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20th May 2026 | NESCO Centre, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
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20th May 2026 | NESCO Centre, Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai
Award Overview
The Food Connoisseurs India Awards stand as a distinguished benchmark of excellence within the food and beverage and restaurant industry. Instituted in 2021, the awards were envisioned at a defining moment for the sector—when resilience, reinvention, and leadership became essential for survival and growth. Since then, they have continued to honour those who transformed unprecedented challenges into opportunities for progress.
Each recognition is anchored in a robust and transparent evaluation framework curated by a panel of eminent jury members. The selection process is a careful assessment of a Questionnaire, supporting documentation, ensuring that every award reflects a credible and well-earned success narrative, where if you win, you get recognized with a glittering trophy designed exclusively and a Certificate bearing the signatures of the Esteemed Jury Panel, symbolising peer recognition, credibility, and excellence.
Award Objective
- Honoring Excellence – Celebrating the finest achievements in the Indian Food & Beverage sector.
- Acknowledging Unique Practices – Recognizing industry methods that have carved a niche catering to specific customer needs and preferences.
- Highlighting Growth Initiatives – Acknowledging initiatives and business models that have contributed to industry advancement.
- Celebrating Retail Innovations – Rewarding groundbreaking innovations on the retail front.
- Championing Visionaries – Honoring changemakers and innovators across various segments.
Nomination Fee
A nomination fee of INR 12,000 + GST will be charged per category. This fee includes one award nomination and two invitations to attend the Awards Ceremony, followed by Networking Cocktail & Dinner.
Honor the Innovators: Who Makes An Impact?
With over 250 award categories, the Food Connoisseurs India Awards provide countless opportunities to recognize and celebrate your achievements. Has your brand exceeded expectations? Have you transformed your business operations? Did your product become a bestseller? Have you discovered innovative ways to connect with consumers? Did you implement new practices that significantly boosted your revenue? If any of this resonates with you, it’s time to let the community celebrate your success. We invite all the restaurants, resto-bars, breweries, cafes, bakeries, cloud kitchens, caterers, food courts, dessert parlors, food tech companies and HoReCa service and product suppliers to participate in the South India Edition of the Food Connoisseurs India Awards. This is your chance to shine and gain recognition for your outstanding contributions to the food and beverage industry!
Curious about the benefits of your participation?
Here’s what you gain:
Participating in the Food Connoisseurs India Awards presents a distinctive opportunity to enhance your brand visibility and attract new customers through comprehensive national public relations efforts. A successful entry not only recognizes your commitment but also acknowledges the collaborative achievements of your team.
Engaging in this esteemed event connects you to a robust partner network designed to promote all winners, thereby expanding your influence within the industry. Achieving victory serves as a substantial endorsement, distinguishing your business in a competitive environment.
The credibility and trust garnered from award recognition can significantly impact potential customers, making them more likely to select your brand over competitors. Winners will be honored with a trophy and certificate, presented in the presence of media representatives and industry leaders, further amplifying your success.