The First-ever and a one-of-its-kind congregation of culinary experts from Telangana
Hyderabad: Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) and Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) in association with the Telangana Chef Association organized ‘The Culinary Carnival 2022’ a unique initiative to bring together the chefs from Telangana to explore new culinary ideas, network, and share knowledge and enable sustainable growth in the culinary landscape in the state. The first-of-its-kind event celebrates the resilience of the gastronomic industry during the pandemic, innovation, and passion of the chefs to deliver the best dishes to the discerning food-loving clientele in the state irrespective of the scale and size of their outlet. The event was hosted at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre, near Hitex, Hyderabad.
The Culinary Carnival 2022 by Telangana Chef’s Association at NHCC attracted a large number of participants as they gathered to witness the best flavors of Telangana. It was a culmination of delicacies representing a multitude of cultures, served by a range of new and some award-winning food vendors, restaurateurs, and international chains.
Speaking on the occasion Mr. Manish Dayya, General Manager at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said, “We are delighted to host The Culinary Carnival 2022. The F&B industry has witnessed the most challenging times in the last few years due to the pandemic. The Gastronomic Industry and vibrant food culture in the state has helped us tide over the challenging times through innovation, smart thinking, and adapting to the change. The culinary carnival is organized at an appropriate time where the best chefs in the state can exchange their experiences and success mantras to further improve the ‘Food Culture’ in the state and offer more variety to the guests in a sustainable way.”
Adding to this, Chef Kailash Gundupalli, Director, Culinary, Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre & Hyderabad International Convention Centre said, “Hyderabad gastronomic industry bounced back the quickest post the pandemic induced lockdown by quickly adapting to the culture of takeaways and home deliveries. The chefs quickly moved in line with the new requirements of the industry. This has also been a time for great learning and innovation. The Culinary Carnival 2022 is a unique platform where chefs can share their experiences, learnings, and adaptations during the pandemic and the business after. I am sure it will be a great enriching, flavourful experience for all the participants.”