080 Lounge Hosts Northeast Cuisine Showcase with Chef Farha Naaz

Travel Food Services Limited (TFS), a major airport travel QSR and lounge operator in India, has launched The North East Table, a Northeast Indian food festival at 080 Lounge, Terminal 1, Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The festival will run from 28th July to 10th August 2026 and focuses on showcasing the culinary traditions of India's Seven Sisters region.

The initiative has been developed in collaboration with MasterChef India finalist Chef Farha Naaz and aims to introduce travellers to regional dishes and ingredients from Northeast India within an airport hospitality setting.

The programme began with a live culinary masterclass by Chef Farha Naaz on 28th July, followed by a media lunch on 29th July. From 30th July to 10th August, travellers can access the festival menu through a themed buffet, along with dedicated A la Carte and VIP Luxe Zone offerings.

The menu has been curated through a collaboration between Chef Farha Naaz, Founder of Mamazaki and Culinary Curator, and Chef Dominic Gerard, Executive Chef, Travel Food Services Limited. The focus has been on retaining authentic flavours, ingredients and cooking traditions associated with the region.

Gaurav Dewan, Chief Operating Officer, Travel Food Services Limited (TFS), said, "The North East Table reflects the kind of thinking we want to bring to airport hospitality. It is about taking a cuisine as rich and distinct as Northeast India and bringing it faithfully into a format built for travellers on move. Every element, from the ingredients we sourced to the way each dish has been thoughtfully presented, reflects the same care and attention one would expect. This commitment to detail is what we believe sets Travel Food Services and its lounges apart, creating an experience where travellers can discover the richness of Northeast India's food."

Chef Farha Naaz said, "I'm really honored and excited to see Northeast Indian cuisine being celebrated here at the 080 Lounge with so much authenticity and respect. The Northeast is incredibly diverse. But one thing that connects all of us is our love for food and our deep connection with nature. I also feel that Northeast Indian cuisine is still quite underrepresented, even though it's one of the most diverse culinary regions in the country, so initiatives like this help bridge that gap and give people experience of our food in an authentic way. It's a wonderful initiative by the TFS team to celebrate the culinary heritage of the Seven Sisters, and I'm so grateful to be a part of it. I hope everyone who tries the menu enjoys this small journey through the Northeast."

Chef Dominic Gerard added, "Curating this menu has been about creating an experience that transports travellers to the heart of Northeast India through its food. Every dish has been thoughtfully crafted to honour the region's authentic flavours, indigenous ingredients and time-honoured traditions, while adapting them for an elevated airport dining experience. Collaborating with Chef Farha has been incredibly enriching, and together we've created a menu that will celebrate the diversity of the Seven Sisters, and leaves every guest with a memorable journey."

The festival reflects a growing focus within airport hospitality on regional Indian cuisines as operators look to offer travellers more locally inspired dining experiences.