COTHM Takes Center Stage at Food Asia 2025, Expo Centre Lahore

The College of Tourism & Hotel Management (COTHM) proudly participated as the Culinary Partner at Food Asia on September 13, 2025, held at the Expo Centre. The three-day mega event brought together Pakistan’s top culinary talent, food enthusiasts, and hospitality experts under one roof.

As the official culinary partner, COTHM played a pivotal role in organizing and leading the competitions, live cooking demonstrations, and food stalls that highlighted innovation and professional excellence in gastronomy. The team ensured seamless coordination throughout the event. At the same time, the prestigious jury panel, including Chef Waseem, Chef Jahnzaib, Chef Umar, Chef Tippu Imran, Chef Ahmad Nawaz, and Chef Abdul Basit, upheld international culinary standards in judging.

Founder, President & CEO of COTHM, Mr. Ahmad Shafiq, visited the venue and lauded the participants’ efforts, stating that “demonstrations are the core need for creating a positive impact in culinary education and training, as they equip young chefs with practical exposure to meet global standards.”

Competitions & Features
Participants competed in five major categories:

2-Course Modern Pakistani Cuisine
Chinese Dish
Young Mystery Box Competition
Hi-Tea Platter
Cake Decoration

Alongside competitions, special attractions included Live Cooking Demonstrations and dedicated stalls by the Chocolate Academy, the COTHM Admission Team, and Diet Studio. These added immense value for both visitors and industry professionals, offering opportunities to learn, network, and experience culinary creativity firsthand.

Day Highlights

Day 1: Enthusiastic participation from culinary students and professionals, with competitions running throughout the day and engaging audiences.

Speaking on the occasion, the COTHM leadership emphasized that such events not only spotlight Pakistan’s rich culinary diversity but also foster international-level training and recognition for young chefs.

COTHM’s role as Culinary Partner reinforced its mission of shaping future hospitality leaders and strengthening Pakistan’s global standing in the food and hospitality sector.