Events

About the Event

Registrations are now open for the entrance exam for all programs offered in Hospitality management, Culinary Arts, Design, and Business studies at Vedatya.

This event provides an opportunity for applicants, seeking admission to our programs of study, to go through a multi-step entrance exam process in a seamless manner. The process includes a written exam (tests English aptitude, general knowledge, and analytical aptitude) as well as a group discussion and personal interview. The event also provides a unique opportunity for applicants and parents to know more about Vedatya and also get responses to any queries.

Please note that our earlier admission event reached its capacity of registrations two weeks before the event date. So, please ensure that you fill the registration form below in time to confirm your attendance.

Event Registration

Please register for the event by completing the application form.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The Budding Chef Competition of the previous years has been a huge success with more than 50 schools participating. In continuation with the same spirit, it is our pleasure to invite the school students to the “Budding Chef Competition 2021” at Vedatya campus, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, on 22^nd October 2021.

The Vedatya campus has nearly four-acre of fruit and vegetable farm along with a fish pond that is dedicated to serving fresh, healthy, sustainable produce. The initiate provides a platform to engage our students with concepts like Farm to Fork, Slow Food and explore sustainability in culinary art.  The Chef Competition finds an interesting setting at Vedatya in view of the above-mentioned differentiators, enabling participants to simultaneously engage and learn as they showcase their talent. It is indeed a fantastic opportunity for class 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th students to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and passion for a potential culinary pathway.

Budding chefs participating in this competition will also get a chance to interact and learn from some of the finest Chefs from the Hospitality Industry.

ACTIVITIES PLANNED

Day 1 (Preliminary Round)

Each team needs to prepare a two-course menu choosing from a starter and a dessert. The recipes should be healthy and delicious with the use of fresh ingredients. The competition also encourages healthy eating habits among youngsters; therefore, processed and frozen products should be avoided or used in minimum quantity.

The teams are required to prepare meals for 2 portions only. The teams will be asked to cook, plate their dish and present it in an innovative manner. Performance of the competition would be judged on nutritional value, presentation, taste, creativity, cleanliness and least wastage by professional chefs from the industry.

The shortlisted teams will be called on the final day of the chef competition. The date for final will be shared with the qualified teams separately.

Day 2 Final

The finalist teams need to prepare one main course with two accompaniments, from any regional Indian cuisine, creating unique dishes from Indian regions would have an added advantage. The recipe followed should be traditional but needs to be presented in a modern way.

The finalists will be encouraged to be imaginative and present dishes of their choice which will be again judged by professional chefs on rationale presentation, taste, uniqueness, cleanliness and least wastage. In this round teams need to also explain the rationale of choosing the ingredients and finalizing their dishes.

Preliminary round date: 22^nd October 2021

Participants: Students of class 10^th, 11^th & 12^th

Maximum entries: 1 per school

Maximum no. of participants: 2 per entry

Last date to register: 8^th October 2021

No Registration fee will be charged.

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Prizes:

Winner – Philips (OTG) Oven Toaster Griller

1st Runner-Up – Inalsa Air Fryer

2nd Runner-Up – Victorinox Chef’s Knife Set, Swiss Made

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Boarding & Lodging will be arranged (if required) at the institute hostel on a twin-sharing basis at Rs. 2,500 per team.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The participants will have an opportunity to express their creativity and interest in design through three unique design competitions

1.     Students Choice

Participating students can choose to express their interest and creativity by choosing any one of three competition formats being offered.

i.         Sketching

Participants can sketch anything on the campus, indoor or out of the door that inspires the artist in them. Each participant can submit up to 2 sketches that they do real-time at the campus with a title and description in maximum of 50 words.

ii.         Draping

Participants will demonstrate their fashion consciousness and skills at ‘Draping’ using a fabric or material of choice, the competition will include a ‘walk’ akin to a fashion show wherein the judges will rate the draping expertise.

iii.         Digital Packaging Design

A range of products will be shared and the participants will be required to develop digital designs for packaging using the provided logo for actual farm products that the institute aims to retail, the selected designs will be considered for actual adoption by the marketing team at Vedatya.

2.     Requirements and judging process

i.         Compete and perform

The learners will compete individually in their chosen competition.

No restrictions on materials that are deployed used. No resources will be made available by Vedatya, participants are expected to bring their own materials.

No pre-prepared artwork, design effort, the competition will require participants to develop/demonstrate their contribution in real-time

The performance will be rated by experts exciting awards will be given to the winning team, each participant will receive a certificate of participation from Vedatya.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Looking at various culinary initiatives by teachers at the school level, we are pleased to announce that Vedatya is hosting a chef competition for school teachers.  It is our pleasure to invite participation from your school for the “Teachers Chef Competition 2021” at Vedatya campus, Sohna Road, Gurgaon, on 26th November 2021

The Vedatya campus has nearly four acres of fruit and vegetable farm along with a fishpond which is dedicated to serving fresh, healthy, sustainable produce. The initiate provides a platform to engage our students with concepts like Farm to Fork, Slow Food and explore sustainability in culinary art.  The Chef Competition finds an interesting setting at Vedatya given the above-mentioned differentiators, enabling participants to engage and simultaneously learn as they showcase their talent.

It is indeed a fantastic opportunity for school teachers to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and passion for food.

PREPARATION DETAILS

Day/Date: Friday, 26^th November 2021

The participant needs to prepare one main course with two accompaniments, from any regional Indian cuisine, creating unique dishes from Indian regions would have an added advantage. The recipe followed should be traditional but needs to be presented in a modern way.

The participants are encouraged to be imaginative and present dishes of their choice which will be again judged by professional chefs on rationale presentation, taste, uniqueness, cleanliness, and least wastage. The participants also need to explain the rationale of choosing the ingredients and finalizing their dishes.

More details will be shared with the participants after registration.

Participants: 1 Teacher per team

Maximum entries: 1 team per school

Last date to register: 22nd November 2021

No Registration fee will be charged.

AWARDS

Attractive awards for winners and certificates for winners and participants

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RULES OF THE CHEF COMPETITION

∙ Each team for participation will include one teacher from each school.

∙ The participants need to carry their own aprons and headgear (chef cap) will be provided by the institute.

∙ Each team needs to prepare the main course with accompaniments.

∙ Participants will have to cook the food at the Vedatya training kitchen only on the day of the event, precooked food will not be allowed.

∙ Please note that all the teams need to carry their own ingredients to prepare and participate in the competition, only the basic staples will be provided by the institute (separate files will be shared with the registered participants).

∙ Performance of the competition would be judged on Presentation, Taste, Creativity, and Minimal Wastage.

∙ The teams are required to prepare meals for 2 portions only.

∙ The reporting time for all the participants is 9:30 am and the competition will start at 10:00 am, the judgment will start at 12:15 pm sharp and no extra time will be given.

∙ The two portions of the dish need to be neatly plated on separate crockery.

∙ All the teams are required to send us a list of ingredients with quantity and recipes latest by 23rd November 2021 to Ms. Madhumeeta at madhumeeta.de@vedatya.ac.in

∙ In case if the participant is using any special equipment or gadget, the participant is allowed to bring it.

∙ The competitors must have the recipe on display in a written format on A4 size paper/card in English. The recipe should be for 2 portions and explain the dishes in detail.

∙ The contestants can serve their dish 15 minutes prior to the stipulated finishing time.

∙ All the teams to carry their own plates for food presentation, however, if required we could provide white plates.

∙ Participants are also allowed to carry props to help look the food presentation better. (no extra marks will be given for the same)

∙ Before the start of the chef competition, all the participants are required to sign an indemnity in the presence of a Vedatya faculty member to work in a professional kitchen.

The results declared by the nominated panel of judges will be final and abiding; no further discussion will be entertained.

ABOUT THE BRUNCH

Vedatya invites school leadership (Principals / Vice Principals/ Headmistress) for ‘Sunday Brunch’ being managed by our hospitality students in the amazing setting of our organic farms.

We will showcase our efforts towards building a sustainable campus, our partners in the organic farming initiative – Shivansh Kheti, will share a presentation on how to grow organic vegetables.  Our team will show you around the campus allowing you to experience the farms, herb garden, and our aquamarine culture.

SCHEDULE 

Day/Date: Sunday, 28^th November 2021

Reach Vedatya at 11:00 am

Campus tour and Chai pe Charcha – 11:15-11:45 am

Talk on organic farming by Shivansh Kheti – 11:45 am – 12:30 pm

Lunch at 12:30 pm

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Please confirm your availability by contacting Ms. Madhumeeta De at 9910361591, 9910228975 or by email at madhumeeta.de@vedatya.ac.in

We look forward to having you over to share our journey and interact with you as key stakeholders

ABOUT THE BRUNCH

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

DATE: 19th December 2021
TIME: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Join us for a two-hour clay workshop at the Vedatya campus organized by the School of Design & Creative Arts.

The workshop provides hands-on experience with clay on the wheel, how to create different shapes, and be imaginative.

At the workshop, participants will also learn about building & decorating techniques along with making their own pottery stamps.

Great opportunity for school students interested in design.

Register by filling the form below

Have questions about the workshop:

Contact Ms. Madhumeeta De – 9910361591 or  write to her – madhumeeta.de@vedatya.ac.in