Chef Varun Inamdar was chosen to represent PepsiCo India at 'PepsiCo Flavor Lab',
at Make in India initiated by PM Narendra Modi, to create some nutritious desserts promoting health in India.
Chef Varun Inamdar created over 50 new and experimental creations spread over 5 days using unusual sweet and
savoury ingredients to over 6500+ in the audience daily in various batches.
D. Shiva Kumar, Chairman and CEO,
PepsiCo. India Holdings Pvt Ltd graced the occasion along with long-time friend and 5 Michelin star chef Vikas
Khanna who gave him company on Day 2 to stir in some measured chemicals and showcased' Molecular Gastronomy'
together
Chef Varun Inamdar endeavour is to promote Ecuador as their Brand Ambassador in India since 2014. It is these efforts that have helped create awareness about the varietal and today the belt is a recognized source of quality cacao beans in the last two years. Ecuador has begun participating in international fairs representing this unique product with favorable response and chef Varun is at the helm of affairs.
Chef Varun Inamdar being felicitated at BAPS Swaminarayan temple by temple-head
Pujya Kothari Swamiji for his contribution to take Indian food culture to a
wider audience.
Later, Abhishek of the sacred statuette of Shri Nilkanth Varni -
the teenage form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan was done in the abhishek mandap by
family.
The event concluded with a soft launch of a few varieties of Indian
Regional Khichadi created by Chef Varun Inamdar by the pious hands of Pujya
Narayan Muni Swamiji in presence of representatives from Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
(MOHFM), Government of India (GOI), The Association of Food Scientists and
Technologists, India (AFSTI), TJUK Trade Network - Mumbai's last mile
distribution network and 2500 Haribhakts in attendance.
Chef Varun Inamdar is the only chef-chocolatier from India who has ever been invited to the Cocoa Revolution in Vietnam where he represented India along side the Top 25 chocolatiers, chocolate makers, cocoa growers and cocoa scientists of the world.
One of the rarest opportunities of getting to serve the Royalties in the Gulf by heading the kitchens as a Corporate Chef and Business Development Head of Kuwaiti Royalty and their ventures into the Hospitality industry
First Indian Food Festival in Central America powered by The Indian Embassy was successfully honoured with 23 Brand associations for 7 days catering to 1400 pax. Sold Out in the first 15 minutes of announcements daily.
Executed over 230 master classes, product demonstrations, product launches, promotional campaigns, fan club high teas and workshops in over 60 cities across the world in 2017.
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Amoda Reserve
Teach For India
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Phoenix Food Festival
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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is the country's largest multicultural festival, taking place in February each year. The 9-day Festival draws visitors in large numbers, not just from the city but from all over the country, and the world.
Invited by India head at their annual outstation gathering for a pep talk and consequently as a judge for their in-house food challenge a day later.
Chef Varun Inamdar happens to be the first chef in India to have a registered fan club in Gujarat. In association with the most prestigious Karnavati Club and Aayna Cookery Club, a fan power of 650 women and over 75 childrenassembled for a meet-greet-eat session. Billboards announcing his appearance were hosted across 18 key locations in Ahmedabad and the entries filled up in 30 minutes on announcements with a promise to return soon for the ones who could not attend.
