From Buffets to Bespoke
This shift is reflected in strong growth where contract catering is projected to reach $4.25B by 2033, wedding catering $28.63B by 2032, inflight…
Why Cuisine-Led Focus is Working for Indian Restaurants
As margins tighten and diners become more deliberate, operators are finding that focused menus and clear cuisine identities offer stronger control,…
5 Big Ideas Shaping Indian Restaurants: Insights from Restaurant India 2026 – Hyderabad
The Hyderabad edition reaffirmed a powerful truth: the future belongs to brands that innovate with relevance, scale with discipline, embrace…
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 21, 2026 / 8 MIN READ
How Restaurants Are Redefining Scale in 2026
As per the reports, 1,000-2,000 restaurants open every month in India, but also there is a large number of closures due to high costs and competition…


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India’s Dessert Boom: From After-Meal Treat to All-Day Craving
As consumption becomes more intentional, desserts are no longer a secondary offering. In many cafés today, they are increasingly the primary reason…
How Storytelling is Redefining the On-Property Experience
When storytelling becomes an operational philosophy instead of a marketing add-on, each interaction gives guest a memorable experience.
The Future of Dining Is Closer Than You Think: Experts Predict 2026 Trends
Food will become a signature, not a checklist. Weddings will be remembered as culinary experiences—extraordinary, personal, and deeply thoughtful.
  • By - Nusra
  • Jan 09, 2026 / 8 MIN READ


New Year Brings Strong Footfall and Sales Boost for Restaurants
This year’s celebrations resulted in a notable surge in business, with restaurants witnessing nearly 30% higher sales and a 40% increase in footfall…
The New Rules of Baking: Texture, Convenience, Visual Appeal
Growing at a CAGR of 9-10%, it is projected to surpass $30 billion by 2033.
Why the future of Indian coastal cuisine lies in storytelling, sustainability and immersion
The gap between perception and reality highlights an untapped opportunity for the country’s food industry in the global market: reframing how one…
How Winter Menu is Warming Up Restaurant Sales
Restaurants have winter menu from October to February and during this period they gain profit by 25-30% and winter menu is increasing in restaurants…
From Citrus to Kombucha: The Next Wave of Cafe Flavours in 2026
While comfort-led profiles such as cocoa, brown sugar, vanilla and caramel remain popular, but with reduced sweetness and simpler taste profiles
From Luxury to Lifestyle: 6 Fine Dining Trends Driving Biz Growth in 2026
According to reports, 89% of people aged 18–35 visit fine dining restaurants at least twice a month, with repeat visits largely driven by discounts…
From Craveable Drinks to Sauce Rituals: Trends that Will Rule QSRs in 2026
Consumers are looking for products that deliver a mood boost, with 1 in 4 young consumers (aged 18 – 29) seeing a trip to QSR as a special occasion.
  • By - Nusra
  • Dec 30, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
From a 30 Sqft Shop to London: How Hatti Kaapi Took South Indian Filter Coffee Global
US Mahender, Founder & CEO of Hatti Kaapi, speaks to Restaurant India about the rise of authentic South Indian filter coffee in modern café…
Snacking into the Future
For Bellona Hospitality’s more casual and premium dining formats, starters and small plates comprise 35-40% of total food sales as they have become a…
Designing Experiences: Plating, Space, Storytelling
While good plating and interiors can attract the customers through social media platforms and drive them to the restaurants by 60%.
Menu Creation: The Science of What Sells
According to chefs, when they design a menu, they start from emotion — a memory, a story, a region — and then refine it through science and precision…
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  • Nov 24, 2025 / 11 MIN READ
The Big Trends Reshaping India’s Hotel Kitchens in 2025–26
As per reports, the hotel industry is projected to grow by 4.75% to 9.4% in next few years, targeting both metros as well as smaller cities that has…
Fine Dining Goes Local
Market data also backs the trend, with foodservice market touching USD 77.5 billion in 2024, and as diners become more experiential, close to three-…
Brewing Connection: How Cafes are Turning into Community Hubs
Analysts note that India’s organized cafe market, estimated between USD 340–565 million and growing at approximately 10-12 per cent CAGR, is now…
A New Era for Hospitality: Highlights from the Inaugural HoCat Summit 2025
Launching for the very first time, the inaugural edition of the HoCat Summit (Hotel+Catering) invited top speakers; including GMs, CEOs, Food and…
A Powerhouse Convergence: Key Insights from Restaurant India Mumbai 2025
Supported by leading industry bodies including UAERG (UAE Restaurants Group), the Indian Culinary Forum, India Food Tourism ORG, the Indian Flair…
Legacy Over Scale: Why Bengaluru’s Iconic Eateries Choose to Stay Small
In the last few decades, Bengaluru has transformed rapidly, with tall buildings and tech parks taking over. Yet, in certain parts of the city, the…