Dr. Balendra Singh
DIRECTOR & EXECUTIVE PASTRY CHEF
Dr. Balendra Singh currently belongs to the well-trained pastry chefs in India! With a flair for innovation and acumen of international pastry cuisine. He is a dedicated Pastry chef, who initially studied his art in The IHM Dehradun with a focus on bakery and confectionary. He worked With top luxurious International Branded Hotels, UmaidBhawan Palace Jodhpur, Grand Hyatt New Delhi, Westin Gurgaon, JW Marriott New Delhi, Pullman and Novotel New Delhi, The TajMahal New Delhi & cruise ship around the world. Expenses knowledge in casual & fine dining, a-la-carte, buffet & Banquet and pastry shop setup homemade ice cream and handmade chocolates. After enjoying 23 years with the industry and finesse his skills as a pastry chef and chocolatier, he returned to his roots in culinary education and held a position an Executive Pastry chef at Delhi Institute of Hotel Management (DIHM) teaching cooking and management courses. As he believes “Eating fuel the body, but eating good food fuels the soul”. An endeavor to impart this knowledge of his, ‘Excellence’ programmed has been introduced, which consists of a melange of Pastry, Chocolate, and Entrepreneurship. He started his own INSTITUTE OF BAKERY & PASTRY ARTS (New Delhi) and also started “Balendra’s Baking Classes”(BBC), every month in different five-star hotels all over India. As a culinary educator, he draws from his many years of culinary experience to pass along to students not only the skills for success in the kitchen but also for life. He feels those life skills are the most important things they can learn: teamwork, cleanliness, organization, respect, integrity, compassion and being able to laugh and enjoy what you are doing.
Sireesh Saxeena
MENTOR
Chef Sireesh Saxeena have 45 years of vast experience with the hospitality industry. He graduated from IHM Pusa in1975 and worked with India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) and role to Vice President (Hotels) cum corporate Chef. Chef has won great accolades and recipient of number of Awards which includes the ”Golden Hat” and the National Tourism Award as ”Best Chef ” in The five star category. He has mastered a great number of chefs and hospitality professionals who now occupy high positions in the industry. He has been advisor to quite a few Hospitality and Culinary institutes. He has adapted the book ”Cookery for the Hospitality Industry”.
Chef Satish Chandra
SOUS CHEF INSTRUCTOR
Chef Satish Chandra, Sous Chef Instructor at Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts. He has Completed hotel management from SAMS Institute of hotel management Varanasi (U.P). Also additionally qualifies as (C.H.T.) CERTIFIED HOSPITALITY TRAINER from I.H.M. PUSA (N.C.H.M.C.T.). With over 13 years of experience with 4 years of industry experience and 9 years of academic. Experience in the industry with properties like The City Park and TGI Fridays and with specialization in continental cuisine. Chef has represented India in Spain at the world’s 3rd Tapas Championship
Chef Diksha Khandelwal
CENTRE HEAD & CHEF INSTRUCTOR BAKERY
Chef Diksha Khandelwal has joined IBCA as a Management Trainee. She has completed her Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Patisserie) affiliated with City & Guilds, London. She intends to build a career with a leading bakery or dedicated bakery institute that can help her explore her potential and develop her skills. She holds a B.A. in French Honours from Amity University and has two years of experience working at Accenture. Chef Diksha also participated in Aahar 2024 in the Plated Dessert category, where she won a gold medal.
Chef Oshien Sihra
CHEF INSTRUCTOR BAKERY
Chef Oshien is from Ajmer, Rajasthan. After completing her Post Graduation in Geography and having an experience of two years of lectureship for the same, the passion for bakery and pastry intended her to quit her job to pursue the Advance Diploma (18 Months Diploma) in Bakery and Pastry Arts from Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts. After doing her management training from IBCA itself, presently she is working as a Chef Instructor with us. She participated in Aahar 2023 in Petit Fours and 3 tier Wedding Cake . She won a silver medal in Petit Fours.
Chef Sahejpreet Kaur
CHEF INSTRUCTOR BAKERY
Chef Sahejpreet Kaur is from Gurgaon. She has done her Bachelors from Delhi University and has cleared 2 levels in Diplome De Francaise. She has done 18 months Advance Diploma Course from IBCA. She has achieved Silver Medal in IHE competition in the category of Dress the cake and bronze medal in the category of Chocolate Mania. She participated in Aahar 2023 in Chocolate Mania and 3 tier Wedding Cake. She won a gold medal in Chocolate Mania.
Chef Prashant Pachori
CHEF INSTRUCTOR BAKERY
Prashant Pachori, a seasoned and passionate chef, has dedicated himself to mastering the culinary arts. With an unwavering commitment to delivering top-quality service, and ensuring ultimate guest satisfaction, he has transformed his profession into a way of life. His impressive culinary journey includes several pivotal roles:
Since September 2022, Prashant has been serving as a Sous Chef at Hyatt Centric Bangalore. In this capacity, he consistently upholds stringent standards, maintains impeccable sanitation, and engages with guests to refine product quality and service offerings. He has introduced many innovative concepts, menus, and valuable training and development for the team.
Prashant’s previous roles include Chef de Partie positions at JW Marriott, Aerocity, Delhi, and Sofitel Mumbai BKC. In these roles, he maintained exacting standards, conceptualized themed dessert buffets, and actively sought guest feedback for continuous improvement.
His culinary journey commenced as a Demi Chef de Partie at The Leela Ambiance Hotel in Gurugram, evolving into roles as a Commie 1 Chef, and Commie Chef at City Park Hotel, New Delhi.
Notably, Prashant is now sharing his wealth of experience and expertise as a Sous Chef Instructor for Bakery, Patisserie, and Confectionery at the Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts. His career exemplifies dedication, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to the art of cooking.
Chef Neha Chand
ASSISTANT CHEF INSTRUCTOR
Chef Neha Chand is from Uttarakhand. She finished Level 2 from City & Guilds. She did her apprentice training at The Leela Palace New Delhi . She worked hard to learn and now she’s ready to use her skills in the hospitality industry. Presently she is working as a Assistant Chef Instructor with us.
Chef Satish Chandra
CULINARY INSTRUCTOR
Chef Satish Chandra, Sous Chef Instructor at Institute of Bakery & Culinary Arts. He has Completed hotel management from SAMS Institute of hotel management Varanasi (U.P). Also additionally qualifies as (C.H.T.) CERTIFIED HOSPITALITY TRAINER from I.H.M. PUSA (N.C.H.M.C.T.). With over 13 years of experience with 4 years of industry experience and 9 years of academic. Experience in the industry with properties like The City Park and TGI Fridays and with specialization in continental cuisine. Chef has represented India in Spain at the world’s 3rd Tapas Championship.
Chef Deepak Mathur
CHEF INSTRUCTOR CULINARY
We are thrilled to welcome Chef Deepak to the Institute of Bakery and Culinary Arts as our new Culinary Executive Chef Instructor! Chef Deepak brings a wealth of experience and culinary expertise from his previous roles, including Executive Chef at CAD TECH BAR BY GAME in Gurgaon, Senior CDP at Apollo Hospital in Delhi, and various significant positions at Hotel LA, City Park Hotel, Darte Italian Restaurant in Latvia, SWIGGY, DLF The Magnolias, Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, and Galaxy Hotel. His extensive background and passion for excellence will undoubtedly inspire and elevate our students’ learning experience. Please join us in welcoming Chef Deepak to our culinary family. Welcome aboard, Chef Deepak! 🍽️👨🍳