Indian Restaurant Congress Goes Global with First International Edition in London

Restaurant India is set to host the first international edition of the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards 2026 on May 28, 2026, at Royal Lancaster London, marking the platform’s expansion from an India-focused industry event to a global hospitality and foodservice forum.

After operating for 15 years in India, the Indian Restaurant Congress is moving onto the international stage with a focus on restaurant growth, hospitality innovation, global expansion, food technology, and investment opportunities within the food and beverage sector.

“Powering the Restaurant Industry Across the Globe”

As the F&B landscape undergoes rapid digital transformation and global market shifts, the Congress serves as a high-impact forum for exploring emerging business models and operational excellence. The event will feature a curated Leadership Summit, visionary keynotes, and masterclasses designed to redefine how restaurant brands scale and stay relevant in an increasingly competitive global market. 

An Elite Global Speaker Lineup: The London edition brings together an extraordinary assembly of culinary icons, industry disrupters, and corporate visionaries who are actively shaping the future of food, beverage, and hospitality. 

• Key speakers include: Atul Kochhar – 2-Time Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur | Vivek Singh – Entrepreneur, CEO, Executive Chef, Cinnamon Collection |Cyrus Rustom Todiwala OBE – DL, Restaurateur & Chef, Cafe Spice Namaste | Anjan Chatterjee – Founder, Speciality Group Of Restaurants | Surjan Singh Jolly – Culinary Director & CEO, Jolly Good Hospitality Limited UK | Romy Gill MBE – Chef, Restaurateur & Author |Kate Alexander – Head of Food & Commercial Channels, Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland |Dipna Anand – British-Indian Chef, Author, Restaurateur and TV Personality, Brilliant Gastro (Southall) |Samson Sohail – Head of Global Sales, Cobra Beer Molson Coors |Sameer Taneja – Executive Chef, Benares |Sanjay Anand MBE – Chairman and Founder, Madhu’s |Chef Peter Joseph – Chef Patron and Head Chef, Kahani London among others.

Event Highlights:

• The Global Leadership Summit: Dive into the "Tomorrow’s Restaurant" session, exploring innovation, scalable growth models, and the rise of Indian gastronomy internationally. 

• Indian Restaurant Awards 2026: Often referred to as the "Gold Standard" of the industry, these awards—strictly tabulated by Ernst & Young (EY)—celebrate excellence across categories such as Restaurant of the Year, Best Foreign Cuisine, and Culinary Innovation. 

• VIP Networking: An exclusive gala dinner at the Royal Lancaster, fostering meaningful collaborations between global brands and Indian culinary heritage. 

“This inaugural international edition marks a significant milestone for the Indian hospitality community,” said Sachin Marya, Editorial Director,  Restaurant India. “By bridging Indian heritage with global innovation, we are providing an unparalleled stage for business intelligence and networking that will propel the next generation of F&B excellence onto the world stage.” 

The event is co-located with India Week 2026, a week-long series of high-level discussions on trade, policy, and business between the UK and India.

Event Details:

• Date: May 28, 2026
• Venue: Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY
• Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM BST
• Official Website:www.restaurantindia.in/global/