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Devika Kumari

I joined IICA 9 years back when the country did not have many options for culinary/bakery programs, it was one of the first of its kind. My time at IICA helped me get a head start into my journey as a professional chef, from there I got the opportunity to intern with The Oberoi Gurgaon which was an invaluable experience for me. I have had the opportunity to work with The Oberoi Gurgaon and The Leela Palace New Delhi for a few years. 4 years back I started my own venture, an artisanal Boulangerie and patisserie in Gurgaon called Project Sweet Dish, with the aim of changing the way desserts and breads are consumed in the country. It's been a very gratifying and humbling journey so far and I am excited to see what the future holds.

Aakash Chadha

Congratulations, Aakash Chadha! Soaring high as the head chef at Burash, Noida. Your dedication and skills from Batch 2012-2014 have paved the way to success.

Rishabh Gupta

Congratulations, Rishabh Gupta! Your ascent as the founder of Burash in Noida is truly remarkable. Your dedication and skills from Batch 2012-2014 have paved the way to success.

Jasroop Singh

Congratulations, Jasroop Singh! Your ascent as the Commis 1, Oberai, New Delhi is truly remarkable. Your dedication and skills as a student of Batch 2024 have paved the way to success.

Ashish Kumar

Congratulations, Ashish Kumar! Your ascent as the Commis 1, Oberai, New Delhi is truly remarkable. Your dedication and skills as a student of Batch 2023 have paved the way to success.

Paulson Joshy

I did my Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts from IICA. It’s been an amazing journey for me. Recently I got placed with Carnival Cruise Liners, I want to thank IICA and the chefs for giving me opportunities to further advance my career.

Aquib Farhad

My time at IICA greatly shaped my professional Journey. The guidance from the chefs, the experiential learning helped me reach new heights. I am thankful to the Institute for providing me the opportunity to work with Carnival Cruise Liners.

Vikram Singh

I am Vikram Singh, Student of Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts ( Batch 2021 - 2023). I am proud to be a part of IICA, New Delhi which gave me amazing career opportunities.I did my internship from The Oberoi, Gurugram and received a pre placement offer during my internship tenure.Thank you IICA and all the chefs for honing my culinary skills.

Lakshay Arora

I am a student of Advance Diploma In Culinary Arts at IICA, New Delhi. ( Batch 2021 - 2023). I am currently placed at ITC Maurya, New Delhi after successfully completing the course. I am thankful to all the chef faculty and IICA for guiding me throughout.

Wungnao Than Zimik

My Journey With IICA Has Been An Incredible Experience From The Moment I Stepped Into The Program. I Was Immersed In A Supportive Encouraging Environment That Allowed Me To Explore My Culinary Potential. The Chefs Are Passionate And Supportive Through The Whole Process. The Course Has Also Given Me The Confidence To Explore Creative Avenue Both Of My Work In India And Beyond Abroad. It Has Been An Incredible Journey That Was Greatly Enriched My Culinary Perspective.

Jayveer S. Rawat

Congratulations, Jayveer S. Rawat! Soaring high as a DCDP at Chica Loca Noida. Your dedication and skills from Batch 2018-2020 have paved the way to success.

Ravin Mohindru

Advance diploma in culinary art
I am extremely excited to receive the prestigious divya jyoti award. I would like to thanks IICA the entire staff and faculty for helping me ti form strong culinary foundation. The faculty a iica have always been very helpful and approachable to answer all queries. I am running my own catering business and iica has helped me in fire running my business.

Sanjit Jamatia

Advance Diploma in culinary art batch July 2019 I am Sanjit Jamatia , student of adca 2 year course here at IICA. My experience so far has been excellent. My Journey with IICA was my first exposure to the culinary world. Learned many things which made me cradle entering such a great restaurant. I’m currently working as a Commie 2 at Yum-Yum tree (table spoon) -The Italian Restaurant. Thanks IICA.

kaustubh Sahil Garg

IICA, the best place to make strong base in culinary. I worked with Hyatt, Embassy of France and now I am working with DIVA restaurant by Chef Ritu Dalmia. I got an opportunity to work in GAA (Bangkok) by Chef Garima Arora, first women Michelin Star. Kaustubh Sahil Garg (Adca January 2017 Batch).Thank you IICA

Ozwin Braganza

My name is Ozwin Braganza, I’m a second year student in culinary arts at IICA. I even did 1 year diploma from Goa as well.

I recently got placed at Pullman Novotel, aerocity, New Delhi as a Commi 2. I thank IICA for providing me such knowledge and improving my skills as well as I thank all the faculty for making me a professional chef today.

Shival Anand

My name is Shival Anand, I recently got placed at Bougie, Delhi as Commi 1.I want to thank IICA and all the chefs who played an important part in my journey from a home cook to a professional chef.

Stanzin Choszom

I am Stanzin, student of Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts.As a student at IICA, I won Bronze Medal in Young Chef Culinary Challenge by India International Hospitality Expo,2022.Currently I am placed at Noche, Delhi as Commi chef.I want to thank IICA for all the opportunities they provided.

Tripti Gupta

I am placed at Labonne Bouche Patisserie in Jaipur as a commis chef. The bakery and patisserie course was comprehensive.In addition, I was honoured with the Divya Jyoti Award.I would like to express my gratitude to IICA for their direction and assistance throughout my journey

Falah Anwar

I did my Advance Diploma in Bakery & Confectionary from IICA. I completed my internship from Leela palace Chennai.Currently I am placed as a commi chef in LADURÉE PARIS. I am thankful to IICA and all my chefs who guided me and gave me such wonderful opportunities.

Ankit Sobti

I am placed at Embassy Of USA as Commi2 after completing my Culinary course from IICA.The course structure was very comprehensive and it helped me groom my culinary skills.I am thankful to the faculty and institiute.

Akshit Choudhary

I am currently working as commi 3 at Claridges, New Delhi. The Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts course was comprehensive and provided thorough knowledge both theoretical and practical.Institute’s assistance throughout internship and placement really helped a lot.

Rudhir Chaudhary

Advance Diploma in culinary art batch July 2019
I can proudly say that I am glad that I chose IICA as it has given me the best knowledge and skills and nurtured me as a Chef. Overol my experience was amazing and also I have enhanced my skills, I’m currently working as a culinary chef at Andaz Delhi Restaurant thank you IICA.

Aquib farad

Advance Diploma in culinary art batch July 2019.
IICA is Functional and knowledgeable all at the same time. A good pathway to start your carrier in the hospitality field. , I’m currently working as a culinary chef at A YUM YUM tree group Restaurant name table spoon, thank you IICA.

Ayush Gupta

Advance Diploma in culinary art batch July 2019
I am ayush gupta , student of adca 2 year course here at IICA. My experience so far has been excellent IICA has provided very good learning experience, theoretical and practically which made me capdlre of entering such a great restaurant and I want to Thank iica for the vivek Singh Datta academic excellence award, I’m currently working as a bakery chef at Diva-The Italian Restaurant. Thanks IICA.

Mehak Chauhan

Diploma in bakery
My Name is Mehak Chauhan, I was A students at IICA Batch 2021.I have learned a lot at IICA, IICA has helped me realize my dream of making the world a sweeter place I get this student of the year award and I am exetrermly happy. I am running my on bakery in delhi.

Stanley Chaoray

I Stanley Chaoray am an alumnus of IICA. I joined IICA as a student of advanced diploma in culinary arts in July 2018. Giving up my management background and joining the hospitality industry wasn’t an easy step to take but IICA made it feel like the other way around.

The values of hard work, dedication, punctuality, determination, adaptability have been inscribed on me in my journey of 2 years by the faculty and management.

During these years i had the opportunity to take part in various culinary competitions, interact with michellin star chefs, work alongside celebrated chefs such as - Chef Anahita Dhondy, Chef Christina Bowerman, Chef Kwantip Devakula and many more.

I have always been interested in hot kitchens and had been working in the same since 2+ years but as a part of our curriculum at IICA we were taught bakery as well, which i used to clear my trade test and I’m currently working as a bakery chef at Diva-The Italian Restaurant.

Shahzain Naqvi

I Shahzain Naqvi (IICA - ADCA batch 2018-20) am always passionate towards the field of culinary arts. The journey at IICA has been full of fun and informative. All thank to the faculty of the institute who has boosted my confidence level and enhances my skill at such level that being studied and trained in hot-cold kitchen, right now I’m working in a bakery. Thanks to IICA for getting me the opportunity to get trained at renowned properties like Lavash by Saby and Diva Catering and Restaurants. Thank you for all the support IICA has provided.

Smriti Mazumder

Advance Diploma in Culinary arts (Batch of Jan 2018)
IICA has provided us with several such opportunities and made us aware of everything happening in the industry. The faculty is always to clear our doubts and is always supportive of the students. I am Working as a Chef under Transformation Tie up With Dietician serve healthy Diet According to client. I completed my culinary course form iica .I have gained knowledge from all the facility so far . IICA really helped me out to build my culinary career.

Sidhant Kappor

Advance Diploma in Culinary arts (Batch of Jan 2018)
Cooking has always been my passion but never thought of converting into a full time profession until 2018 and that’s when I enrolled myself into IICA for a two Year course to get insights about the hospitality industry and learn thing from grassroot level. IICA as an Institute has helped me to develop my Skills and turned me from an armateur into a skilled culinary professional. The faculty and the management has been supportive throughout and the training provided during the course tenure have helped me immensely to grow and finally be able to launch my restaurant

Palak Sethi

Advanced diploma in Culinary Arts (Batch of 2018)
I had Completed my Economies (honours) After that I searched for culinary schools and opted to join IICA and now I can proudly say that I am glad that I chose IICA as it has given me the best knowledge and skills and nurtured me as a Chef. but when I enrolled myself into IICA for a two Year course, IICA as an Institute has helped me to develop my skills. IICA polished me up to create that hobby into life passion. The faculty and the management has been supportive throughout and the training. Will always be thankful to IICA for Help.

Esther lalthlanpvll

Advance Diploma in Culinary arts (Batch of Jan 2018)
My passion has always been cooking and making my friends and family happy with the food I cooked. IICA has helped me achieve my passion into reality starting from industrial training and finally getting a job in a good company. I am very thankful and grateful to IICA for teaching me the basic and moulding me to become a professional chef.

Jessica Evelyn

I am a student of the Advanced Diploma batch of 2019. I recently got a job offer from Morimoto Dubai, Owned by the Michelin star chef Morimoto. I am very grateful for all that IICA has helped me with building my foundation. I spent the best time here

Abhishek Malik

As a student of Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts from IICA, I got an amazing opportunity to learn world-class culinary skills from the most helpful faculty. After graduating from the institute I started my own food venture. It's a great journey!

Adhiraj Sharma

This institute gives me very nice opportunity to start my career in the hotel industry and also given me the best culinary skills, practical as well as theory. I recommend IICA, for being the best culinary institute in India.

Neha Neha

I have completed my diploma in the bakery from IICA and now working with Lavaash by Saby restaurant in qutub miner. Thanks to IICA for crafting my career and guiding me through the path of my learning journey.

Aishwarya Bhandari

I would like to Thank IICA & Chef Virender S Datta (Founder, IICA) for such a wonderful opportunity

Saumya Jain

I am extremely greatful to IICA, especially Chef Virender S Datta (Founder, IICA) and the entire faculty for imparting there knowledge 

Sara Bhalla

I joined this institute in July 2016 to pursue HND course along side the advance diploma in culinary arts course.
This 2 year programe has been very helpful as it has taught us starting from the very basics and has broadened our horizons. I have bettered my practical skills and have become more confident.
Having the opportunity to work at the Imperial has been a wonderful experience. I got industrial exposure and learnt how actual professional kitchens work. Interacting with guests has been fun.
I got to be a part of outdoor catering events and worked on live stations.
IICA has provided us with several such opportunities and made us aware of everything happening in the industry.
The faculty is always to clear our doughts and is always supportive of the students.
I have learnt well in these 2 years and have had a great experience.
Sara is currently working at Guppy by AI- Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts, 2018

Yankee Gajbhiye

My journey at IICA has extremely fruitful and I'd like to thank IICA for all its' support and guidance

Sakshi Bansal

IICA is the stepping stone for my career. The faculty is the best, all the chefs are so helpful and nice. IICA has made me what I am today. IICA made me realise my passion and helped me join an amazing chain of restaurant and hotels. Thank you IICA!

Surbhi Sukija

I, Surbhi Sukhija, have successfully completed the diploma in bakery & Patisseries in Jan-2017. I am now employed with Theobroma Foods Pvt. Ltd. as Commis -II-Pastry.

IICA has helped me realize my dream of making the world a sweeter place, literally. Having worked for more than 8 years as an HR professional, I had always nurtured a dream of becoming a professional pastry chef.

IICA held my hand and guided me through the labyrinth of culinary arts. Upon completion of my course, IICA continued to hold my hand and guided me to my current organization.

Yashasvi Aneja

Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie (Batch of 2017), D.CDP, Torno Subito by Massimo Bottura, Dubai

My destiny got me to IICA and that turned out to be the best choice I have ever made, I’ll always bevery grateful to this institute and the faculty for helping me and shaping me into the person I havebecome today.

From attending all the big fat events to getting trained in the bakery section of The Oberoi, Gurgaon lifehas always been Challenging and now Junoon , Dubai comes up for lightening my passion turned into mycareer.

Bhawna Patel

Baking has been my hobby forever but I realised soon enough that it shouldn’t be just my hobby as it’s said “Well, better late than never”. Everyone in my family loved the desserts I made and use to say why don’t you become a chef so I decided to be one. So I searched for culinary schools and opted to join IICA and now I can proudly say that I am glad that I chose IICA as it has given me the best knowledge and skills and nurtured me as a baker. Now I’ve started up my own home bakery “Sugar Crumbs” and I can say I’ve never been more happy.
- Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie, January 2017

Jasleen Kaur

Cooking being my passion since childhood, i started relishing it when i was eleven years old only. The fascination for delving deep in the art of culinary kept on increasing with the blessings, motivation and encouragement of my family. IICA helped me to turn my passion in to profession. I explored & learnt a lot during my diploma in Bakery and Patisserie. My Internship at The Leela, Gurugram further opened new vista of this profession. My heartfelt gratitude goes to Mrs. Rupreet Datta, who was a great support for my placement in New Delhi. As an entrepreneur, I am now running my own Bakery Cinnamon_Cocoa., Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie, January 2017

Mitashi Grover

IICA is Functional and knowledgeable all at the same time. A good pathway to start your carrier in the hospitality field. I am proud to be a part of the IICA family.- Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie, January 2017

Rucha Gupta

My name is Rucha Gupta and I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I had done my diploma in baking and pattiserrie in the year 2016-2017. The course familiarised  me with all the baking terms and methodology . I did my diploma internship from Taj Lands End Mumbai.This course has proved a stepping stone for me to enter the baking industry and start my own venture - Pasticcino. I thank IICA for crafting my career and guiding me through the path of my learning journey.- Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie, January 2016

Shilpy Gupta

I am Shilpy Gupta, the alumni of the IICA , Huaz Khas, pursued Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie, batch-2016-17. It was a good course.The chefs and faculty were helpful out there. Especially, Rupreet Ma'am has been helpful in helping with the jobs after the completion of the course also.Overall a good experience.<br /> Before the course i started with my business by the name of CHOCODEZIRE and running it with the designation of an owner.- Diploma in Bakery &amp; Patisserie, July 2016

Kima Khupchawng

'IICA has been the main starting point of my culinary journey,
have learnt a lot from the institute so as to uplift my culinary knowledge and skills.
would recommend all the upcoming young chefs to join IICA and use it as to start their career in the culinary industry".- Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts, January 2016

Gurmeet Singh Saluja

"IICA has given me the correct knowledge & skills which i was always excited to have & has made me capable to think out of the box. The faculty chefs & directors have supported me at every step and provided me wonderful exposure in food industry which helped me to achieve my dreams" - Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts, January 2016

Abhijeet Anand

I am currently working with Paris cafe, Kolkata as their Pastry Chef and Quality Manager. We have five restaurants as of now and opening in Bangalore soon. I completed my diploma is Bakery and Patisserie in 2016 From IICA.

Aishwarya Singh

The diploma in Bakery and Patisserie at IICA helped get placed in one of most prestigious chain in the industry. The encouraging faculty and the practical classes held at IICA have helped me gain confidence in pursuing my passion. - Diploma in Bakery & Patisserie, July 2016

Kajol Yadav

Commis, Paru, Japanese, Caesars Palace, Bluewaters, Dubai

I would like to commend the entire faculty of IICA for instilling in me the confidence and foundation of culinary skills that I have learnt here and has helped me gain a real work experience in a professional environment during my four months of industrial Training at the Leela Ambience, Gurgaon.

We have also been given a lot of opportunities like ODCs, world food india event, demonstrations by amzing chefs through IICA and the entire experience of these two years has been unlike any other.

Thanks to all the chefs and the teachers who have been a part of this journey and helped me would into what I am today.

Ashima Arora

Owner & Founder of Sugar Rush, Amritsar, 1st Runner Up MasterChef India, 2014

"Sugar(baking) spice(cooking) and everything nice" this was my rhyme as I grew up in a food loving family. Not wasting any time and with mi dad's encouragement I sought out into the culinary world right after my 12th exams! This passion brought me to delhi and soon after to IICA. With the guidance and even more encouraging words of our founder Mr V.S datta, I enrolled into the culinary program for one year and bakery and patisserie for the second year. With the help of the amazing faculty and hands on experience I was able to horn my knife as well as whisking skills. This life changing institute gave me enormous opportunities like training in world class hotels The Imperial hotel and The Taj Palace hotel. Also I was able to work at the international event-F1 for consecutively two seasons along with the celebrity chef Sabyasachi Gorai n his olive team. The cherry on the cake was when I won a certifica

Ashish Verma

Previously I was an ASP.net programmer before joining the Culinary Art course from IICA. It was the biggest turn of my life, because finally I was doing something for myself. Previously I was doing .Net programming because of my family. I was always wanted to be a chef, so I changed my career from ASP.net programmer to a chef. Trained under one of the biggest hotels in hospitality industry (Westin Gurgaon and Vivanta By Taj Fort Aquada) these to hotel   changed my personality and motivated me to take one more step to complete my chef dream.
I thank IICA and Mr. V.S Datta for training me well and making me rethink my dream and achieve it.

Ashish Verma is currently working in Carnival Cruises

Chef Vikas Khanna

A Sacred Place is where the seed grows, Its’ right here

Chef Bobby Chinn

Wishing You all continued success in developing the next generation of Indian Culinary Future

Mr. Vijay Wanchoo

Executive Facility, Tremendous Effort by IICA

Chef Satish Arora

Current Director - DSI Foods,UK

I feel proud to see how IICA is preparing and educating students to become world-class chefs.

Chef Sabyasachi Gorai

It's great to see how IICA is molding the chefs of tomorrow.

Chef Anahita Dhondy

Very happy to be here amongst the students of IICA. It has always been a great experience.