In a thrilling finale, St. Francis Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Siolim; Keshav Smruti Higher Secondary School, Verna; and Deep Vihar Higher Secondary School, Vasco emerged victorious at the debut edition of the Rockstar Chef Competition. The event, organized by Kamaxi College of Culinary Arts (KCCA) and Kamaxi Skills, aimed to provide a platform for aspiring chefs from Higher Secondary Schools across Goa to showcase their culinary skills.
The competition, held in two phases across December 2024 and January 2025, featured 21 participants from 11 educational institutions. The final round, held at KCCA, saw the young chefs present their creations to a panel of renowned judges. The winning dishes included Azure Vanilla Cake, Roasted Pineapple Curry, and Chicken Stroganoff with Steamed Parsley Rice.
Rishita Damaji from St. Francis Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Siolim, took home the top prize with her Azure Vanilla Cake. Paramjit Saha from Keshav Smruti Higher Secondary School, Verna, secured the first runner-up spot with his Roasted Pineapple Curry, while Shiphara Shaikh from Deep Vihar Higher Secondary School, Vasco, was declared the second runner-up with her Chicken Stroganoff with Steamed Parsley Rice. All participants received certificates, while the semi-finalists received gift vouchers. The winners took home trophies, certificates, and gift vouchers.
The judging panel comprised esteemed 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. The competition featured two categories: ‘Hot Kitchen’ and ‘Bakery and Pastry’, where participants’ 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: “At Kamaxi, we believe in nurturing the culinary talents of young individuals. Events like the Rockstar Chef Competition not only encourage creativity but also give students the chance to learn and grow under the guidance of industry professionals. We hope to continue inspiring and shaping the future chefs of Goa.”
The Rockstar Chef Competition has successfully provided a platform for young culinary talents to showcase their skills, and its impact will undoubtedly be felt in the culinary world for years to come.
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