SRM IHM Kattankulathur Hosts Ultimate Sugar & Chocolate Masterclass in 2026

SRM Institute of Hotel Management, Kattankulathur, proudly presents the Advanced Sugar & Chocolate Artistry Masterclass – Grand Showcase, conducted from August 22 to 27, 2026. This landmark masterclass, presented as a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, provided students with a unique opportunity to receive advanced training in sugar, chocolate and confectionery artistry from an internationally acclaimed culinary expert.

The masterclass was conducted by Chef Dimmuthu Kumarasinghe, Founder of Culinary Academy, Melbourne, Australia, and a Culinary Olympian, World Cup Champion and International Culinary Champion, renowned for his exceptional expertise in culinary and pastry artistry.

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The programme featured extensive training in Royal Icing Artistry, including the creation of an elaborate Royal Icing Gazebo, demonstrating exceptional precision, structural detailing and artistic craftsmanship. Students were trained in advanced piping, intricate detailing and professional finishing techniques.

Another key area was Fondant Mastery, where students developed advanced skills in modelling, shaping and finishing. The programme also introduced students to Sugar Flower Artistry, enabling them to create delicate and realistic sugar flowers with intricate detailing, form and colour.

In Chocolate Artistry, students received specialised training in various techniques of chocolate tempering, gaining an understanding of achieving the desired shine, snap, texture, stability and finish. They were also introduced to creative applications of chocolate in showpieces, cake decoration and the creation of cake toppers and artistic elements.

The Grand Showcase brings together the extraordinary creations produced by the students during the masterclass. Each creation reflects their newly acquired technical knowledge, creativity, patience, precision and artistic vision, demonstrating how advanced culinary techniques can be transformed into remarkable edible works of art.

The showcase was further honoured by the presence of Chef Sheetharam Prasad, Corporate Chef of GRT Hotels, Secretary of the South Indian Culinary Association (SICA) and Vice President of SICA, whose presence added great value and significance to the occasion.

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The event was also graced by Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, whose presence encouraged and inspired the students as they presented their artistic creations.

The chefs and the team were felicitated by the dignitaries along with Dr. D. Antony Ashok Kumar, The Director of SRM IHM.

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