Founded and supported by Sameer Sain of Everstone Group, Culinary Culture is driven by co-founder (right) Vir Sanghvi and (left) CEO Raaj Sanghvi, all united by a shared dedication to celebrating the excellence of chefs. What sets the Food Superstars chef awards apart is its commitment to financial independence, ensuring autonomy from outside influences.
Culinary CultureRegi Mathew, crowned #1 in the 2023 edition of Food Superstars, was honoured with his induction into the Hall of Fame 2024. He shared the stage with 2023 Hall of Fame inductee Chef Manish Mehrotra and Vir Sanghvi
Karo Christine KumarChef Doma Wang proudly represented Kolkata, securing an impressive #15 on the list. ‘The countdown was thrilling, and I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness leading up to this year’s edition. This achievement is a team effort, and I dedicate this award to the entire team at our restaurants The Blue Poppy, Boma Asian, and our newly-launched Popo’s by Sachiko and Manisha,’ said Wang
Karo Christine KumarThe following day, October 22, featured a riveting culinary conversation, moderated by Vir Sanghvi. The session brought together chefs (L-R) Regi Mathew, 2024 Hall of Fame inductee; Shahzad Hussain, ranked #1 on the 2024 list; and Manish Mehrotra, 2023 Hall of Fame inductee
Culinary CultureAnother engaging culinary discussion followed, featuring (L-R) pastry chef Pooja Dhingra (#18), Tibetan food expert Doma Wang (#15), and ingredient-focused chef Niyati Rao (#5), the youngest chef on the list
Roxanne BamboatWomen in vibrant traditional Rajasthani attire brought the art of roti-making to life at the live counter at Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya Udaipur. From missi roti to bajre ki roti, each was freshly prepared and served with a dollop of butter, along with chutneys and pickles for a true taste of Rajasthan
Karo Christine Kumar