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    To stay ahead of the curve, restaurants must adapt to evolving trends. In this line, Industry Live presents South India edition of the Food Connoisseurs India Convention – an annual event that brings together industry leaders, chefs, and food enthusiasts from South India to deliberate on the dynamic F&B market and the trends shaping it.

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    REDISCOVER THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

    Industry Beacon

    The last six editions of Food Connoisseurs India Convention - an integration of a conference, awards and an exhibition, has carved a niche for itself amongst the stakeholders of the food service industry for the unique platform it offers. The convention has so far witnessed participation from 300+ esteemed speakers sharing their experiences and understanding of the industry along with the upcoming trends. Often talked about for the remarkable history of engagement, the convention has attracted more than 14,000 delegates from various verticals in the previous editions. We have celebrated the achievements of the industry by presenting over 1,000 awards across multiple categories, recognizing excellence and innovation within the HoReCa space.

    Bringing Together

    Industry Leaders, Chefs & Food Enthusiasts

    This convention serves as a platform for brainstorming, networking, and driving collaborative solutions to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapidly evolving food  & beverage sector.

    CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON
    CHEF HEMANT OBEROI

    Founder, OB Hospitality and Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa
    Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi

    FIRESIDE
    CHAT
    ZORAWAR KALRA

    Founder & Managing Director,
    Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd.

    KEYNOTE
    SPEAKER
    Chef Abhijit Saha

    Founder & Managing Director,
    Ace Hospitality & Consulting

    RAJAT AGRAWAL

    Chief Executive Officer,
    Barista Coffee Company Limited

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    Conference Chairperson

    Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Chef Damu

    Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Chef Damu

    Celebrity Chef & Brand Ambassador GRT Group of Hotels, President- South Indian Chefs Association

    Esteemed Speakers

    K Syama Raju

    K Syama Raju

    Managing Director of Hotel Maurya, Bengaluru President of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI)
    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
    Chef Suresh Pillai

    Chef Suresh Pillai

    Founder, RCP Hospitality
    Chef Sanjay Thumma

    Chef Sanjay Thumma

    Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur, Chef @ Vahrehvah.com
    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Celebrity Chef, Co-Founder, TSK Hospitality LLP
    Sangeetha Maruthapandian

    Sangeetha Maruthapandian

    Director, Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant
    Shakir Haq

    Shakir Haq

    CEO, NKP EMPIRE VENTURES PVT LTD (Empire Restaurant, Empire Juice, EasyBites, Karama Restaurant, Vegetarea)
    Sumesh Govind

    Sumesh Govind

    CEO, Paragon Group of Restaurants
    Balachandar R

    Balachandar R

    Executive Director, Junior Kuppanna Kitchens Pvt Ltd
    Eshwar K Vikas

    Eshwar K Vikas

    Co-Founder & CEO, Mukunda Foods
    Sanjana Suresh

    Sanjana Suresh

    Partner, Sangeetha Veg Restaurant
    Rohit Kasuganti

    Rohit Kasuganti

    Founder & CEO, Telangana Spice Kitchen & Terrāi
    Arun Adiga

    Arun Adiga

    Managing Partner, Vidyarthi Bhavan
    Raghavendra Rao

    Raghavendra Rao

    Co-Founder & CEO, The Rameshwaram Café
    Chef Sashi Jacob

    Chef Sashi Jacob

    Vice President (Food & Beverage), Villa Maya & Baker’s Arch, Mentor, Creative Head, Visionary Designer, Curator of memorable experiences & Jury Member for multiple culinary competitions
    Chef Abhijit Saha

    Chef Abhijit Saha

    Restaurateur, Food & Beverage Consultant, Oenophile And Author Chef-Owner – LYFE, Farm To Fork Restaurant, Bangalore
    Rashmi Daga

    Rashmi Daga

    Founder & CEO, FreshMenu
    Chef Shriram Rajendran

    Chef Shriram Rajendran

    Chef, CEO, Author- The table book of desserts, Foodpreneur, Founder -The Table India, Mapo Hakka Chinese, Butter Crust Pizzeria
    Avinash Kapoli

    Avinash Kapoli

    Co-Founder, Kompany/Jamming Goat
    Chef K Thiru

    Chef K Thiru

    Dean School of Hospitality, Mahindra University Hyderabad
    Chef Chalapathi Rao

    Chef Chalapathi Rao

    Cuisine Designer & Partner – Simply South, MasterChef India (Telugu) Judge, TEDx Speaker
    Chef Koushik S.

    Chef Koushik S.

    Chef, Founder, Eatitude Consultants, MasterChef Tamil Judge & TEDx Speaker
    Ananth Narayan

    Ananth Narayan

    Proprietor - Just BLR, Just BLR Arena, Just BLR Comedy Club, Kothaichi
    Mahesh Reddy

    Mahesh Reddy

    Chief Executive Officer, GOPIZZA
    B.A.R. Mohamed Ali

    B.A.R. Mohamed Ali

    Chairman & Managing Director, Narmada Group of Hotels
    Rajathi Kalimuthan

    Rajathi Kalimuthan

    Founder & Managing Director, Rhythm Natural Mineral Water, Marvelle Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
    Girish Pai

    Girish Pai

    Founder & CEO, GrowthFalcons
    Shashank Anumula

    Shashank Anumula

    Owner, Café Niloufer
    Chef Vinod Bhati

    Chef Vinod Bhati

    Executive Member, Indian Culinary Forum, IFCA, WACS
    G K Pramod

    G K Pramod

    Author, Mentor, Serial Entrepreneur, Co-Founder – Iyengar’s Oven Fresh, Coffee Confessions, Casa Picossa Tropical Terrace, Bengaluru Belly
    Bobby Patel

    Bobby Patel

    Co-Founder and Culinary Director, Trinetra Venture (Thyme & Whisk, MadDoh, Tribes)
    Abhinav Mathur

    Abhinav Mathur

    Managing Director, Kaapi Machines
    Sunita Reddy

    Sunita Reddy

    Chief Architect, ACME Designers
    Vinay BC

    Vinay BC

    Founder and Brewpreneur, Long Boat Brewing Co.; Forbes Business Council Member 2024
    Marichi Mathur

    Marichi Mathur

    Sr. Vice President Retail, ONDC
    Sreeram Anvesh

    Sreeram Anvesh

    Co-Founder, Brik Oven
    Chef Shreeya Adka

    Chef Shreeya Adka

    Masterchef India Tamil Judge, Founder / Chef - The French Door
    Chef Nikitha Umesh

    Chef Nikitha Umesh

    Pastry Chef, Entrepreneur, Celebrity Chef & MasterChef India Judge (Telugu)
    Maniram Selvaraj

    Maniram Selvaraj

    Fourth-Generation Entrepreneur, Head of Operations, Ponram Biriyani Restaurant
    Ahmed Shamshuddin

    Ahmed Shamshuddin

    Managing Director, Kings Club
    R.S. Dharmendra

    R.S. Dharmendra

    Chief Operating Officer, Gigu Hospitality Private Limited, Gillys Chain of Restobars
    Raunak Kundu

    Raunak Kundu

    Founder, Bluchisel Business Solutions
    Arun Prasanna

    Arun Prasanna

    Corporate General Manager, Byg Ventures (Byg Brewski Brewing Co., Bob’s Bar, Jollygunj)
    Prem Kumar GT

    Prem Kumar GT

    Vice President, JSM Corporation
    RJ Rajas Jain

    RJ Rajas Jain

    RJ and Food Blogger, Radio City 91.1FM
    Saurabh Shrivastava

    Saurabh Shrivastava

    Founder, Mangosteen Cafe
    Prakash G

    Prakash G

    Founder & Managing Partner, The Nachiyar cafe
    Swapn Randhawa

    Swapn Randhawa

    Vice President, Spaceman Spirits Lab

    Conference Agenda

    Session 1: The Evolving Dining Landscape of India
    • Evolving trends revamping the HoReCa Industry
    • Rise of cloud kitchens, dark stores and invisible
    • The future of quick-service restaurants (QSRs)
    • The growth of healthy and sustainable food concepts
    • Innovation and Sustainability driving the FoodTech
    Session 2: Technology Disrupting the HoReCa Industry
    • FoodTech Innovations and AI-Powered Recommendations
    • AI, ML applications, Robotic Baristas and Cooks
    • Blockchain for food traceability and supply chain management
    • Internet of Things (IoT) in smart kitchens and restaurants
    • Digital payments and contactless dining
    • Reaching wider audience base through User-Generated Content
    Session 3: Revitalizing Culinary Offerings: The New Wave of Unique Menus
    • Emphasis on Sourcing and Quality
    • Reducing Food Wastage
    Session 4: What we Eat- Understanding Consumer Preferences and pivoting Market Dynamics
    • Changing dietary habits and preferences (vegan, vegetarian, plant-based)
    • The influence of social media and food influencers
    • Experiential dining and the demand for unique concepts
    • Local sourcing and farm-to-table initiatives
    Session 5: Global Food Trends and Local Adaptations
    • Fusion cuisine and cultural exchange
    • International food chains and their impact on the Indian market
    • Regional specialties and the revival of traditional cuisines
    • The role of food festivals and events in promoting local food
    Session 6: The Big Business of Nightime grazing
    • Innovations in beverage technology (molecular mixology and non-alcoholic options)
    • The Rise of Night Markets and Food Halls for diverse culinary experiences.
    • Food and music events and festivals – the new addas for youth
    • Potential for VR and AR experiences in dining and entertainment
    • Experiential Nightlife with Niche and Themed Bars
    • New-age restrobars high on Immersive Experiences

    A Few of the previous editions Eminent Speakers

    PADMA SHRI SANJEEV KAPOOR

    Masterchef & Entrepreneur

    PADMA SHRI DR. PUSHPESH PANT

    Indian Academician, Food Critic And Historian

    CHEF KUNAL KAPUR

    Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Judge (MasterChef India), Author & Food Researcher

    ZORAWAR KALRA

    Founder & MD, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. & Judge (MasterChef India)

    Chef Hemant Oberoi

    Founder, OB Hospitality and Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa
    Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi

    CHEF RANVEER BRAR

    Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Show Host, Masterchef India Judge, Author & Food Film Producer

    CHEF ATUL KOCHHAR

    2 Time Michelin Starred Chef, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur

    RIYAAZ AMLANI

    CEO & MD, Impresario Handmade Restaurants

    Sanjay Vazirani

    Chief Executive Officer, Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.

    ANURAG KATRIAR

    Trustee, NRAI (Voice of the Indian Restaurant Industry) & Founder & Managing Director, Indigo Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    CHEF MANJIT GILL

    President, IFCA; Managing Director, Eco Green Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    MERRILL PEREYRA

    Managing Director, Pizza Hut India Subcontinent

    ANJAN CHATTERJEE

    Founder,
    Speciality Restaurants Limited

    SANDESH REDDY

    Founder,
    Bread and Butter and Co.

    A. K. SINGH

    Director, FHRAI Institute of Hospitality Management

    AVINASH KANT KUMAR

    President,
    Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd.

    AKASH KALRA

    Managing Director,
    United Group

    CHEF RAKESH SETHI

    Corporate Executive Chef, Operations, South Asia Radisson Hotel Group

    KAZEM SAMANDARI

    Executive Chairman,
    L’Opera

    SHIKHA NATH

    Culinary Director, Charcoal Concepts (Copper Chimney, Bombay Brasserie)

    RAHUL SINGH

    Founder & CEO, The Beer Café

    KARAN KAPUR

    Executive Director,
    K Hospitality Corp

    YANGDUP LAMA

    Entrepreneur, Beverage Consultant,
    Author & Co-Founder, Sidecar and
    Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy and
    Partner, Drinks India Company

    ROCKY MOHAN

    Brand custodian, Old Monk,
    Author, Founder, Gourmet
    Passport & Chef Pin

    RAGHAV JOSHI

    Co-founder,
    Rebel Foods

    CHEF ABHIJIT SAHA

    Restauranteur, Food & Beverage Consultant, Oenophile And Author
    Chef-Owner – LYFE, Farm To Fork Restaurant, Bangalore

    DR. A.K. TYAGI

    Executive Director,
    Haldiram Group of Companies

    ESHWAR K VIKAS

    Co-founder & CEO,
    Mukunda Foods

    KABIR ADVANI

    Managing Partner, Berco’s

    SAMIR KUCKREJA

    Founder & CEO,
    Tasanaya Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    Chef Chalapathi Rao

    Cuisine Designer & Partner – Simply South, MasterChef India (Telugu) Judge, TEDx Speaker

    CHEF AMRITA RAICHAND

    TV Host & Judge | Lifestyle Chef |
    India’s Cultural Ambassador|
    Tedx Speaker

    CHEF SHIPRA KHANNA

    MasterChef India Season 2
    Winner, Cookbook Author,
    TV Host/Producer & Consultant

    TARAK BHATTACHARYA

    Executive Director and CEO,
    Mad Over Donuts

    DR. VIKRAM KAMAT

    Founder Chairman,
    The VITSKamats Group

    GAURI DEVIDAYAL

    Co-founder, Food Matters Group

    CHEF AJAY CHOPRA

    Chefpreneur, Restaurateur,
    Consultant & Judge
    (MasterChef India)

    CHEF MONTU SAINI

    Executive Chef – Parliament House

    CHEF SARANSH GOILA

    Celebrity Chef & Founder, Goila Butter Chicken

    CHEF SHAUN KENWORTHY

    Chef, Restaurateur, Consultant, Food & Travel Writer

    SHATBHI BASU

    Director,
    Creative Consultants &
    STIR Academy of Bartending

    SIDDHANT RAGHUNANDAN KAMATH

    Director,
    Natural Ice Creams

    Parthiv Patel

    CEO & Co-Founder,
    Petpooja

    RAHUL SETH

    Co-Founder,
    Burger Singh

    RAJEEV MATTA

    Founder, Chholay;
    Partner, Matta Kansara & Sons LLP

    RAJENDRA KALKAR

    President (Malls) & Whole Time Director,
    The Phoenix Mills Ltd

    VIKAS PANJABI

    Co-Founder & MD,
    The Chocolate Room (India) Private Limited

    Chef Gautam Mehrishi

    Corporate Executive Chef,
    NESCO Foods

    Gaurav H Parikh

    Director,
    Richboyz Hospitality Pvt Ltd

    Vijay Dalwani

    Chairman,
    DNY Hospitality

    CHEF AANAL KOTAK

     Celebrity Chef & Co-Founder,
    TSK Hospitality LLP

    DHIMAN DAS

    Executive Director,
    K.C. Das Private Limited

    Prashant Issar

    Founder, Ishaara and
    Director, Bellona Hospitality

    Neeti Goel

    Director,
    Avan Ventures Pvt Ltd

    ARJUN CHUGH

    Founder,
    7th Heaven Bakery Cafe, 7th Avenue Waffles & 7th Street Boba

    FARMAN BEIG

    Co-Founder & CEO,
    Wat-A-Burger

    TEJA CHEKURI

    Managing Partner,
    Ironhill India

    PRANAV RUNGTA

    Co-Founder And Director, Nksha Restaurant And
    Vice President, NRAI

    Prahlad Sukhtankar

    Founder,
    The Black Sheep Bistro and Black Market Goa

    AMRISH ARORA

    Managing Director,
    Fountain Hospitality Pvt Ltd

    CHEF VINOD BHATTI

    Food Range & Supply Leader, IKEA India & Member – Indian Culinary Forum, IFCA, WACS

    Raghavendra Rao

    Co-Founder & CEO
    The Rameshwaram Café

    CHEF ISHIJYOT SURRI

    Executive Chef & Founder,
    SJI Hospitality & Foods Pvt. Ltd.

    Swarnalatha Ravi

    Director,
    Namma Veedu Vasanta Bhavan

    Mukesh Tolani

    Co-Founder and Director, Toit Beer Co., pH4 Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd.

    RAJAT WAHI

    Partner,
    Deloitte Consulting, India

    PUSHPA BECTOR

    Executive Director,
    DLF Retail

    CHEF KOUSHIK S.

    Celebrity Chef, Consultant,
    Master Chef Tamil Judge &
    Founder, Eatitude

    CHEF DAVINDER KUMAR

    Executive Chef & Vice President,
    Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi
    & President, Indian Culinary Forum

    PAWAN SHAHRI

    Founder & CEO, Chrome Asia
    Hospitality Pvt Ltd.

    CHEF SABY

    Chef, Mentor,
    Restaurateur & Entrepreneur

    RAKSHAY DHARIWAL

    Founder & Managing Director,
    Pass Code Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    ABHAYRAJ SINGH KOHLI

    Founder, Tori, Grandmamas Café,
    MRP & The Roll Company

    ADITI DUGAR

    Director & Founder, Masque &
    Urban Gourmet India Pvt. Ltd.

    SONAL HOLLAND

    Master of Wine, Founder Director,
    Soho Wine Consultants & Sonal
    Holland Wine Academy

    CHEF SUDHIR PAI

    Chef & F&B Consultant,
    Pai & Associates

    DHEERAJ GUPTA

    Founder and MD,
    Jumboking

    JASMIT TIBB

    Managing Director,
    Tibb’s Frankie

    PRAVESH PANDEY

    VP – Restaurant Success, Zomato &
    Shareholder and Former Director,
    Byg Brewski Brewing Company

    ANUBHAV SAPRA

    Founder & Foodie-in-Chief,
    Delhi Food Walks

    Nicolas Grossemy

    Co-Founder,
    Paris Panini

    CHEF RAKHEE VASWANI

    Founder,
    Palate Culinary Academy

    VANIITHA JAIIN

    Founder, The Perfect Pour

    SHAILEE CHATRATH TYAGI

    Director, Organised Trade Channels,
    Pepsico India Beverages

    RAYMOND ANDREWS

    Founder,
    Biryani Blues

    Padma Shri Sanjeev Kapoor

    Masterchef & Entrepreneur

    Padma Shri
    Dr. Pushpesh Pant
    Indian Academician, Food Critic and Historian
    Chef Kunal Kapur

    Founder & MD,
    Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. & Judge (MasterChef India)

    Zorawar Kalra

    Founder & MD,
    Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. &
    Judge (MasterChef India)

    Chef Atul Kochhar

    2 Time Michelin Starred Chef,
    Restaurateur & Entrepreneur

    Chef Ranveer Brar

    Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Tv
    Show Host, Masterchef India Judge,
    Author & Food Film Producer

    Riyaaz Amlani

    CEO & MD,
    Impresario Handmade Restaurants

    Sanjay Vazirani

    Chief Executive Officer,
    Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd

    Anurag Katriar
    Trustee, NRAI (Voice of the Indian Restaurant Industry) & Founder & Managing Director, Indigo Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
    Rahul Singh

    Founder & CEO,
    The Beer Café

    Karan Kapur

    Executive Director,
    K Hospitality Corp

    Yangdup Lama

    Entrepreneur, Beverage Consultant,
    Author & Co-Founder, Sidecar and
    Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy and
    Partner, Drinks India Company

    Rocky Mohan

    Brand custodian, Old Monk,
    Author, Founder, Gourmet
    Passport & Chef Pin

    Raghav Joshi

    Co-founder,
    Rebel Foods

    Dr. A.K. Tyagi

    Executive Director,
    Haldiram Group of Companies

    Eshwar K Vikas

    Co-founder & CEO,
    Mukunda Foods

    Kabir Advani

    Managing Partner, Berco’s

    Samir Kuckreja

    Founder & CEO,
    Tasanaya Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    Sagar Daryani

    Co-founder & CEO,
    Wow! Momo Foods

    Chef Amrita Raichand

    TV Host & Judge | Lifestyle Chef |
    India’s Cultural Ambassador|
    Tedx Speaker

    Chef Shipra Khanna

    MasterChef India Season 2
    Winner, Cookbook Author,
    TV Host/Producer & Consultant

    Tarak Bhattacharya

    Executive Director and CEO,
    Mad Over Donuts

    Dr. Vikram Kamat

    Founder Chairman,
    The VITSKamats Group

    Gauri Devidayal

    Co-founder, Food Matters Group

    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chefpreneur, Restaurateur,
    Consultant & Judge
    (MasterChef India)

    Rajat Wahi

    Partner,
    Deloitte Consulting, India

    Chef Abhijit Saha

    Founder & Managing Director,
    Ace Hospitality & Consulting

    Chef Saby

    Chef, Mentor,
    Restaurateur & Entrepreneur

    Pushpa Bector

    Executive Director,
    DLF Retail

    Chef Koushik S.

    Celebrity Chef, Consultant,
    Master Chef Tamil Judge &
    Founder, Eatitude

    Chef Davinder Kumar

    Executive Chef & Vice President,
    Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi
    & President, Indian Culinary Forum

    Pawan Shahri

    Founder & CEO, Chrome Asia
    Hospitality Pvt Ltd.

    Rakshay Dhariwal

    Founder & Managing Director,
    Pass Code Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    Abhayraj Singh Kohli

    Founder, Tori, Grandmamas Café,
    MRP & The Roll Company

    Aditi Dugar

    Director & Founder, Masque &
    Urban Gourmet India Pvt. Ltd.

    SONAL HOLLAND

    Master of Wine, Founder Director,
    Soho Wine Consultants & Sonal
    Holland Wine Academy

    Chef Sudhir Pai

    Chef & F&B Consultant,
    Pai & Associates

    Dheeraj Gupta

    Founder and MD,
    Jumboking

    Jasmit Tibb

    Managing Director,
    Tibb’s Frankie

    Pravesh Pandey

    VP – Restaurant Success, Zomato &
    Shareholder and Former Director,
    Byg Brewski Brewing Company

    Anubhav Sapra

    Founder & Foodie-in-Chief,
    Delhi Food Walks

    Chef Rakhee Vaswani

    Founder,
    Palate Culinary Academy

    Vaniitha Jaiin

    Founder, The Perfect Pour

    Bansi Kotecha

    Co-founder,
    Kytchens

    Chef Ananya Banerjee

    Author, Consultant, Founder & CEO,
    Ananya Banerjee Consulting Services

    Rajendra Kalkar

    President – West,
    The Phoenix Mills Ltd.

    Sandeep Ghosh

    Business Head,
    DS Spiceco Pvt. Ltd.

    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Chef & Co-founder,
    TSK Hospitality LLP

    Shailee Chatrath Tyagi

    Director, Organised Trade Channels,
    Pepsico India Beverages

    Raymond Andrews

    Founder,
    Biryani Blues

    Awards Overview

    The Food Connoisseurs India Awards – South India Edition are India’s premier awards honoring exceptional achievements in the food and beverage industry. Recognizing individuals and establishments across various categories, from chefs and restaurants to innovative food products and sustainable practices, the Food Connoisseurs India Awards celebrates those who are pushing the boundaries of culinary excellence.  

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    Esteemed Jury Members

    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)

    Chef Suresh Pillai

    Founder, RCP Hospitality

    Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Chef Damu

    Celebrity Chef & Brand Ambassador GRT Group of Hotels, President- South Indian Chefs Association

    Chef Sanjay Thumma

    Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur, Chef @ Vahrehvah.com

    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Celebrity Chef, Co-Founder, TSK Hospitality LLP

    Chef K Thiru

    Dean School of Hospitality,
    Mahindra University Hyderabad

    Chef Chalapathi Rao

    Cuisine Designer & Partner – Simply South, MasterChef India (Telugu) Judge, TEDx Speaker

    Chef Abhijit Saha

    Restauranteur, Food & Beverage Consultant, Oenophile And Author Chef-Owner – LYFE, Farm To Fork Restaurant, Bangalore

    Chef Koushik S.

    Chef, Founder Eatitude Consultants, MasterChef Tamil Judge & TEDX Speaker

    Chef Shreeya Adka

    Masterchef India Tamil Judge, Founder / Chef – The French Door

    Chef Nikitha Umesh

    Pastry Chef, Entrepreneur, Celebrity Chef & MasterChef India Judge (Telugu)

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    PADMA SHRI SANJEEV KAPOOR

    Masterchef & Entrepreneur

    CHEF HEMANT OBEROI

    Founder, OB Hospitality and Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa
    Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi

    Zorawar Kalra

    Founder & MD, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. & Judge (MasterChef India)

    Chef Kunal Kapur

    Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Judge (MasterChef India), Author & Food Researcher

    CHEF MANJIT GILL

    President, IFCA; Managing Director, Eco Green Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.

    CHEF RITU DALMIA

    Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Owner of multiple acclaimed restaurants worldwide, Popular TV host & Author of several Cookbooks.

    Kunal Vijayakar

    Broadcaster, Food Writer, Author, Actor and Television Personality

    SHATBHI BASU

    Director,
    Creative Consultants &
    STIR Academy Of Bartending

    CHEF HARPAL SINGH SOKHI

    Celebrity Chef &
    Entrepreneur

    Sanjay Vazirani

    Chief Executive Officer,
    Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.

    Chef Chalapathi Rao

    Cuisine Designer & Partner – SIMPLY SOUTH, Masterchef India (Telugu) Judge, TEDx Speaker

    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)

    Chef Davinder Kumar

    executive Chef & Vice President, Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi
    & President,
    Indian Culinary Forum

    Chef Abhijit Saha

    Restauranteur, Food & Beverage Consultant, Oenophile And Author
    Chef-Owner – LYFE, Farm To Fork Restaurant, Bangalore

    DR. (CHEF) K. THIRU

    Principal,
    Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration

    CHEF VARUN INAMDAR

    Chef, Chocolatier, Food Stylist, Author, Food Film Maker, Brand Advisor & Consultant

    Chef Saby

    Chef, Mentor, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur

    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Celebrity Chef & Co-Founder,
    TSK Hospitality LLP

    Chef Shaun Kenworthy

    Chef, Restaurateur, Consultant, Food & Travel writer

    Chef Koushik S.

    Celebrity Chef, Consultant, Master Chef Tamil Judge & Founder, Eatitude

    MASTERCHEF PANKAJ BHADOURIA

    TV Host, Author, TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, Educator

    CHEF MARINA BALAKRISHNAN

    Chef & Founder,
    Oottupura

    Ameeta Agnihotri

    Award winning Food Critic & Author

    CHEF ANANYA BANERJEE

    Author, Consultant, Founder & CEO,
    Ananya Banerjee Consulting Services

    CHEF SHERRY MEHTA

    CEO, The Nomad Foodie, Award winning Chef Restauranteur, F&B Consultant, Food TV Show Judge, Pop-up Specialist


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    Shri. Dr. K H Muniyappa

    Minister for Food & Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs Govt. of Karnataka
    Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Chef Damu

    Padma Shri Awardee Dr. Chef Damu

    Celebrity Chef & Brand Ambassador GRT Group of Hotels, President- South Indian Chefs Association
    K Syama Raju

    K Syama Raju

    Managing Director of Hotel Maurya, Bengaluru President of the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI)
    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chef Ajay Chopra

    Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
    Chef Suresh Pillai

    Chef Suresh Pillai

    Founder, RCP Hospitality
    Chef Sanjay Thumma

    Chef Sanjay Thumma

    Celebrity Chef and Entrepreneur, Chef @ Vahrehvah.com
    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Chef Aanal Kotak

    Celebrity Chef, Co-Founder, TSK Hospitality LLP
    Sangeetha Maruthapandian

    Sangeetha Maruthapandian

    Director, Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant


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