Events

About the Competitions & Workshops

The participants will have an opportunity to express their passion and interest in the professional areas of Hospitality, Culinary, and Business Management.

Students Choice

Participating students can choose to express their interest and creativity by choosing any one of the below-listed competition formats being offered:

Budding Chef Competition

The Budding Chef Competition 2025 theme is “Reviving Culinary Heritage of India”. Therefore the participants have to prepare a traditional Indian dish that is not very commonly seen or is lost with time or a nostalgic dish that will take us back in time.

Vedatya has nearly four acres of fruit and vegetable farms dedicated to serving fresh, healthy, and sustainable produce. The farming initiative provides a platform to engage our students with concepts like farm-to-fork and organic sustainability in culinary arts.

Ingredient Rules:

1. Participants need to bring ingredients on their own; however, basic ingredients will be provided by the institute if required.

Dish Requirements:

1. One main course to be prepared with accompaniments (Veg/Non Veg)

2. Two identical portions to be displayed for the jury members

Team:

1. 1 Team per school with 2 members in a team

The Chef Competition finds an interesting setting at Vedatya, given the above – mentioned differentiators, enabling participants to simultaneously engage and learn as they showcase their talent. It is indeed a fantastic opportunity for all the students to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and passion for a potential culinary / hospitality pathway.

“Ad-Mad Show” – Where Creativity Meets Madness

AD MAD SHOW is an ‘Advertisement Making Competition’ where School students showcase their creativity in marketing products and services. Its objective is to acquaint the students with promotional strategies in marketing through advertisements. It consists of humorous, conceptual ad presentations by the students.

Students will prepare and act out advertisement scripts and ideas relevant for different sectors, including FMCG products, services, automobiles, culture, heritage, and social awareness, etc. All the teams will be given a time frame to showcase their talent. The students would be required to be in a team of 2 to 4.

Each team will get a ‘client brief’ in real time through a draw of lots and will need to develop an advertising pitch real time.

Pitch your dream Hospitality start-up idea

The participants will need to build a basic business plan around a dream venture focused on a hospitality product/service. The plan will be expected to demonstrate feasibility and include aspects of marketing strategies, and financial forecasting for profitability. This competition is a group-based activity with a minimum of 2 to a maximum 4 participants per team. The pitch will be judged by industry experts/entrepreneurs.

The competition will have 2 stages.

Stage 1: This will be an elimination round. The teams will be given a window of 5 minutes in which they have to pitch their hospitality startup idea. Those teams that are selected will go through the next stage. This is what contestants will come prepared with, ready to present.
Stage 2: Top 10 teams will make it to this final round. The teams will have an hour to use feedback given in the 1st round to quickly revise, adapt their pitch and get ready for a final showdown. The timings for the presentation in the final round will be a 7-minute window and there will be a 3-minute question answer session.

Be an ‘Influencer’ – make Reels that are the Real Deal

The competition invites students to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills through digital media. A team of two Participants will create engaging reels in real time that capture service moments or Muqabla event-related content around the campus. The digital content should have a message that the contesting teams want to share. These reels will be shared on Instagram, and the winning team will be determined based on the quality of their content and the engagement it receives, including likes and shares. Students will participate in teams of two and be given 2 hours to make and edit their reel and 10 minutes for the presentation.

Requirements and judging process

Compete and perform

1. The learners will compete individually or in teams in their chosen competition.
2. No restrictions on materials that are deployed. No resources will be made available by Vedatya. Participants are expected to bring their own materials.
3. The competition will require participants to develop/demonstrate their contribution in real-time.
4. Performance will be rated by experts. Exciting awards will be given to the winning team, each participant will also receive an e-certificate of participation from Vedatya.

Venue

Vedatya Institute, Sohna Road, Garhi Bazidpur, Gurugram, Haryana 122102

Participation Date

Competition Date: 8th October 2025 Timing: 10 a.m to 3 p.m

Registration Fee

No registration fees for the students, It is complementary in nature.

Registration Contact Information

Please feel free to call us at +91-8595650943, +91-9711310079, +91 70424 22358, +91 70424 22389 to register for participation or email us at garima.chander@vedatya.ac.in for any further information.

NOTE: Accommodation is available for participants at a rate of 1500 Rs per night, including meals.
NOTE: More details on the competition will be shared separately with registered contestants closer to the date.

ABOUT WINTER PROGRAM 2026

Vedatya Winter Program offers an opportunity to learners in classes 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th to experience our unique learning approach, take part in varied academic and social activities alongside like- minded people from all over the country.

In 2026 we intend to cover the following streams at our Winter Program:

1. Hospitality & Tourism Management
2. Learning about Management & Entrepreneurship
3. Culinary Arts

It’s a great way to make new friends, meet people from a range of cultures and backgrounds and get first-hand experience of multiple career options in an applied way, with the opportunity to meet a wide range of seasoned industry leaders.

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Hospitality Management Workshop/ Three Day Winter Camp

This three-day interactive workshop is designed to familiarize students with the world of hospitality management. Through engaging sessions and hands-on activities, students will explore various aspects of the hospitality sector. The program aims to enhance career awareness, develop essential skills, and help students explore careers in the hospitality field. Participants will gain practical experience in things like curating drink menus, making towel art, and creating digital reels, all while enhancing their problem-solving skills through real-time case studies.

Expected learning outcomes

1. After successfully completing the workshop, participants will be able to:
2. Understand and explore the world of hospitality.
3. Get a glimpse of the various career pathways available in hospitality.
4. Enhance their thinking, problem-solving, and creative skills through practical application.

SESSION PLAN

Session Plan – Day One

S. No	Time	Topic
1	10:30 am – 11:00 am	Introduction to Hospitality Management
2	11:00 am – 11:05 am	Lunch Break
3	11:05 am – 12:00 pm	Introduction to world of non-alcoholic beverages; Career opportunities in beverage industry; Visit to F&B Lab
4	12:00 pm – 01:00 pm	Lunch Break (Student Cafeteria)
5	01:00 pm – 02:30 pm	Mocktail Demo – Mojito, Caramel Frappuccino, Summer Cooler

Session Plan – Day Two

S. No	Time	Topic
1	10:30 am – 11:00 am	Discussion on Significance and career opportunities in housekeeping & facility management
2	11:00 am – 11:05 am	Lunch Break
3	11:05 am – 12:00 pm	Exploring Global Brands in Hotel Industry; Front Office path to a Global Career
4	12:00 pm – 01:00 pm	Lunch Break (Student Cafeteria)
5	01:00 pm – 02:30 pm	Practival Demo-Towel origami & Visit to Housekeeping Lab

Session Plan – Day Three

S. No	Time	Topic
1	10:30 am – 11:00 am	Introduction to Digital Marketing; Power of Digital Marketing – Key Components and Trends
2	11:00 am – 11:05 am	Lunch Break
3	11:05 am – 12:00 pm	Formation of groups and Reel Making
4	12:00 pm – 01:00 pm	Lunch Break (Student Cafeteria)
5	01:00 pm – 02:30 pm	Manage the Damage – Damage Control the Front Desk Way (Case Studies)
6	01:00 pm – 02:30 pm	Rewads & Appreciation

 

Learning about Management & Entrepreneurship

The 3 days workshop on Management & Entrepreneurship will provide an opportunity to consider what it means to be an entrepreneur and would further introduce the participants to the idea of entrepreneurship and other key aspects of business. Building on the same the participants would be acclimatized with various stages of event planning. The program will also allow students to understand the dynamics of entrepreneurship

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the workshop sussessfully, the participants will:

1. Build an overview of relevant areas of entrepreneurial theory and practice at basic level
2. To understand the key traits, competencies and challenges
3. Develop a business idea into a business plan
4. Learn to work in teams and develop leadership skills

SESSION PLAN

Session Plan – Day One

S. No	Time	Topic
1	10:30 am – 12:00 pm	About Management & Entrepreneurship
2	12:00 pm – 01:00 pm	Lunch Break
3	01:00 am – 02:00 pm	Marketing & Using social Meadia for Marketing

Session Plan – Day Two

S. No	Time	Topic
1	10:30 am – 12:00 pm	About Presentation and learning Business Language
2	12:00 pm – 01:00 pm	Lunch Break
3	01:00 am – 02:00 pm	Marketing a Basic Business Plan

Session Plan – Day Three

S. No	Time	Topic
1	10:30 am – 12:00 pm	Making teams and Idea Discussion
2	12:00 pm – 01:00 pm	Lunch Break
3	01:00 am – 02:00 pm	Presentation

CULINAY ARTS

Theme Desciption Exploring Food | Foundation Course in Culinary Arts
Culinary arts today go far beyond cooking; aspiring chefs must also understand the significance of backward integration in the food chain. At Vedatya, world-class culinary infrastructure, including on-campus farming, fish cultivation, herb gardens, poultry, and dairy, creates the perfect environment to experience both the art and science of cooking in a hands-on way.

The Culinary Arts Winter Program at Vedatya not only introduces participants to international cuisines such as Italian and French but also immerses them in sustainable practices like farming, while connecting them to the richness of India’s culinary heritage. This unique blend equips participants to elevate their passion for food and explore it as a professional pathway.

Expected learning outcomes from the culinary internship

After completing the workshop sussessfully, the participants will:

1. Learn the basic cooking/baking techniques
2. Explore food, a range of recipes in real time, by working with professional chefs
3. Acquire knowledge and skills around using kitchen equipment and resources
4. To evaluate the probability of opting for culinary as a preferred career option

Program Duration: 3 days from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with a lunch break from 12:00pm-12:30 pm

SESSION PLAN

Session Plan – Day One

Italian
Greek Salad Tomato Basil Bruschetta Grilled Chicken with Red Wine Jus & Mashed Potato Pasta with Cheese Sauce Brownie

Session Plan – Day Two

Lebanese
Tabbouleh Falafel Chicken shawarma Hummus & Tzatziki Pita Bread

Session Plan – Day Three

Bakery
Banana Bread Loaf Marble Tea Cake Chocolate Cupcake Vanilla Sponge with Fresh Fruit

PROGRAM FEE & REGISTRATION DETAILS

Cost of Winter Program in 2025 – INR. 2500/- + GST
Please contact on – +91 7042422358, +91 8595650943, +91 7042422389
Participants will need to manage their commute to the campus.
Accommodation is available for participants at a rate of 1500/- Rs per day, including meals.

Important Dates

Last Date to Register – 2nd Jan 2026
Winter Program Starts- 6th Jan 2026
Winter Program Ends- 15th Jan 2026

Winter Program I Jan 6th – Jan 8th 2026 & Jan 13 th – Jan 15 th 2026

Dietary requirements and any allergies/medical conditions must be sent ahead of arrival. It’s safer not to carry large amounts of cash.

Meal provision Buffet Breakfast, lunch, Evening Snack and Dinner will be provided, A La Carte menu options will be available on paid basis.

Medical issues

If a student requires medical attention during the day, please inform a faculty/staff member immediately. They will assist in arranging a visit to a doctor or hospital. Contact details for staff members available after hours will be provided to all students. In case of a medical need during these times, reach out to the designated staff member for assistance.