A Decade of Flavours — Celebrating 10 years of S.A.A.G
A quick narrative of the edition and its key highlights.
Food For Thought Fest 2025 celebrated a landmark 10th anniversary at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre, Ahmedabad — co-hosted by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and S.A.A.G. Inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel alongside the Ahmedabad International Book Festival, this four-day extravaganza united master chefs, royals, nutritionists, and cultural luminaries.
The 10th edition introduced three signature Pavilions — Luxury, Spiritual, and Coffee — drawing international culinary experts from Spain, Nepal, and the Netherlands to celebrate UNESCO World Heritage cuisines alongside India's celebrated chefs including Ranveer Brar, Suvir Saran, Vicky Ratnani, and Osama Jalali.
Voices that shaped the conversations during this edition.
Celebrity Chef & Storyteller
Award-winning chef, author & culinary storyteller known for his firesides on Indian food history.
Spiritual Healer & Yogini
International spiritual healer and yogini; expert in holistic wellness and mind-body practices.
Chef, Bombay Sweet Shop
Head chef at Bombay Sweet Shop, celebrated for reimagining Indian mithai with modern culinary techniques.
Singer & Entrepreneur
Indo-British singer and entrepreneur; known for fusing cultures through music and lifestyle ventures.
Managing Editor, GlobalSpa & PEAKLIFE
Moderator and Managing Editor of GlobalSpa & PEAKLIFE magazines; voice of luxury wellness in India.
Maharaja of Jashpur
Maharaja of Jashpur; champion of tribal heritage and traditional Chhattisgarhi royal cuisine.
Thikana Doongri
Royal representative of Thikana Doongri; preserving heirloom Rajput culinary heritage.
Royal Family of Balasinor
Nawab Salauddin Khan Babi and Begum Zeba Khan Babi, custodians of the royal Balasinor culinary tradition.
Author & Food Critic
India's foremost food critic; author of 20+ food guides; TV host and celebrity tastemaker.
Functional Nutritionist
Delhi-based functional nutritionist and wellness advocate; known for holistic nutrition and lifestyle.
Founder, Santé Spa Cuisine
Founder of Santé Spa Cuisine; pioneer of health-forward, flavour-rich spa dining in India.
Founder, KHOYA
Founder of KHOYA, India's beloved artisan chocolate brand celebrating Indian flavours.
Managing Editor & Moderator
Managing editor and moderator known for anchoring high-profile food and lifestyle conversations.
Rajmata of Panchkote
Rajmata of Panchkote; custodian of royal culinary traditions of the erstwhile Panchkote royal house.
Thikana Seohara
Royal from Thikana Seohara; dedicated to reviving the forgotten flavours of Uttar Pradesh's royal kitchens.
Captured moments from stages, sessions, tastings, and crowd energy.
Extensive coverage, print highlights, and event videos.
Tasting Divine Blessings
The Times of India
Coverage of the 10th anniversary edition at the Sabarmati Riverfront, Ahmedabad, inaugurated alongside the Ahmedabad International Book Festival in November 2025.
"Food For Thought Fest 2025, co-hosted by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and S.A.A.G at the Sabarmati Riverfront, showcased South Asia's rich culinary traditions with dedicated Luxury, Spiritual, and Coffee Pavilions."
"Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Food For Thought Fest 2025 along with the Ahmedabad International Book Festival at the Sabarmati Riverfront."
"The 10th Anniversary edition of the Food For Thought Fest in Ahmedabad brought celebrity chefs Ranveer Brar and Suvir Saran, and international culinary experts from Spain, Nepal, and the Netherlands to celebrate UNESCO Heritage cuisine."
Organizations and media partners who made this edition possible.
