Topic: Culinary Principles & Practices, Kitchen Management
Profile of the Speaker:
Chef Sarah Ryan, lecturer in Project Management, Advanced Culinary, Kitchen Management and Culinary Principles & Practices at Shannon College of Hotel Management
Session Summary:
On 26th February 2026, a guest lecture was organized for Semester II first-year students by Dr. P. Manikandan at Classroom 104. The webinar was delivered by Chef Sarah Ryan on the topic “Evolution of European Culinary Principles and Techniques.” The session was attended by 45 students and provided valuable insights into the development of European culinary traditions, classical cooking methods, and professional kitchen practices followed in hospitality education. The lecture also highlighted how regional culinary influences and structured kitchen management contribute to modern culinary standards.
