Bengaluru, January 29: LuLu Little Chef, a one-of-a-kind culinary competition for young master chefs, provides a platform for schoolchildren to showcase their culinary skills. The contest witnessed over 500 children, ages 8–15, coming together to showcase their culinary masterpieces. The delicacies presented by the children were judged by an esteemed panel of judges.
The 8-year-old champion from Bengaluru, Oviya S, won the top prize on the Little Chef, bags the cash prize of 1 lakh rupees,certificate and trophy. Jhanhavi and Likhitha were won the runners-up titles, felicitated with cash award of Rs 50000 and Rs 25000 respectively . The culturally diverse cooking competition was designed to improve children’s emotional learning experiences.
The culinary extravaganza was designed with the intention of instilling excellent habits in each child with responsibility and independence while cooking. Under the supervision of their parents, children made their favourite foods, ranging from appetisers to desserts. Visitors were enticed to the mall by specially curated dishes made by the children using unique ingredients. A cultural ensemble of foods with diverse flavours that were deep-rooted in their culture and tradition was showcased during this event.
The event was held at LuLu Mall, Rajajinagar, and the mega audition was conducted in multiple rounds. 30 participants were selected for the semifinal, and 10 participants were shortlisted for the grand finale. The children were assigned to cook on induction stoves provided. Multiple rounds, including cooking, special interactive sessions, and interviews were held for the evaluation.
Speaking on the occasion, Chef Vikas Pathak, the special jury for this competition, stated, ” I’m super excited and always down to encourage and be a part of initiatives like this that bring out their hidden culinary talent among children. I’ve always loved mentoring young chefs, and I believe that it’s important to help them find their voice and give them the tools they need to succeed in this industry.”
“Cooking is an integral part of everyone’s life, and with a healthy competition like this, kids will not only showcase their culinary skills but also their creativity, said Shareef K.K., Regional Director of LuLu Group Karnataka, on the occasion.
Funtura Bangalore is an indoor amusement park section that offers an exciting environment and is the perfect escape for entertainment for people of all ages. Funtura, located inside Bangalore’s largest shopping centre, LuLu Mall, is also a gaming centre with various indoor games and VR attractions. Large rides like roller coasters and kid-friendly soft play zones are the main attractions. The facility also includes an AR climbing wall, a trampoline park, a bowling alley, and a 7D theatre. Additionally, it is one of the most well-liked places for gambling in the area, and it offers exceptional discounts to its customers.
