Master Chef Challenge at Hard Rock Hotel Goa

Calangute, 06 November, 2019 – Extending its International Chefs Day celebrations, Hard Rock Hotel Goa organised ‘Master Chef Culinary Challenge’ for band members to showcase their flair for cooking at the hotel. Donning smart aprons, white toques and Chef Coats, the event saw enthusiastic staff from kitchen and other departments battle it out for the winning title. Each contestant had to whip up one main course along with an accompaniment in a one hour mystery box challenge.

Speaking about the inaugural edition, Vikas Sharma, Vice President Operations, Hard Rock Hotel Goa, said,

“This is the first time we have hosted an event of this kind for our band members and it was indeed overwhelming to see the response received, especially from our non-kitchen staff members. The cook-off was conceptualised to give each one an opportunity to test their culinary skills based on presentation, taste, cleanliness, creativity and amount of food wastage. The team did a fabulous job adopting innovative cooking styles to bring out delectable dishes to the table. It just shows the pool of talent and potential we have across departments. We look forward to make this an annual event to keep the enthusiasm going and live up to our motto – All Is One”

Amidst all the chopping, dicing, whisking and clatter, some of Goa’s top Chefs were seen interacting with the participants and motivating the staff. Among them were Chef Sunit Sharma, Chef Bhasker Kargeti and Chef Prakhyat Bharat who were on the judging panel alongwith Chef Arun Vats, Executive Chef, Hard Rock Hotel Goa. The culinary team celebrated their success with Chef Navaraj Gurung winning the Master Chef title while Chef Rohit Rawat and Chef Arvind Sharma were declared 1st and 2nd runners up. In the HOD category, Dnyaneshwar Yadav from Engineering won the 1st place while Supriyo Samanta from F&B bagged the 2nd place. In the “All Staff” challenge, Sefin Mathew and Gobinda Kachari teamed up to win the second place while the F&B duo Suman Das and Vaman Parsekar clinched the first place.

About Hard Rock Hotel Goa

Located in the heart of Calangute, just minutes away from a number of famed beaches, Hard Rock Hotel Goa is a complete entertainment destination, offering world-class accommodation, stylish designs and unparalleled service that refines lifestyle hotel living. With 135 stylish rooms and a priceless collection of music memorabilia from artists across the globe, Hard Rock Hotel Goa is a class apart. Live freely at Hard Rock Hotel Goa. Sample international and local cuisine at Sessions, the multi-cuisine restaurant; float around in the crystal blue pool – the longest pool in town! Enjoy delectable grills and innovative cocktails at Tonic Poolside Bar & Grille while the in-house DJ spins on your favourite tracks. And during your stay, experience legendary live performances, customized playlists and guitar jam sessions in your room and spin your favourite vinyl records with The Sound of Your Stay® programme. Relax, refresh and get yourself back on track with Rock Om®. Bringing a fresh spin to traditional art, Hard Rock has partnered with visionary producer and yogi, DJ Drez for Rock Om®. Break a sweat and strike a pose to the beats and rhythms of high-energy vinyasa flow. Be surrounded by music crafted to enhance your unique experience with a Rock Om yoga kit delivered to your room free of charge. Enjoy distinct ondemand yoga videos, Zen, Zenith and Zeppelin available on your personal device at hardrock.com. Treat yourself to traditional and music-infused treatments at Rock Spa® with unique techniques and massages. Experience the one-of-a-kind Rhythm & Motion massage, which uses music beats and pulses that leave you feeling energized and invigorated. Rock Spa® surely puts a rock spin on traditional treatments in a modern Zen setting. Stay fit and healthy at Body Rock® fitness centre and before you check-out do stop by the Rock Shop® and take home some exciting goodies and accessories. We have it all, and more, at Hard Rock Hotel Goa.

About Hard Rock International

With venues in 75 countries spanning 259 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops® and Cafes - Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's most valuable collection of music memorabilia at more than 83,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2018, Hard Rock International was recognized as a Forbes Magazine Top Employer for Women and Land Operator of the Year at the Global Gaming Awards. In 2019, Hard Rock International was honoured as one of Forbes Magazine’s America’s Best Large Employers, Forbes Magazine’s Top Employers for Women and No. 1 in J.D. Power’s 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study among Upper Upscale Hotel Chains. Hard Rock destinations are located in the world’s greatest international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, where its headquarters are located. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.