EICA hosts first edition of Culinary Kaizens at IHM Kolkata

DIMAPUR — The Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA) hosted the first edition of Culinary Kaizens at IHM Kolkata, an exclusive event dedicated to celebrating the art of culinary innovation.

According to a press release, the event, held from Nov. 11 to the 12th, brought together industry leaders, culinary experts and aspiring chefs to share insights and inspire excellence in the culinary arts.

The event was attended by special invitees including Nandini Chakravorty, principal secretary of Tourism department, Government of West Bengal, as the chief guest, and Chef Manjit Singh Gill, president of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA), as the guest of honour.

The EICA, a dedicated organisation committed to supporting and advancing the culinary industry in Eastern India, represents a wide geographic area including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and the northeastern states. The association aims to foster growth and innovation in the regional culinary landscape.

EICA is now officially recognised and affiliated with the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA) and the World Association of Chefs Societies, the release stated.

In his address, Abhiru Biswas, president of EICA, expressed his gratitude stating, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to our inaugural Culinary Kaizens event. Our goal was to create a platform for culinary innovation and excellence and we’re delighted to have achieved that.”