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What Is India Food Forum?

India Food Forum was formed in 2008 with support from the MoFPI (Ministry of Food Processing Industries) and with a clear goal to create a platform that gets all the stakeholders of the Food Retail & Food Service ecosystem under one roof to learn from each other and grow together. India Food Forum aimed to be the most powerful food B2B intelligence event where the attendees find knowledge, connections, ideas, inspiration, and new products.

In its 17th edition now, India Food Forum has become the largest B2B event hosting the end-to-end of food business enablement – from product sourcing, and retail tech innovation trends to grocery retailing & food service best practices – through a mega 2-day conference, zoned exhibitions, partner networking and industry awards.

INDIA’S RETAIL ICON &
OUR CHAIRMAN

“If there is a celebration of partnerships between modern consumer brands and contemporary retail platforms, it is undoubtedly India Food Forum.

Whether you are a large corporation or a small business, regional or national, local or global, if you are a consumer brand or retailer, India Food Forum is your gateway to meaningful collaborations and business opportunities.

In my calendar, India Food Forum days are synonymous with new possibilities and transformative partnerships.

I look forward to reconnecting with many friends and partners at India Food Forum 2024,”

Damodar Mall
Chairman, India Food Forum
CEO, Grocery, Reliance Retail

Brand-building & Growth Hacking

Partnerships & Collaborations

Attendees and speakers represent the top decision makers of their organisations and this creates an environment of energetic business and profitable partnerships & collaborations.

Business Opportunities

Opportunities to connect with India’s leading food retail, hospitality and FMCG business heads. Strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones in an environment customised for expanding distribution footprint and business development.

Publicise & Promote

Immersive exhibition and showcase spaces let brand storytelling shine through. Multiple opportunities to choose from, to offer sampling/ tasting and to promote or communicate your brand USPs in highly effective ways to retail business heads, HoReCa buyers and sourcing decision-makers.

Product
Launches

Tailor-made opportunities and occasions for product/ brand launch announcements. Designed for maximising visibility among a perfect audience comprising business and buying heads and category decision-makers.
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Partnerships & Collaborations

Attendees and speakers represent the top decision makers of their organisations and this creates an environment of energetic business and profitable partnerships & collaborations.
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Business Opportunities

Opportunities to connect with India’s leading food retail, hospitality and FMCG business heads. Strengthen existing relationships and forge new ones in an environment customised for expanding distribution footprint and business development.
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Publicise & Promote

Immersive exhibition and showcase spaces let brand storytelling shine through. Multiple opportunities to choose from, to offer sampling/ tasting and to promote or communicate your brand USPs in highly effective ways to retail business heads, HoReCa buyers and sourcing decision-makers.
product-launch

Product Launches

Tailor-made opportunities and occasions for product/ brand launch announcements. Designed for maximising visibility among a perfect audience comprising business and buying heads and category decision-makers.

WHAT AWAITS YOU AT INDIA FOOD FORUM 2024

Given India's food ingredients and cuisine diversity, it is little wonder that this vast market is home to numerous success stories when it comes to both brand creation and retail case studies. At India Food Forum, we bring together some of the extraordinary brands whose growth stories can serve as powerful masterclasses for both emerging and established enterprises.
Prepare to unveil 2024's most exciting food & beverage innovations on a specially designed platform for retail and HoReCa. With a proven track record of spotlighting groundbreaking F&B launches, India Food Forum is the ultimate stage for your brand's big moment.
India is a nation of shopkeepers. Modern supermarket chains only contribute to less than 10% of the grocery retail market. The rest is served by the local supermarkets or grocers who are closest to the customers in the hinterlands of India. India Food Forum has taken the initiative to felicitate some of the supermarkets of Bharat that have modernized with changing times and made grocery shopping an enjoyable experience for their valued customers.
An evening of short-form talks that promise to enlighten and inspire. Delve into the world of retail with insights from industry leaders, change-makers, and pioneers.
India’s most authoritative recognition for food service brands and companies to acknowledge excellence in format innovation, marketing, business expansion, and customer experience.
India’s most prestigious accolades for food and food service retailers, the Coca-Cola Golden Spoon Awards, were launched in 2008 to acknowledge the growing successes of progressive food and grocery retailers and their crucial role in boosting consumption and the evolution of effective marketing and distribution strategies in this sector.

Partners 2024

 
Powered By
Powered By
 
 
Supported By
Supported By
Nutrition Partner
Nutrition Partner
FMCG Partner
FMCG Partner
Breakfast Partner
Breakfast Partner
 
 
Fun Moments Partner
Fun Moments Partner
Spice Partner
Spice Partner
High Tea Partner
High Tea Partner
Session Partner
Session Partner
 
 
Phygital Commerce Partner
Phygital Commerce Partner
Instore Display Partner
Instore Display Partner
Intelligence Partner
Intelligence Partner
Logistics Partner
Logistics Partner
 
 
Retail Real Estate Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
Retail Real Estate Partner
 

Supporting Associations

 
WICA
HPMF
Chamber
AFSI
Plant
 

Participants 2024

 
DMB Sweets
Entree
Chukde Spices
DBL
Pansari Group
chings
smith
organic
Adani
Glory
WB
hyfun
CCL
Donracks
paras
Wow Momo
Wonderland
Unibic
Storia
Stalwart Sales
Rajesh
Organic Tattva
JABSONS
Heineken
CHALU
Greenbird
candzey
Bolas
American Pecans
 

A Legacy of Fuelling Quality Connections

Speakers 2024

Rajat Agrawal

Position: CEO, Barista Coffee
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Rajat Agrawal

CEO, Barista Coffee

Noufal Narikkoli

Position: Founder & CEO, Zaitoon Restaurant and Grill
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Noufal Narikkoli

Founder & CEO, Zaitoon Restaurant and Grill

Vinayak Joshi

Position: Director, eanaaj - Ealtitude Retails
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vinayak Joshi

Director, eanaaj - Ealtitude Retails

Kanaka Bhagwat

Position: E-commerce Lead, NielsenIQ
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Kanaka Bhagwat

E-commerce Lead, NielsenIQ

K Radhakrishnan

Position: Co-founder, Tata StarQuik
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

K Radhakrishnan (‘Radha’), CEO, Starquik, has been a corporate citizen for four decades, of which for 25 years he has been a Grocery Retailer.He began his career as a tea taster, a tea retailer, an aquaculture farmer, and the one who started the now famous CupNoodles and TopRamen in India. He was part of the team that launched the first grocery modern trade store in the form of Foodworld Supermarkets in 1996 in Chennai, and has mentored several young people who are today all over the world and owe their deep understanding of retailing templates for grocery to him. He was also the first CEO of Reliance Retail Start-Up and launched the Fresh and Hyper Format in Hyderabad 2006, being involved from day one to taking it to over 1000 stores. Radha is a postgrad in mathematical economics, a Trustee in Sankalp Special school for Autistic and Learning disabled children for the last 20 years, has been a Karate National Champion, and a State level Hockey player.

K Radhakrishnan

Co-founder, Tata StarQuik

Sagar Bhalotia

Position: Co-founder, TagZ Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Sagar Bhalotia

Co-founder, TagZ Foods

Chef Tushar Malkhani

Position: Executive Chef, The Yellow House (IHCL SeleQtions)
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Leadership in Culinary Excellence: Spearheading the culinary realm with innovative leadership, currently excelling as an Executive Chef in the hospitality industry, boasting over 15 years of culinary mastery.
Record-Breaking Culinary Artistry: A Guinness World Record holder and a visionary in the culinary world, curating award-winning menus while showcasing unparalleled culinary excellence that transcends borders.
Industry Transformation through Dynamic Leadership: A dynamic leader within the food service sector, revolutionizing the operations of restaurants, resulting in enhanced profitability and the creation of extraordinary dining experiences, while fostering global culinary connections.
Culinary Innovation Beyond Boundaries: Boundaries of culinary creativity are consistently pushed, successfully blending 15 international cuisines, thus leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
Globetrotting Culinary Explorer: Infused with an insatiable passion for culinary exploration, traversing through 15 nations, and translating diverse culinary perspectives into delightful gastronomic adventures.

Chef Tushar Malkhani

Executive Chef, The Yellow House (IHCL SeleQtions)

Chef Beena Noronha

Position: Corporate Chef, Chrome Hospitality
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Beena Noronha

Corporate Chef, Chrome Hospitality

Uday Varma

Position: Director-Product, Trent Hypermarket (Star Bazaar)
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Uday Varma

Director-Product, Trent Hypermarket (Star Bazaar)

Pearlraj Peter Cannivady

Position: SVP - Marketing & Ecommerce, Spar India
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Pearlraj Peter Cannivady

SVP - Marketing & Ecommerce, Spar India

Shishir Gorle

Position: Founder & Mentor, Squaremeal Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Shishir Gorle, served the Indian Airforce for 7 years and shifted to his true calling – Business. His experience in GTL started in Sales, and moved on to Product manager and Business Head. He brings in a rich experience of Marketing and Management from his exposure in management of BPO operations, and as head of various telecom and IT business units. He joined Innovsource as CEO in 2006, and grew it to be the 4th largest Staffing Company with pan-India presence and a reputed client base. He grew the company steadily to 900 employees, 50 location presence, 200 client-base, and over 70,000 temp staff, operating Staffing services, Facilities management, and Security services and then successfully exited the business, when Innovsource was acquired by a PE consortium. In his current assignment, along with Raja Sekhar Reddy, first generation entrepreneurs, founded Squaremeal Foods in 2015, and setup India’s first restaurant chain fully served by deaf and mute wait staff. The currently have three outlets, two of Mirchi & Mime – a fine-dine serving contemporary Indian cuisine and one outlet of Madeira & Mime – an all day café and bar, serving global multicuisine food, all located in Mumbai. The company is actively raising funds to expand to other cities to achieve their vision.

Shishir Gorle

Founder & Mentor, Squaremeal Foods

Vibhanshu Mishra

Position: Founder & CEO, Chalu Chinese
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vibhanshu Vaibhav Mishra, a name synonymous with innovation and culinary excellence, is known to start a new era in the food and beverage services industry, with a passion for gastronomy and a proven track record of leadership. His leadership style aligns seamlessly with the company’s mission and values. A commitment to quality and customer satisfaction characterizes it. Mishra’s well-established reputation for driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of innovation positions him as the ideal entrepreneur with a clear vision for his He started his career as a hotel operations trainee with nothing but ambition and a deep hunger to learn.

The journey started around 16 years ago, with extensive global experience with well-known companies like Four Seasons, ITC Hotels, Alshaya Group, Apparel Group, & Tim Hortons. During this journey, he worked in various countries such as UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, USA, and Canada, with his return to India. His diverse experience has honed his expertise in multiple areas, such as operations, brand expansions, brand launches, etc. During the pandemic in 2020, everything seemed uncertain. But Mr. Mishra strongly believed that if we stayed true to our values, such as providing authentic flavors, unique offerings, Quality Products without artificial colors or flavors, and using all-natural ingredients only.

Chalu Chinese has successfully launched 268+ outlets across India, paving the way for its sister brands, including The Indian Momo Company, Wh-eat Burger, and Twenty-one Food Courts, to expand as well. With a few more brands set to launch soon, the culinary network continues to grow and thrive. The organization is now prepared for global expansion, with operations in Canada and Dubai beginning in 2025. Mr. Mishra aims to launch world cuisines with an Indian spin and build a 100- crore USD food and beverage company in India, and he undoubtedly has a well-planned, well- written road map under his sleeve.

Vibhanshu Mishra

Founder & CEO, Chalu Chinese

Saurabh Kalra

Position: MD, McDonald's India (West & South)
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Saurabh Kalra

MD, McDonald's India (West & South)

RB Jitesh Krishna

Position: Owner, Mahindra 360 Superstore
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

RB Jitesh Krishna

Owner, Mahindra 360 Superstore

Vinod Padmanabha D

Position: Head, Sanjeev Kapoor Brands
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vinod Padmanabha D

Head, Sanjeev Kapoor Brands

Dr. Sanjay Goyal

Position: Chief Procurement Supply Chain Officer, Foodlink F&B Holdings
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Dr. Sanjay Goyal

Chief Procurement Supply Chain Officer, Foodlink F&B Holdings

Vikram Bothra

Position: MD & CEO, Chandan Retail
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vikram Bothra

MD & CEO, Chandan Retail

Vishal Telkar

Position: Head of BD, Taco Bell
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

With a highly experienced and skilled professional in the field of Business Development.

With more than 17 years and above experience in the FMCG sector at Jubilant Foodworks, I had managed the Domino’s Pizza brand for Mumbai, Pune, Gujarat and Goa regions and had to credit the launch of more than 120 “Domino’s Pizza” stores across the region.

Worked 2 years with Devyani International Ltd and managed “Pizza Hut ” and “Costa Coffee” brands as Head West and Central India Business Development. 25 stores opened

Worked 2 years with Coffee Day Global and managed the “Cafe Coffee Day” brand as Head West India Business Development. 90 cafes opened.

Currently Working with Burman Hospitality Pvt Ltd and managing “Taco Bell” brand as Head West India Business Development . More than 31 plus stores have opened.

Currently it has opened more than 300 plus outlets in India.

Recognised Top 30 Business Development Head Pan India by Image 2023.

An All India Retail ( AIRG ) Member.

Vishal Telkar

Head of BD, Taco Bell

Chef Nilesh Limaye

Position: Executive Chef, Semolina Kitchens
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Nilesh Limaye

Executive Chef, Semolina Kitchens

Chef Altamsh Patel

Position: Joint Secretary , WICA
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Altamsh Patel

Joint Secretary , WICA

Gulshan Kripalani

Position: Director, Namaste Ventures
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Gulshan Kripalani

Director, Namaste Ventures

K. Devendra Kumar

Position: CEO, Fresh2Day
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

K. Devendra Kumar

CEO, Fresh2Day

Dinika Bhatia

Position: Founder & CEO, DRB Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Dinika Bhatia is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of DRB Foods, a leading company in India’s health food and snacking segment. With a passion for promoting a healthy lifestyle, Dinika founded Nutty Gritties in 2009, transforming it into one of the fastest-growing brands in the premium packaged foods industry in India. Her entrepreneurial journey began amidst the emergence of retail in India, where she led the transformation of her family’s over 100-year-old wholesale trading business into a household consumer brand. Under her leadership, Nutty Gritties has become synonymous with innovation and taste, pioneering the category of “snacking on nuts” in India & holding fifteen percent of the market share in premium nuts and trail mix’s in India. As a sixth-generation entrepreneur, Dinika’s roots in business date back to 1887, instilling in her a deep appreciation for agriculture and business acumen. Her academic background includes a degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, where the concept of Nutty Gritties was conceived during her Entrepreneurship program. Dinika’s commitment to empowering women extends beyond her business endeavors. She actively collaborates with leading agriculture and horticulture institutions in India to support and mentor women entrepreneurs in various sectors. Her efforts align with the United Nations’ designation of 2026 as the Year of Women in Agriculture, highlighting her role as a trailblazer in advocating for gender equality. In recognition of her contributions, Dinika was featured in 100 Women Entrepreneurs Building and Shaping India by Mint & Invest India. Beyond her professional achievements, Dinika is a food enthusiast, fitness aficionado, and avid traveler. Guided by her spiritual path, she is dedicated to spreading joy and health through her work. Her life mantra, “Believe in yourself,” encapsulates her approach to business and personal growth. Dinika Bhatia’s journey epitomizes resilience, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As a beacon of inspiration and female leadership, she continues to shape the health food industry and empower future generations of entrepreneurs.

Dinika Bhatia

Founder & CEO, DRB Foods

Gaurav Batra

Position: Brand Head, True Palate Cafe
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Gaurav Batra

Brand Head, True Palate Cafe

Manan Gada

Position: Director, Society Stores
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Manan Gada

Director, Society Stores

Harpreet Tibb

Position: Promoter, Tibbs Frankie
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Harpreet Tibb

Promoter, Tibbs Frankie

Yash Nahta

Position: Partner, Shri Veeram Stores
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Yash Nahta

Partner, Shri Veeram Stores

Dhanji Patel

Position: Chairman and MD, Patel Retail
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Dhanji Patel

Chairman and MD, Patel Retail

Satish Rana

Position: VP, Head of Convenience & Plaza Business, Jio-BP
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Satish Rana

VP, Head of Convenience & Plaza Business, Jio-BP

Aditya Bagri

Position: Director, Bagrry's Group
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Aditya Bagri is a Director at Bagrrys India Private Limited since April 2015. He joined Bagrry’s in 2011 as a Manager, Brand & Communications and gradually rose to the position of VP – Marketing wherein he has been responsible for Marketing & Strategy functions within the organization.

Additionally, he was actively involved in Corporate & Finance departments and played a significant role in developing new business for the Bagrry’s Group. He has been driving the family run business to new heights with his exceptional skills in Business Development, Strategic Planning and Marketing Management.

He has been instrumental in launching new product introductions, expanding and consolidation of the supply chain and brand building. He is also an active part of the CII National Committee for Food Processing and actively represents Bagrry’s at various Industry forums. Aditya comes on board with a diverse set of experience after working with various renowned organizations. Prior to this he was associated with international organization AIESEC, wherein he was leading the corporate team in Delhi. He has also worked with Goldman Sachs in UK in their Foreign Exchange Operations. He holds a bachelor degree in Statistics from Delhi University and a postgraduate MSc. in Management from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Aditya Bagri

Director, Bagrry's Group

Chef Rajesh Shetty

Position: Corporate Chef, Travel Food Services
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Rajesh Shetty

Corporate Chef, Travel Food Services

Dr. Sanjai George

Position: COO, Nesto Group
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Dr. Sanjai George

COO, Nesto Group

Zia Rahman

Position: CEO, Red Rose Mart, Hyderabad
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Zia Rahman

CEO, Red Rose Mart, Hyderabad

Bakker Ali

Position: Owner, Sun 7 Mart
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Bakker Ali

Owner, Sun 7 Mart

Abhishek Bindal

Position: COO, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Abhishek Bindal

COO, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality

Vikrant Batra

Position: Director, Café Delhi Heights
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vikrant Batra

Director, Café Delhi Heights

Mohit Khattar

Position: CEO, Baskin Robbins - Graviss Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Mohit Khattar is Director and CEO, for Graviss Foods Pvt Ltd (GFPL), the master franchisee for Baskin Robbins in India and the SAARC region. He is responsible for growing and managing the business and the brand in this geography. Mohit has earned his spurs building several successful programs and customer centric initiatives for leading organisations, including Titan Watches, Reckitt Benckiser, T.I Cycles of India, Subhiksha and Godrej. He is actively involved as an advisor to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), to help New-Zealand based businesses enter India and scale their business here. He is also on the board of several food start-ups in the healthy eating as well as in the gourmet food space apart from being a mentor to budding entrepreneurs in the food retail space.

Mohit Khattar

CEO, Baskin Robbins - Graviss Foods

Vijay Kumar Kankariya

Position: Chairman , Shubham K Mart
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Vijay Kumar Kankariya

Chairman , Shubham K Mart

Kushal Rajesh Panpaliya

Position: Director, V M Mart, Daryapur, Amravati
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Kushal Rajesh Panpaliya

Director, V M Mart, Daryapur, Amravati

Suprio Bose

Position: Founder, Nomad Foodie
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Suprio Bose

Founder, Nomad Foodie

Manpreet Singh (Manu) Chadha

Position: Director & Founder, Azula Kitchen & Bar
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Manpreet Singh (Manu) Chadha

Director & Founder, Azula Kitchen & Bar

Ankit Patel

Position: CEO, The Belgian Waffle
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Ankit Patel, Managing Director & CEO is currently steering the ship at the Belgian Waffle Co to spread the waffle revolution in India, one waff-wich at a time. A seasoned business professional with over two decades of extensive cross-functional experience in the technology, consumer, and financial services industries. Demonstrates strong expertise in business development, strategic alliances, business strategy, and financial management.

Ankit Patel

CEO, The Belgian Waffle

Chef Vasant Khot

Position: Director - Food & Beverage, Radisson Mumbai
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Vasant Khot

Director - Food & Beverage, Radisson Mumbai

Chef Sherry Mehta

Position: Founder & CEO, agirlfromthehills
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Sherry Mehta is a veteran in the field of regional cuisines and is considered the foremost authority in HImachali and United Punjab cuisines in India. This former Miss Shimla was also the first runner up in the popular Fox Tv Show – “Grilled” and has been written of in several publications about her unique take on food from the United Punjab regions and from Himachal Pradesh.

Her menus are well researched and evoke a bit of the nostalgic past with elements from modern progressive India and are found to hit the core of many food enthusiasts. Sherry is now a full-fledged entrepreneur with her ventures – Kanak by Sherry and Chaat Chowk by Sherry which she operates from her BKC kitchen and is establishing herself quickly as a caterer of repute.

Kanak by Sherry has been involved in curating and catering for Yash Raj Films, Phantom films and many others for movie releases and special occasions and is actively consulting for restaurants across India.

She is considered as India’s top most authority of Himachali cuisine and also considered as one of the top three reference points for cuisine of United Punjab (Punjab on both sides of the border).

Former Miss Shimla (2005) Sherry has single handedly paved the way for many home chefs to come out of their homes and make a mark for themselves at an international level and be respected amongst the culinary fraternity.

She has featured in shows like Grilled (fox tv), Raja Rani aur Rasoi, 50 best dishes of India and in the movie Sharmaji Namkeen teaching Rishi Kapoor ji Punjabi Chinese

Chef Sherry Mehta

Founder & CEO, agirlfromthehills

Kunaal Kumar

Position: CEO, Modern Bazaar
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Kunaal Kumar

CEO, Modern Bazaar

Mihiran DM

Position: Partner, Newstores Supermarket
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Mihiran DM

Partner, Newstores Supermarket

Murali Krishnan

Position: Co-founder & CMO, Wow! Momo Foods
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Murali Krishnan

Co-founder & CMO, Wow! Momo Foods

Chef Suresh Shetty

Position: Executive Chef, Mumbai Cricket Association & Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chef Suresh Shetty’s illustrious career spans over four decades, during which he has honed his craft in some of India’s most prestigious five-star hotels, international cruise lines, and flight catering operations. His journey culminated with his current role as the Executive Chef at the renowned Mumbai Cricket Association, where he spearheaded the launch of the esteemed ‘MCA’s very own Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana.’ Prior to his tenure at MCA, Chef Shetty’s experience includes leading four pre-opening teams of major hospitality ventures, such as:

• The Regent Mumbai (now Taj Land’s End) – Pre-opening
• Grand Hyatt Mumbai – Pre-opening
• Four Points by Sheraton (Starwood Hotels and Resorts) – Pre-opening
• Saudi Catering, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
• Carnival Cruise Lines Inc., USA
• Ramee Group of Hotels
• The Ambassador Group of Hotels (Ambassador Sky Chef, Mumbai & Delhi)

Beyond these significant contributions, Chef Shetty has had the privilege of catering to an elite clientele, including prominent figures from Hollywood and Indian Film Industry, business magnates, world class athletes, entrepreneurs, and even royal dignitaries.

As a culinary virtuoso, Chef Shetty is more of a guiding force than a physical presence in MCA’s kitchens, overseeing nine diverse F&B outlets and orchestrating seamless banquet operations for up to 1,700 guests. Under his expert leadership, a team of talented chefs brings to life an array of fascinating global cuisines, incorporating locally sourced ingredients and modernist cooking techniques. Every dish, though seemingly simple on the plate, is a masterful creation, showcasing the precision and craftsmanship of contemporary gastronomy, meticulously executed by his team across four kitchens.

Chef Shetty’s repertoire extends far beyond the kitchen; he is a consummate hotelier, known for his exceptional culinary artistry. His skills in ice carving, fruit and vegetable carving, and elaborate buffet displays are legendary, alongside his expertise in preparing exquisite pre-plated hors d’oeuvres in both hot and cold western cuisine. His ability to blend artistry with culinary precision has earned him a distinguished reputation within the hospitality industry.
A charismatic leader, Chef Shetty is revered for his dynamic nature and his fervent commitment to culinary education. His approachable demeanour and wealth of experience have made him a popular figure among hotel and catering professionals. He frequently participates in culinary events as a judge, imparting his extensive knowledge and experience to aspiring chefs and students from culinary institutes.

It would be fitting to regard Chef Shetty as a celebrity chef, as he has appeared on the OTT food show “Khane Ke Deewane” on the Gemplex platform, further cementing his status within the gastronomic community. He is also highly active on social media, where he shares his culinary insights and engages with a wider audience through Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

A family-oriented man, Chef Shetty relishes the time he spends in the kitchen with his exceptional team, continuously crafting innovative seasonal dishes and designing new menus. He is also actively involved in conducting weekly training workshops for cooking enthusiasts, passing on his passion for culinary excellence. Outside the kitchen, Chef Shetty enjoys quality time with his family, often introducing new culinary experiences to his wife Rashmi. He balances his life with fitness routines at the gym, a love for golden classic music, indulging in culinary literature, watching superhero and sci-fi movies, and following his favourite sport, cricket, with his son Sahas.

Chef Suresh Shetty

Executive Chef, Mumbai Cricket Association & Sachin Tendulkar Gymkhana

Prashant Issar

Position: Founder & COO, Bellona Hospitality Services
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Prashant Issar

Founder & COO, Bellona Hospitality Services

Chirag Gupta

Position: Founder, 4700BC
Categories: SPEAKERS 2024

Chirag Gupta

Founder, 4700BC

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