I’m Lata Kapoor, a chef and fashion designer with over 20 years of experience in the culinary world. Trained professionally at the Ashoka Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management (HSR) and IBCA for baking, I’ve developed a passion for experimenting with flavors and creating unique dishes.
Throughout my career, I’ve worked with well-known brands like Spicify, Pansari, Fab, Bakersville, Amul, Catch Masala, Nestle, and many others. My live cooking sessions have been featured on popular Facebook pages such as Amul, Bakersville, and Nestle. In 2023, I cleared three audition rounds in MasterChef India, an experience that challenged and inspired me.
My journey also includes competing in and judging various prestigious cooking contests, including the International Hospitality Expo, Catch Masala, and Vegan Cooking competitions. As the Delhi coordinator for the Kitchen Star of India contest, I played a key role in one of the country’s largest culinary events.
Sharing knowledge is something I truly enjoy—whether through workshops on chocolate and baking or community initiatives with NGOs. Over the years, I’ve earned recognition such as the IHE Silver Medal and awards for Best Chef and Best Homechef. One special highlight is holding a Limca Book of Records entry for baking the most cookies using millet.
For me, cooking is more than a profession; it’s a creative journey that connects people, tells stories, and constantly offers new opportunities to learn and grow.
Samiksha Aggarwal is a passionate culinary entrepreneur and community builder, dedicated to empowering India’s vast network of homechefs and homebakers. Over the past seven years, she has worked with more than 30,000 individuals—both women and men —across India, creating meaningful platforms that transform home-based culinary talent into professional opportunity.
As the Founder and CEO of Moms Magic Cooking, Samiksha has built a dynamic, pan-India community that connects food enthusiasts, home entrepreneurs, culinary students, and industry experts. Through her initiatives, she has launched state-level and national-level culinary competitions, training programs, and industry collaborations that nurture and celebrate regional food talent.
Samiksha’s work is closely aligned with skill development and entrepreneurship. She actively trains and mentors home chefs on how to monetize their culinary skills, grow their social media presence, and collaborate with brands. Her partnerships span a wide range of reputed companies, including:
Nestlé, Amul, Mother Dairy, Rajdhani Foods, Catch Spices, Goldiee Masale, ITC, Lots Wholesale, and more.
She has hosted and curated high-impact culinary events at prestigious academic institutions such as:
She has also conducted flagship events at five-star hotels like Radisson Blu Ludhiana, Radisson Blu Dwarka, Srover Portico (Dehradun), among others.
Her signature culinary initiatives include:
Samiksha is proud to have collaborated with and been mentored by some of India’s leading culinary professionals and celebrity chefs, including: Chef Gautam Mahrishi, Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi, Chef Sabyasachi Gorai, Chef Nishant Choubey, Chef Ashish Bhasin, Chef Balendra Singh, Chef Gautam Chaudhry, and Chef Ashish Singh, among many others. Over the years, she has welcomed 100+ renowned chefs as jury members, mentors, and speakers at her events.
Her work is deeply rooted in women’s empowerment, culinary entrepreneurship, and industry-academia collaboration, making her a valuable voice in India’s evolving food and hospitality ecosystem.
Dr. Ayon Bhattacharya is a distinguished hotelier currently serving as Vice President of West India at The Orchid Hotel, part of Kamat Hotels India Ltd (KHIL). With a remarkable tenure in leadership roles spanning 32 + years across various International and National brands, he has established himself as a leader in the hospitality industry, demonstrating expertise and visionary leadership.
He is a Hotel Management Graduate with a certification in Strategic Management from IIM Indore
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