Thursday, 12th February 2026

The Riphah Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Arts (RIHCA) Lahore is celebrating a massive victory following a stellar performance at the Pakistan International Culinary Championship (PICC). Competing against the nation’s top culinary and hospitality talent, the RIHCA team demonstrated exceptional skill, creativity, and international-level expertise.

The team returned with an impressive haul of medals, proving once again that Riphah is a leader in professional hospitality training.

Our participants showcased their prowess across various professional categories, securing honors in everything from mixology to gourmet plating:

• Gold Medal – Mocktails: M. Salman
• 3 Gold Medals – Four-Course Gourmet Team (Professional): Chef Seema Rose, Chef M. Usman, and Chef Hamza Shahzad
• Silver Medal – Seafood (Professional): Chef Hamza Shahzad
• 3 Bronze Medals – Four-Course Gourmet Team (Professional): Chef Ayesha Miraj, Chef Adnan Aslam, and Chef Dur e Adan
• Bronze Medal – Seafood (Professional): Chef Ayesha Miraj
• Bronze Medal – Beef (Professional): Chef Malik Riaz Ahmad
• Bronze Medal – Four Plate Dessert (Professional): Chef Adnan Aslam
• Bronze Medal – Young Chef of the Year (Professional): Chef Dur e Adan

This remarkable success is a reflection of the rigorous training and high professional standards upheld at RIHCA Lahore. We extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Muhammad Umer Farooq, Regional Director of Riphah International University Lahore, for his unwavering moral and financial support. His leadership and the operational assistance from all departments were instrumental in making this achievement possible.

Congratulations to all our winners! You have made RIHCA and Riphah International University shine bright on the national stage.