Chef Mohammad Husain was invited as a speaker at Zee Bharat’s Bharat Ki Udaan 2.0, held in New Delhi on 18 December 2025, where he had the opportunity to interact with and inspire young people through his experiences in the culinary and hospitality industry.
The event brought together achievers, professionals and individuals from diverse fields to share their experiences, perspectives and journeys of growth. As part of the programme, Chef Mohammad Husain spoke about his journey in culinary arts and hospitality, and shared insights on the importance of passion, perseverance, discipline and continuous learning in building a meaningful professional career.
For Chef Mohammad Husain, the interaction was an opportunity to connect the world of professional hospitality with the aspirations of the younger generation. His journey as a third-generation hospitality professional, combined with culinary education, professional training and practical restaurant experience, shaped the perspective he shared with the audience.
Sharing a Journey from Culinary Learning to Hospitality
Chef Mohammad Husain spoke about how a career in food and hospitality extends beyond cooking. Professional kitchens require discipline, teamwork, consistency, responsibility and a willingness to keep learning.
He also emphasised that success is built gradually through experience, dedication and continuous improvement, rather than through a single achievement or milestone.
His participation reflected the broader vision associated with his work in culinary education and hospitality — encouraging young people to explore practical learning, develop professional skills and remain open to new opportunities.
Felicitated by Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji
A significant moment of the event was Chef Mohammad Husain being felicitated by Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, during the programme.
The recognition added a memorable milestone to his professional journey and acknowledged his participation in an event focused on bringing together achievers and inspiring stories from different fields.
Inspiring the Next Generation
Speaking to young people was particularly meaningful for Chef Mohammad Husain because of his continuing involvement in culinary education, hospitality training and professional development.
His message remains centred on a simple principle: learn continuously, work with discipline, stay passionate about your craft and allow experience to shape your journey.
The Bharat Ki Udaan 2.0 platform provided an opportunity to share these ideas beyond the restaurant environment and connect with a wider audience interested in career growth, entrepreneurship, professional skills and personal development.
A Milestone in the Journey
Being invited as a speaker at Bharat Ki Udaan 2.0 represents another milestone in Chef Mohammad Husain’s journey from professional culinary learning and hospitality experience to education, mentorship and public engagement — a journey that also includes conducting professional butchery training in Mumbai.
It also reflects the evolving role of a modern hospitality professional — not only as someone who works within a kitchen or restaurant, but also as an educator, speaker and contributor to the development of the next generation.
Chef Mohammad Husain
Author · Culinary Educator · Hospitality Professional · Professional Butcher
Third Generation | Lazeez Hakeem® | Since 1971
Hospitality Monitor | IRCTC – South Zone
UCB & UoS UK Alumni