Restaurant India News: Hospitality Industry Unites in Delhi for Share Our Strength’s Child Nutrition Initiative

Share Our Strength, a global social enterprise focused on addressing childhood hunger, concluded the Delhi edition of its Charity Dinner Series at The Grand Ballroom, The Leela Palace, New Delhi. The event brought together stakeholders from hospitality, food, culture, and allied industries, highlighting how industry-led collaboration can support long-term social outcomes linked to child nourishment and community development.

Aligned with the organisation’s mission of “Strengthening Communities, Nourishing Futures,” the Delhi edition was curated under the leadership of Ashish Kapur, with Sachin Pabreja as Co-Chair and philanthropist Meenu Goyal. The evening saw participation from chefs, business leaders, and cultural figures, reflecting growing industry involvement in purpose-driven initiatives beyond core commercial activity.

Ashish Kapur said, “Hospitality is fundamentally about care and generosity. This evening showed how our industry can move beyond conversation into action, leveraging its reach, influence, and heart to support a cause that truly matters.”

Rohit Choudhary stated, “The overwhelming response to this evening reinforces our belief that when communities come together with intent, real change follows. This was not just a dinner, but a collective pledge by leaders, chefs, and industry partners to complement the efforts of the government to build a future that ensures nourishment and opportunity for all children”.

The event featured a specially curated, one-night-only multi-course menu prepared by leading chefs including Chef Manish Mehrotra, Chef Varun Totlani, Chef Tejasvi Chandela, Chef Shubham Thakur, and Chef Chintan Pandya. Each chef contributed signature elements, positioning culinary talent as a key driver of philanthropic engagement within the hospitality ecosystem.

The evening also drew attendance from industry figures and cultural personalities such as Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Ajay Bahl, Raaj Sanghvi, Suresh Menon, Papa CJ, Rocky Singh, Chef Vicky Ratnani, Vinay Golikeri, and Freddy Birdy. A curated charity auction of artworks and bespoke experiences formed a central part of the programme, with active participation from guests including H.E. Mohamed Maliki, Ambassador of Morocco, Manoj Adlakha, Pradeep Jolly, Ravinder Singh Rana, Naresh Modi, Shashvat Nakarni, Harish Bhardwaj, and Prashant Gaurav. The auction highlighted how hospitality-led platforms can integrate culture and commerce to generate measurable social impact.

Sachin Pabreja, Co-Founder, Eazydiner, said, “This dinner was a celebration of both culinary excellence and collective responsibility. Every contribution, whether the skills and creativity of the chefs, philanthropic support, or the involvement of committed volunteer leaders, translated into real impact. When the industry comes together with shared intent, we move one step closer to empowering the future for India’s children.”

Anupam Dasgupta, Senior Vice President Operations (North), Head – Wellness, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said, “At The Leela Palace - New Delhi, hospitality has always been guided by purpose, empathy, and service beyond the extraordinary. Hosting the Delhi edition of Share Our Strength’s Charity Dinner Series was a natural extension of our commitment to creating meaningful impact through our platforms. When the hospitality industry comes together for a cause as vital as child nourishment, it reinforces our belief that true luxury lies in giving back and strengthening the communities we serve.”

The Delhi edition of the Charity Dinner Series reinforced the increasing role of the hospitality sector in structured philanthropy. As Share Our Strength expands its initiatives across India, the organisation continues to focus on engaging industry partners and community leaders to support access to nutrition and opportunity for children nationwide.