Students of Hospitality Management Department (2nd year), Inspiria Knowledge Campus, Siliguri successfully accomplished a spectacular event on campus 13th of September 2019. As the name “Delhi ki Galiyan” given to the event was justified with the concept and presentations of various foods and beverages of Northern India. The cuisines were prepared primarily focusing on the palate of the Capital city of our country Delhi.
The event was planned based on the curriculum of the 2nd-year Hospitality Management department which involves bulk food production of various Indian regions. Faculty members guided the students to attain the ultimate success of the event.
Students participated as per their departmental interest which was categorized into three groups.
#1. Foodie for Kitchen,
#2. Pour House for F&B services,
#3. Oasis for the housekeeping team respectively.
As Indians, most of us are well aware of the fact that Purani( Old) Delhi is famous for a large variety of Chaat. Accordingly, the menu was prepared with the welcoming drink named “Chandni Chowk ki Sharbat” followed by appetizers like Purani Dilli ki Chat (live counter-students were making chaat and serving hot along with suitable condiments) and Pitampura Wale Bhalle Papdi. Main course like Zafrani Pulao (Basmati rice cooked in saffron with dry fruits), Makkhan Wala Dal (Rich creamy lentils in slow fire and finished with butter), Subz Darbari (Exotic vegetables cooked in creamy tomato based gravy) were set in the buffet spread for the guests and the students faculty members and staffs of Inspiria. Sahi Tukda (Fried bread slice, dipped into the sugar syrup and topped with Rabri along with dry fruits) as dessert at the end perfectly complemented the entire menu.
Approximately 200 guests were served by the team “Pour House” and all the theme decoration for the event was done by the”Oasis” team. Executive chef_ Chef Prashant and the chief engineer Mr. Joy Basu from Courtyard by Marriott, Siliguri was present at the event, who not only appreciated the event as the guests but also shared their vivid experiences with the aspiring and budding professionals and entrepreneurs from the Campus.
An uncompromising 3 days long preparation concluded with great success and the motivational speech from the guests. Students who actively participated in the venture not just gained a lesson on team spirit experienced the taste of Delhi ki Zaika but also received high appreciation from everyone at the end of the event.
