The Initiative
A groundbreaking collaboration between RKG Ghee and the South Indian Culinary Association (SICA), Steppingstone breaks new ground as the first partnership of its kind between an FMCG brand and SICA. This initiative focuses on nurturing catering students’ holistic development and equipping them with essential skills for a successful culinary career.
The Objectives
Through a combination of interactive speaker sessions, engaging quizzes, and practical learning experiences, Steppingstone aims to achieve the following key objectives:
Understanding the Business
Enhancement of Professional
Career and Personal
Financial Management
The Impact
Bringing these transformative sessions to life across Tamil Nadu & Karnataka, we successfully orchestrated events in five major cities: Madurai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
The 5 chapters drew passionate participants from both urban and rural colleges in neighbouring districts, creating diverse learning hubs.
With a total footfall of
1880+
aspiring culinary
professionals
From
75+
colleges
We delivered our seven power-packed sessions:
Renowned industry experts, including Padma Shri Dr. Chef K. Damodaran, Chef N. Sheetharam Prasaad, Mr. G. Aravind, Managing Partner of RKG Ghee, and many other distinguished professionals, shared their expertise, inspiring the next generation of culinary leaders.
Feedback
FROM CHEFS
“You have not only empowered aspiring chefs and hospitality students but have also strengthened the foundation of our industry!”
FROM STUDENTS
“Interacting with renowned chefs and industry experts felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It was an experience I wouldn’t have had without this event!”
“Please know that your presence and your efforts will bear an indelible mark on our young and aspiring chefs as they pursue a career in the culinary profession.”
FROM COLLEGES
“We’re grateful to RKG and SICA for creating a platform where our students could interact with culinary experts and gain real-world insights.”
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