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Chef’s Compass at Creams Restaurant

‘Creams Restaurant’, located within the training hotel at VMSIIHE, is a hub for students to master international standards of food and beverage service. Open to the public by reservation only, ‘Creams’ offers a curated dining experience as per the Chef’s Compass schedule.

About the event

The Chef’s Compass

The Chef’s Compass at VMSIIHE guides students through an exploration of global cuisines, allowing them to master diverse culinary techniques and cultural flavours.

This innovative concept challenges students to create themed menus, host events, and execute complex culinary projects, preparing them to excel in the international hospitality industry.

Themed dinners

Recent Chef’s Compass Dinners

In their final year, B.Sc. Culinary Arts students independently manage restaurant and kitchen operations, applying their skills under expert faculty guidance.

27th March 2026

Bollywood

Head Chef: Saee Karmarkar

Immerse yourself in the magic of Bollywood with a specially curated selection of small plates and cocktails, all while enjoying a trip down memory lane with musical numbers from favourite Bollywood films.

17th March 2026

Food and Wine

Head Chef: Lakshmi Mukund

A food and wine pairing formal dinner that brings together thoughtfully curated dishes, each matched with a wine selected to enhance the flavours, texture and character of the dish.

13th March 2026

Fork n Film

Head Chef: Juvela Bravo da Costa

A fork-and-film dinner experience featuring “Ratatouille”. Each course arrives as the film’s moments unfold, blending flavour with emotion.

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08th March 2026

Helios Harvest: The Brunch

Head Chef: Agastya Hinge

A curated Sunday brunch featuring classic breakfast staples, savoury carving-station selections, and seasonal desserts, with optional bottomless beverages.

20th February 2026

Bharat Ek Khoj

Head Chef: Pranav Joshi

A display of food where flavours and art collide — a road trip across India through 13 specially curated courses, each inspired by an Indian landscape.

13th February 2026

Shoku

Head Chef: Arshad

A Pan-Asian theme dinner bringing together the best of Japan, Thailand and China in one evening.

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7th February 2026

Kulagar (Farm to Table)

Head Chef: Manjit L Kamat

A celebration of Goa’s soil, farms and coastal heritage brought together in a refined farm-to-table experience at Laban Farm, Nuvem, Goa.

30th January 2026

La Tavola del Carnevale

Head Chef: Sanika Naik

A warm and lively evening celebrating the cuisine of Venice, where classic flavours and heartfelt hospitality come together.

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23rd January 2026

Brazilian Churrascaria

Head Chef: Maxwell Godinho

A Brazilian churrascaria where fresh-grilled meats come straight from the fire to the plate, in a relaxed à la carte format.

16th January 2026

Napolean

Head Chef: Daniel Shibu

A six-course fine-dining journey focused on Napoleon Bonaparte’s trade routes — France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Russia.

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18th December 2025

Levantish – Middle Eastern Escape

Head Chef: Alefiya Motiwala

An invitation into the heart of Middle Eastern warmth, where rich flavours, spices and timeless culinary traditions come alive.

Glimpses

Glimpses of Past Dinners

  • Goan Dinner (Set Menu) — 13/12/2024
  • French Dinner (Set Menu) — 03/01/2025
  • Oceania Dinner (Set Menu) — 10/01/2025
  • DJ Night: Tapas & Turntables — 28th March 2025

Creams Restaurant is open to the public by reservation only. For reservations and Chef’s Compass schedules, please contact the institute.

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