Cook for a smile hosted to educate children

The Smile Foundation and 3-time Michelin starred celebrity chef Vikas Khanna came together today to create a unique charity cookout - "Cook for a Smile" hosted by Hyatt Hotels in India on July 27 at Hyatt Regency in New Delhi. Funds raised from the campaign will be used to provide education and nutrition for 1,000 children for one year. Khanna is associated with the Smile Foundation as a Goodwill Ambassador for its "Nutrition for Better Literacy" initiative.
Delhi's top corporate leaders spent their Sunday busy testing their mettle at Hyatt's cooking stations under the guidance of the Master chef judge Vikas Khanna. The CEOs took to recreating some of their favourite recipes in support of Smile Foundation's 'Nutrition for Better Literacy' initiative. Each CEO was accompanied by a child from the Smile Foundation who acted as sous - chef and helped these leaders stir up their own magic.
The event was a collaborative effort between Hyatt, Smile Foundation and its partners Cleo County, Western Digital, Philips Kitchen Appliances & CNBC who share the same passion for bringing underprivileged a healthier lifestyle. Elaborating on his fondness for the initiative chef Vikas Khanna, goodwill ambassador - Nutrition For Better Literacy, Smile Foundation said, "Lack of proper nutrition is a fundamental issue and one of the biggest roadblocks for the growth and development for children in our country..I Am proud to be associated with Smile Foundation as their Goodwill Ambassador for Nutrition for better literacy and I hope I am able to sensitize many more people about this issue that faces us as a developing country. Cook for Smile has been a big step in helping us reach out to stakeholders and by end of this year I pledge to benefit around 5000 kids under this initiative."
"We are proud to be associated with an initiative such as 'Cook For A Smile' which is a seamless extension of our own efforts at making a difference to the community. Our mission to provide authentic hospitality constantly inspires us to help deliver impactful change in society. Together with the Smile Foundation and committed individuals such as Chef Vikas Khanna, we are proud to have been able to raise funds and awareness for 'Nutrition for Better Literacy'. While we focus towards nourishment with this initiative, our company-wide philanthropic and environmental platform - Hyatt Thrive - continues to undertake various fund-raising and volunteer activities through the year that emphasize our belief in Human Care and the Human Spirit," said Yasmin D. Poonegar, Director of Corporate Communications, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts - Southwest Asia Ltd.