Young Chefs Shine at Rockstar Chef Competition
Panaji, January 2025: The debut edition of the Rockstar Chef Competition came to a thrilling conclusion, with three talented students from Goa’s Higher Secondary Schools taking top honors. Organized by Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts (KCCA) and Kamaxi Skills, the competition aimed to provide a platform for aspiring chefs to showcase their culinary creativity.
Rhita Damaji from St. Francis Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Siolim, emerged as the winner with her impressive Azure Vanilla Cake. Paramjit Saha from Keshav Smruti Higher Secondary School, Verna, secured the first runner-up spot with his delectable Roasted Pineapple Curry, while Shiphara Shaikh from Deep Vihar Higher Secondary School, Vasco, took the second runner-up spot with her mouth-watering Chicken Stroganoff with Steamed Parsley Rice.
The competition, held in two phases across December 2024 and January 2025, featured 21 participants from 11 educational institutions. The final round took place at KCCA, where the students’ dishes were judged based on culinary technique, presentation, creativity, and cleanliness.
Parixit Pai Fondekar, founder of KCCA and Kamaxi Skills, emphasized the significance of the competition: “We believe in nurturing the culinary talents of young individuals. Events like the Rockstar Chef Competition encourage creativity, provide valuable learning experiences, and inspire students to pursue their passion for the culinary industry.”
The judging panel comprised renowned professionals, including Chef Aditya Singh Bhadoria, Executive Chef at Club Mahindra; Chef Amit Chatterjee, Pastry Chef at Alila Diwa; and Chef Patrick Albert, Maitre Cuisinier de France and Head Chef Faculty at KCCA. All participants received certificates, while semi-finalists received gift vouchers, and the winners took home trophies, certificates, and gift vouchers.
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