MasterChef India's record entry into Limca Book of Records

When experts come together, one ought to be prepared for surprises. Star Plus', Amul Presents MasterChef India, a show that takes viewers on a unique culinary tour, achieves a special milestone as it gives the Country, its biggest ever chocolate éclair. Passionately prepared by 25 chefs over 72 hours, this gastronomic milestone is all set to create new records. It stands 26 feet tall at the Atrium, Ambience Mall in Gurgaon. Chef Kunal Kapoor and Chef Ajay Chopra - the judges of the show ' have led this outstanding project.

The final 12 contestants of Star's "Amul presents MasterChef India' along with the experts from the kitchen of "The Leela Kempinski' have created this record breaking éclair on which work began about three days ago with different layers being made by separate teams. These layers were then brought together and assembled with security harnesses. Huge rollers & gigantic paint brushes were brought in, to give finishing touches to this chocolate wonder of the world.

Speaking at the event, Star India's Spokesperson said: " MasterChef is not just about cooking, it is about living gastronomy on the edge. As we launched "Amul Presents MasterChef India', on Star Plus, we decided that we will introduce cooking with a new dramatic twist. Star Plus is a leader in the Hindi GEC Category and has always introduced path-breaking innovations for its viewers. This is going to be India's first-of-its-kind éclair pyramid and it will take the show beyond the realms of just television entertainment and set new records. With this creation, we have taken the art of cooking to an all new high and we are extremely proud at the execution of such a wonderful project".

Congratulating the team and affirming the record representative from Limca Book of Records, Senior Editor, Ms. Arthy Muthanna Singh said, "The MatserChef team alongwith the team of Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon has created the largest chocolate éclair pyramid of India. The structure stood 26.8 feet tall at the Ambience Mall, Gurgaon (on Nov. 24th). It is a first of its kind achievement in its own right."

Roger Wright, General Manager, The Leela Kempinski -Gurgaon, said, "The entire team of Leela Kempinski Gurgaon kitchen professionals have embraced the opportunity to work with the Star Plus and Master Chef India team to set a new record by creating "India's Biggest Chocolate Éclair Pyramid in the Ambience Mall. By contributing to this record we have also been able to showcase the talents and innovation of an exceptional team of nationally and internationally recognized kitchen professionals. Jointly led by Austrian born veteran Executive Chef, Thomas Figovc, the Chef of our North Indian

Restaurant Diya and MasterChef Indian judge, Kunal Kapur a large team of Leela Gurgaon staff have delighted in the challenges they have been presented. Since the opening of the Leela Gurgaon in 2009 the hotel has been recognized as a leader in the provision of world class standards of service and quality with special emphasis on stylishly presented and very contemporary rooms, residences, restaurants, bars, banquet and recreational facilities. So this partnership with Star Plus, Master Chef India and Amul has developed into a co-branding opportunity to share innovative ideas among likeminded individuals and companies"