Culinary event ends at GNDU

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, October 30

Guru Nanak Dev University’s Department of Hotel Management and Tourism celebrated International Chefs Day where students of bachelor of hotel management and catering technology (BHMCT) and bachelor of tourism and travel management (BTTM) participated along with 11 chefs. The department hosted two-day culinary event on October 29 and 30.

On the first day, bakery show was organised where 40 different french desserts and savouries were exhibited.

Professor Mandeep Kaur, head of the department, welcomed chief guest Professor Shweta Shenoy.

Chef Harpreet Singh emphasised on sustainability and the environment to ensure a healthy planet for future generations. He focused to pass on knowledge and culinary skills to the next generation of chefs with a sense of pride and commitment.

Prof Shenoy asked the students to utilise this opportunity to learn about healthy eating by being creative with food.

The second day featured lunch on the theme of pop-up menu to exhibit French cuisine. Dr Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, and Prof Shenoy inaugurated the restaurant of the department.

Dr Pankaj Mittal, general secretary, AIU, was the guest of honour. The eight course meal was offered to the guests.

The aim of the event was to pair these opportunities with expertise and passion to introduce a pop-up concept. Students of the department participated and decorated the department using French theme.