New Delhi (India) July 30 : The 4th edition of Pastry Queen India 2024 is set to dazzle audiences on the 3rd and 4th of August at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, NCR, India. This prestigious event will feature the extraordinary talents of female pastry chefs from across India, showcasing their culinary artistry, innovation, and expertise. This year’s theme, “Revolutionary Women,” invites participants to interpret and portray the narratives of women who have revolutionized and inspired the world through their innovations and endeavors across various domains, including music, art, entertainment, science, history, fashion, sports, and literature.
A Platform for Growth and Excellence
Organized by Hammer Group, publishers of Bakery Review and India Exposition Mart Ltd, Organisers of IHE 2024, and sponsored by Elle & Vire Professionnel, powered by Delta Nutritives, the Pastry Queen India event aims to establish a training ground for large international events while providing an entertaining showcase of the talents and future of young pastry chefs. By spotlighting these talented individuals, we hope to foster a sense of belonging and valuable feelings of goodwill, quality, passion, creativity, collaboration, and respect among colleagues. These values are integral to the ethics of the sector, providing it with solid roots and a constructive vision for the future.
This event will be an invaluable opportunity to share experiences and provide a platform for growth for young individuals representing the future of the international pastry-making sector. Winning the title of ‘Pastry Queen India 2024’ will catapult the champion to international fame, with the winner being invited to Italy in 2025 for a talk show during Sigep 2025, with travel and accommodations covered.
Celebrating Talented Contestants
The competition is open to talented Indian female pastry chefs, Indian citizens aged 20 and above, with at least three years of professional experience. Each team consists of a female pastry chef and a team manager. The menu for the competition includes creations of a Sugar Show Piece or Chocolate Show Piece, Chocolate Cake, Innovative Leavened Breakfast Item, Plated Dessert, and Street Food with Creative Packaging (Dessert, Sweet in Nature).
Here are the distinguished contestants and their mentors representing renowned institutions:
- ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
- Contestant: Deepthi Joji Joshua
- Mentor: Vivek Kadam
- Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts, Gurgaon
- Contestant: Juhi Chugh
- Mentor: Sehaj Ghuman
- Ecole Ducasse ISH, Gurugram
- Contestant: Sana Khan
- Mentor: Aabhas Jain
- 100 Folds Academy, Hyderabad
- Contestant: Veena Anerao
- Mentor: Alisha Faleiro
- La Meilleure, Gurugram
- Contestant: Kashish Sharma (Awaited)
- Mentor: Yogesh Sharma
- La Lavash, Delhi
- Contestant: Praniti Jain
- Mentor: Sachin Rathor
- Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts, Bangalore
- Contestant: Kareena M Dadlani
- Mentor: Pratyay Keny
Esteemed Jury Members
The event will be judged by a panel of renowned chefs from across India, ensuring the highest standards of evaluation and recognition:
Dr. Balendra Singh
– Director, Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts, New Delhi. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked at prestigious hotels like Umaid Bhawan Palace Jodhpur, Grand Hyatt New Delhi, and JW Marriott New Delhi..
Chef Parvinder Singh Bali
– Distinguished culinary professional with three decades at Oberoi Hotels. He has played a pivotal role at Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development and is set to open his culinary and pastry school in Gurugram in September 2024.
Chef Mukesh Singh Rawat
– Born in Uttarakhand and graduated from IHM Dehradun. He has garnered numerous accolades, including Gold at the India Pastry Cup Competition and Bronze at the Asia Pastry Cup. He is the Director of Culinary at ZUCI Pure Passion, Hyderabad.
Chef Eureka Araujo
-Graduated from IHM Goa and completed the Taj Management Training Program. She represented India at the World Pastry Queen championship in 2018 and 2023, winning the Bronze Medal. She is the Creative Director at Sivako, a French patisserie cloud kitchen in Mumbai..
Sponsors and Partners
Elle & Vire Professionnel:
A brand of tradition and innovation, Elle & Vire Professionnel has been catering to the finest chefs and emerging talents for over 75 years, showcasing our excellence in dairy production from Normandy. The consistency and performance of our creams and butters empower chefs to excel in their pursuit of excellence. They are proud to once again partner with the Pastry Queen India 4th edition.
Delta Nutrative:
At Delta Nutritives, the commitment to understanding and meeting customer expectations is a priority. Established as one of the most reliable suppliers of dessert ingredients and equipment for ice cream manufacturing, Delta Nutritives offers an extensive range of products. These include Belgian chocolates by Callebaut, ice cream ingredients by Mec3, Italy, frozen berries and purees by Dirafrost (Belgium) and Ravifruit (France), fruit fillings by Dawn Foods, Belgium, and dairy products by Elle & Vire, France. Beyond importing and supplying these premium ingredients, Delta Nutritives also manufactures cake premixes, glazes, pastry fillings, and fruit fillings for bakeries. The product portfolio is further complemented by a wide range of decorations, accessories, edible colors, velvet sprays, chocolate molds, industrial blenders, slush machines, and hot chocolate drink dispensers. Delta Nutritives connects ingredients and expertise to deliver the industry’s trusted brands directly to customers’ doorsteps.
Quote from Sanjay Anand, Director – Bakery Review:
“Events like Pastry Queen India are crucial for nurturing and showcasing the immense talent of pastry chefs in India. They provide a platform for young professionals to excel and inspire, boosting the pastry community and setting new benchmarks in the industry.”
Join Us for a Celebration of Culinary Brilliance
Pastry Queen India 2024 promises to be a remarkable event, celebrating the creativity, passion, and skill of India’s finest female pastry chefs. We invite the mass media, pastry, and bakery fraternity to join us for this grand event, to witness the future of the pastry-making sector, and to be part of an inspiring journey of culinary excellence.
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