55 Budding Chefs, Mixology Challenges & More @ Food Hospitality World Show

by  EVENTFAQS Bureau Business Events | June 17, 2016 | News

Bengaluru was host to some exciting Culinary and Mixology Engagements at the recently organized Food Hospitality World Show (FHW). The competition was organized as a special event in concurrence with the “South India Culinary Challenge & Baking Contest” and “Mixology Challenge” in association with the South India Culinary Association (SICA). The prime objective of the Food Hospitality World 2016 was to highlight the uniqueness of the U.S. Premium Agricultural Products in the Indian HRI Industry.

The event got off to an excellent start with Adam Branson, Senior Agricultural Attaché for Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai along with other dignitaries, graced the occasion for the inauguration ceremony. Adam also inaugurated the U.S. Premium Agricultural Products display booth, and remarked: "It's good to be here at FHW, Bangalore. India is an important market for us and we strive to bring in the best products to our discerning consumers. This show is a wonderful opportunity for our target audience to taste and experience a wide range of U.S. Premium Agricultural Products.”

The Culinary & Mixology Competitions too were a great success with participation from over 55 chefs and mixologists across South India. The enthusiastic and talented participants created innovative recipes using the U.S. Premium Agricultural Products such as U.S. Cranberries, Washington Apples, USA Pears, California Walnuts and U.S. Pecans as the main ingredients. 

T Haokip and Mr. Sai Venkata Vijaya from Bar Square Bangalore were declared as the winners of the Culinary & Mixology Competition respectively. The winning creations were Berry Blash Martini and Enlighten Moon that were chosen by the esteemed jury comprising representatives from SICA, reputed industry members and USDA officials.
 
Talking about the initiative, Keith Sunderlal, India representative, U.S Cranberry Marketing Committee, said: “We would like to congratulate the winners of the Culinary & Mixology Competition for creating such innovative recipes using US Premium Agricultural Products. Clearly, the participants have taken the competition to another level by their outstanding performance. We are extremely motivated by the response we got from the participants as well as the visitors. Looking at the show's success, we are confident that we managed to strike the right chord with our audience."