Get the taste of flavorsome Christmas Desserts with Chef Vivek at Le Meridien, New Delhi

New Delhi, December 2022: The essence of Christmas is bringing the spirit of love and togetherness with your nearest and dearest ones. And what brings people together, better than traditional cuisine and culinary delicacies? The Longitudinal Shop at Le Meridien, New Delhi did precisely that. 

Chef Vivek Chauhan, Executive Pastry Chef at Le Meridien, New Delhi has articulately brought together his culinary knowledge that he has garnered from European nations, in specific bringing in a culinary experience of Italy, the United Kingdom, and Germany, to the Christmas dessert table. 

It goes without saying that the Christma spirit is indigenously linked to a traditional British celebration, one that cannot exclude culinary representation of the cuisine. British cuisine is the spearhead of Christmas goodness and it is this goodness that British-trained Chef Vivek Chauhan brings to the Indian dining experience. 

The Longitude Shop was transformed into a Christmas Culinary Wonderland with Chef Vivek’s delicacies grabbing eyeballs and tempting palates, owing to the beauty and skill that they showcased. The event was inaugurated with the Christmas cracker and the event saw the entire team celebrate the Christmas spirit before the onset of the Christ service days. Some of the delicacies served were the coveted Italian Pondoro bread, the Stollen Cake from Germany, and traditional British Christmas goodies like the popular plum cake.

One of the star attractions of the evening was the Gingerbread house created by Chef Vivek and his team and a plethora of Chocolate Santas with edible art pieces. The Christmas fervor gripped the air with Christmas carols that serenaded the guests and the Christmas spirits were at their peak. The guest list included decorated members of the food industry in addition to various guests and the hotel.

Christmas brings in a sense of love, tradition, and togetherness on its arrival. With the success of the event, It is safe to say that every invitee arrived excited to see the Christmas celebration on their plate and left satisfied with the Christmas spirit.

About Chef Vivek: Apatissierand chocolatier, Chef Vivek Chauhan is a highlyaccoladedPatisserie Chef with an illustrious experience of 22 years, currently associated with Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi. An IHM, Gwalior graduate in Hotel Management, Chef Vivek's passion to learn beyond stereotypical creations and reinventions has allowed him to work with Michelin Star Chefs Allyn Williams and Chef Eric Chavot & others of International Reputees. His culinary experience includes his incredible years at various prestigious properties - Taj Mahal Hotel, One Aldwych, London, The Lancaster London, the Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, The Westbury Mayfair, London and The Imperial, New Delhi. Chef Vivek is a recipient of multiple honours and awards; most notable among them is the most recent‘ Pastry Chef of the Year 2018' conferred upon by ICF. He has also hosted opulent dinners for the Association of Pastry Chefs and Craft Guild of Chefs in the UK.

Appointment | Sumit Gogia joins Four Points by Sheraton New Delhi Airport as General Manager

Four Points by Sheraton, New Delhi, owned and managed by Shanti Hospitality Management Services, has appointed Sumit Gogia as General Manager. He will be responsible for the successful functioning of the hotel’s operations along with sales and marketing and revenue management.

An alumnus of the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Panipat, Gogia’s has 21 years of hospitality experience. He began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Over the years, he has been associated with various luxury hotels like The Imperial, Shangri-La, The Leela Ambience Gurgaon, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (Gurgaon as well as New Delhi).

Before joining Four Points by Sheraton, New Delhi, he was with The Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Manesar, as General Manager. His expertise lies in F&B, Operations and Sales and Marketing, as well as being a successful leader for his team. He is also an active member of HRAH (Hotel & Restaurant Association of Haryana) as Hon. Secretary.

Products | Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with The Lodhi’s Exquisite Gift Hampers

Celebrate your cherished bond with your sibling with exclusive hampers from the bakery at The Lodhi, New Delhi.Especially curated for this occasion, these hampers bring together a choice of carefully selected assortments, including gourmet specials, handmade fruit compote, artisanal chocolates, gluten-free treats, and lots more.

Add a special touch to your festivities with a range of traditional Indian mithai crafted by the hotel's Master Chefs. The hampers can also be customized on request. Wrap up a boxful of love for your sibling to show them how much you care.

CHANDIWALA HOSPITALITY ENSEMBLE, 2020

Hotel Management is all about passion, innovation and dexterity in the world of hospitality. Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble provides the perfect platform for the students to showcase their skills and push the envelope while participating in this awe-inspiring event. Through this ensemble, participants across many catering colleges get a unique chance to discover their calling and compete against the best in the industry.

The 19th Virtual Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble is scheduled to take place on 22nd and 23rd November, 2020, in an online mode. This would be the virtual unlocking potential of hotel management students, through a series of events, comprising of culinary and non-culinary competitions.

This year, Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, New Delhi has associated with Korean Cultural Centre India for the occasion of International Kimchi Day, November 22, 2020.

One of the major highlight of CHE, 2020 is Korean Culinary Challenge. This Challenge will test the knowledge and culinary skills of budding student chefs of various Hotel Management colleges and professional chefs PAN India through virtual mode due to unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic. This challenge is about showing through cooking that we can still do things that we enjoy, and at the same time ensure that we keep communicating with one another through digital platforms.

The Kimchi event will be judged by panel of eminent International judges who will be specifically looking at the recipes, technique, passion, knowledge of the product, and plating skills, to determine the finalists and the ultimate winner. Participants are supposed to prepare any one Korean dish of their choice by using authentic recipe or innovative fusion for the dish prepared. The event winners will receive cash prizes. All the winners and participants will receive a printed certificate confirming their participation in the 19th ‘Virtual’ Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble- 2020 and Korean Culinary Challenge 2020.

DESIGN Taj Mahal, New Delhi unveils the new avatar of its dining destination - Machan

The iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi  has unveiled the new avatar of the Capital’s original and much-loved dining destination Machan.

The hotel also reopened to an elegant new lobby and the Emperor Lounge after a stylish makeover. Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been under extensive renovation since July 2019, reinventing itself to offer the essence of timelessness and heritage of Lutyens’ Delhi, coupled with contemporary flair and impeccable service the hotel has been renowned for.

The next phase of the transformation will include the redesigned rooms and The Chambers – expected to be completed by end of the year. Machan, the international dining destination has been a defining part of the city’s culinary landscape for many decades. 

Machan’s décor is based on Indian wildlife, reminiscent of the days where ‘Machans’, or raised platforms, were built as look-out and observation posts. The redesigned Machan will present a gastronomical confluence of the old and the new with an eclectic menu.

With a state-of-the-art air purification technology for reduction of particulate matter and mitigation of microbes, Machan offers an environment with heightened safety and hygiene protocols. The Emperor Lounge that has been the centre of many conversations and high-powered business meetings returns with elevated style and novel culinary offerings.

With the refreshed Machan and Emperor Lounge, the hotel welcomes its guests once again to relive their old memories and create new ones. With inspired and warm service, the Hotel promises to delight the gourmands of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Satyajeet Krishnan, Area Director – North and General Manager, Taj Mahal, New Delhi said, “The Taj Mahal, New Delhi remains an ideal location with exquisite dining choices. The re-imagined Machan makes a comeback featuring some of the signature favourites in addition to cuisine inspired by the forests of the world and India. We welcome guests to experience Delhi’s veritable institution once again”.

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Delhi Government Says Restaurants Can Stay Open 24X7

In a major relief to city restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delhi government on Wednesday said that these establishments will be allowed to operate round-the-clock and requirement of tourism licences will also be removed.

The government also announced other measures such as initiating a process to abolish police licences and health trade licenses from local bodies for restaurants to end ''permit raj'' in the industry, according to a statement.

The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and it was attended by restaurant owners.

The Delhi government said such steps will help the industry generate more employment through higher demand. This will set an example of the ''Delhi Model'' of ease of doing business, it said.

"On the request of restaurateurs to allow 24x7 business, it was agreed that restaurants will be allowed to operate at all hours subject to the condition that they submit an undertaking that they will take care of the health and security of their entire staff," the statement said.

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Taj Mahal, New Delhi Announces The Reopening Of Machan In A Re-imagined New Avatar

The iconic Taj Mahal, New Delhi unveiled the new avatar of the Capital's original and much-loved dining destination Machan. The hotel also reopened to an elegant new lobby and the Emperor Lounge after a stylish makeover. Taj Mahal, New Delhi has been under extensive renovation since July 2019, reinventing itself to offer the essence of timelessness and heritage of Lutyens' Delhi, coupled with contemporary flair and impeccable service the hotel has been renowned for. The next phase of the transformation will include the redesigned rooms and The Chambers - expected to be completed by end of the year.

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