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Presents

Culinary League 2025

6th August 2025

India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, NCR

Organised By
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The Ultimate Culinary Showdown

Do you have a passion for flavor and innovation? The AgroPure Culinary League at IHE Expo 2025 offers home chefs a unique chance to showcase their skills.

Transform humble besan (chickpea/gram flour) into exquisite gourmet dishes in a nationwide challenge. Break tradition, win big, and let your kitchen story become the next national sensation.

Elevate Besan, Elevate Your Story!

Whats the Goal?

Culinary League events for home cooks give everyday people a chance to share their skills, stories, and regional dishes. They bring forward real talent from home kitchens, making cooking more relatable and inclusive. These events create content others can try, build community through shared experiences, and give recognition to those who usually stay behind the scenes. They make food personal.

Our Jury

Chef Shailendra Singh

Chef Shailendra Singh brings a visionary approach to Indian hospitality, with a legacy built across global kitchens and luxury hotel chains. From pioneering regional cuisine at Sheraton and Hyatt to leading high-impact culinary transformations at Pride Hotels, he merges tradition with trend. Currently serving as Corporate Chef at Pride Hotels, his expertise spans large-scale pre-openings, concept creation, and team mentorship. He’s judged prestigious competitions like ICF, THSC, and IFCA, and is widely recognized for shaping India’s culinary narrative. A frequent guest speaker and media contributor, Chef Shailendra’s accolades include “Corporate Chef – Hotels” 2025 and leadership roles in award-winning dining ventures across continents.

Chef Virender S. Datta (Chief Jury)

Chef Virender S. Datta, Founder & Chairman of IICA, is a revered figure in India’s hospitality sector with over 50 years of distinguished service. A graduate of the Hotel Catering Institute of India and OCLD, he has held key positions including Executive Chef, General Manager, VP–ITC Hotels, and Founder President of Fortune Park Hotels. Honoured with multiple Hall of Fame inductions and Lifetime Achievement Awards, he has shaped industry standards and culinary education. As Chairman of the NCHM Core Group and Board Member at IHM Pusa, his enduring legacy continues to influence generations of hospitality professionals.

Chef Anuraag Narsingani

Chef Anuraag Narsingani, Director of Culinary at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity, brings over two decades of experience across The Oberoi Group, Carnival Cruise Liner, and Encalm Hospitality. An IHM Mumbai alumnus and ‘Chef of the Year’ (BW Hotelier 2020, Hotelier India 2019), he blends global inspiration with ethical, sustainable practices. At JW Marriott, he’s redefining luxury dining through innovative menus, strategic marketing, and a deep connection with guests and teams. His leadership ensures exceptional food, flawless kitchen operations, and an elevated gastronomic experience that sets new industry benchmarks.

Balendra Singh

Dr. Balendra Singh is director at Institute of Bakery &amp; Culinary Arts New Delhi. He established the institute to offer education based on his experience in hospitality industry as one of the leading pastry chef for aspiring professionals interested to make career in Bakery &amp; Pastry. He has a flair for innovation with expertise in international pastry cuisine. He studied at The IHM Dehradun with a focus on bakery and confectionery. Later he garnered over 20 years of experience at major hotels like Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur, Grand Hyatt New Delhi, Westin Gurgaon, JW Marriott New Delhi, Pullman, Novotel New Delhi, The Taj Mahal New Delhi &amp; cruise ships around the world, where he honed his skills to international level. <br> He gained wide knowledge in casual &amp; fine dining, a-la-carte, buffet &amp; banquet and pastry verticals of foodservice industry. As a culinary educator, he focus on skill based education ensuring students a good career.

Participants

Riya Jindal

Riya Jindal

Aishwarya Malhotra

Aishwarya Malhotra

Manpreet Kaur

Manpreet Kaur

Mamta Pandey

Mamta Pandey

Archana Dave

Archana Dave

Simmi Babbar

Simmi Babbar

Teena Sharma

Teena Sharma

Radhika Goel

Radhika Goel

Anamika Arya

Anamika Arya

Tanu Mittal

Tanu Mittal

Neha Gupta

Neha Gupta

Swati Babbar Dang

Swati Babbar Dang

Payal Gupta

Payal Gupta

Monika Goel

Monika Goel

Priya Verma

Priya Verma

Bhawna Verma

Bhawna Verma

SPONSORS

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Agropure (GPA Capital Foods Pvt. Ltd.) is a trusted leader in India’s food staples sector, renowned for its superior-quality besan. Made from 100% pure chana dal and processed with precision. Know More

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MOD Kitchen Equipment Pvt. Ltd., known as MOD, is a leading provider of complete commercial kitchen and catering equipment solutions. Based in New Delhi, India, MOD specializes in turnkey kitchen projects, serving various industries. Know More

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Millac proudly joins hands as the Title Sponsor for the Junior Pastry Indian Cup 2025, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of pastry talent in India. Know More

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IBCA is one of the topmost learning centre in the capital of India as an impeccable platform to nurture future professionals in this artistic field of Bakery and Culinary Arts. Know More

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With a legacy of over 100 years, Monin is a global leader in premium syrups, fruit mixes, sauces, and beverage solutions. In India, Monin inspires creativity behind the bar and in the kitchen Know More

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Established in 1997 in Delhi, The Butler Hotel Supermarket is a premier supplier of professional bakery and hospitality equipment. Know More

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With 30+ years of B2B experience in Thailand, LOTS Wholesale Solutions entered India to meet the evolving needs of its business customers, offering 4000+ products in Delhi NCR at wholesale prices. Know More

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