Culinary Competition Showcases Himachal’s Rich Food Heritage at Shimla Summer Festival
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Shimla, June 3: A culinary competition under the Shimla Pahari Swad Mahotsav, part of the International Shimla Summer Festival 2026, was successfully organized at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kufri, to promote Himachal Pradesh’s rich culinary traditions and local food culture.
Additional Deputy Commissioner Shimla, Sachin Sharma, attended the event as the chief guest and appreciated the participants for their culinary skills, innovation, and efforts to preserve traditional Himachali cuisine. He said such initiatives play an important role in showcasing the state’s cultural and gastronomic heritage to a wider audience.
The competition was conducted under the guidance of IHM Principal Dr. Mukul Dimri. Participants were evaluated on taste, presentation, originality, hygiene, and technical skills. The judging panel praised the effective use of local ingredients and the authenticity of traditional dishes.
A total of 30 participants showcased a variety of traditional and innovative Himachali recipes. Following the evaluation, 13 participants were selected for the next stage of the competition, including five Self-Help Groups under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, one group under the National Urban Livelihood Mission, and seven participants from the open category.
The shortlisted participants will set up stalls at Rani Jhansi Park from June 8 to 12, where the final round of the competition will be held and the overall winner will be selected.
