The Chef Show

Live On Stage

Watch India's most celebrated chefs take the stage live — cooking, conversing, and celebrating the soul of Uttar Pradesh's cuisine. From Awadhi dum cooking to Banarasi street food secrets, each show is a masterclass in flavour, heritage, and storytelling. The Chef Show is the beating heart of Taste of UP — where food becomes performance, and tradition becomes theatre.

The Chef Show Live

Live Cooking Demonstrations

Celebrity chefs cook signature UP dishes live on stage — Galouti Kebab, Dum Biryani, Baati Chokha and more, in real time.

Talk Shows & Chef Conversations

Engaging interviews and candid conversations about culinary journeys, regional food heritage, and the future of Indian cuisine.

Expert Jury Interaction

Jury chefs interact with award nominees, tasting dishes and sharing expert insight into what makes UP food truly extraordinary.

Professionally Filmed for OTT & TV

Every moment captured for national broadcast — telecasted on leading channels and OTT platforms to amplify UP's culinary story.

Meet the Expert Jury Panel

A distinguished panel of culinary legends evaluating the best of UP's food scene

Gaurav Khanna
MasterChef Winner
Gaurav Khanna
Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi
TV Chef & Author
Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

A Signature Episode — Flavours of Uttar Pradesh

Show Format

A professionally produced episode capturing the Top 10 iconic delicacies from UP's districts — each dish shot, styled, and narrated to highlight its cultural story, local identity, and culinary legacy.

TOP 10

Iconic Delicacies Featured

Handpicked signature dishes from across UP's 75 districts — celebrating the richness of regional cuisine district by district.

ODOC

One District One Cuisine

Every dish represents its janpad — amplifying the ODOC initiative and positioning UP as a vibrant culinary destination.

OTT+TV

National Broadcast

Telecasted on national channels and OTT platforms — driving food tourism, brand visibility and cultural pride across India.