About #FCICWestEdition
Indulge in the grandeur of the Food Connoisseurs India Convention 2024 – West Edition, an exceptional gathering that highlights the latest gastronomic trends and visionary insights, aimed at igniting novel concepts within the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) domain. Spearheaded by esteemed leaders and innovators in the culinary industry, FCIC WEST 2024 amalgamates prestigious awards, captivating exhibitions, and enlightening conferences, offering an exclusive platform for distinguished stakeholders to connect and engage in profound discussions, ultimately charting a new and inventive trajectory for future endeavors.
This distinguished edition of the convention focuses on embracing virtual ventures in the culinary world, exploring quick food service trends, enhancing culinary creativity through smart kitchens, navigating the technicalities of starting a food business, catering to health-conscious consumers with superfoods, and embracing the future of delivery orchestration in the F&B sector. Join us as we delve into various facets of the food business, showcasing ingenious strategies employed by industry titans to surmount present-day challenges and pave the way for enhanced profitability and expansion.
India's Largest Convention for the Food & Beverage Sector
Conference Overview
Immerse yourself in the convention’s vibrant ambiance, collaborating and ideating alongside industry game changers, while gaining invaluable insights into the forefront of food service innovation. Join us in fostering meaningful discussions that revolve around the pursuit of business excellence!
Esteemed
Speakers
Conference Chairperson
CHEF ABHIJIT SAHA
Restauranteur, Food & Beverage Consultant, Oenophile And Author
Chef-Owner – LYFE, Farm To Fork Restaurant, Bangalore
CHEF HARPAL SINGH SOKHI
Celebrity Chef &
Entrepreneur
RAGHAV JOSHI
Co-Founder,
Rebel Foods
SHATBHI BASU
Director,
Creative Consultants &
STIR Academy of Bartending
SIDDHANT RAGHUNANDAN KAMATH
Director,
Natural Ice Creams
CHEF MONTU SAINI
Executive Chef – Parliament House,
Sr. Executive Chef – President’s Secretariat
(June 2015 – August 2020),
Honourary Member To Le Club Des Chefs Des Chefs (CCC)
(Since June 2015),
CCC – Club Of Personal Chefs Of Heads Of States
& The World’s Most Exclusive Gastronomic Society
CHEF SARANSH GOILA
Celebrity Chef & Founder, Goila Butter Chicken
CHEF SHAUN KENWORTHY
Chef, Restaurateur, Consultant, Food & Travel Writer
RAJENDRA KALKAR
President (Malls) & Whole Time Director,
The Phoenix Mills Ltd
CHEF AANAL KOTAK
Celebrity Chef & Co-Founder,
TSK Hospitality LLP
Tarak Bhattacharya
Executive Director & CEO,
Mad Over Donuts
Parthiv Patel
CEO & Co-Founder,
Petpooja
RAHUL SETH
Co-Founder,
Burger Singh
Pawan Shahri
Founder,
Chrome Hospitality
Prashant Issar
Founder, Ishaara and
Director, Bellona Hospitality
Gaurav H Parikh
Director,
Richboyz Hospitality Pvt Ltd
RAJEEV MATTA
Founder, Chholay;
Partner, Matta Kansara & Sons LLP
Chef Gautam Mehrishi
Corporate Executive Chef,
NESCO Foods
JASMIT TIBB
Managing Director,
Tibb’s Frankie
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
VIKAS PANJABI
Co-Founder & MD,
The Chocolate Room (India) Private Limited
ABHINAV MATHUR
Managing Director,
Kaapi Machines
SWATI CHUGH
Founder,
7th Heaven Bakery Cafe, 7th Avenue Waffles & 7th Street Boba
Vijay Dalwani
Chairman,
DNY Hospitality
Pankaj Giradkar
Sr. Key Accounts Manager,
Nestle Professional
GAURAV NARANG
Founder,
Coffee Culture
PRANAV RUNGTA
Co-Founder And Director, Nksha Restaurant And
Vice President, NRAI
Prahlad Sukhtankar
Founder,
The Black Sheep Bistro and Black Market Goa
KRISHNA PAREKH
Founder & CEO,
SnapitBread
AMRISH ARORA
Managing Director,
Fountain Hospitality Pvt Ltd
TWINKLE KESWANI
Founder & MD,
Pisco Hospitality
ANKUR GUPTA
Co-Founder,
Curators Coffee
VANIITHA JAIIN
Founder,
The Perfect Pour
CHEF VINOD BHATTI
Food Range & Supply Leader, IKEA India & Member – Indian Culinary Forum, IFCA, WACS
G K Pramod
Author, Mentor,
Serial Entrepreneur,
Co-Founder – Iyengar’s Oven Fresh, Coffee Confessions, Casa Picossa Tropical Terrace, Bengaluru Belly
SANANDAN SUDHIR
Founder & CTO,
On2Cook India
PRAKASH PATEL
Managing Director,
Bhumi World
MITHILESH VAZALWAR
Founder & CEO,
Corridor Seven Coffee Roasters
CHEF ISHIJYOT SURRI
Executive Chef & Founder,
SJI Hospitality & Foods Pvt. Ltd.
AMEET PHADKE
Vice President,
D2C Business At Rebel Foods
Eesha Sukhi
Director,
The BlueBop Cafe
R. S. DHARMENDRA
General Manager – Sales & Operations,
Gillys Chain of Restrobars
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 ATUL KOCHHAR
2 Time Michelin Starred Chef, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
PADMA SHRI SANJEEV KAPOOR
Masterchef & Entrepreneur
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
CHEF KUNAL KAPUR
Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Judge (MasterChef India), Author & Food Researcher
PADMA SHRI DR. PUSHPESH PANT
Indian Academician, Food Critic And Historian
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
ZORAWAR KALRA
Founder & MD, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. & Judge (MasterChef India)
ANURAG KATRIAR
Trustee, NRAI (Voice of the Indian Restaurant Industry) & Founder & Managing Director, Indigo Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.
RAHUL SINGH
Founder & CEO, The Beer Café
RIYAAZ AMLANI
CEO & MD, Impresario Handmade Restaurants
VIKRANT BATRA
Co-Founder & Director, Batra Bros. Food & Beverages Pvt Ltd.
CHEF AJAY CHOPRA
Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
CHEF SABY
Chef, Mentor, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
CHEF ABHIJIT SAHA
Founder & Managing Director, Ace Hospitality & Consulting
GAURI DEVIDAYAL
Co-Founder, Food Matters Group
CHEF KOUSHIK S.
Celebrity Chef, Consultant, Master Chef Tamil Judge & Founder, Eatitude
SHIKHA NATH
Culinary Director, Charcoal Concepts
SANDEEP GHOSH
Business Head, DS Spiceco Pvt. Ltd.
GURMEET SINGH ARORA
VP – Restaurant Success, Zomato & Shareholder And Former Director, Byg Brewski Brewing Company
PRAVESH PANDEY
Senior Vice President – Culinary, Lite Bite Foods Pvt Ltd
ANUBHAV SAPRA
Founder & Foodie-in-Chief, Delhi Food Walks
Conference Sessions
- From ‘food as we know’ to ‘food as we eat’
- Safety and hygiene become the key pillars
- Evolution of the food DNA – From secret ingredients to plating tactics
- Growing impetus on personalization & customer service
- Tech becoming the tadka of modern F&B business
- Newer products, improved consumer experience and line extensions
- Food on the go – increasing demand for mini meal kits, ready to makes, and semi cooked
- Rediscovering the home kitchen
- Soaring demand for high end ingredients
- Focus on pairing of food items
- Changed operation model of restaurants post-pandemic
- Leaner menus, local sourcing, shorter supply chains
- Keeping products stockpiled to a more just-in-time approach
- Sustainability – the synonym of new-age business
- GYOF – Grow your own food
- Renaissance of regional cuisines – exploring within
- Local culture on a platter
- When cuisine becomes the place identity
- Authenticity is the key – Sticking to the roots while making regional food
- Homegrown brands changing the liquor scene in India
- Indian country liquor gaining popularity in global market
- Getting ‘em to the centrestage
- Home Delivery gets a makeover
- From packing to packaging it right
- Food industry adapt to the new order
- Working with third-party delivery partners
- Amping up operations with restaurant digitization & digital food management
- Automation with conversational AI
- Enabling digital food management using big data analytics & AI
- Assisting consumers through chatbots and voice bots
- Exploring tourism with an olfactory lens
- From satisfying travellers to becoming a reason to travel
- The fusion of cuisine and culture
- Betting big on consumer loyalty
- Diversifying the revenue streams
- Leasing vs owning – what works best for your business
- Optimizing costs, maximizing reach
- one step for the environment with eco-friendly food packaging
- Customize as per your palate
- Technology drives the customer experience
Food Connoisseurs India Awards 2024 - West India Edition
Prepare for a grand gathering of the crème de la crème of the Food and Beverage industry at the esteemed Food Connoisseurs India Awards – West India Edition. This illustrious ceremony raises a resounding toast to the truly deserving, recognizing those who have transcended industry norms, all while upholding the pillars of unrivaled customer service and unwavering customer satisfaction. Regardless of size, scale, capital, or business model, this award salutes individuals and establishments that have propelled the F&B industry to unprecedented heights.
Esteemed Awards Jury
Sanjay Vazirani
Chief Executive Officer, Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.
Kunal Vijayakar
Broadcaster, Food Writer, Author, Actor and Television Personality
Chef Ajay Chopra
Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
Chef Abhijit Saha
Founder & Managing Director, Ace Hospitality & Consulting
CHEF DAVINDER KUMAR
Executive Chef & Vice President, Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi
& President, Indian Culinary Forum
Chef Koushik S.
Celebrity Chef, Consultant, Master Chef Tamil Judge & Founder, Eatitude
Esteemed Awards Jury
CHEF HEMANT OBEROI
Founder, OB Hospitality and Hemant Oberoi Hospitality Goa
Founder, Michelin Selection Martabaan by Hemant Oberoi
KUNAL VIJAYAKAR
Broadcaster, Food Writer, Author, Actor and Television Personality
CHEF HARPAL SINGH SOKHI
Celebrity Chef &
Entrepreneur
Chef Ajay Chopra
Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
CHEF ABHIJIT SAHA
Founder & Managing Director,
Ace Hospitality & Consulting
CHEF DAVINDER KUMAR
Executive Chef & Vice President,
Le Meridien Hotel, New Delhi & President, Indian Culinary Forum
Shatbhi Basu
Director,
Creative Consultants &
STIR Academy of Bartending
Chef Shaun Kenworthy
Chef, Restaurateur, Consultant, Food & Travel writer
Chef Varun Inamdar
Chef, Chocolatier, Food Stylist, Author, Food Film Maker, Brand Advisor & Consultant
Chef Aanal Kotak
Celebrity Chef & Co-Founder, TSK Hospitality LLP
CHEF KOUSHIK S.
Chef, Consultant, MasterChef Tamil Judge & Founder, Eatitude
CHEF MARINA BALAKRISHNAN
Chef & Founder,
Oottupura
Previous Editions Esteemed Awards Jury
PADMA SHRI SANJEEV KAPOOR
Masterchef & Entrepreneur
CHEF KUNAL KAPUR
Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, TV Personality, Judge (MasterChef India), Author & Food Researcher
Sanjay Vazirani
Chief Executive Officer, Foodlink F&B Holdings India Pvt. Ltd.
ZORAWAR KALRA
Founder & MD, Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. & Judge (MasterChef India)
Chef Ajay Chopra
Chefpreneur, Restaurateur, Consultant & Judge (MasterChef India)
Kunal Vijayakar
Broadcaster, Food Writer, Author, Actor and Television Personality
AMEETA AGNIHOTRI
Award Winning Food Critic & Author
CHEF SABY
Chef, Mentor, Restaurateur & Entrepreneur
CHEF ABHIJIT SAHA
Founder & Managing Director, Ace Hospitality & Consulting
CHEF KOUSHIK S.
Celebrity Chef, Consultant, Master Chef Tamil Judge & Founder, Eatitude
Award Categories
RESTAURANT AWARDS
CLOUD KITCHEN AWARDS
CUISINE AWARDS
CAFE & BAKERY AWARDS
DESIGN AWARDS
NIGHTLIFE AWARDS
NEWCOMER AWARDS
SPECIAL AWARDS
Previous Partners & Exhibitors
Gallery
Eventpro Partners
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