Meet the 12 talented finalists of Young Chef Young Waiter and Young Mixologist India 2024 competition

PUNE, India, July 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Young Chef Young Server and Young Mixologist India and Ajeenkya DY Patil University proudly announce the India finalists for the inaugural year. Launched in January 2024YYY India will be hosting its first competition this July. YYY India offers an incredible opportunity for emerging talents to showcase their skills on a global platform.

This prestigious event will take place at the Taj Lands End Hotel Mumbai, July 29, 2024celebrating the rich heritage and culture of IndiaThis competition supports the future of hospitality and nurtures young careers, the competition promotes local cuisines and businesses, highlighting India hotel industry.

YYY India’s mission is to identify the most outstanding young talents in our industry and help them pursue successful careers in the industry. This prestigious event aims to recognise, celebrate and support the best young chefs, waiters and mixologists in the hospitality industry, motivating and inspiring them to build a successful career.

YYY India is open to all young hospitality professionals aged 28 and below, from all walks of life, and promises to showcase the brightest talents in the industry. The finalists were meticulously selected by an esteemed jury, from a list of applications received through the online application platform. The candidates were asked to answer a series of questions and submit a video of themselves.

The Young Chef finalists are:

• Labdhi Chheda, The Corinthians Club and Resort
• Nimit ChouhanHyatt Regency Delhi
• Alap KurundkarIHCL Blue Diamond Selections
• Utkarsh KumarHyatt Hotel Gurugram

The finalists of the Young Server competition are:

• R Paresh Singh
• Bhairavi Nirbhavane, Thyme and Whip Restaurant
• Pragati ShawThe Park Hotel, Calcutta
• Harshada KulkarniThe Ritz Carlton – Pune

The finalists of the Young Mixologist competition are:

• Dev Mehra, Massive Restaurants Pvt Ltd
• Anamika DattaCorinthians Resort & Club Pune
• Yash Dangle, Mag Street.
• Nikhil Kamalapure, Blue Diamond Hotel Pune

The judges in the online process (from left to right) are:

• Mario PereraExecutive Chef at Dorchester
• Atul Kochhar, Ched and restaurateur
• Cyrus Todiwala, chef and owner of Café Spice Namaste

During the India In the finale, the jury will select a chef, a waiter and a mixologist after participating in a series of challenges, which will be titled YYY India Champions 2024. Following their triumph, the India The winners will head to Singapore for the Young Chef of the World Young waiter and the world final of young mixologists, where they will proudly represent IndiaThey will compete against regional winners from 11 other countries. The winning team consisting of the young chef, server and mixologist will receive a grand prize of $15,000.

Young Chef Young waiter was established in 1979 and only operated in England for 42 years. In recent years, the competition has expanded worldwide and is now in its 45th year.^th year and 3^rd year of globalization. As we continue to grow, these competitions will provide even more opportunities for young talent in the culinary and hospitality sectors, fostering international collaboration and providing an enriching platform for skills development and career advancement.

Young Chef Young waiter and Young Mixologist India are proudly supported by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India and the National Association of Restaurateurs of India.

Quotes:

Robert Walton MBE, Chairman of YYY, said: “As the event’s chairman, I am delighted to witness the evolution of our competition, nurturing and showcasing the passion, skills and dedication of the next generation of hospitality professionals. This year, I look forward to the inaugural YYY India competition, and wish all the talented finalists the best of luck.”

Taruna MaheshwariAjeenkya Group CEO DY Patil said: “As we look forward to the next competition for young chefs, Young waiterand Mixologist India, we are thrilled to witness the passion and innovation that each participant brings to the table. This event not only showcases the talent and dedication of upcoming culinary and hospitality professionals, but also underscores our commitment to fostering excellence in the industry. At Ajeenkya DY Patil Group, we believe in empowering the next generation of chefs, servers and mixologists through platforms that encourage creativity and skill development. We look forward to celebrating their achievements and inspiring future hospitality leaders.”

Andy DowntonFounder of Burnt Chocolate Constance and Director of the YYY Competition said::”I am really excited for the upcoming YYY India 2024 finale, I can’t wait to see what great talents we will discover this year, the standard seems to improve every year and it gets harder every year to crown the winners, this year we have included some new challenges which will add even more excitement to the competition, it will be a very exciting finale so watch this space.

We openly encourage everyone to participate, all participants have the opportunity to develop in areas such as personal growth, skill development, education and networking whilst receiving exposure, recognition, motivation, inspiration, mentorship and increasing future career opportunities.

I am extremely proud to be involved with WorldYYY as it allows me to give back to the industry I love, it allows me to teach, support, mentor and nurture the next generation of culinary and hospitality talent and celebrate excellence at the same time.”

About Ajeenkya DY Patil University

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), known for its strong focus on innovation, is a renowned hub for young learners with entrepreneurial aspirations. We provide an ideal environment for young learners and budding entrepreneurs to develop skills in an ever-changing world and foster the growth of your startups!

About YYY

Since its creation in 1979, the Young Chef Young waiter The competition has continued to promote hospitality as a career of choice, profession and vocation. Today, with its new revitalized Young Chef format Young waiter continues to recognize the next stars of cuisine and service on a global scale. World Young Chef Young waiterin partnership with Great Campaign UK and North Ireland and the Culinary Institute of Americais on a mission to discover the best young talent in the industry. The competition is open to young chefs, servers and mixologists under the age of 28 from diverse backgrounds and WorldYYY ensures that these young talents are equipped with relevant skills, current knowledge and a network to help them succeed in the world of hospitality.

Notes to editors:

The Young Leader of the World Young waiter Competition, established in 1979 in partnership with UKHospitality and the Restaurant Association. The competition promotes hospitality as a career of choice, profession and hobby. The competition is open to all young chefs and waiters from all backgrounds aged under 28.

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