TINY TASTEMAKERS (LITTLE CHEF CLUB)
Event Details:
Date: 26th April 2025
Venue: X B
Resource Person: Ms. Avanti Bapat, Ex-Student (Dough and Delight Bakery)
Activity: Elegant Dining: Mastering Table Etiquette and Chocolate Mousse
Highlights:
The session began with an engaging presentation by Ms. Avanti Bapat, who shared her expertise in both culinary arts and dining etiquette.
Students actively participated in a hands-on demonstration on how to prepare chocolate mousse, guided step-by-step by the resource person.
The event included a practical exercise on table setting and proper dining behaviour, allowing students to practice and internalise the etiquette discussed. Interactive Q&A sessions enabled students to clarify doubts and gain insights into professional culinary practices and social dining norms.
Learning Outcomes:
Understanding of Table Manners:
Through the presentation on dining etiquette, students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of proper manners and etiquette during dining.
Enhanced Culinary Skills:
Students learned the process of making chocolate mousse, including techniques for achieving the right texture and flavour. They also acquired tips on ingredient selection, presentation, and hygiene in the kitchen, thereby improving their confidence and competence in cooking.
Improved Social Skills:
By practising table etiquette in a simulated dining environment, students developed greater poise and confidence in social situations, preparing them for formal gatherings and events in the future.
Conclusion
The activity conducted on 26th April 2025 in Class X B was a success. The session not only enriched students’ culinary skills but also instilled in them a greater appreciation for dining etiquette. Such initiatives contribute significantly to the holistic development and experiential learning among students.
