PHDCCI is organizing the National Young Chef Competition, a prestigious culinary initiative aimed at celebrating India’s rich gastronomic heritage while promoting innovation and sustainability in the food industry. Aligned with the theme ‘Celebrating Indian Culinary Heritage: Blending Tradition with Innovation’, this national initiative will include four zonal rounds, culminating in a Grand Finale in New Delhi.
The event serves as a dynamic platform for final-year hospitality and culinary students to showcase their talent, where India’s rich traditions are reimagined through the lens of modern culinary innovation.
COMPETITION ZONES AND SCHEDULE
| Zone | State / UT | Month |
| North | Chandigarh | 6 August 2025 |
| East | Kolkata | 18 September 2025 |
| West | Mumbai | 1 December 2025 |
| South | Chennai | 23 December 2025 |
| Grand Finale | New Delhi | January 2026 |
For participation and partnership opportunities please contact the undersigned:
Sulagna Ghosh, Secretary, PHDCCI
(O) 011-49545423 Ext. 227 (M) 8800339112 (E) sulagna.ghosh@phdcci.in
Sanchit Prabhakar, Deputy Secretary, PHDCCI
(O) 011-49545423 Ext. 242 (M) 7982072810 (E) sanchit.prabhakar@phdcci.in
