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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27: The highly anticipated Better Kitchen Awards & Convention 2024 concluded with resounding success, bringing together over 200 of India's finest professionals in the culinary, kitchen, and hospitality sectors. Held at the Novotel Mumbai International Airport, the event honored individuals, restaurants, commercial kitchens, and organizations from the HoReCa products sector for their exceptional contributions, setting new benchmarks for innovation, leadership, and best practices. The Better Kitchen Awards have firmly established themselves as a hallmark of excellence, recognizing remarkable achievements across a diverse range of categories, including culinary innovation, procurement excellence, sustainable practices, and leadership. The awards spotlight the trailblazing efforts that are shaping the future of India's kitchen and hospitality industries. Ekkta Bhargava, Publisher of Better Kitchen and organizer of the event, expressed her enthusiasm, "These awards are a testament to the immense talent, innovation, and dedication within the kitchen and hospitality sectors. The Better Kitchen Awards have become a beacon of recognition, honoring those who not only excel in their fields but also set new standards of excellence and creativity in culinary arts, commercial kitchens, HoReCa products, and beyond." This year's event went beyond an awards ceremony, offering a platform for insightful discussions and learning. The convention featured an impressive lineup of industry leaders, keynote speakers, and expert panels addressing critical topics such as the shortage of talent and the quality of hospitality education in India, transforming kitchens for profitability and performance, sustainability behind the bar, responsible sourcing practices, and The Art of Food & Personal Portrait Photography for Hospitality. Workshops led by renowned culinary figures such as Chef Abhijit Saha, Chef Saby, and Chef Vikas Chawla further explored emerging trends and opportunities within the culinary and hospitality landscape. In a special moment during the celebration, Better Kitchen proudly unveiled its highly anticipated Chefs Coffee Table Book. This special edition, marking Better Kitchen's 9th anniversary, celebrates the evolution of Indian cuisine and chefs, featuring profiles and signature recipes from renowned Indian chefs. The book highlights the growing global recognition of Indian culinary traditions and their increasing influence on the international stage. The convention also provided invaluable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with industry peers, exchange insights, and explore collaborations for the future. The evening culminated in a grand awards ceremony, where individuals, restaurants, and organizations were honored for their exceptional achievements. These awardees have set new benchmarks and demonstrated the passion and innovation necessary to propel the industry forward. The awardees for the Better Kitchen Awards 2024 are as follows: Kitchen Consultants Kitchen Consultant of South India - Subroto Goswami Kitchen Consultant for Concept-Based Restaurant - Ritesh Tulsian Excellence in Integrating Style and Function (Kitchen Consultant) - Nimish Bhatia Kitchen Consultant (Bakery) - Ram Prakash Sharma F&B Consultant - Amit Puri Food & Beverage F&B Manager South India - Ashish Dayal, The Park - Hyderabad F&B Manager West India - Aniket Deshpande, Aurika Mumbai Innovative Sommelier - Rachit Sharma Bartender Mentor of the Year - Ajinkya Chaughule Restaurants Local Cuisine Restaurant - Bambai Theme-Based Restaurant - Tat Innovative Veg Restaurant of India - Avatara Restaurant Fine Dine Restaurant South India - Aish The Park Hyderabad Regional Cuisine Restaurant - Mulk HoReCa Product Bombay Engineering Co. Brand Managers Brand Manager of the Year - Shivdas Nair Brand Manager (Cafe) - Roshni Sharma Restaurant Branding Consultant - Dianne Mendonca Purchase Manager Purchase Manager of the year - Santosh Doiphode, Mad Over Donuts Chefs Sous Chef North India - Vikram Shokeen, Le Meridian - New Delhi Excellence in Guest Experience & Hospitality - Tushar Malkani, The Yellow House - IHCL SeleQtion Goa Promoter of Indian Cuisines - Mohammed Shareef, ITC Grand Central - Mumbai Executive Chef of West India - Narasinh Kamath, Hilton - Goa Executive Chef of North India - Sahil Arora, Hyatt - Dehradun Executive Chef of Central India - Jeevan Singh, Jehan Numa Palace - Bhopal Executive Chef of South India - Kedar Bobde, Grand Hyatt - Kochi Pastry Chef of West India - Dinesh Khandare, Jio World Innovative Pastry Chef of India - Vivek Chauhan, Le Meridian - New Delhi Fusion Chef - Roshan Tadadikar, Novotel Mumbai International Airport Mexican Cuisine Chef of India - Vikas Seth, Embassy Leisure and Entertainment - Bengaluru South Asian Cuisine Chef of India - Suresh Kanna G, Chennai Thai Cuisine Chef - Thomthong Sungkaha, Taj Holiday Village Resort & Spa Goa Maharashtrian Cuisine Chef - Nilesh Limaye, Celebrity Chef Jharkhandi Cuisine Chef - Nishant Choubey, Celebrity Chef Executive Chef - Stand-Alone Restaurant - Parikshit Joshi, The Park - Navi Mumbai Executive Chef - Boutique Hotel - Pandari Satya Narayana, The Park Hyderabad Distinguished Executive Chef - Abhijeet Anil Thakre, Vivanta New Delhi Distinguished Cruise Executive Chef - Jai Kumar Bhasin Distinguish Executive Chef Banquet - Rajani Ranjan Rashmi, Sahara Star - Mumbai Executive Chef - Catering - Rahul Kaushik, Food Links - Mumbai Sweet & Chaat Catalyst - Raj Sethia, Bengaluru Outstanding Food Experience in Retail - Vinod Bhati, Ikea Social Media Star Chef of India - Jerson Fernandes, Sodexo Artisan Chef of India - Anup Gupta, Taj Lakefront - Bhopal Culinary Leadership and F&B Innovation - Anshul Sethi, Fortune Park Lakecity, Thane Popular Choice Abhijit Saha - Exceptional Achievement Award Altamsh Patel - Young Chef of India Amit Gothwal - Presidential Chef of India Dayashankar Sharma - Artisan Chef Overseas Dev Kasalkar - Young Chef Mentor of India Gautam Mehrishi - Master of Culinary Techniques - India Jugesh Arora - Entrepreneur Chef of India Md. Anees Khan - Patisserie Maestro of India Neeraj Tyagi - Culinary Director of India Nitin Nagrale - Excellence in Global Procurement Nitin Tandon - Food Stylist of India Parvinder Singh Bali - Mentor Maestro of India Paul Naronha - Executive Chef of India Prashant Kulkarni - Outstanding Leadership in F&B Operations Sabyasachi Gorai - Maverick Chef Salil Fadnis - Exceptional Achievement Award Sidney Dcunha - Culinary Artist of India Sudhakar Rao - Exceptional Achievement Award Sudhir Pai - Kitchen Consultant of India Vicky Ratnani - Celebrity Chef of India Vijaya Baskaran - Vernon Coelho Memorial Award Vikas Chawla - Millet Chef of India Vivek Kadam - Executive Pastry Chef of India Life Time Achievement Naresh Shahani - Kitchen Consultancy Satish Arora - Chef (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by NewsVoir. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
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