The 39th edition of AAHAR – The International Food & Hospitality Fair provided a prestigious platform for culinary talent from across the country. Held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from March 4-8, 2025, this leading B2B event showcased the best in food, beverages, and hospitality, featuring everything from processed foods and organic products to bakery items, spices, and kitchen equipment. Among the many participants, NFCI’s talented students and faculty stood out, delivering outstanding performances and securing multiple medals and merit awards across various competitive categories. Their exceptional skills in cake decorating, live cooking, and dessert presentation reinforced NFCI’s reputation as a premier culinary and hospitality institute in India.
Outstanding Achievements by NFCI
Medal Winners
Silver Medal
- Divjot Kaur (NFCI Chandigarh) – Cake Decorating – Dress the Cake
Bronze Medal
- Karam Kaur (NFCI Ludhiana) – 3-Tier Wedding Cake
- Vivek Mishra (Faculty Chef, NFCI Ludhiana) – Live Cooking (2-course menu, 1hr 30 min)
- Ankush Verma (NFCI Barsar) – Live Cooking (Rice Dish & Sandwich Competition)
Merit Awards
Plated Desserts – Divyanshi (NFCI Karnal)
Petit Fours & Pralines – Madhuri Mundra (NFCI Barqat Hospitality)
Cake Decorating – Dress the Cake – Isha (NFCI Chandigarh)
Live Sandwich Making – Aastha Kapoor (NFCI Amritsar)
Live Cooking – 45-Min Rice Dish – Girdhari Lal, Ayush Sharma, Abhishek, Arjun Pun (NFCI Mandi), Kirandeep Kaur (NFCI Ludhiana)
The remarkable success of NFCI at AAHAR 2025 is a testament to the institute’s commitment to nurturing culinary excellence and innovation. Competing against top talents, NFCI’s students and faculty showcased their expertise, creativity, and precision, proving their mettle on a national stage. Events like AAHAR not only offer a platform for skill demonstration but also open doors to networking and industry recognition. This victory serves as a source of motivation for future chefs, reinforcing NFCI’s dedication to producing industry-ready culinary professionals. Congratulations to all the participants—your hard work and passion continue to elevate NFCI’s legacy in the hospitality world!