The Culinary Academy of India* hosted the *first-ever Bocuse d’Or India National Selection* on 8–10 June 2026, chosen by IFCA for this landmark event. Brand CAI powered the battle to find the *One Chef* who will represent India at the *Bocuse d’Or Asia Pacific in China*.
Special thanks to the core team:
Chef Madhu Krishnan – President, BINS
Chef Debraj Bhowmick – President of Jury,BINS
Chef Sudhakar N. Rao – Technical Director,BINS
Chef Akshay Kulkarni – Project Manager,BINS
3 weeks of non-stop work.
World-class kitchens
India’s finest chefs on the jury.
10 finalists from 100+ applicants
7 amuse-bouche + 1 grand platter per chef
One chef moves forward. All 10 are champions.
Thank you, *IFCA*, for trusting CAI with this historic moment
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