Chennai – Grand Chennai by GRT Hotels and Resorts hosted the highly anticipated GReaT Shef – Season 2, a premier cook off dedicated to celebrating the culinary artistry of women. This event brought together passionate home cooks, aspiring chefs, and food enthusiasts from Chennai and surrounding regions, providing a platform to showcase their skills and connect with like-minded individuals.
The competition was meticulously evaluated by a distinguished jury panel comprising some of the most respected names in the industry:
● Chef Sheetharaman Prasad (Corporate Executive Chef, GRT Hotels & Resorts, General Secretary – SICA)
● Chef Ganesh.U (Executive Chef at Grand Madurai by GRT Hotels)
● Chef Kishore Kumar (Executive Chef at Radisson Blu Hotel and Suites GRT Chennai)
● Chef V N Kumar (Executive Chef at Grand Kakinada by GRT Hotels)
● Chef Nagesh – (Culinary Trainer at Grand Chennai)
From an impressive pool of participants, finalists advanced to a high-stakes Live Cooking Challenge. Participants were tasked with preparing signature dishes in real-time, demonstrating technical prowess and creativity under the watchful eyes of the expert panel.
Chef Sheetharam Prasad, Corporate Executive Chef, GRT Hotels & Resorts shared “It was truly wonderful to see so many talented home chefs step out of their domestic kitchens and shine on a professional stage today. The creativity and finesse displayed prove that passion is the most important ingredient in any recipe. At GRT Hotels, we are thrilled to provide a platform where these women can transform their daily love for cooking into a celebrated achievement. Seeing them excel under pressure was a highlight for our entire culinary team.”
Grand Chennai awarded a grand prize worth ₹1,00,000. Rather than just trophies, the winners were awarded luxury getaway experiences, including multi-night stays at Radisson Blu Resort Templebay Mamallapuram, GReaT Trails resorts – Yeracud and Kodaikanal along with premium gourmet dining vouchers.
