04-06-2025
Chef Vikram Vij to mentor DDU IHM students
Gorakhpur: In a boost to hospitality stream of education, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University has announced a collaboration with internationally acclaimed Indian-Canadian chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij, said the university's media cell.
The tie-up aims to mentor students from the university's Institute of Hotel Management and Catering. The development followed Vice Chancellor Prof Poonam Tandon's recent visit to Vancouver, where she met Chef Vij at his iconic Michelin Guide-listed Vij's Restaurant.
"During my visit to Canada, I met Chef Vikram Vij at his restaurant and we had a detailed discussion about mentoring our hospitality students," said Prof Tandon.
"He has agreed to interact with our students and conduct interactive sessions on campus soon."
Born in Kanpur, Chef Vij pursued hotel management in Austria and mastered classical French cuisine. He later moved to Canada and opened Vij's in 1994 — now globally known for its innovative Indian fare. He is also known for his appearances on Canada's 'Dragon's Den' and his bestselling cookbooks.
The collaboration promises global exposure, hands-on insights and a valuable industry-academic link for DDU students, encouraging them to explore new culinary horizons . tnn
