Telangana Chefs Association Hosts Safe Food Conclave on 7th Anniversary in Hyderabad

The Telangana Chefs Association (TCA) celebrated its seventh anniversary and hosted the 'Safe Food – Safe Nation' Conclave in Hyderabad on July 8, 2026. The event, which featured participation from Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, focused on reinforcing the critical importance of food safety, sustainability, and professional development across the culinary and hospitality sectors.

The conclave brought together a diverse group of participants, including professional chefs, hospitality experts, government dignitaries, and international delegates. Healthcare experts, academicians, hotel industry leaders, culinary students, and food entrepreneurs also gathered to support the initiative.

The TCA is nationally and internationally aligned, holding affiliations with the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA) and the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs). The anniversary event was organized specifically under the theme 'Safe Food – Safe Nation' to address ongoing standards in the food industry.

The celebrations began with an inaugural session led by Chef Amey Marathe, the President of the Telangana Chefs Association. The session served to highlight the association's milestones over the past seven years and its vision for the future of the culinary profession in the region.

A key highlight of the inaugural session was the participation of several prominent dignitaries. These included Pascal Loreau, the Head of the Bureau de France, and Chef Vijayabaskaran, the General Secretary of the IFCA.

Other key figures who took part in the launch of the conclave included Chef Dharmender Lamba, the Founder President of the Telangana Chefs Association, and Hugo Cauvet, the Director of the Alliance Française of Hyderabad. Arnab Gupta, the General Manager of Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, also participated in the session.

The event successfully emphasized the shared responsibility of the hospitality sector in ensuring safe food practices while fostering culinary excellence and professional growth among upcoming chefs and students in Telangana.