35,000 meals a day..!!

Delhi is getting ready to play host to 71 countries in upcoming Commonwealth Games in 2010... and when you are in India, food can't be very far away..!!

It is expected that Delhi is ready to show its culinary skills as it prepares to serve more than 35,000 meals per day to about 10,000 guests from 71 counties. The catering division of the Commonwealth Games organizing committee is now busy working out the logistics.

Catering for the event will be divided into food clusters depending on the nutritional requirements of athletes. The menu will feature cuisine from all over the world. Each venue will offer specific “athlete venue meals” based on the requirement of participants of the event being hosted.

Water vending machines will be place strategically in the area with juices, energy drinks and cold drinks to be made available in the main dining hall, casual dining halls and carts.

During the main meals in the Games Village, there will also be special food surprises for the players like a birthday cake or a food corner showcasing Indian delicacies. Every food item will bear a tag listing ingredients and nutritional value of the item.

The Commonwealth Games will be held in India for the first time on October 3 to 14 next year. This will be the largest multi-sport event conducted in the country, previously it hosted the Asian Games in 1951 and 1982.

Courtesy: The Times of India