Rejuvenation & Revival Through Wellness In The Post Pandemic Era
A quick narrative of the edition and its key highlights.
The 6th Food For Thought Fest returned to New Delhi, focusing on wellness and revival in the post-pandemic era.
Inaugurated by Shri Uday Mahurkar, Central Information Commissioner, GOI, with a special address by Shri Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa of India in India's G20 Presidency Year.
The event brought back six elements: Thought Fest panel discussions, South Asia Culinary Showcase, South Asia Food Court luxury dining, Fest Bazaar artisanal market, Tipple Fest mixology sessions, and Fun Fest live performances.
Voices that shaped the conversations during this edition.
Chef, Darjeeling Express London
Darjeeling Express London founder; Netflix Chef's Table star; champion of immigrant women chefs.
Celebrity Chef
Chef who cooked for Queen Elizabeth & Nelson Mandela; global flavours, local ingredients.
Celebrity Chef & Author
Award-winning chef in New York; author of Indian Home Cooking & American Masala.
Cricketer
Indian cricketer from Gujarat; IPL squad member; known for aggressive batting in domestic cricket.
Para Olympian
Indian para athlete; national champion; advocate for inclusion of differently-abled in sport.
Journalist & Author
NDTV entertainment editor; 21+ year journalist; author of The Bebbe Diaries.
Doordarshan Anchor
Doordarshan anchor & journalist; 15+ years at India's national broadcaster.
Actor
Indian TV and film actor; known for roles in Hindi television serials and web series.
Food Historian & Author
Author of more than 50 books on cuisine and culture, and a documentary producer.
Wine Master
First Indian OIV Merit Award winner; championed India's full membership of world vine body.
Sri Lankan Culinary Ambassador
Sri Lankan culinary ambassador; champion of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine and food heritage.
Celebrity Chef
Celebrity chef author of multiple cookbooks; brand ambassador and food innovator.
Japanese Sushi Master Chef
Japanese Sushi Master Chef; brought authentic Edo-style sushi techniques to South Asia.
Cricketer
Delhi cricketer; Ranji Trophy veteran; known for explosive batting in domestic cricket circuit.
Kabaddi Star
Star kabaddi raider; 7-time PKL champion with Patna Pirates; India's top kabaddi icon.
Para Olympian
Para Olympian; national-level para-athlete; advocate for differently-abled sportspersons.
NewsX Anchor
NewsX anchor & journalist; known for in-depth political reporting and lifestyle coverage.
Actor & Internet Sensation
Actor & Pammi Aunty creator; Youth Icon of India; Bharat Shiromani Award winner.
Gourmet Passport Founder
Founder Delhi Gourmet Club; top-50 India food influencer; Old Monk rum legacy keeper.
Nutritionist & Author
Leading nutritionist & author; founded Whole Foods India; columnist in leading publications.
Executive Director, KGH Group
Executive Director KGH Group Nepal; heads Kathmandu Guest House & KGH Foundation.
G20 Sherpa & Former CEO, NITI Aayog
India's G20 Sherpa; former CEO of NITI Aayog; architect of Make in India and Startup India.
Captured moments from stages, sessions, tastings, and crowd energy.
Extensive coverage, print highlights, and event videos.
The South Asian Association for Gastronomy Brings the 6th Edition of the Food For Thought Fest
Times of India
The Times of India previews the 6th edition at GMR Square, Aerocity, on 17–18 December 2022 — headlined by Chefs Asma Khan and Harpal Singh Sokhi, with Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal taking part.
Organizations and media partners who made this edition possible.
