THE INCREDIBLE CHEF CHALLENGE – BENGALURU 2025

CULINARY ACADEMY OF INDIA SHINES AT THE INCREDIBLE CHEF CHALLENGE – BENGALURU 2025

The students and faculty of Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad delivered an exceptional performance at the prestigious Incredible Chef Challenge 2025, held from 12th to 14th June 2025 in Bengaluru. Organized by World of Hospitality in association with the South Indian Chefs Association (SICA), this event featured top culinary professionals and budding student chefs from across the nation.

The Culinary Academy of India’s participation was successfully led and mentored by Chef Sudhakar N Rao, Director & Principal, and Chef Akshay Kulkarni, Head of Department. Their guidance empowered the team to compete confidently and secure multiple accolades across diverse competition segments.

The Incredible Chef Challenge 2025 served as a vibrant platform for aspiring chefs and seasoned professionals to display their passion, precision, and creativity in the culinary arts. Participants from the Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad impressed the jury with their innovative techniques, authentic flavor profiles, and exceptional presentation skills. From intricate pastry showpieces to traditional Karnataka cuisine plated with European finesse, each entry was a testament to the rigorous training and mentoring received at CAI

Our student chefs and faculty members demonstrated not only technical excellence but also a deep respect for regional Indian cuisine, reimagined with modern aesthetics. Their achievements reflect the institute's unwavering commitment to producing world-class culinary professionals. Events like these reaffirm the Culinary Academy of India's position as one of the top culinary schools in India, renowned for its competitive edge, global exposure, and dedication to culinary innovation.

 

PANEL OF ESTEEMED JURY MEMBERS

 

1. Padma Shri Dr. Chef Damodaran. K ,President – SICA

Chairman cum M.D, Chef Damus Consultancy Services

2. Chef Sheetharam Prasaad -General Secretary – SICA,Vice President – IFCA

Corporate Executive Chef, GRT Hotels & Resorts

3. Chef Kasiviswanathan Muthuraman -Vice President (Karnataka) – SICA

Director of Operations – Bengaluru Café, F\&B Consultant

4. Chef Nimish Bhatia-Chef Mentor & Maven

5. Chef Vikas Seth -Chef & Culinary Director, Embassy Leisure

6. Chef Vikram S Udaygiri -Culinary Consultant - Food Sense Global

7. Chef Raj Sethia -SICA Board Member - Events Committee.Culinary Director - Gangotree and Munch Booth

8. Chef Vijaya Baskaran-General Secretary, Indian Federation of Culinary Association

9. Chef Ramesh B Javaji -Senior Chefs Mentor,Certified Culinary Educator – SHALOM

Executive Committee Board Member – IFCA

10. Chef George K George -Executive Chef & Chef Consultant

11. Chef Vikram Simha-Director Culinary - Kitchenomics

12. Chef Boopesh -Corporate Chef – Writers Café

13. Chef Balamurughan Bakery Consultant – Culinary Arch

14. Dr. Joseph Paul-Faculty, GITAM School of Business, Visakhapatnam

15. Chef Keshav Krishna -CEO cum Chocolatier - Cheers Chocolate

16. Chef Umasankar Dhanapal -General Manager – Learning and Development & Culinary

The Artist – Sodexo

17. Chef Ajeeth Janarthanan -Vice President (Tamil Nadu) – SICA

Director of Culinary – The Residency Group

18. Chef Jesu Lambert-Executive Chef – The Savera Chennai

19. Dr. Chef M.S. Rajmohan-HoD, HM\&CS – G.T.N. Arts College, Dindigul

20. Chef Nageshwaran.K-SICA Executive Officer, Culinary Trainer – GRT Hotels & Resorts

Culinary Academy of India continues to elevate the standards of culinary education and competition participation in India. Through dedicated mentoring, skill development, and consistent excellence, CAI reaffirms its position as one of the nation’s premier institutes for aspiring chefs.