Chandigarh hosts first National Young Chef Competition to celebrate Indian culinary heritage

August 6, 2025 8:40 PM

Chandigarh hosts first National Young Chef Competition to celebrate Indian culinary heritage

The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), launched India’s inaugural National Young Chef Competition (NYCC) in Chandigarh on Wednesday, aiming to preserve and promote the country’s rich culinary heritage. The event, held at the Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Hotel Management, marked the North Zone round, with 11 premier hospitality institutes from northern states showcasing their culinary prowess. Conceptualised by the 120-year-old PHDCCI, ...

India launches talent hunt for young chefs to blend tradition with innovation

July 16, 2025 12:38 PM

India launches talent hunt for young chefs to blend tradition with innovation

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, on Wednesday launched the National Young Chef Competition (NYCC), a nationwide talent hunt designed to discover and nurture India’s next generation of culinary innovators. The grand curtain-raiser for the competition was held at PHD House in New Delhi, marking the beginning of a series of zonal rounds that will span the country. The initiative targets final-year hospitality students, providing them...