The Institute of Alma, renowned for its expertise in Italian culinary arts, conducted an immersive masterclass and orientation session at the Sheila Raheja Institute of Hotel Management (SRIHM). The event was kickstarted by the principal of SRIHM, Mr. Conrad D’Souza giving a warm welcome speech and informing the students about the following attending chefs from The Institute of Alma as well as the representatives of IICCI - The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Some other attendees of this Master class were Ms. Pallabi Gupta and Mr. Ninon D’Souza the representatives of IICCI- The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, The IICCI is an association of Indian and Italian enterprises, professional and intermediate body . The event, tailored for the TYBSC Batch A students (Food Production specialists), aimed to provide insights into authentic Italian cuisine, with a focus on dishes such as Cacio e Pepe, Ravioli, Tortellini ,Tiramisu, and other culinary delights. The masterclass was led by esteemed chefs Alessandra Rubini and Daniela Antoniotti.
Following the demonstrations, the students actively participated in a practical session, where they had the opportunity to apply the concepts learned during the masterclass. Under the guidance of the chefs, the students engaged in the preparation of Cacio e Pepe, Ravioli, Tiramisu, and other select Italian dishes. This hands-on experience allowed them to refine their culinary skills and appreciate the attention to detail required in crafting authentic Italian flavors.
Ms. Anita Ziliotto delivered a compelling presentation, seamlessly transitioning into an enlightening speech by Alumni Ms. Dabolina Choudhary, enhancing the depth of insights shared during the masterclass. The Italian masterclass and orientation session conducted by the Alma Institute at SRIHM proved to be an enriching experience for the TYBSC Batch A students.