Gautam Gambhir
Cricket Legend & Politician
Former India cricketer; MP from Lok Sabha 2019; ex-KKR & Delhi Daredevils IPL captain.
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The Best Infotainment Around Gastronomy
A quick narrative of the edition and its key highlights.
The 2019 edition was held in the heart of Delhi NCR's new gourmet destination at GMR Square in Aerocity.
The bar was raised higher with master chef cookery demonstrations, celebrity talks, food court, live band performances and the best infotainment designed around gastronomy.
Voices that shaped the conversations during this edition.
Cricket Legend & Politician
Former India cricketer; MP from Lok Sabha 2019; ex-KKR & Delhi Daredevils IPL captain.
Celebrity Chef
Chef who cooked for Queen Elizabeth & Nelson Mandela; global flavours, local ingredients.
Senior TV Journalist
Senior TV journalist; covered 4 general elections; India's toughest political interviewer.
Ad Guru & Entrepreneur
Ad guru behind Pepsi & KitKat campaigns; founder PKSBE; restaurateur and entrepreneur.
Executive Director, KGH Group
Executive Director KGH Group Nepal; heads Kathmandu Guest House & KGH Foundation.
Food & Nutrition Blogger
Food & nutrition blogger turned consultant; specialises in healthy easy cooking.
CEO, Daryaganj Hospitality
CEO & co-founder Daryaganj Hospitality, home of butter chicken and dal makhani.
Food Historian & Author
Author of more than 50 books on cuisine and culture, and a documentary producer.
Mixologist
Celebrated mixologist; creator of Big Bhang Theory and Drinking Safari webseries.
Director, IHM&H Dhaka
Director IHM&H Dhaka; VP Bangladesh Association of Women Entrepreneurs; S.A.A.G advisor.
Journalist & Author
NDTV entertainment editor; 21+ year journalist; author of The Bebbe Diaries.
Food Writer & Chef
Food writer & historian; Lost Recipes of India founder; expert in Mughlai & Rampuri cuisine.
Master Chef Saby
Chef Saby; ex-Olive Qutub director; Best Chef of India awarded by President of India.
Cookbook Author
Dolly Rana; Penguin-published author of Rana cuisine cookbook; heritage recipe keeper.
Para-Athlete
First Indian female para-athlete with Paralympic medal; 4 Limca World Records holder.
Journalist, Times of India
Times of India correspondent; Delhi nightlife critic; food & beverage policy advocate.
Sri Lankan Chef
Sri Lankan chef; Hilton CEO Award 2018; led food festivals in India, Poland and Turkey.
Fashion Designer
Co-founder of the Shantanu & Nikhil label; award-winning Indian couture designer since 1999.
Chef (Myanmar)
19-year-old self-taught Myanmar chef; trained at Kantawgyi Hotel; European & East Asian.
Executive Chef, KGH Group
Executive Chef Kathmandu Guest House since 1994; expert in Nepali, Newari & Indian cuisines.
Media Mogul & Entrepreneur
Serial entrepreneur; media mogul; owner of BW Businessworld 35-year media brand.
Cricket Legend
Indian opening batsman, the fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs and a record T20I run-scorer in a calendar year.
Chef & Restaurateur
Caperberry & Fava founder; Best Chef of India 2013; expert in European & Indian cuisine.
Gourmet Passport Founder
Founder Delhi Gourmet Club; top-50 India food influencer; Old Monk rum legacy keeper.
Actor & Internet Sensation
Actor & Pammi Aunty creator; Youth Icon of India; Bharat Shiromani Award winner.
Fine Print Producer & Digital Entrepreneur
Fine print producer; 35,000+ copies across 9 titles; heads Visual Quest India globally.
Writer, Scholar & Translator
Renowned writer & historian; author of Where Stones Speak; columnist for The Hindu.
VP Operations, ITC Hotels
VP Operations at ITC Hotels; co-founder Cuisine India Society; walking food encyclopedia.
Consulting Chef
Consulting chef Michelin-plated Indus Bangkok; Chef Seinan Group Tokyo; Chef of the Year 2017.
Celebrity Chef & Art Connoisseur
CEO Art Club Bangladesh; celebrity chef; presenter on Tara TV and R TV cookery shows.
Nawab of Rampur
Uttar Pradesh MLA, member of the Raza Library board and former chairman of UP Tourism.
Physiotherapist & Wellness Expert
Physio, author & CEO of Chhoo Mantar; known as the Princess of Pilates.
Celebrity Hair Stylist
Celebrity hair stylist; surgeon-turned-stylist Sylvie; leading make-up artist in Delhi.
Wine Expert
First Indian OIV Merit Award winner; championed India's full membership of world vine body.
Journalist & Policy Consultant
Journalist & policy consultant; ex-Tehelka editor; Regional Director Flint Asia.
TV Presenter & Magician
TV presenter, magician and digital artist; avid traveller and global entertainer.
Architect & Fashion Entrepreneur
Architect; House of Kotwara co-founder; author of Dining with the Nawabs.
Celebrity Chef & TV Host
Celebrity TV chef; host of Bake Do Teen; proponent of Indian food and desi ghee.
Fashion Designer
Co-founder of the Shantanu & Nikhil label; award-winning Indian couture designer since 1999.
Chef (Myanmar)
Self-taught Myanmar chef; 20+ years experience; UMAMI head chef; MasterChef Myanmar top 7.
Executive Chef, JW Marriott
Executive Chef JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity; expert in Mediterranean, Thai & French.
Journalist, MAGNA Publishing
Resident Editor MAGNA Publishing; covers lifestyle, fashion and entertainment for North India.
Captured moments from stages, sessions, tastings, and crowd energy.
Extensive coverage, print highlights, and event videos.
Food For Thought Fest 2019: An Amalgamation Of Cuisines
Businessworld
Businessworld on the 5th edition at GMR Square, Aerocity, 14–15 December 2019 — India, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal taking part, with 13 luxury hotels serving tasting portions under the "A Taste of Luxury" food court.
Organizations and media partners who made this edition possible.
