Transgender chef from Texas on five-city India tour

New Delhi Jan 7 (IANS) Texas-based chef Chris Trapani a transgender will take on a five-city tour in India starting with New Delhi on Wednesday.

The globally celebrated authority in Tex-Mex food will also travel to Mumbai Bengaluru Kolkata and Chandigarh.

For his visit here Trapani along with The Lalit Food Truck Company chefs will conduct a skill development workshop for the members of the transgender community.

The aim of this workshop is to share anecdotes on how to set up and run a successful food truck and catering business and follow the passion for food. The workshop will conclude with a live cook off session by the participants.

"My move to Texas changed my life over a decade ago. Today I am hoping to touch and inspire some lives in India. I have heard a lot about the country and can t wait for the journey to begin " Trapani said in a statement.

Keshav Suri Executive Director of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group expressed his enthusiasm on the prospect of introducing India to Trapani s talent. "I am immensely pleased with Chef Chris visit and joining us in this initiative to continuously support the marginalised communities."

--IANS
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