HBI Staff | Hyderabad 
The inaugural Pasta Championship Asia 2024, was held at The St. Regis Mumbai. Organized by Barilla, the Italian company leader in pasta and pasta sauces holding the coveted title of number one among branded pasta manufacturers in Italy and its distributor United Distributors Inc., the championship celebrated culinary talent and creativity with six top chefs competing for the coveted local India champion title.
Chef Naresh Hari from The Ritz-Carlton Bangalore clinched victory with his innovative dish, Spaghetti Uovo with Smoked Prosciutto Mousse, Parmesan Chive Foam, and Crisp Green Leeks, a modern interpretation inspired by the classic Carbonara pasta.
Judged by a distinguished panel including Chef Andrea, Barilla Executive Chef Asia Pacific; Chef Swarup Solgaonkar, Corporate Chef of McDonald’s India; Chef Yogesh Utekar, Principal of Ramanath Payyade College of Hospitality Management Studies; and Luigi Cascone, Deputy Consul General of Consolato Generale D’Italia A Mumbai, Chef Naresh Hari’s creation impressed with its exceptional flavor and presentation.
As India’s representative, Chef Naresh Hari will advance to the Grand Finals in Manila, where he will compete against winners from seven other countries in the Asia region in October. The top three winners for the grand finals will not only receive prestigious titles but also opportunities to discover Italian gastronomy on a specially curated experiential tour in Parma, Italy.
