INDIAN FEDERATION OF CULINARY ASSOCIATIONS’

AWARDS

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IFCA- THE ORGANIZERS OF THE CONVENTION

The Indian Federation of Culinary Associations is a nodal body of culinary professional in India and is an independent, apolitical, non-religious. IFCA was formed with the idea of developing the culinary profession and to showcase Indian culinary knowledge and propagating various kinds of food and bringing obscure culinary styles and practices to the forefront.

IFCA AND WACS (WORLD ASSOCIATION OF CHEF SOCIETIES)

IFCA is National member of the World Association of Chef Societies (WACS), the apex body of culinary professionals the world over with 8.6 million members, considered to be the UN of the culinary profession and is recognized by 93 countries. IFCA constantly works towards raising the standards of culinary trade, developing the art of fine cooking, upholding the general interests of the professional and professional and promoting goodwill by always setting high ethical standards.

OBJECTIVE FOR INSTITUTION OF AWARDS

Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, a National level nodal body engaged in the development and promotion of professional culinary skills in individuals and organisations support all such activities in practical culinary, training, research and campaigning for recognition and appreciation of culinary arts and people engaged in it. In the process of such a lofty objective, IFCA identifies and felicitates Chefs across different parts of the country and all those engaged in the promotion of culinary arts on the stage of important events. The presentation of Awards at the 1st National Young Chefs Convention is one such initiative.Candidate eligibility

Candidates selected for the Awards are expected to be with a high degree of creativity, talent and passion, and are well versed in the respective disciplines for which Awards are identified to be presented.

CANDIDATE MUST:

be a Culinary Student, Professional Chef or people / organizations engaged in Training, Research or marketing & promotion of culinary arts.

be a Second / Third year Student of UG or student of PG in Culinary discipline of any Culinary School within India OR those who have passed out of Culinary School and looking for a suitable placement OR the candidates should be professional chefs. The Nominees could be individuals or organizations & Hotels who are currently engaged in Training, Research or marketing & promotion of culinary arts.

not have applied /not have been a Recipient of any other State, Regional or National award from any organization .

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The complete nomination package must include:

A completed application form.

A professional resume of the candidate.

Attested Copies of Testimonials for achievements Each document is not to exceed two pages.

SELECTION PROCESS

Judges panel of IFCA presidium will scrutinise the profiles and achievements of the nominees to decide for Award in the suitable category.Application must be sent to (ifcapresidium@gmail.com) with all attachment in soft copy and hard copy to be hand over to IFCA secretariat by post or in person.

PRESENTS

IFCA NATIONALYOUNG CHEFS CONVENTION 2016RADISSON BLU PLAZA, DELHINATIONAL HIGHWAY 8, NEW DELHI - 110 037

AUGUST 29TH & 30TH 2016

WORLD SUSHI SKILL PARTNER

IFCA

"We are elated to invite you to the 1st National Young Chefs Convention 2016 to be held at New Delhi on August 29th and 30th, 2016. Though we have conducted several training sessions, workshop for chefs and young chefs through IFCA in the past, this event marks our significant step towards shaping the future of young chefs and young culinary professionals on a national level. The convention is sure to help young chefs gain loads of experience, inspiration and right values from globally acclaimed chefs who are going to conduct highly interactive sessions and expose latest trends and best practices in the global culinary industry. Come! Let's make this 2-day culinary extravaganza a very special one.”

Chef Manjit Singh Gill,President, IFCA

"A warm welcome to the 1st National Young Chefs Convention 2016 to be held at New Delhi on August 29th and 30th, 2016. The convention assumes greater significance in IFCA's illustrious journey so far, as this is the

first national level convention aimed at building a healthy lineage of chefs. Further, the convention is the first national level event for Young Chefs Association of India (YCAI), which is functioning directly under the aegis

of IFCA. The convention provides an exciting opportunity for young chefs to meet, interact and learn from globally renowned chefs and to expand their culinary horizons."

Chef Vijaya Baskaran, Vice President, IFCA

"With great pleasure I invite you to the 1st National Young Chefs Convention 2016 to be held at New Delhi. Organising national level training programs and culinary conference is not new to IFCA. But we regard this convention as the most special as it is our first important step towards moulding the next generation of chefs to global standards. The convention is sure to serve as an eye-opener to participating budding chefs as global culinary leaders with outstanding professional accomplishments are invited to present on wide range of interesting topics. I take this opportunity to thank JETRO and other partners who helped us conduct this conference. I extend my wishes and thanks to all the delegates, speakers, partners, vendors and all others connected with this conference.”

Dr Chef Soundararajan, General Secretary, IFCA

"We are elated to invite you to the 1st National Young Chefs Convention 2016 to be held at New Delhi on August 29th and 30th, 2016. Though we have conducted several training sessions, workshop for

chefs and young chefs through IFCA in the past, this event marks our significant step towards shaping the future of young chefs and young culinary professionals on a national level. The convention is sure

to help young chefs gain loads of experience, inspiration and right values from globally acclaimed chefs who are going to conduct highly interactive sessions and expose latest trends and best practices in the global culinary industry. Come! Let's make this 2-day culinary extravaganza a very special one.”

Chef Manjit Singh Gill,President, IFCA

Save the date for India's Largest Convention of Young Chefs!But will you be there?

Chef SabyPresident,Young Chefs Association of India.