Competition Date: May 21, 2025 - Bhopal, India
In a landmark moment for India’s home chefs, Sonia Gupta,
founder of the popular online baking academy AnybodyCanBake, was
crowned India’s First SuperChef at the Grand Finale of SuperChef
India 2025, held at the Marriott Courtyard, Bhopal.
Organized by the Dainik Bhaskar Group, the
nationwide culinary contest brought together thousands of talented home cooks.
The finale witnessed an intense showdown judged by three of India’s most
revered food experts — Padam Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Chef
& Author Nita Mehta, and acclaimed Sr. Journalist and Food Critic Amin Ali.
Sonia’s win is not just a personal triumph — it’s a powerful
testament to how passionate home chefs are redefining India’s culinary
landscape.
From Baking Queen to SuperChef: Sonia’s
Cross-Cuisine Leap
Widely known for her work in eggless and health-conscious
baking, Sonia entered SuperChef India not to bake — but to cook.
Determined to step outside her niche and test her broader culinary skills, she
took a bold leap into the world of Cooking.
“I’ve spent years perfecting the science of baking, but
cooking is an art I wanted to reconnect with,” she
shared. “This was about testing my understanding of flavors, my palate, and
pushing my creative boundaries.”
Her journey began on March 9, 2025, with a
recipe submission for the city-level contest. After advancing to the state
round, she clinched the SuperChef Maharashtra title on May
2, securing her place in the national Grand Finale. On May 21,
she competed against top home chefs from across India, ultimately winning the
crown with her clean presentation, health-forward thinking, and nuanced use of
flavor.
SuperChef India 2025: Celebrating India’s Culinary
Soul
The SuperChef India platform was envisioned as a
tribute to India’s everyday kitchens and regional culinary traditions. It gave
home chefs a space to showcase their stories, techniques, and flavors from
every corner of the country. The judging focused on innovation, ingredient
knowledge, plating, and storytelling — and Sonia’s entry stood out for its
simplicity, balance, and thoughtfulness.
Zoff Spices, Dhara,
Philips, LaOpala, and Chings
were the proud sponsors who helped bring this event to life.
About Sonia Gupta: From Oven to Overcoming Limits
Though her SuperChef title proves her versatility, Sonia is
best known as a baking mentor. She is the founder and lead instructor at AnybodyCanBake,
an award-winning online platform that offers 100% eggless, self-paced
baking courses tailored for Indian kitchens.
Since 2017, AnybodyCanBake
has empowered more than 10,000 students, mostly women, to
master baking and launch home businesses. From the popular 30 Days
Baking Challenge to advanced masterclasses, Sonia’s mission is to make
baking accessible, structured, and profitable.
“Cooking connects you with others. Baking connects you
with yourself,” Sonia explained. “Both have
given me purpose. This win is proof that food truly is a universal language.”
Her baking philosophy — blending nutritious ingredients
with tested techniques — has inspired a thriving student community across India
and abroad.
About AnybodyCanBake
AnybodyCanBake is one of
India’s leading online baking schools, known for:
· 100% Eggless Recipes
· Beginner-Friendly Learning
· Designed for Indian Kitchens
· Self-Paced, Lifetime Access
· Business-Ready Courses for Home Bakers
With a wide range of structured courses — from Gluten-Free
Baking and All-in-One Cake Courses to Bread
Masterclasses — ABCB has become a household name among Indian baking
enthusiasts.
The platform is especially popular among women aiming to
turn passion into profession, making Sonia a true role model in India’s
women-led digital creator ecosystem.
Beyond the Trophy: A Win That Inspires
Sonia Gupta’s victory as India’s First SuperChef not only cements her culinary credentials but also positions her as a symbol of self-made success, innovation, and digital empowerment. From submitting her first recipe in March to winning the national title in May, her journey is a story of grit, humility, and love for food.