/ -- The world is gearing up once again to watch India host the biggest culinary extravaganza for student chefs from 28th January to 2nd February. The fifth edition of the International Young Chef Olympiad (YCO) will be held across four cities - Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru and Kolkata - and this time, young chefs from 55 countries will be battling for the crown through a five-day intense competition. The participants and their mentors, coming from some of the world's best culinary and hospitality institutions, will fight for the YCO 2019 winner's title, organized by the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM) in partnership with the International Hospitality Council (IHC) London, YCO 2019.
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Dr. Suborno Bose, Chairman and Chief Mentor of IIHM and Chairman of the Young Chef Olympiad 2019 Committee, said, "Young Chef Olympiad was conceptualized as a platform for young chefs in training from around the world to interact and showcase their talent. We are overwhelmed by the response from the international community who have come together to make this event a grand success."
A culmination of cultures:
Stalwart Judges:
Like other years, this year too, YCO 2019 will be a star-studded event with celebrity and stalwart chefs attending as judges. Padma Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is the Mentor and Principal Judge of YCO 2019. He said, "Events like the Young Chef Olympiad provide a platform for budding chefs from across the world to showcase their skills and interact with others in the field - right from fellow students to industry insiders. It can be a stepping stone for a solid career in the F&B Business. IIHM has ensured the standard in terms of talent, attention to detail, organization and output of the competition gets better each year. At YCO, you don't just compete in the kitchen, but also take back valuable lessons on culture, attitude and markets. You learn to compete fairly and strive to be your best."
India's representative:
About IIHM: