The Grand Finale
Where the magic happens. Live in Mumbai.
45 finalists. One stage. India's greatest home cooking celebration.
2026 — Mumbai
About the Finale
One day that changes everything.
The India's Junior Kitchen Stars Grand Finale brings together the top 3 finalists from all 15 categories — 45 finalists from across India — for a live, one-day culinary event in Mumbai.
Finalists cook their recipe live in front of our celebrity chef judges, who score each dish in real time. The National Champion, runners-up, and all 15 category winners are announced at an evening awards ceremony.
All travel and accommodation is arranged and covered by The Little Broadway. Every finalist and one accompanying parent/guardian is fully hosted.
Finale venue photography TBD
Event Format
A day in the life of a finalist.
Live Cook-Off
All 45 finalists cook their recipe live in a professional kitchen setup.
Tasting & Judging
Celebrity chef judges taste every dish and complete their final scoring.
Awards Ceremony
Category winners and the National Champion are announced live on stage.
Celebration Dinner
A community feast celebrating every finalist and the spirit of home cooking.
Venue
Mumbai. The city of dreams.
Mumbai
Exact venue to be announced — watch this page for updates.
Venue map coming soon
Finalist Guide
What we provide. What you bring.
We provide
- Return flight / train tickets from your city
- 1-night hotel accommodation (finalist + 1 parent)
- All meals during the event
- Professional kitchen equipment and ingredients
- Event welcome kit
- Press and photography coverage
You bring
- Yourself, your energy, and your chef's instincts
- Comfortable clothes you can cook in
- A printed copy of your recipe (optional backup)
Everything else is taken care of.
Year 0
2026 is our inaugural edition.
Finale photos and highlights will be featured here after the event.
Want to make it to the finale?
It starts with your recipe. Submit it, and the journey begins.
Submit Your Recipe