The Journey
From your kitchen to the national stage.
A clear, fair, 5-step process. No gatekeeping, no fees, no catch. Just your recipe and your story.
Start Your SubmissionCampaign Timeline
Key milestones at a glance.
Click any phase below to jump to the full details.
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Choose Category
Pick the category that best fits your recipe.
- Browse all 15 recipe categories
- Choose up to 3 categories to enter
- Read each category's judging criteria
- Select the one that best suits your dish
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Submit Recipe Details
Fill in your details and share your recipe.
- Create your account at /recipe-awards/register
- Enter ingredient list and step-by-step instructions
- Write your personal recipe story
- Auto email confirmation sent immediately
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Upload Photos & Video
Upload clear photos and a short video of your recipe.
- Upload 2–5 high-quality photos of your dish
- Record and upload a 1–3 minute cooking video
- Accepted formats: MP4, MOV, AVI (max 500MB)
- Smartphone camera is perfectly fine
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Evaluation by Expert Judges
Our panel of experts evaluate your recipe on taste, creativity & presentation.
- Celebrity chef jury evaluates shortlisted entries
- Scoring: Creativity + Presentation + Story + Taste
- Each entry scored independently by 2+ judges
- Scores averaged to produce final rankings
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Shortlisting
Top recipes are shortlisted for the next round.
- Top 3 per category shortlisted (45 total)
- Shortlisted participants receive email notification
- All participants receive personalised jury feedback
- Finalist invitation email with event details
2026 — Mumbai
Grand Finale
Finalists compete live and the winners take the crown!
- Morning: Live cook-off in a professional kitchen
- Afternoon: Tasting and final judging by celebrity panel
- Evening: Grand awards ceremony
- Night: Celebration dinner and community event
Key Dates
Mark your calendar.
All dates are placeholder — final campaign calendar to be announced.
| Phase | Date |
|---|---|
| Choose Category | Coming Soon |
| Submit Recipe Details | Coming Soon |
| Upload Photos & Video | Coming Soon |
| Evaluation by Expert Judges | Coming Soon |
| Shortlisting | Coming Soon |
| Grand Finale | 2026 — Mumbai |
Preparation Checklist
What you'll need.
Get these ready before you start your submission.
- Original recipe (with your personal story behind it)
- 2–5 high-quality photos of the finished dish
- 1–3 minute cooking video (smartphone is fine)
- Email and phone number for updates
Quick Answers
Common process questions.
Judging is based on four criteria: Creativity (originality of the recipe concept), Presentation (visual appeal of the dish), Story (the personal narrative behind the recipe), and Taste (assessed from photos and video). Weights vary by category — see each category's page for specific percentages.
There are two rounds. Round 1 (Screening): A panel of screening judges reviews all entries and shortlists the top performers. Round 2 (Expert Evaluation): Celebrity chef judges evaluate the shortlisted entries in detail. Top 3 per category advance to the Grand Finale (45 finalists across our 15 categories).
Our jury panel includes celebrity chefs, food writers and culinary industry experts. Confirmed judges will be announced as registrations open. Visit our Jury page for full profiles.
Ready to start your journey?
Registrations are opening soon. Be the first to submit your recipe.
Submit Your Recipe