world’s biggest Culinary as dignitaries watched Extravaganza was presented by the the World’s Biggest International Institute of Hotel Management “The global reach of YCO “YCO brings together Culinary Olympiad. The (IIHM) in association with the International 2019 reached new highs young chef talent from event was streamed Hospitality Council (IHC) and supported by because of social media around the world and live on social media the Government of West Bengal. and technology. IIHM celebrates what unites us manned by IIHM’s all – food. Culinary arts, specially-trained me- The magnificent event attracted 50 had 6,000 students who of the world’s top countries and culinary culture and creativity are dia-savvy reps of 1,200 covered the contestants schools - Switzerland to Seychelles, the key words,” said Prof students. through social media,” Malta to , Nepal to Namibia and David Foskett, world-re- Bahrain to - to unite on one said Dr Suborno Bose, nowned culinary teacher platform. Amid much pomp and grandeur, chief mentor, IIHM and and writer and chairman the 50 cheftestants took the stage, their CEO, Indismart Global. panel of judges, YCO. country flags flying high. After address notes and performances from Delhi’s Salman Public School and DPS, Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida, the YCO Trophy was unveiled in front of a global audience and the world’s best from the hospitality & tourism industry.

#YCO2019 IN NUMBERS “You cannot miss any The International Young Anushka Chhabra, event that has the 3 Fs – „„ Chef Olympiad 2019 a student of IIHM Number of participating countries: 50 Food, Fun and the Future, „„Number of judges on the panel: 21 trophy was unveiled at and a disciple of which is you, the young „„Number of IIHM campuses: 8 the opening ceremony at Padma Bhushan „„Prize cheque for the YCO title: $10,000 people,” said Chutintorn Delhi’s Dr Sarvepalli Rad- Uma Sharma for „„Number of IIHM students on the social Gongsakdi, Ambassador hakrishnan Auditorium 12 years, regaled media team: 1,200 of to India. IIHM by Dr Bose, Prof Foskett the international „„Number of social media posts a day: has a flagship hospitality and the esteemed judges audience with a 9,600 campus in Bangkok. and adjudicators. performance of „„Distance travelled by the farthest traditional Indian contestant: 15,000km dance form Kathak. IIHMTimesJANUARY 2019 I ISSUE - 1 IIHM : Cultural hub for Tourism & Hospitality IIHM Bangalore is famed Jan 30-31: Two days 10 countries with as a hotspot of recipes of classic for showcasing the regional of cultural activity and music belted out of culture for tourism Karnataka dishes heritage, culture & cuisine of South India. Here, “Dollu exchange heralded decorated drums. and hospitality,” said like Nippattu (crispy Kunitha” performers the heats of IIHM “The dance, music Sanchari Chowdhury, fried rice crackers) welcome our Young Chef Olympiad and the folk culture director, IIHM caused quite a sizzle International 2019 at the IIHM lent the competition Bangalore. as French mentor guests with the ceremonial Bangalore campus in a cultural touch and What’s more? Magdala Caussimon beating Indiranagar. showcased Bangalore Demonstrations of attempted to fry a of drums. Karnataka few! The thread of government cultural exchange showcased its tribal continued with dance form Dollu esteemed mentors Kunitha as a troupe visiting schools in of eight dancers Bangalore to educate took centrestage. students about They welcomed hospitality. the participants and mentors of ‘HERO’S WELCOME WITH A MOTORCADE’ IIHM Delhi kitchen wows Guests

IIHM escorts YCO heroes across city in a colourful bike rally local Marathi dance performance. The evening saw YCO judges Andy Varma, David Graham, View from the back of the YCO Enzo Oliveri and bus of enthuastic IIHM Pune Andreas Muller speak students on their bikes on the topic ‘Can You New Delhi, Jan 29: the technology we Delhi were judged Spread across 3,500sq provide is at par with by Andrew Bennett, ever set a benchmark Pune, Jan 30: ft and equipped the best across the Stefan Hogan, Garth in culinary arts and The cheftestants with state-of-the- world. We have special Stroebel, Stuart and mentors of 16 hospitality education?’ art equipment, the ovens with precision Littlejohn, Parvinder countries arrived in at Sheraton Grand. training kitchen in the cooking technology Bali, adjudicators Dr IIHM Pune’s Viman “It was very exciting to Badarpur campus of and knives from Japan! Zenobia Nadirshaw Nagar Campus to see the world IIHM Delhi became the Leading Indian food and Kulsum Hussin a hero’s welcome. come together talking point among channels shoot in our chaired by Prof David The team bus under one unifying cheftestants, mentors kitchen,” said IIHM Foskett. “Contestants was escorted by a theme of food, and judges during Delhi director Abdullah were marked on motorcade of 30 IIHM cooking and #YCO2019. Ahmed. technique, cleanliness bikes and it looked gastronomy,” said “The nightmare for The spacious hall and general as though the entire Graham. Karen Anand any chef is adapting accommodated 10 approach, maintaining city had turned out to and Ron Scott were to a new kitchen contestants, each time, flavours and area. The contestants station covering an temperature of welcome YCO heroes. also on kitchen duty in settled down expanse of 9ft x 6ft. dishes,” said Bennett. This was followed by the city. immediately because The two cook-offs in IIHMTimesJANUARY 2019 I ISSUE - 1

IIHM YCO Outreach Programme: YCO Judges and Mentors visit Schools across India to inspire and motivate young students Sharing Global knowledge & expertise with bright young minds The IIHM and YCO 2019 outreach programme, aimed at grooming the future stars of hospitality sector, saw different YCO mentors interact with students in schools all over India. Some of the mentors like Canada mentor Daniel Esposito visited Kothari International School in New Delhi, Bhutan mentor Tshewang Rinzin went to DPS Bangalore, Gary Maclean, the Scotland mentor held a session at La Martiniere for Girls and New Zealand mentor Celia Hay at Pune’s Kendriya Vidyalaya. “We’re trying to help everyone to learn the art of enjoying food, enjoying the cuisine, enjoying sitting at the table and sharing food with family and friends and also looking at the careers that are available,” said Celia.

Gary Maclean in Kolkata

Daniel in New Delhi Celia Hay in Pune Tshewang in Bangalore

‘GROOMING THE FUTURE STARS!’ Leading Kolkata Schools host IIHM

Culinary Stalwarts Cyrene Randrianasolo GOLD

Chef Gary Maclean, National Chef of Scotland at La Martiniere TOP 10

Chef Stefan Hogan - DPS, Newtown Daniel Esposito - Salt Lake School Kolkata, Jan 31: industry. The cheftestants and “If you come into the judges arrived in the hospitality industry, Bogdan-Petru- ‘City of Joy’ for the final you could spend 30 Alin Vandici showdown and started years earning minimum silver their journey with a tour wage or you could of Kolkata. be a millionaire… The YCO judges led by and I know a lot of Prof David Foskett and millionaires,” said Gary. the top executive chefs Others like Maite of the city had a round- Azkarate Marti, Spanish table discussion over mentor, held a session lunch on the Global at Bridge International Culinary Trends at Hyatt School, while chef Regency. Stefan Hogan Others were busy enthralled a packed spreading the auditorium at DPS New hospitality bug in the Town. Canadian mentor next-gen. Scottish Daniel Esposito visited Luke mentor Gary Maclean Hariyana Vidya Mandir Hayward was at La Martiniere and England mentor bronze for Girls speaking on Neil Rippington spoke career opportunities in at Calcutta International culinary and hospitality School.