French Culinary Schools Flourish Amid India's Booming Fine-Dining Industry
India's expanding fine-dining market is driving a surge in interest for French culinary training, as reported by Ecole Ducasse director Aabhas Jain. Jain noted that social media exposure has inspired younger generations to pursue ambitious careers as professional chefs, a significant shift from the limited culinary aspirations seen a decade or fifteen years ago. The French culinary school operates in Gurugram, Haryana, alongside the Indian School of Hospitality near New Delhi.
Originally published by The Japan Times | 23 October 2026 | Read original: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/23/asia-pacific/society/india-french-cooking-schools/
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