Preserving Taiwanese Food Culture

Eight Years of Accolades

college in India to receive the prestigious Best International Placement Award. NIPS has an impressive team of internationally acclaimed celebrity faculty members who are headed by celebrity chef Joseph Uttam Gomes. The faculty’s extensive knowledge and incredible experience drive student’s success at the national and international level, bringing global recognition to the Institute. Speaking on their achievements, Chef Joseph Uttam Gomes, Deputy Director of NIPS Group, says, “This is indeed an occasion of pride for NIPS to achieve these prestigious accolades. It is our beloved students who are responsible for the continuous growth and development of the institute in combined efforts with our extremely proficient faculty members.”

Mr. Vivek Pathak, Founder and Managing Director of NIPS, also credits the students and faculty. He says, “It’s a moment of glory and pride for NIPS to receive the prestigious award for Eastern India’s No. 1 College by Education Leadership Awards 2021, Mumbai. The achievements and worldwide recognition of the college do not come easy. The drive for excellence permeates deeply into the college culture. On this occasion, must express deep gratitude to all our teachers for their priceless efforts, understanding, support, guidance, and contribution towards students to learn not just from the books, but also qualities that make good human beings.”

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Elevating MSMEs Products for Better Surabaya

The government of Surabaya called on OTTIMMO International to help provide training to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). OTTIMMO International chefs helped participates develop specialized food and beverage products through training activities so that more people in Surabaya can carry be a part of the independent creative economy, especially women. In order to support this goal, the Culinary and Patisserie Academy of OTTIMMO International worked together with Dharma Wanita Association Surabaya City to

Culinary Learning Redefined

In March, the Department of Culinary Arts at TransWorld University in Taiwan hosted a master chef apprenticeship program steeped in ancient rituals and traditions. The purpose of the ceremony was to announce the responsibilities and obligations of being a chef through the witness of the gods. The mentoring program began with a tribute to the gods and a prayer for divine protection and guidance. The apprenticeship ceremony selected 40 young chefs to learn from master chefs who have been engaged in culinary art for many years. These chefs are not only proficient in culinary art, but also have a deep understanding of Chinese and Western culture and tradition.

This grand ceremony also had far-reaching significance for Taiwanese food culture. Chefs emphasized the importance of preserving Chinese culinary traditions and the importance of understanding the cultural significance of cooking dishes. Throughout the ceremony, apprentices receive instruction in the art and principles of cooking, the importance of using fresh ingredients, the need to balance flavors and textures, and the craft of presentation.

NIPS Hotel Management Institute’s dedication to quality and excellence in hospitality education has again been recognized. For the eighth consecutive year, the institute was awarded with Eastern India’s No. 1 Hotel Management College by Education Leadership Award. NIPS was also honored as ‘Asia’s Greatest Brand’, Best Institute of the Year by CMO Asia Magazine, and is the first hotel management

Established in 2005, the International Centre for Culinary Arts – ICCA, with world-class facilities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is an application-focused and outcome-driven vocational education training center delivering professional and personal culinary learning with Recognition of Quality Culinary Education from Worldchefs. ICCA’s flagship professional diploma programs equip students with industry best practices for an assured work placement within the hospitality industry in the UAE and globally. Besides industry-centered programs, the multi-award-winning Centre also provides certificate programs in culinary arts for serious enthusiasts and a range of artisanal courses for those looking to carve a niche in the world of food. The Centre has also continually supported a socially conscious outlook in line with the SDGs, ensuring inclusive and equitable education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. The ICCA Dubai Culinary Scholarship Program, the Annual One Million Dirhams Continuing Education Award for UAE Young Chefs, was set up in 2015 in strategic partnership with the Emirates Culinary Guild, City & Guilds, and Worldchefs. It is a fine example of building organize MSMEs product training in February 2023 at the Academy’s campus. Coaching activities were conducted to develop the quality of the product in terms of taste, packaging, processing, sanitation process production, and final product. Not only that, the MSME participants also spoke with chefs and lecturers from OTTIMMO International including Chef Arya Putra Sundjaja, Chef Ryan Yeremia Iskandar, Chef Gilbert Yanuar Hadiwirawan, Ms Novi Indah Permata Sari, and Ms Heni Adhianata, presenting their product and receiving feedback on common obstacles in running a business. A great success, the training activity received many compliments because of the enthusiasm of the participants, who said the event was very helpful and beneficial to improve their product quality. talent and giving back to the industry. This Making Lives Happen initiative has so far transformed the lives of over 200 talented but underprivileged chefs by allowing them to complete an international education qualification. Many recipients have relocated abroad to Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Germany, France, and Sweden. ICCA’s triumphs and laurels are because ‘We Dare to Dream, Do It Different, Strive to Excel, and Take Pride in What We Do’ to redefine the culinary space and help make an impact.

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How to Prepare for a Week of Action This October

Each year on October 20th we celebrate International Chefs Day. It’s a chance to show your pride in being a chef, and to share your expertise and creativity with the next generation. And what better way to connect than through food?

In 2022, thousands of chefs around the globe helped to teach more than 95,000 kids about the importance of healthy diets for people and planet. How? By hosting fun-filled events using a special toolkit that includes everything you need to participate. Whether it’s a video, a workshop, or a day spent at the local community garden, it all makes a difference!

Make it a week of action by using the toolkit to celebrate World Food Day on the 16th too!

Don’t forget October 20th is International Chefs Day!