A ten day activation by Kashmir Cooking Oil & Banaspati, held from 21 to 30 September 2026 under the Student Services Centre, gives female students the chance to turn their recipes into a real food business and compete at national level.
Under the patronage of the Student Services Centre, Kashmir Cooking Oil & Banaspati is bringing a mega event to COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus to encourage entrepreneurial skills in women. Female students get the chance to turn their own recipes into a real food business and to compete at a national level.
The activation runs for ten days, from 21 to 30 September 2026, and moves from registration through auditions to a live pop-up kitchen where the shortlisted students sell what they cook from branded Kashmir food carts.
The whole event is covered by a professional photo, video and drone team, with national television coverage by the Green Television Network.
Venue: Student Services Centre, adjacent to the Campus Cafeteria
Open to: Female students of CUI Lahore Campus
To register: Kashmir Rising Chef stall, during the pre-hype days
How the ten days are planned
- Pre-hype & registration (21 – 23 September 2026): Setup and installation, followed by three days of registration at the Kashmir Rising Chef stall. Gift boxes are given to students as they register.
- Auditions & screening (24 – 28 September 2026): Three days of auditions and screening, with Saturday and Sunday excluded. Four students are shortlisted for the selling round.
- Pop-up kitchen (29 & 30 September 2026): Two days of real food selling from branded Kashmir food carts, leading to the grand finale.
Activation highlights
- Pre-hype & registration – three days
- Auditions & screening – three days
- Food selling experience – two days
- Branded Kashmir food carts, umbrellas, tables and chairs
- Professional photo and video coverage, including drone footage
- National television coverage with the Green Television Network
Prizes & giveaways
- Gift boxes for 1,000+ students at registration
- Four shortlisted students receive PKR 25,000 each along with certificates
- The grand finale winner is featured on national television and receives the grand prize
- Oil and ghee prizes for participants
Registration
Female students who wish to take part should visit the Kashmir Rising Chef stall during the pre-hype days, from 21 to 23 September 2026, to register. This is a platform to showcase your talent, build confidence and take a step toward financial independence.
For queries about the event, contact Zaheer Akbar: 0321-4288421