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Second Edition

Master Bakers
Challenge India 2025

5th August 2025

India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, NCR

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Master Bakers Challenge India 2024 Recap

Participants

Diksha Khandelwal

A decorated pastry artist and educator, Diksha serves as Chef Instructor and Centre Head at the Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts. With accolades including Gold at Aahar 2024 and the Nari Ratan Award, her journey reflects technical mastery and a passion for teaching. Internationally certified, she specializes in patisserie with deep roots in French culinary arts.

Dinesh Kumar

With a rich career spanning top bakeries in India and the Middle East, Dinesh Kumar brings mastery in artisanal baking and operational leadership. From innovating at Defense Bakery to scaling quality at Mrs Kaur's, he's a specialist in viennoiserie, sourdoughs, and team training—backed by international credentials and a passion for excellence.

Kanhaiya Lal Rawat

With over 13 years at L'Opéra, Kanhaiya has risen from Commis III to Senior Chef de Partie at one of India's top French bakeries. He specializes in artisanal breads, pastries, and team operations, having worked alongside global pastry masters. His precision, leadership, and deep technical skills make him a standout in modern bakery execution.

Mohd. Shahnawaz

A veteran pastry chef with 20+ years of culinary experience, Shahnawaz currently heads pastry operations at Café Delhi Heights. From luxury resorts to fine-dining kitchens, he's honed his skills in artisan baking, costing, and kitchen leadership. Known for precision and consistency, his legacy spans landmark names like Tivoli Gardens, The Samrat Hotel, and Country Inn.

Sandeep Kumar

Currently Jr. Sous Chef at Hotel Claridges, Sandeep brings over 12 years of expertise in bakery and confectionery across top properties like Pullman, Taj Palace, and Shangri-La. Trained at Centaur Hotel and Grand New Delhi, he blends technical precision with operational excellence. Honored with the Master Baker Award 2024, he exemplifies consistency and culinary craft.

Saurav Singh

A dedicated bakery professional, Saurav Singh has steadily risen through roles at Hyatt, Oberoi, and now JW Marriott Kolkata. Known for his mastery in sourdoughs, viennoiserie, and dessert presentation, he blends technical skill with operational focus. With formal training and award recognition, he represents the new wave of precision-driven talent in India's bakery kitchens.

Siddhesh Undire

A bakery specialist with experience at India's finest luxury hotels, Siddhesh has mastered buffet layouts, viennoiserie, and artisan presentations. Now at ITC Maratha, he's known for operational discipline and creativity—from brunch setups to chocolate sculptures. With prior roles at St. Regis and Grand Hyatt, he brings a refined, guest-centric approach to modern bakery execution.

Pradum Yadav

Focused and fast-rising, Pradum Yadav brings 5+ years of core bakery experience across brands like Café Delhi Heights and Oasis Baklawa. With expertise in bread craftsmanship and a reputation for reliability, he's known for precision and consistency on the line. Energetic and eager to grow, he represents the next wave of committed talent in commercial baking.

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