Junior Master Chef
The Making
The Junior MasterChef Competition, hosted annually by the Asian Christian Culinary & Agricultural Science Institute (ACCASI), is a vibrant and inspiring platform for budding chefs aged 13 to 17 to explore their passion for the culinary arts. Inaugurated in 2024, this event has already become a much-anticipated celebration of skill, creativity, and youthful energy in the kitchen.
From high school students to culinary dreamers, the competition saw enthusiastic participants from across the region showcasing their talent through the several exciting rounds designed to challenge both their culinary techniques and creative instincts.
Typical competition rounds will include the following –
01 Mystery Box Challenge
Contestants received a surprise set of ingredients and were tasked with creating an innovative dish under time pressure—testing creativity and quick thinking.
02 Technical Challenge
Participants were required to replicate a complex recipe, assessing their precision, attention to detail, and ability to follow professional techniques.
03 Signature Dish Round
In the final round, young chefs presented their signature creations, expressing their personal culinary style and skill.
Judging & Awards
A panel of renowned chefs and food critics evaluated each dish based on:
- Alignment to the farm to table concept
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Presentation
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Taste
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Creativity
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Technical Execution
Impact & Learnings
The event not only encouraged skill development but also fostered confidence, innovation, and teamwork among young participants. It offered them a unique opportunity to experience a real-world culinary environment at ACCASI—India’s first Farm-to-Table Culinary Institute.
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| SN | Name | Event | School Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kisore | Cook With Fire | Baglur Boys High School |
| 2 | Vishal | Cook With Fire | Baglur Boys High School |
| 3 | Sanjai Sai | Cook With Fire | Baglur Boys High School |
| 4 | Abishek | Cook With Fire | Baglur Boys High School |
| 5 | Rashmitha | Cook With Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |
| 6 | Divya Jenifer | Cook With Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |
| 7 | Renuka | Cook With Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |
| 8 | Prathiksha | Cook With Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |
| 9 | Prarthana | Cook With Fire | Ashok Leyland |
| 10 | Nivedha Murugan | Cooking Without Fire | Green Valley School |
| 11 | Rashmitha | Cooking Without Fire | Green Valley School |
| 12 | Kayal Vizhi | Cooking Without Fire | Green Valley School |
| 13 | Abijeet | Cooking Without Fire | Asian Christian High School |
| 14 | Nivethitha | Cooking Without Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |
| 15 | Saranya | Cooking Without Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |
| 16 | Asfiya Amreen M | Cooking Without Fire | Ashok Leyland |
| 17 | Mathuumitha S R | Cooking Without Fire | Ashok Leyland |
| 18 | Hashini P | Cooking Without Fire | Ashok Leyland |
| 19 | Nandika D | Cooking Without Fire | Ashok Leyland |
| 20 | Celestina Kennedy | Cooking Without Fire | Mount Carmel Matric Hr Sec School |