India's Largest & Most Reputable Awards
for the Food & Beverage Industry
FOOD
CONNOISSEURS
INDIA AWARDS
2025
National Edition
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About The Event
Don’t Just Witness Own the Spotlight & Shape Your Legacy!
Join us for an unprecedented celebration of innovation, excellence, and the spirit of the F&B industry like never before!
This exclusive event showcases the most prestigious awards in the Food & Beverage sector, bringing together industry titans and rising stars who have made a mark in just 2-3 years. Over the past seven editions, more than 1,200 awards have been presented, with participation from 7000+ attendees including Top Chefs, Restaurateurs & Suppliers from all across India. Winners receive a coveted trophy and certificate, signed by an esteemed jury, in front of 1,000+ industry leaders and media professionals—honoring the very best of the best.
The countdown has begun. Do you have what it takes to stand among India’s finest?
Nominate yourself today!
31 July, 2025
02:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
Delhi
Awards to be Presented
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Esteemed
Jury Members
PADMA SHREE AWARDEE DR. PUSHPESH PANT
Indian Academician, Food Critic and Historian
CHEF HEMANT OBEROI
Founder, OB Hospitality & Hemant Oberoi Hospitality; Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi, One Toque by Gault&Millau
zorawar kalra
Founder &
Managing Director,
Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd
CHEF KUNAL KAPUR
Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Judge (MasterChef India), Author & Food Researcher
CHEF DAVINDER KUMAR
Vice President, Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi
& President, Indian Culinary Forum
CHEF AJAY CHOPRA
Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
SHATBHI BASU
Creative Consultants & STIR Academy Of Bartending
CHEF KOUSHIK S.
Chef, Founder, Eatitude Consultants, MasterChef Tamil Judge & TEDx Speaker
Dr. (Chef) K Thiru
Founding Dean,
The School of Hospitality Management,
Mahindra University
CHEF CHALAPATHI RAO
Cuisine Designer & Partner – Simply South, MasterChef India (Telugu) Judge, TEDx Speaker
CHEF michael swamy
Celebrity Chef & Restaurateur,
Food Stylist, Author
CHEF GAUTAM MEHRISHI
Corporate Executive Chef, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited
chef vineet manocha
President – Culinary at Bikaji Foods International Ltd,
The Kachori Story & Author
chef sherry mehta
CEO, The Nomad Foodie, Award winning Chef Restauranteur, F&B Consultant, Food TV Show Judge, Pop-up Specialist
FOOD
CONNOISSEURS
INDIA AWARDS
2025
National Edition
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
About The Event
Don’t Just Witness Own the Spotlight & Shape Your Legacy!
Join us for an unprecedented celebration of innovation, excellence, and the spirit of the F&B industry like never before!
This exclusive event showcases the most prestigious awards in the Food & Beverage sector, bringing together industry titans and rising stars who have made a mark in just 2-3 years. Over the past seven editions, more than 1,200 awards have been presented, with participation from 6,000+ attendees. Winners receive a coveted trophy and certificate, signed by an esteemed jury, in front of 1,000+ industry leaders and media professionals—honoring the very best of the best.
The countdown has begun. Do you have what it takes to stand among India’s finest?
Nominate yourself today!
31 July, 2025
03:30 PM - 11:00 PM
The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel
Delhi
+ Awards to be Presented
+ Industry Leaders in Attendance
Jury Members
Highlights of the
Mega Event
Culinary Excellence
Winners receive a regal trophy & prestigious certificate featuring the signatures of the Esteemed Jury Members
Spotlight on Success
With extensive PR and marketing promotions, your business will be propelled into the limelight
Network with the Best
Provides a unique opportunity to network with influential industry leaders & trendsetters in the F&B industry
Insights from Icons
Learn industry trends and refine your craft alongside the most influential figures in HoReCa
Amplify Your Brand
Seize the chance to launch your product & explore exclusive partnerships
Genere :POP
Genere :ROCK
Genere :HIP-HOP
Genere :POP
Genere :ROCK
Line-Up
Rhythm Revelations
Unleash the rhythm with an extraordinary lineup. Get ready for a musical extravaganza that will captivate your senses.
Programme
Event Schedule
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2:30 PM
Awards registration
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3:30 PM
Keynote Session
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03:40 PM
Panel Discussion Session
Future-Proofing HoReCa: Redefining Hospitality in India for 2030 and Beyond
- Hospitality 2030: Anticipating the new Indian platter
- Technology-Driven HoReCa: AI, Automation & Service 4.0 redefining service delivery and operations
- Innovating with a customer-first approach for scalable impact
- Hyper-Local & Experiential Dining paving the way for future of regionally rooted, narrative-led culinary experiences
- Driving efficiency and consistency in food production & services through AI automation
- Leveraging Data as a Strategic Asset
- Advancing Sustainable Hospitality: Toward Circularity and Net-Zero
- Reskilling the Workforce of the Future
- Diversifying through virtual brands, metaverse experiences, and gamified dining
- Embracing urban farming, lab-grown proteins, and hyperlocal sourcing for Future-Ready Supply Chains
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04:25 PM
Set 1 of awards to be presented
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04:55 PM
Keynote Session
Mr. Harshvardhan Chauhan
Founder & CEO, Tribe Kombucha -
05:05 PM
Set 2 of awards to be presented
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05:35 PM
Fireside Chat
Mr. Shivnayan Aggarwal
Market Transformation Manager, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) -
05:45 PM
Networking Cocktails
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06:45 PM
Set 3 of awards to be presented
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07:15 PM
Panel Discussion Session
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07:45 PM
Remaining set of awards to be presented which will be followed by networking Gala dinner
Recognition / celebrate
Recognition / celebrate
Ticket
Harmonia Admissions
Unleash the rhythm with an extraordinary lineup. Get ready for a musical extravaganza that will captivate your senses.
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Elevating the Music. Our valued partners and sponsors play a pivotal role in bringing our vision to life. With their support, we orchestrate an unforgettable music celebration that resonates.
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Previous Award
Jury Members
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 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 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 Aanal Kotak
Celebrity Chef & Co-Founder,
TSK Hospitality LLP
CHEF VARUN INAMDAR
Chef, Chocolatier, Food Stylist, Author, Food Film Maker, Brand Advisor & Consultant
Chef Koushik S.
Celebrity Chef, Consultant, Master Chef Tamil Judge & Founder, Eatitude
Chef Saby
Chef, Mentor, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
MASTERCHEF PANKAJ BHADOURIA
TV Host, Author, TEDx Speaker, Entrepreneur, Educator
CHEF MARINA BALAKRISHNAN
Chef & Founder,
Oottupura
Chef Shaun Kenworthy
Chef, Restaurateur, Consultant, Food & Travel writer
Chef Shreeya Adka
Masterchef India Tamil Judge, Founder / Chef – The French Door
Chef Nikitha Umesh
Pastry Chef, Entrepreneur, Celebrity Chef & MasterChef India Judge (Telugu)
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
Ameeta Agnihotri
Award winning Food Critic & Author
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