Karachi: CEBO Management Company announced resounding success of 3rd Culinary and Hospitality Awards’23, prestigious event that showcased remarkable skill and dedication of home-based entrepreneurs in Pakistan. Event, expertly executed by CEO, founder celebrity chef, owner and coordinator of KCA Chef Samia Lari took place at Russian Centre for Science and Culture.

Presence of esteemed chief guests Mr and Mrs Ruslan M. Prokhorov, Vice Consul and Director of Russian House and Herman Hardynata Ahmad Consul General of Malaysia added touch of significance and recognition to event.

Highlighting exceptional culinary talent in Pakistan, 3rd Culinary and Hospitality Awards’23 attracted over 100 participants who displayed their culinary prowess across various categories. Event celebrated abundance of skill in Pakistani cuisine, with winners proudly receiving their well-deserved bronze, silver, and gold medals in categories such as Pakistani cuisine, international cuisine, Pakistan desserts, international desserts, savory dishes, and cake showcase.

Winners include talented individuals such as Sania Mubashir, Fatain Khurram Theba, Fouzia Mengal, Ayesha Jaffery, Huma Salman, Toufiqa Raza, Zobia Sajjad, Syeda Hafsa Waqar, Najma Usman Ghani, Sahar Ashfaq, Samia Adil, Chef Naureen Ashraf, Ayesha Farhan, Saira Altaf, Anbareen Conain, Majida Gaya, Chef Saira Haris, Chef Fariha Irfan and young chef participant Rohaan Haris.

Event was graced by esteemed guests from culinary industry, including chef Ayesha Siddiqui, Chef Shazia Noor, Samiya Asim, Nazia Malik, chef Samina Jalil, chef Mairaj Khan, chef Muhammad Salman Khatri, Syed Mohsin Rizvee, Perwaiz Lodhi, Abdul Jabbar Rathod, chef Owais Sajid, Samia Maqbool, chef Naufal Anjum, a. Rahim, Farhan Khan, chef Amir Iqbal, Rehan Malick, Rafiq Vayani, Basit Usmani, Junaid Ahmed Khan, chef Rukhsana, chef Irfan Wasti, Muhammad Noman , chef Khurram Arif, chef Farwa Zaman , Sarfarz Ahmed Khan, Mush Panjwani, Shamoon Zaki, Meraj Hussain, Shireen Anwer, chef Sumaira Imran, Danish Shaikh, Zarnak Sidhwa and Sarah Turab have graced with their presence.

Organiser thanked generous sponsors, including VOUCH365, HAPPY COW, VIP CATERING, GLAM GAS, Q&N FOODS, Dawn Bread, Naseem, Quice , Silk, Happy Cow , Salman food , Gulshan Kitchen, Shan Foods, United foods, Lubna Mudassir, Sana Sarah salon whose support has made this event possible.

Cebo has an amazing team of strong and talented women without of them CEBO won’t be able to organize this amazing event. Organisers thanked Ayesha Noman, Saba Rehan, Nisha Rahim, Humaira Yousuf, Cyma Ahmed, Samia Adil and Kanza Sohail who played integral roles in making this event success. 3rd Culinary and Hospitality Award is platform dedicated to recognising vital role of home-based entrepreneurs in Pakistan.

Through Culinary and Hospitality Awards, we aim to create an environment that not only acknowledges efforts of these entrepreneurs but also celebrates their journey towards making Pakistan prosperous nation. Together, let us appreciate and honour their devotion, hard work and unwavering spirit, fostering healthy and thriving economy that benefits Pakistan and its people as whole.

By organizing such comprehensive event, we aim to create opportunities for growth, recognition and professional development for participants. It is an occasion to network, learn from each other and establish connections within industry that can help elevate their businesses to new heights, organisers opined.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 24 2023

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