October 6, 2026
The International Uttarakhand Chef Association (IUCA) organized an important meeting in Dehradun to discuss strategies for giving Uttarakhand’s chefs, traditional dishes, and local food culture international recognition.
The meeting brought together IUCA representatives and members of the local chef community. Discussions focused on promoting traditional Uttarakhandi cuisine, local food products, regional ingredients, and the unique culinary heritage of the Himalayan state.
IUCA President Chef Mukesh Mehra, Chef Sagar Singh Bisht, Chef Shubham Negi, Chef Tara Bhatt, Chef Bijendra Bijalwan, Chef Surjan Bangarwal and other members of the association were present. Local chefs, including Chef Pradeep Sharma, Chef Vinod Baloni, Gulab Singh Negi, Rahul Bisht and Naveen, also participated and expressed their support for the initiative.
The association plans to work at multiple levels to promote Uttarakhand’s food culture and create opportunities for local chefs. IUCA is also planning larger culinary and chef community programs in the UAE in 2027.
The initiative aims to connect Uttarakhand’s chefs with national and international platforms while promoting the state’s traditional food, local products, and culinary identity around the world.