The College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) celebrated World Women’s Day 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to women in the culinary world. With the theme of “Empowering Women Through Culinary Excellence,” the event spotlighted the creativity, skill, and strength of women from both professional and home kitchen backgrounds.
Organized by the COTHM Culinary Arts Department and held at the Lahore campus, the event was proudly supported by K&N’s, Cheezious, Nextion, and Paola’s Cosa Nostra and conducted in collaboration with the Chefs Association of Pakistan (CAP).
Two Culinary Competitions: One Purpose — Empowerment
The event’s highlights were two dedicated culinary competitions:
- Student Women’s Culinary Competition
Female culinary students of COTHM displayed advanced techniques, elegant plating, and bold flavors, showcasing their professional training and innovation.
- Homechefs Culinary Competition
A heartwarming platform for passionate home-based women chefs, many of whom stepped into the culinary spotlight for the first time, offering a unique blend of tradition, creativity, and personal flair.
Recognition & Rewards
Winners from both competitions received cash prizes and gift hampers, celebrating their achievements and encouraging their future growth in the culinary industry.
Honorary Memberships by CAP
In a landmark moment, the Chefs Association of Pakistan (CAP) presented Honorary Memberships to all participating Homechefs, formally welcoming them into the national culinary community and recognizing their role in enriching Pakistan’s food culture.
Homechefs awarded CAP Honorary Memberships included:
Chef Rukhsana Tabassum, Chef Gulraiz Anas, Chef Noushin Shahid, Chef Sadaf Waseem, Chef Maham Zunair, Chef Alina Tahir, Chef Tasneem Rafi, Chef Mutahira Mehmood, Chef Farah Noveen, Chef Zofa, Chef Saleha Mustafa, Chef Nadia Amir, Chef Tayyaba, Chef Humaira Nasir, Chef Sadia Kamran, Chef Zahra Faisal, Chef Amna Ashiq, Chef Fatima Nasir, and Chef Fatima Shahid.
This prestigious honor acknowledged their contributions and inspired others to pursue culinary excellence regardless of background or profession.
COTHM’s celebration of World Women’s Day 2025 was more than an event — it was a powerful statement of inclusion, appreciation, and opportunity for women across Pakistan’s culinary landscape.
