Zest Quest Asia winners experience a taste of India

The winners of Zest Quest Asia 2024, Sheffield College, recently embarked on an incredible educational journey to India. They were accompanied by the competition’s founders, Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala.

The students, Phoebe Tuttle, Joe Defries and Beth Brewster, witnessed first-hand the journey of the basmati rice grain from the paddy fields of Taraori, Haryana, to the rice trading markets at Mundhi auctions. A visit to Mary’s Meals, a charity supported by sponsor Tilda, that provides a school meal to some of the world’s poorest children, offered a humbling revelation for the students. The team also cycled the streets of Old Delhi, visited the majestic Taj Mahal and stayed at the historic Noormahal Palace Hotel.

Incredible learning experience'
'Andy Gabbitas BEM, chef lecturer at The Sheffield College, said: “I cannot thank Tilda Rice and Cyrus and Pervin Todiwala enough for the incredible learning experience our students have had. It was a real trip of a lifetime, which has enriched their knowledge of Asian cuisine and culture enormously.”

Annette Coggins, head of Tilda Foodservice added: “The winning team were fantastic – eager to try everything and embrace every opportunity. I truly believe we provided them with a once-in-a-lifetime trip, filled with memories that will last forever.”

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