Contestants of Naga Chef Season 12 with judges and organizer on December 4.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 4
The Naga Chef Season 12 as part of Hornbill Festival 2025 today entered 3rd round at The Naga Heritage Village, Kisama.
Titled the “Innovation Round,” this stage tested the contestants’ creativity and ability to push culinary boundaries. With today’s event concluding the third round, Naga Chef Season 12 continues to showcase exceptional talent and innovation from its contestants.
The judging panel for the day comprised Kevitsu Doze, Sakutemjen Aier, and Chenti Phom.
Naga Chef event is Naga indigenous cuisine competition with the theme “Let’s get cooking.”
Earlier rounds focused on core culinary abilities. The first round took place on December 2 and centred on cooking skills, was evaluated by Sentila Yanger, Nuneseno Chase and Alemjungla Jamir.
The second round, (Signature Dish Round) conducted on December 3, was judged by Kevitsu Doze and Rovi Chase.
Kevitsu Doze of Synergy Group Enterprise told the Morung Express that the declaration of the result will take place on December 9.
The winning chef will receive Rs 3 lakh. The event is managed by Synergy Group Enterprise and supported by Tourism Department, Government of Nagaland.
