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ospitality Horizon Bakery, Patisserie & Chocolate Summit &
Awards 2025, Presented by Rich Products, was dedicated to
honouring and recognising top bakeries, patisseries and
chocolateries as well as bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers from
across the country. Held at Novotel Mumbai International Airport,
Hthe event was in Association with School for European Pastry
(SEP) while Powered by Partners were UNOX and Läderach. Media Partner was The
Free Press Journal, Gifting Partner was SMOOR, Trophy Partner was Creative
Awards & Rewards and Event Setup Partner was Minutes Entertainment Solution
Gaurav Sharma ably host the event keeping the audience glued to their seats with
his ample wit and charm. Before the awards ceremony began, there were insightful
presentations by Sanjana Patel, Creative Director & Executive Chef, La Folie, Zeba
Kohli, Head, Fantasie Fine Chocolates, Rakhee Vaswani, Celeb Chef & Mompreneur,
Ajay Chopra, Celeb Chef & Restaurateur and Shafquat Ali, CEO, Trikaya Media Group
& Publisher, Hospitality Horizon.
What followed was an engaging panel discussion, moderated by Gaurav, on the
future of the industry with Pankaj Chaturvedi, MD, Rich Products India, MENA &
Turkey, Rohit Sangwan, Area Culinary Director, West, IHCL & Executive Chef, Taj
Lands End, Vinesh Johny, Co-Founder, Lavonne Academy of Baking Science &

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