Hello and welcome!
This is your complete guide to Golden Eye Chef 2025 — the world’s first and only global culinary competition for blind and visually impaired chefs. Whether you’re totally blind, partially blind, a home cook, or a professional chef — this contest is for you!
We’re here to guide you on how to enter, what to cook, how you’ll be judged, and how your voice and story can inspire the world. Let’s get started!
Introduction to Golden Eye Chef 2025
So, you’ve heard of cooking competitions, right? But Golden Eye Chef 2025 is something completely different. This isn’t just about cooking; it’s about breaking barriers and showing the world that sight doesn’t matter when it comes to making delicious food. The competition is designed for blind and visually impaired chefs like you!
The tagline says it all: “Cooking Beyond Seeing.”
It’s a global movement, not just a contest. This competition is all about giving chefs like you a chance to show your creativity, your passion, and most importantly, your vision in the kitchen — no matter what you can or can’t see.
Golden Eye Chef 2025 was announced on 7 June 2025. This is the 7th edition of the Golden Eye Contest, and it’s an online video recipe competition. To participate, you need to create a cooking video and email it to goldeneyechef@antardrishti.org by 7th July 2024.
The competition is a two-phase event, but we’ll focus on the first phase — the Online Video Recipe Contest.
The Theme: “One Pan Wonder: Quick and Simple”
Here’s the fun part! In Phase One, you’ll be asked to create a dish that’s quick, simple, and cooked in just one pan. You must use only five ingredients or fewer. Now, don’t worry about it being too simple or boring — this is where you can really show your creativity.
The idea is to keep it easy but unique. You don’t need fancy equipment or loads of ingredients. Just one pan, five ingredients, and 15 minutes. That’s the challenge!
You’re also encouraged to share your story. Tell us why this dish is special to you. Is it something your grandmother used to make? Or maybe it’s a dish that helped you through a tough time? Whatever the reason, we want to hear it.
How to Participate: Step-by-Step
Let me walk you through how to enter.
Step 1: Choose your dish.
- It has to be something you can cook in one pan.
- You must use five ingredients or fewer (but remember, salt, oil, water, and common spices don’t count toward your five ingredients).
- Make sure it’s a dish you can cook in under 15 minutes.
Step 2: Get your ingredients ready.
- Mise en place: That means having everything organized before you start. Get your ingredients, pan, utensils, and equipment ready.
Step 3: Film your video.
- The video should not exceed 15 minutes.
- In the video, make sure to include:
- The name of your dish
- List the ingredients you’re using
- Walk us through the steps — from prepping, to cooking, to plating
- And most importantly, tell your story. Why is this dish meaningful to you?
Step 4: Submit your video.
- The video must be emailed to goldeneyechef@antardrishti.org by 7th July 2024.
What the Judges Are Looking For
Here’s what the judges will be focusing on as they watch your video. There are five criteria, each worth 20 points.
- One-Pan Simplicity (20 Points)
Did you follow the theme? Did you use only one pan?
The judges will score you on sticking to the challenge: five ingredients or fewer, and making a recipe that’s quick and simple. - Mise en Place – Preparation & Flow (20 Points)
Were you organized? Did you have everything ready before you started cooking?
The judges will look for smoothness in the process — was the cooking well-paced and easy to follow? - Creativity & Innovation (20 Points)
Here’s your chance to shine!
Did you bring something new and creative to the dish? Is there a surprising or clever use of ingredients? Think outside the box! - Authenticity & Storytelling (20 Points)
This is where your personality comes through.
Did you share a story about the dish? What makes it personal to you? Whether cultural, emotional, or simply a memory — the more authentic, the better. - Imagery of Final Dish (20 Points)
Can the judges imagine what the dish tastes, smells, and feels like, even if they can’t see it?
Be descriptive. Use rich language to help them experience your dish through sound, taste, and smell.
Important Reminders
Before you go, here are some final tips:
- Entry Fee: There is no entry fee to participate in this contest.
- Language: You’re free to use your preferred language in the video. However, if it’s not in English or Hindi, please provide us with an English text version of the voiceover.
- Recipe Video: The video must not exceed 15 minutes. It should include:
- A clear explanation of the recipe.
- Ingredients and their quantities.
- Step-by-step cooking process.
- The story behind your dish.
- Narrative: The narrative is the “heart and soul” of your recipe. Explain why the dish is meaningful and share your creative journey. You could answer questions like:
- Why did you choose this dish?
- What inspired it?
- Does it reflect your traditions or culture?
- Are any ingredients locally sourced?
- Rules & Regulations:
- You can only submit one recipe.
- The video must be clear and easy to follow.
- Dish Name: Include a brief description of your dish and why you’re making it.
- Ingredients must be listed with specific quantities.
- The entire cooking process must be clearly explained.
- Video Quality: Use any camera (e.g., mobile) to record your video. Ensure the video is in landscape format and has good audio and video quality.
- No Help: You must cook on your own, but you can have someone help with recording.
- No Editing: Only video pauses are allowed — no edits in the video.
- Submission Format: Save your video and text file with your Name and Recipe Name.
Wrapping Up
Golden Eye Chef 2025 is about more than just cooking. It’s about proving that creativity, passion, and vision in the kitchen aren’t defined by what you can see — but by what you can create. This is your chance to show the world your talents, whether you’re a beginner or an expert.
You have until 7 July 2025 to submit your video, so start thinking about your dish and your story now. Most importantly, have fun and be yourself!
For entry forms and further details, visit our website: Golden Eye Chef 2025 Website
Let’s show the world that sight doesn’t define talent — it’s the heart and soul behind the dish that matters.
Good luck, and we can’t wait to see your creations!
Team Golden Eye Chef