Culinary Art India 2026 (CAI 2026), the 18th Professional Culinary Contest and Display Excellence Challenge, is presented by the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF) and organized by ITPO and Hospitality First, with technical guidance from the ICF.
The 18th edition of Culinary Art India will be staged alongside the 40th Edition of the AAHAR International Fair 2026, organized by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO).
This challenge will attract national-level participation, involving senior and apprentice chefs from across India competing on an internationally modeled platform. The primary objective of CAI 2026 is to establish a professional platform where culinary professionals from across the country can showcase their individual and collective skills, creative talent, and craftsmanship, while learning, sharing experiences, forming partnerships, and networking in a purely professional and competitive environment.
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To learn more, download the official rulebook below.
For more information, please contact Vivek Saggar.
Venue: New Delhi, India
Dates: 10th to 14th March, 2026
- Website: http://www.indianculinaryforum.org
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