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AD Singh Restaurateur Founder and MD of the Olive Group, AD Singh pioneered in innovative dining concepts in India, including India's first standalone fine dining restaurant, Olive in Mumbai.
Ajay Chopra Chef & Restaurateur From hosting MasterChef India to launching restaurants and providing guidance to hotels and restaurants, Ajay successfully wears many hats.
Anahita Dhondy Bhandari Chef, Author & Restaurateur Anahita co-launched the first SodaBottleOpenerWala with AD Singh in 2013. Since then, she has been popularising Parsi food, making her a prominent name in the Indian food scene.
Ananya Banerjee Chef & Food Writer Ananya Banerjee is a chef, author and food show host. She has made significant contributions to the culinary world through cookbooks, TV shows and food delivery services.
Ashwin Rajagopalan Content Creator & Writer Ashwin Rajagopalan is a content architect, speaker and cultural intelligence coach. He writes captivating culinary and travel stories and contributes to leading publications.
Atul Kochhar Chef & Restaurateur Atul earned his first Michelin star in 2001. He opened his own restaurant in London, which received a Michelin star in 2007. He has opened many award-winning restaurants like SAGA in Gurugram.
Harpal Singh Sokhi Chef & Restaurateur Harpal is a famous Indian chef known for his Punjabi cooking style. He has opened several restaurants across the country and even has his own brand of cookware.
Hemant Oberoi Chef & Restaurateur Hemant was the Grand Chef of Taj Group of Hotels for over 40 years. He now owns restaurants in Mumbai, Delhi, Singapore, San Diego and Abu Dhabi.
Kalyan Karmakar Food Writer & Blogger Kalyan is a renowned food blogger and writer, recognised for his award-winning blog, FinelyChopped. He writes for leading publications and works as a food consultant.
Manish Mehrotra Chef Manish, the chef behind Indian Accent's groundbreaking menu, started his career at the Thai Pavilion, Taj Hotels. Mumbai. He moved to Old World Hospitality in 2000 & has been with them ever since.
Manisha Bhasin Chef Manisha, with 30 years at ITC Hotels, has revolutionised Indian cuisine with restaurants like Bukhara and Dum Pukht. As Corporate Chef, she has pioneered concepts like Dehlnavi and pan-Asian.
Manjit Gill Chef Manjit created popular restaurants like Bukhara, Dum Pukht, Dakshin and Royal Vega during his time at ITC Hotels. He is now President of IFCA and MD of Ecogreen Hospitality.
Nita Mehta Chef, Author & Entrepreneur Nita is a famous chef, author, and businesswoman who has written around 400 cookbooks. She also runs a culinary academy in New Delhi and is known for her unique spice blends.
Parvinder Singh Bali Chef Parvinder is the Corporate Chef at the Oberoi Center of L&D. He is one of three chefs in India to have been professionally certified by both the Culinary Institute of America and American Culinary Federation.
Pawan Soni Food Blogger Pawan, CEO of Indian Food Freak, is a renowned blogger and contributor to leading magazines. He is also the driving force behind The Big F Awards.
Pooja Dhingra Chef, Author & Entrepreneur Pooja, the founder of Le15 patisseries, has been recognised on Forbes' '30 under 30' list for her skills as a pâtissier and for her entrepreneurial journey in India and Asia.
Prateek Sadhu Chef & Restaurateur Prateek, former executive chef at Masque, has launched his experimental 20-seater restaurant, Naar, near Kasauli. He brings his Michelin perspective to local, Himalayan-forward cuisine.
Radhika Dhariwal Restaurateur Radhika, co-founder of Pass Code Hospitality, has played a key role in creating captivating F&B concepts across India. Along with her brother Rakshay, she is spearheading the launch of 30 new restaurants globally.
Rakesh Sethi Chef Rakesh is a National Award-winning chef, author, speaker, and TV personality. He is currently the Corporate Executive Chef of Radisson Hotel Group.
Riyaaz Amlani Restaurateur Riyaaz is the CEO and MD of Impressario Handmade Restaurants, which owns over 50 restaurants across 15 cities in India. His brands include SOCIAL, Smoke House Deli, Salt Water Cafe, and many others.
Saby Gorai Chef & Restaurateur Sabyasachi is a well-known personality in the culinary world. Apart from being the owner of a boutique hospitality consultancy, he consults as a chef and hosts various culinary shows.
Shipra KhannaChef & TV Presenter Shipra is a chef, author and TV personality. She won the second season of MasterChef India and has authored cookbooks. She was honoured with the Mahatma Gandhi Leadership Award at the British Parliament.
Uma Raghuraman Food Blogger Uma, a popular food blogger, is known for her recipes and captivating food photography. She also conducts Indian home cooking workshops, both locally and internationally.
Vicky Ratnani Chef & Restaurateur Vicky, a popular chef, is known for his culinary expertise and web series. He has contributed significantly to the restaurant industry, creating menus and food concepts for various restaurants.
Vineet Bhatia Chef & Restaurateur Vineet is a globally renowned chef, restaurateur, author, and media personality. He is the first Indian chef to be awarded two Michelin stars.
Zeba Kohli Chocolatier, Author & Entrepreneur Zeba helms the brand Fantasie Fine Chocolate. She has earned numerous accolades, including recognition from the Indo-Belgium-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Zorawar Kalra Restaurateur Zorawar is a restaurateur and the MD of Massive Restaurants. He owns brands such as Masala Library, Made In Punjab, Farzi Cafe, Pa Pa Ya, Masala Bar, BO-TAI, YOUNION, Swan, and Louis Burgers.
Diwan Gautam Anand, Industry Expert
Diwan Gautam Anand has had a career with ITC hotels spanning over 30 years where he headed ITC Maurya and annuitant as EVP. Currently, he is the co-owner of 'The Amrita Sher Gil Holme and Visitation Centre', Western Himalayas and is also the Founding Trustee of Cuisine India Foundation
Kunal Vijayakar, Food Writer, Author, Actor, TV Presenter
Kunal Vijayakar is a multifaceted personality, encompassing roles as a TV personality, actor, director, writer, and passionate food enthusiast. He gained prominence anchoring the ground-breaking show, "The Foodie - with Kunal Vijayakar," before launching his popular YouTube channel, "Khaane Mein Kya Hai." As the author of the bestselling cookbook "Made in India," he has established himself as a notable food columnist and writer.
Marryam H Reshii, Author, Food Writer
Marryam H Reshii has been writing about food for a quarter of a century and is fond of travelling the world to explore culinary trends. She is a Consulting Editor with the Times of India and writes a weekly column in Delhi Times in addition to putting together the Times Food Guide for Delhi and the NCR.
Praerna Kartha, Head, NDTV Food
Praerna Kartha is a communication professional with over 15 years of experience. She transitioned from advertising to professional food styling, and now leads NDTV Food. While food remains her first love, she also dabbles in visual content creation and branding. On weekends, you'll find her baking with her daughter or enjoying sunny days with a book and her three beloved dogs.
Rinku Madan, Food & Luxury Writer
Rinku Madan is a gourmand and wine expert. Having worked with luminaries like Alan Richman (James Beard Foundation Award for Culinary Writing in Manhattan) and Andrew Fischer (Wine Expert at Astor Center), she is among the few certified food writers in India with global experience in the subject.
Shafquat Ali, Publisher
Shafquat Ali is a senior editor with over three decades of experience in media and journalism, having launched over a dozen magazines and revamped a dozen newspapers in the Middle East. He relaunched BBC GoodFood India before producing Hospitality Horizon magazine and founding Trikaya Media Group.
Shubham Bhatnagar, Editor, NDTV Food
Shubham Bhatnagar is a passionate journalist and the driving force behind NDTV Food. With his keen eye for detail and commitment to quality, Shubham leads the team with creativity and precision. Outside of work, Shubham indulges in his love for culinary exploration, often found in cosy corners of authentic Chinese restaurant. Whether savouring exotic dishes with a glass of wine or enjoying piping hot dim sum, his zest for good food is unmistakable
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