15/12/2025
The first-ever interschool culinary contest in the history of Kanpur, “Battle Of The Pans – 2025”, was successfully organized on 14th November 2025, coinciding with Children’s Day in India.
This landmark event was the brainchild of Mr. Mohammad Haris Riaz, Managing Director of Go Abroad Training Institute Private Limited, and was organized in association with HTMi Switzerland and G.D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur.
Mrs. Zeba Khan, Director of Go Abroad Training Institute Private Limited and the creator of the popular YouTube cooking channel “Zeba Khan – Working Woman’s Kitchen”, played a key role in making this event a success. Team Go Abroad was honored to welcome Chef Andreas Kurfust and Mr. Nishant Suri, International Academic Manager, HTMi Switzerland, as the Chief Guests.
The competition was judged by Mr. Nishant Suri and Mrs. Zeba Khan.
Students from the top 20 schools across the region participated, showcasing exceptional culinary talent. The judges and audience alike were amazed by the creativity, confidence, and professional-level skills displayed by these young chefs.
🏆 Winners of Battle Of The Pans – 2025:
🥇 1st Prize: Lavanya Seth – St. Mary’s Convent High School
🥈 2nd Prize: Iqra Fatima – Huddard High School
🥉 3rd Prize: Ayushi Gautam – Ambika Prasad Memorial Public School, Shuklaganj
🏅 4th Prize: Yutika Srivastava – G.D. Goenka Public School, Kanpur
🏅 5th Prize: Arham Qidwai – Sir Syed Public School, Unnao
This culinary contest will always hold a special place in Kanpur’s history, as it opened new horizons for students to learn, explore, and envision a future in Culinary Arts.
Go Abroad Training Institute Private Limited extends its heartfelt gratitude to HTMi Switzerland for supporting this initiative and contributing to the grand success of Battle Of The Pans – 2025.