Celebrating Guwahati's finest home chefs.
Home Chef of the Year celebrates the incredible talent and passion of home cooks across Guwahati, offering them a platform to step into the spotlight.
Home chefs from across the city compete in a high-energy live cook-off, preparing a complete meal within 60 minutes.
Dishes are judged on taste, presentation, creativity, and time management — celebrating Guwahati's vibrant food culture.
16 talented home chefs showcased their skills in the 2025 competition.
Babita Kalita
Nina Das
Dhrubajyoti Choudhury
Payal Kashyap
Hussneara Khanam
Nafisa Tasnem Habib
Mofida Rahman
Anonya Borah
Bornali Borah Roy
Rajesh Dutta
Bikash Kumar Das
Priyakhee Hazarika
Satabdi Pal
Mamta Agarwal
Ambika Sarmah
Ashmita Das
A distinguished panel of experts evaluated the finest home chef talent of 2025.
Executive Chef, Hotel Palacio
Executive Chef at Hotel Palacio, known for his expertise in multi-cuisine menus and delivering consistent flavour and hospitality.
Co-owner & Head Chef
A well-known name in Guwahati's culinary scene. Began with The Lalit Group, worked across India's top destinations, gained international experience in Miami, and now co-owns Lush the Cafe and Levitate.
Executive Chef, Vivanta Guwahati
Started at Taj Palace and Taj Bengal, played key roles in hotel pre-openings across Kolkata, Rishikesh and Bhubaneswar. Currently blends regional flavours with global culinary trends.
