Restaurant India Hyderabad: A 'Mecca' for Restaurant Fraternity

Spreading its wings to the city of Hyderabad, Indian Restaurant Congress hosted 2nd edition of its Leadership Series at ITC-Kohenur Hyderabad that witnessed great footfall from the restaurant and F&B fraternity. Top restaurateur, policy makers, food service professionals, chefs and consultants, food ingredient and raw material suppliers came together at the event and awards held on 5th December.

“I am super excited and delighted to be a part of Restaurant India Awards in Hyderabad and this is the place to attend and meet the who’s who of the Hyderabad F&B industry and I am very excited and happy to be a part of it,” shared Amar Ohri, MD, Ohri’s that is into the business for almost four decades now.

A Platform for Restaurant Entrepreneurs 

The restaurant and F&B (Food & Beverage) professionals came together on the single platform to interact, share their knowledge and experiences on various topics related to Curating Experience, Investing n technologies, Trends and Expasion. Keeping in mind the theme of the event ‘Consistency, Connection and Convenience’, experts shared their insights on how to create business concept and food palates that are modern in their traditionalism.

“The big news for the restaurant industry growth is the interpolation of independent restaurateurs’ and Hyderabad stands out both for its brilliant concepts and restaurant owners ambition,” pointed Ritu Marya, Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Media & Restaurant India by adding that restaurants are not as insulated in their regional pockets as they used to be. 

She also mentioned that we will be seeing restaurants that focus on regional cuisines, crossing the state borders, and will alight a new array of Andhra food options in Indian cities.

“I congratulate Restaurant India that has come to Hyderabad to recognise the best of the talent, best of cuisine. It’s a beautiful platform where like-minded people come together and share ideas, thoughts and knowledge. We also get to see some great food and food-tech products that help hoteliers, industry to make their job faster, convenient and efficient and affordable and I think restaurant India has provided a wonderful platform for all of us at Hyderabad,” mentioned Chef Dharmender Lamba, President, Telangana Chefs Association and Hotel Manager, Trident Hyderabad.

Commenting on the same, Ramit Goyal, National Sales Head, Hyperpure by Zomato added, “It’s been a great experience at Restaurant India and it was pleasure connecting here with lots of restaurant partners. It is a great platform to meet restaurant and F&b partners and share ideas.”

It’s Gala Time

Restaurant India Hyderabad Awards 2023 was held in the evening of 5th December that acknowledged the contribution of market leaders and innovators from the Restaurant fraternity. Organised by Franchise India and judged by leading business experts including the Editor-in-Chief of the group, these awards were the perfect opportunity to show the awardees’ outstanding success in the industry as they received national recognition and extensive media coverage with the partners.

The awards night was attended by the top leaders including Amar Ohri of Ohri’s, Shashank Annumula of Café Niloufer, Teja Chekuri from Ironhill India amongst others. The awards night was also blessed by the presence of Shri Jayesh Ranjan, Secretary, IT&EC, Govt of Telangana and Shri Meela Jayadev, President, FTCCI.

“Restaurants today need professional level of high level, trained and qualified staff as it is very important to know who the team that works with you are is. Also, a training facility by restaurant people is required since it's different from other sector, the training has to come from within the industry,” mentioned Mr. Ranjan by adding that restaurant business should also align themselves with the Govt and as we are celebrating the International year of millets, restaurants should popularise this in restaurant and organise food fest around the same and support the same.

In the last two years, Restaurant India Conference and Awards has become the authority and the final word when it comes to food and beverage in the country. A night full of applauds and recognition of customers was sponsored by Ohri’s, NuTaste, Hyperpure by Zomato, On2Cook amongst other. The prestigious brands that were a part of the evening included Paradise Biryani, Café Niloufer, Ohri’s, Cock & Bull, Trident, Marriott Hotels, The Park, IronHill India, Bawarchi, Pista House to name a few.