Eight Years of Accolades

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

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 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, I 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.”

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