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Vidarbha's
Biggest
Cooking Show
Annapurna Cooking League – Swad Star, Season 1
From your kitchen to Vidarbha’s biggest culinary stage. Showcase your signature dish and compete to become the first Swad Star – Season 1 Champion.
Auditions begin 26 Aug
1000+ Expected Registrations
Top 60 Contestants
Top 6 Semi-Finalists
Top 2 Finalists
1 Champion
Vidarbha's Biggest Cooking Competition
Annapurna
Cooking League
Swad Star
Season 1
Your Recipe could make your
Vidarbha’s Next Swad Star !
Celebrity Judges
Exciting Cash Prizes
All Ingredients Provided
Open for Home Chefs
Nagpur & Vidarbha
Swad Star | Season 1
The Stage is Set
Are You Ready?
Annapurna Cooking League is Vidarbha’s premier culinary competition that celebrates passionate home chefs and their extraordinary talent. Hosted by Fusion Fiesta Lounge, Swad Star – Season 1 is your opportunity to step beyond your kitchen, showcase your signature dish, and compete on a professional culinary stage.
From the Signature Dish Audition to the Grand Finale, every round is designed to test your creativity, technique, and passion. Impress renowned judges, earn recognition, and compete for the prestigious title of Swad Star – Season 1 Champion.
Real Talent
A platform where passionate home chefs can showcase their skills.
Biggest Stage
Compete against Vidarbha's finest and prove your culinary excellence.
Exciting Prizes.
Win prestigious titles, cash rewards, and exclusive recognition.
Cook with Passion
Celebrate creativity, tradition, and the joy of home cooking.
Your Recipe. Your Moment. Your Glory.
REGISTER NOW AND BE A PART OF VIDARBHA'S BIGGEST COOKING SHOW!
Competition journey
Six stages. One champion.
From the audition kitchen to the grand finale — here is exactly how Season 1 unfolds.
01
Now Open
Registration
Sign up online and lock your spot in Season 1. Entries are open to every home cook across Vidarbha.
02
26 Aug
Signature Dish Audition
Bring one home-cooked signature dish to the audition venue. Judges shortlist the Top 60 contestants.
03
28–30 Aug
League Round 1
20 contestants cook each day. Each day sends its Top 6 forward — 18 contestants in all.
04
31 Aug
Semi Final
The Top 18 face off on one stage. Only 6 survive the heat and move to the finalists round.
05
1 Sept
Finalists Round
Top 6 battle for two seats at the finale table. Two finalists are crowned.
06
2 Sept
Grand Finale
Head to head. One dish decides the first-ever Swad Star – Season 1 Champion.
What's included
Everything but the talent
Walk in empty-handed. Every station is stocked and ready before the clock starts.
Cooking Station
A professional station assigned to each contestant.
Gas Stove
Fully functional burners, ready before every round.
Utensils
Vegetables
Fresh produce stocked daily at the common pantry.
Ingredients & Spices
Pantry Items
Oils, flours, dairy, dry goods and condiments.
Preparation Area
Hygiene Facilities
Who can participate
If you cook, you qualify
Open to passionate home cooks from across Vidarbha. No culinary degree, no restaurant kitchen, no professional record required.
Homemakers
Students
Aspiring chefs
Grandparents
Working professionals
Anyone who loves cooking
Event schedule
Mark your calendar
Eight days that will decide Vidarbha's first Swad Star.
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Registration
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Entries open across Vidarbha
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26 Aug
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Signature Dish Audition & Top 60 Selection
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28–30 Aug
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League Round 1
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31 Aug
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31 Aug Semi Final (Top 18)
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1 Sept
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Finalists Round (Top 6)
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2 Sept
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Grand Finale
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Judging criteria
How every plate is scored
Each round is evaluated by the judging panel across eight parameters.
01
Taste
02
Presentation
03
Creativity
04
Hygiene
05
Technique
06
Time Management
07
Innovation
08
Overall Experience
The organizer
Fusion Fiesta Lounge
Powered by Fusion Fiesta Lounge — a platform built to discover and celebrate Vidarbha's finest home chefs. From the audition kitchen to the finale stage, every round of Swad Star Season 1 is hosted, equipped and supported by the Fusion Fiesta team.
FAQs
Good questions, clear answers
Do I need to bring my own dish?
Only on 26 Aug. The audition round requires one home-cooked signature dish brought from your kitchen.
Who can participate?
The competition is open to passionate home cooks from across Vidarbha — no professional experience required.
What should I bring on competition days?
Just yourself and your talent. Cooking stations, stoves, utensils, vegetables, spices and pantry items are arranged for you.
What about ingredients in the later rounds?
From League Round 1 onwards, all cooking infrastructure and essential ingredients are provided by the organizers.
Do I need professional cooking experience?
No. Swad Star is built for home chefs. Passion, taste and creativity matter far more than a formal background.
Where is the competition held?
All rounds are hosted by Fusion Fiesta Lounge, the official venue and power partner of Season 1.
Your kitchen made you famous at home
Now let Vidarbha know your name.
Registrations for Annapurna Cooking League – Swad Star Season 1 are open. Seats for the 26 Aug audition are limited.
