Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd. India’s premier poultry and vegetarian products manufacturer and marketer with strong value-added brands such as Real Good Chicken and Real Good Yummiez, creates a unique platform for the young culinary talents of Bengaluru and professional Chefs. This unique platform forms a common ground both for budding chefs to understand industry expectations and professional chefs to identify young talents.
A first of its kind inter-college competition took place in the city today. This month long competition commenced with an Intra College competition and had participation from Garden City College, PES institute of hotel management, Christ University, Institute of Hotel management, and M S Ramaiah College of Hotel Management. Two best talents were identified from each of these premier hotel management colleges in Bengaluru by eminent professional Chefs.
The top 2 talents from each college competed with each other in the inter-college competition. These top 10 finalists created their best, original and innovative 3 course meal with Godrej Real Good Chicken in the final cook-off at the Golden Palms Hotel and Spa. The Real Good Young Chef, 2012 competition was judged by a panel of eminent Chefs - Chef Manu Chandra, Chef Vijay Malhotra, Chef Dipon Mukherjee and Chef Dipankar Khashnobish.
The winners are Mr. Milwin Reuben (Winner) from Christ University, Miss. Mirzan (2nd Runner up) from PES College and Miss. Akshaya Shivkumar (1st Runner up) from Christ university.
Sushil Sawant, Associate Vice President – Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd, expressed his excitement about this first ever Inter-College competition. Speaking on the occasion he said, “It gives us immense pleasure to encourage Young Chefs of the country who possess all the creativity and spark to make it big in the industry. It is our constant endeavor to add value not just through innovative products but also with innovative engagement programs.
Chef Vijay Malhotra, of Hotel ITC Windsor, Bengaluru commented, “The future of the industry relies on innovations that will truly delight foodies who are willing to experiment and such competition would drive creativity.”
Chef Manu Chandra - Executive Chef, Olive Beach Bangalore and Olive Bar and Kitchen Mumbai commented “The Real Good Young Chef competition is an impressive first step by Godrej Tyson to bring quality competitions to aspiring chefs. Very often being part of such competitions can be an eye opener to students who have trained in restricted environs. I'm certain this contest will be the one to watch for in future. It will also be eagerly awaited by students, chefs and industry alike.
Chef Dipon Mukherjee - Regional Executive Chef at The Lemon Tree Hotels commented “From a single meal per month eaten in a restaurant a decade ago, the average urban Indian in the top eight metros is now consuming 7 - 8 meals a month in restaurants. This has led to the growth in F & B industry. The Real Good Young Chef, 2012 is a perfect platform for young and talented students to showcase their creativity and for the industry to identify talents.”
Godrej Nature’s Basket, India’s leading world food chain awarded the winner with an internship that offers him the opportunity to experience, learn and gain exposure on the job that prepares him for a future in the industry. The winner will be on board as a food consultant for this period during which he will meet our discerning consumers, work with our food aficionados and take up an interesting project.
About Godrej Tyson Foods:
Godrej Tyson Foods is a joint venture between Godrej Agrovet Ltd., a part of the Godrej Group and Tyson Foods Inc. The company is India’s premier poultry and vegetarian products manufacturer and marketer with strong value-added brands such as Real Good Chicken and Real Good Yummiez. The venture combines Godrej’s hygienic supply chain and strong value-added brands with Tyson Foods’ expertise in processing and product development to create great-tasting, safe, and healthy products. The company also offers India’s expanding foodservice industry and universe of modern retailers, innovative poultry solutions and world-class products customized to local tastes.
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A first of its kind inter-college competition took place in the city today. This month long competition commenced with an Intra College competition and had participation from Garden City College, PES institute of hotel management, Christ University, Institute of Hotel management, and M S Ramaiah College of Hotel Management. Two best talents were identified from each of these premier hotel management colleges in Bengaluru by eminent professional Chefs.
The top 2 talents from each college competed with each other in the inter-college competition. These top 10 finalists created their best, original and innovative 3 course meal with Godrej Real Good Chicken in the final cook-off at the Golden Palms Hotel and Spa. The Real Good Young Chef, 2012 competition was judged by a panel of eminent Chefs - Chef Manu Chandra, Chef Vijay Malhotra, Chef Dipon Mukherjee and Chef Dipankar Khashnobish.
The winners are Mr. Milwin Reuben (Winner) from Christ University, Miss. Mirzan (2nd Runner up) from PES College and Miss. Akshaya Shivkumar (1st Runner up) from Christ university.
Sushil Sawant, Associate Vice President – Godrej Tyson Foods Ltd, expressed his excitement about this first ever Inter-College competition. Speaking on the occasion he said, “It gives us immense pleasure to encourage Young Chefs of the country who possess all the creativity and spark to make it big in the industry. It is our constant endeavor to add value not just through innovative products but also with innovative engagement programs.
Chef Vijay Malhotra, of Hotel ITC Windsor, Bengaluru commented, “The future of the industry relies on innovations that will truly delight foodies who are willing to experiment and such competition would drive creativity.”
Chef Manu Chandra - Executive Chef, Olive Beach Bangalore and Olive Bar and Kitchen Mumbai commented “The Real Good Young Chef competition is an impressive first step by Godrej Tyson to bring quality competitions to aspiring chefs. Very often being part of such competitions can be an eye opener to students who have trained in restricted environs. I'm certain this contest will be the one to watch for in future. It will also be eagerly awaited by students, chefs and industry alike.
Chef Dipon Mukherjee - Regional Executive Chef at The Lemon Tree Hotels commented “From a single meal per month eaten in a restaurant a decade ago, the average urban Indian in the top eight metros is now consuming 7 - 8 meals a month in restaurants. This has led to the growth in F & B industry. The Real Good Young Chef, 2012 is a perfect platform for young and talented students to showcase their creativity and for the industry to identify talents.”
Godrej Nature’s Basket, India’s leading world food chain awarded the winner with an internship that offers him the opportunity to experience, learn and gain exposure on the job that prepares him for a future in the industry. The winner will be on board as a food consultant for this period during which he will meet our discerning consumers, work with our food aficionados and take up an interesting project.
About Godrej Tyson Foods:
Godrej Tyson Foods is a joint venture between Godrej Agrovet Ltd., a part of the Godrej Group and Tyson Foods Inc. The company is India’s premier poultry and vegetarian products manufacturer and marketer with strong value-added brands such as Real Good Chicken and Real Good Yummiez. The venture combines Godrej’s hygienic supply chain and strong value-added brands with Tyson Foods’ expertise in processing and product development to create great-tasting, safe, and healthy products. The company also offers India’s expanding foodservice industry and universe of modern retailers, innovative poultry solutions and world-class products customized to local tastes.
Sourced From: Madison PR
