BEST OF CAI-VEGETABLE CARVING



The art carving vegetables and fruits is actually an Eastern custom that has been adopted by many creative food artists around the world. IN Thailand and Japan fruits carving is considered part of the presentation of the meal. The stunning designs and forms that could be created make them a Centre of Attention. The exquisite craft of fruit and vegetable carving developed very slowly, constantly adapting

To the prosperity of the population. The purpose of fruit and vegetable carving is to make food more attractive, more appetizing, and also easier to eat. Decorating fresh, well-formed, and  colorful fruits and vegetables through artistic carving is by no means difficult. All it takes is concentration. Students start to learn the real art of edible sculpture with vegetables and Fruits under the close supervision of our chef instructors. They are made to understand that carving does not need any special knives and tools just a small id more than enough to bring out the best carvings. The knife, however, must be sharp at all times, and so you should always have a small whetstone nearby. Students are made to master the fine techniques of knife movement on the surface, flawless extraction.

                                        
                                                                By BRAND CAI - Faculty

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