Masterplate (No Fire Just Flavour) Hosted by the School of Hospitality Management


Get ready for a unique culinary challenge that sparks creativity without flames! MasterPlate is a fun and exciting 3-hour event featuring a 60-minute competition where participants showcase their skills by preparing delicious dishes without using any fire or flame. This event is not just about competing; it’s about enjoying the art of fireless cooking, exploring the campus, and engaging in fun activities — all topped off with amazing prizes!

About the Event


Participants will have 60 minutes to prepare a dish of their choice using only fireless cooking methods such as blending, mixing, setting, and cold preparation. Whether it’s a refreshing salad, a no-bake dessert, or a creative appetizer, the challenge is to bring out maximum flavour without turning on any flame. Alongside the competition, enjoy interactive fun activities, a campus showaround, quizzes, and refreshments. Chef caps and aprons will be provided to all contestants, along with certificates of participation.

Eligibility

Rules

  1. No flame, induction, or any heat source allowed — only fireless methods (cold prep, blending, mixing, setting).
  2. Participants must bring their own ingredients and presentation kits.
  3. Pre-cooked or pre-cut ingredients are not permitted, except items explicitly allowed (e.g. boiled pasta or soaked legumes).
  4. The entire dish must be prepared and plated within 60 minutes.
  5. Hygiene and presentation will be strictly monitored and scored.
  6. Each participant must prepare one complete dish; plating & garnishing must finish within time.
  7. Judges' decisions are final and binding.

Program Agenda

Event Outline

8th November 2025, Saturday

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Venue: NMIMS School of Hospitality Management, Plot No. 2, Near Pethpada Metro Station, Pethapada, Sector 33, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410210

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About the School of Hospitality Management (SoHM)

Established in 2019, the School of Hospitality Management at NMIMS University is dedicated to nurturing future-ready leaders by integrating core hospitality values with managerial expertise and holistic development.

Our full-time, three-year undergraduate program welcomes 10+2 students from any stream with a minimum of 50% marks. Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and guided by a passionate and experienced faculty, SoHM fosters innovation, technological proficiency, and industry-aligned learning to prepare students to excel in the dynamic global hospitality landscape.