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Culinary Reality Show

The Hunt for
Uttar Pradesh's Best Chef

Experience a thrilling culinary reality show discovering Uttar Pradesh's finest cooking talent.

Uttam Chef
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Join the Show

Join the Ultimate Culinary Battle

Showcase your culinary talent on Uttar Pradesh's biggest cooking stage

Open to All

Invited ambitious home cooks and professionals from across Uttar Pradesh and beyond.

Statewide Digital Campaign

Inclusive application process reaching every corner of Uttar Pradesh.

Special Mention

We invite chefs of restaurants & catering services apart from home makers.

Massive Engagement

Entries from all over UP will pour in through the official website and social media channels within three weeks.

High Reach & Buzz

Widespread culinary enthusiasm across the entire state.

Ready to Showcase Your Talent?

Register now and get a chance to become Uttar Pradesh's next Uttam Chef!

About The Show

Why Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh cuisine is a rich blend of Awadhi, Mughlai, and Bhojpuri influences, known for its flavorful dishes and diverse culinary heritage.

The region offers a wide array of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian specialties, from royal delicacies like Awadhi biryani and Tunday kebabs to popular street food like chaat and kachori.

Our Mission

" To uncover another Tunday, a chaat master, or a kachori king."

There are many hidden gems in Uttar Pradesh playing with the taste of this heritage state. We are on a hunt to find them.

About Chef - Uttar Pradesh Cuisine
Taste is the language of royalty
Famous Places

Legends We Look Up To

The icons that defined the taste of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow

Lucknow

  • Tunday Kababi
  • Grandson of Tunday Kababi
  • Raheem's
  • Alamgir Hotel
  • Jain Chaat Bhandar
Varanasi

Varanasi

  • Deena Chaat Bhandar
  • The Banaras Rasoi
  • Blue Lassi
Mathura

Mathura

  • Rasraj
  • Govinda Restaurant
  • Brijwasi Sweets
Kanpur

Kanpur

  • Dadi Ki Rasoi
  • Dhuaan
  • Baba Biryani

Meet The Jury

Renowned Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi brings his trademark humor, warmth, and culinary wisdom, accompanied by winner of Celebrity MasterChef India and sharp food critic Gaurav Khanna.

Harpal Singh Sokhi
Head Judge

Harpal Singh Sokhi

Harpal Singh Sokhi, renowned chef and TV personality, brings humor, warmth, expertise, and culinary wisdom.

Culinary Expert
Gaurav Khanna
Co-judge & Host

Gaurav Khanna

Gaurav Khanna is an Indian television actor, known for Anupamaa, CID and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, winner of Celebrity MasterChef India and Bigg Boss 19.

TV Actor & Reality Show Winner
Grand Finale
The Ultimate Showdown

Finale & Crowning the Best Chef

The Ultimate Culinary Showdown

01

The Grand Cook-Off

Top three face creative and technical challenges in front of a live studio audience.

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The Judgement

Panel deliberates, then announces the winner—the new Best Chef of Uttar Pradesh.

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The Rewards

Finalists receive sponsor prizes, channel features, and a celebratory trophy.

Heartfelt Thanks To Our Esteemed Partners.

Join The Battle

Showcase your culinary skills to the world!

This is your chance to shine in the biggest culinary reality show of Uttar Pradesh. Register now and be part of history.

Win Big Prizes

Exciting cash prizes and brand endorsements await the winner.

TV Exposure

Get featured on national television and social media platforms.

Masterclass

Learn from the top chefs of the industry.

Media Production By

Laqshya Media Group

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