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Who We Are

Western India Culinary Association (WICA), a professional organisation for chefs was founded in Mumbai in the year 2002. Since its inception, WICA has enjoyed a deep and long standing tradition as western India's true representation of the professional chefs and cooks.

WICA is passionate community of culinary professionals dedicated to promoting excellence in the world of gastronomy. Our members include seasoned chefs, students, faculties and principals of hotel management and catering institutes & corporate chefs from food and equipment brands.

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Our Mission

Elevate Culinary Excellence

WICA is committed to raising the bar for culinary standards, techniques and creativity through workshops, master classes, culinary competitions and collaborative events.

Foster Knowledge Sharing

WICA is a vibrant community where like-minded chefs connect, collaborate and grow together. Our networking events, forums and gatherings create opportunities for chefs to forge meaningful relationships and professional connections.

Community & Networking

WICA believes that knowledge is best when shared. Our platform provides a space for chefs to exchange ideas and experiences.

Goal

WICA's goal is to unite chefs and cooks across Western India in a common dedication to professional excellence. The core idea behind WICA is to set and maintain the highest level of culinary excellence, food standards and professionalism throughout the kitchens and to accomplish these goals through the transfer of skills.

President Emeritus

Chef Vernon Coelho along with a couple of fellow chefs founded the Western India Culinary Association (WICA) in 2002. Chef Coelho taught at IHM Mumbai for over 30 years. He retired as the Head of Culinary at the Institute. During his teaching years and even later he travelled around the world and taught professionals in many countries. Chef Coelho left for his heavenly abode on 26th November 2020. The hospitality industry and the culinary fraternity will miss the inspirational professional and an incredible person that Chef Coelho was.