Inaugural Global Edition

Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards 2026

Elevating Indian F&B Excellence & Leadership Beyond Borders!

28 May 2026

Royal Lancaster, London

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The Legacy of Excellence: Now Going Global

For over 14 years, the Indian Restaurant Awards has stood as the gold standard for India’s F&B industry. The platform has acted as a primary catalyst for growth, documenting the evolution of the Indian plate and connecting thousands of restaurateurs with the investors and strategic insights needed to redefine the culinary landscape.

The Indian Restaurant Congress 2026 – Global Edition in London marks a historic transition from a national powerhouse to a global authority. This inaugural international summit brings together top restaurateurs, Michelin-starred chefs, and hospitality innovators to explore the future of dining, technology, and cross-border investment. By bridging Indian heritage with global innovation, the event provides an unparalleled stage for networking and business intelligence, leveraging a decade of proven credibility to propel the next generation of F&B excellence onto the world stage.

Join us as we bridge the gap between Indian heritage and global innovation.

A Global Convergence of Culinary Visionaries

The Ultimate Stage
for F&B Innovation
A high-impact, insight-rich forum featuring industry pioneers from India and around the world. The conference dives into emerging business models, consumer trends, operational excellence, brand growth, digital transformation, and global market expansion. Expect actionable strategies, visionary keynotes, masterclasses, and conversations that redefine how restaurants scale and stay relevant.
Celebrating Global F&B
Excellence and Innovation
The Indian Restaurant Awards 2026 – Global Edition celebrate exceptional achievements across the culinary and restaurant landscape. From breakthrough concepts and iconic brands to outstanding chefs, innovators, and hospitality leaders, the awards honour those shaping the future of foodservice. This is the industry’s most aspirational stage — where excellence meets recognition.
Exclusive Networking with
Global Industry Leaders
Experience an exclusive, high-impact networking opportunity where top industry leaders, visionary restaurateurs, acclaimed chefs, and key decision-makers from across the globe come together to foster strategic partnerships, meaningful collaborations, knowledge exchange, and high-value business growth, creating lasting connections that drive innovation.
Learn from the
Pioneers of F&B
Gain exclusive access to power-packed panel discussions and insights sessions featuring global F&B experts, successful restaurateurs, and industry innovators sharing strategies, trends, and actionable knowledge to drive growth, inspire innovation, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving hospitality and foodservice landscape.

Co-Located Shows

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India Week is an annual get-together of change-makers, policy and business leaders, taking place in London each year. The events are likely to attract more than 1,500 delegates from more than a dozen countries. It is hosted by advisory firm EPG and supported by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and others.

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World Franchise Congress & Honours—Asia’s largest integrated franchise and retail solutions company, a 27-year-old organization that successfully hosts over 100 industry events each year— makes its anticipated debut in the global financial capital of London. Theme, "Global Scale: Architecting the Next Decade of Sustainable Growth.

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Our Speaker

Atul Kochhar

2-Time Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur

Vivek Singh

Entrepreneur, CEO, Executive Chef, Cinnamon Collection

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Our Jury

George Shaw

Former BBC Journalist, Editor of the Good Curry Guide, Editor-in-chief of Taste London

Andy Hayler

Food Critic & Author

Rashmi Uday Singh

TV host & Author

Rajesh Suri

Restaurateur and Food & Beverage professional, former CEO & Director of the Tamarind Collection Group

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Previous Speakers

Anil Chadha

Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited (Conference Chairperson)

Merrill Pereyra

Managing Director, Pizza Hut at Yum! Brands India Subcontinent

Navin Gurnaney

CEO, Tim Hortons India

Sanjeev Kapoor

Celebrity Chef

Anjan Chatterjee

Founder, Speciality Group Of Restaurants

Niren Chaudhary

CEO, Panera Bread

Amit Burman

Chairman, Lite Bite Foods

Katie McNamara

Chief Customer Officer, Sushi Sushi

Sunil Kapoor

Chairman, K Hospitality Group

M. Mahadevan

Chairman & MD, Advantage Foods Pvt. Ltd.

Akshay Bector

Chairman & MD, Cremica Food Industries Limited

Chef Vicky Ratnani

Author, Chef & Founder, SpeakBurgers

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Jury over the Years

Chairpersons Over The Years

Highlights 2026

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Indian Restaurant Awards

A celebrated awards platform recognizing pioneering brands, visionary leaders, and ground-breaking achievements that elevate global dining standards and inspire industry excellence.

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Indian Restaurant Congress

A dynamic, insight-rich conference delivering curated themes, transformative ideas, and strategic perspectives shaping the future of the global restaurant industry.

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Indian Restaurant Exhibition

A powerful showcase connecting leading brands, innovators, and decision-makers to drive partnerships and business growth.

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Award Categories

Indian RESTAURANT
AWARDS

  • Best Family Restaurant
  • Best Chef-Led Restaurant
  • Best Indian Restaurant – India
  • Best Indian Restaurant – International

RESTAURATEUR & LEADERSHIP

  • Best Emerging Restaurant Brand
  • Best Indian Restaurant Brand
  • Excellence in Restaurant Design
  • Global Indian Restaurateur of the Year

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

  • Indian Food Blogger of the Year of International & in UK
  • Global Ambassador of Indian Cuisine
  • Outstanding Contribution to Indian Gastronomy
  • Sustainability in Indian Hospitality Award
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Partners 2026

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Supported By

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