Namkeen Competition

Rules & Regulations

• The contest is open to all Indians residing in Kuwait, aged 18 years and above.
• The Diwali Namkeen should be Dry Indian Namkeens, generally consumed during Diwali. Examples Chakli, Sev, Chivda, Kachori, Mathri etc
• You will be provided a 1 ft X 1 ft space for exhibiting your dish.
• Decorative items should be within the 1 ft X 1 ft space provided
• Use of fire, weapons, dangerous substance that creates a hazardous condition to the health and safety of audience is strictly prohibited.
• On the day of the contest, the participant must get the Namkeen prepared AT HOME by him/her, along with the original recipe which has been followed by the participant. Under no circumstances, the participant must use ready-to-use packs or buy Namkeens made in shops/or from those who take orders of making Namkeens at home.
• The participants have to be present with the Namkeen at 7.30 am on 18th October 2019. Venue is Al Zumerida Hall, Opp Salwa, Kuwait.
• Competition will start at 8:00am Sharp. The Namkeen and presentation should be ready by 8:30 am for judgment. (Cooking not allowed at the venue).
• After 8:30 AM no participants can stay near their Namkeens. They need to move out and visit stalls.
• Participants can collect their utensils only after 12:00 PM.The Namkeen has to be transferred to the plastic plates and kept it on the table. Participant cannot take back the Namkeen.
• One participant can bring along only one type of Namkeen.(and not a platter of Namkeens)
• Participant can register only in one competion either Mithai or Namkeen
• Participants will be provided with 400gms of Ghee from the Sponsor KDD for preparing the Sweets.
• Confirmed Participants will be called to come and collect the Ghee from Gurukul,Salmiya
• A Creative style of presentation will surely earn extra points.
• The quantity of the Namkeen brought at the venue should be a minimum of 1/4 KG (250 gms).
• The participant should be ready to answer any question by the judge regarding the making of the Namkeen prepared by the participant if called.
• Judge will pick 3 winners and the decision of the judge shall be final. No disputes shall be entertained thereafter.
• Entry to the contest is limited to the first 15 Confirmed participants only. So Hurry Up and Get Going!!!
• Last date of registration will be10th October 2019 or as soon as we receive 15 Confirmed Participants
• Winners Profile and Recipe will be posted on the site.