By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI: CEBO Management Company is proud to announce the resounding success of the 3rd Culinary and Hospitality Awards’23, a prestigious event that showcased the remarkable skill and dedication of home-based entrepreneurs in Pakistan. The event, expertly executed by CEO & Founder, Celebrity Chef & Coordinator of KCA Chef Samia Lari, took place at the esteemed Russian Center of Science and Culture on Sunday, 22 October, 2023.
The presence of esteemed chief guests Mr & Mrs Ruslan M. Prokhorov, Vice-Consul and Director of Russian House, and His Excellency Mr. Herman Hardynata Ahmad, Consul General of Malaysia, added a touch of significance and recognition to the event.
Highlighting the exceptional culinary talent in Pakistan, the 3rd Culinary and Hospitality Awards’23 attracted over 100 participants who displayed their culinary prowess across various categories. The event celebrated the 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. The 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 the young chef participant Rohaan Haris.
The event was graced by esteemed guests from the 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, MR RAFIQ VAYANI, BASIT USMANI, 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, SARAH TURAB have graced us with their presence.
We are grateful to our 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 , thank you Ayesha Noman, Saba Rehan, Nisha Rahim, Humaira Yousuf, Cyma Ahmed, Samia Adil, and Kanza Sohail, who have played integral roles in making this event a success.
The 3rd Culinary and Hospitality Award is a platform dedicated to recognizing the vital role of home-based entrepreneurs in Pakistan. These talented individuals are not just earning their livelihoods but also serving as the main contributors and financiers within the small-scale industry. Despite past neglect, they have emerged as remarkable contributors to our nation through their unwavering dedication and innovative spirit.
Through the Culinary and Hospitality Awards, we aim to create an environment that not only acknowledges the efforts of these entrepreneurs but also celebrates their journey towards making Pakistan a prosperous nation. Together, let us appreciate and honor their devotion, hard work, and unwavering spirit, fostering a healthy and thriving economy that benefits Pakistan and its people as a whole.
By organizing such a comprehensive event, we aim to create opportunities for growth, recognition, and professional development for the participants. It is an occasion to network, learn from each other, and establish connections within the industry that can help elevate their businesses to new heights.
