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WELCOME TO RESTAURANT INDIA 2026: THE F&B INDUSTRY'S PREMIER EVENT

Restaurant India 2026, is back for its 25th edition. This strategic summit and expo is India’s essential platform for growth across the entire food service and hospitality ecosystem. Join restaurateurs, hoteliers, chefs and investors as we explore our theme, "Fuelling Growth: Capital, Concepts, Consumption," through insightful sessions, a massive expo showcasing leading suppliers, and the prestigious Restaurant India Awards tabulated by Ernst & Young, celebrating culinary and industry excellence. This is where the future of Indian hospitality is shaped, deals are made, and next-level strategies are unlocked.

HoCat 2025 – Inaugural Edition

The Inaugural Edition of HoCat 2025 – Hotels & Catering F&B Conclave, a premier platform designed to shape the future of India’s hospitality and catering industry.
HoCat 2025 will unite hoteliers, caterers, and F&B leaders to exchange insights, explore innovations, and collaborate on driving sustainable growth in India’s fast-evolving HoReCa ecosystem. It’s where the business of hospitality meets the future of food service.

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Our Speakers

Nitin Mathur

COO, EHV International

Sumit Govind Sharma

Founder & Director, Monarch Liberty Hospitality

Niketa Sharma

Founder and Director, Keish Hospitality Pvt. Ltdy

Udai Pinnali

CEO, Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality (ABNAH)

Gaurav Kanwar

Founder, Harajuku Tokyo Café & Bakehouse

Gautam Mehrishi

Corporate Executive Chef, Mahindra Holidays

Vedant Malik

Co-Founder, Mizu Izakaya, Mumbai & Goa

Sachin Marya

Editorial Director, Restaurant India & Entrepreneur APAC

Vishal Vithal Kamat

Executive Director, Kamat Hotels (India)

Our Jury

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Previous Jury

Ranveer Brar

Celebrity Chef, Restaurateur, Actor and Author

Diwan G. Anand

Veteran Hotelier, President- IIHM, Columnist International College Cuisine India Foundation

Manish Mehrotra

Chef & Restaurateur

Keith Menon

Award winning Designer, Architect and Sustainable Visionary

Sachin Marya

Editorial Director, Entrepreneur India

Award Categories

RESTAURANT AWARDS

  • Best Restaurant of the Year
  • Best Debutant Restaurant of the Year
  • Best Restaurant Chain of the Year
  • Best Fine Dine Restaurant of the Year
  • Best Fine Dine Hotel Restaurant of the Year

Nightlife Awards

  • Best Restro- Bar of the Year
  • Best Gastro-Pub / Night Club of the Year
  • Best Rooftop Restaurant / Restro-Bar/ Microbrewery / Gastro-Pub of the Year
  • Microbrewery of the Year

Cafe & Bakery Awards

  • Cafe of the Year Standalone/Chain
  • Best Dessert Parlour of the Year
  • Debutant Cafe of the Year
  • Tea Cafe of the Year
  • Bakery of the Year

Jury Over The Years

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What will you experience at
West Edition Edition?

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Restaurant
Awards

Honouring excellence & visionary restaurateurs, chefs, and innovators who redefine South India’s culinary and hospitality landscape, setting new benchmarks in leadership and innovation.

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Power-Packed
Conference

Experience power-packed conference sessions featuring industry leaders sharing insights on growth, innovation, technology, and the future of India’s dynamic foodservice sector.

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Premium
Exhibition

A premium exhibition marketplace where leading F&B brands connect, collaborate, showcase innovations, and unlock high-value partnerships driving growth and opportunities.

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Networking & Business Exchange

Connecting industry professionals, creating unmatched opportunities for collaborations, partnerships, and business growth across India’s thriving foodservice and hospitality ecosystem.

Why You Should Join Our Events?

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A TRULY GLOBAL MARKETPLACE

A one-stop marketplace that has a selection of top suppliers from around the world

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GREAT SPEAKERS

India’s most prominent Restaurant show, where more than 2000 restaurateurs, entrepreneurs, leaders, investors and experts gather together

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10x HoReCa GROWTH

Discover new trends and business opportunities with hundreds of new exhibitors and new product launches

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RECOGNITION

Recognizing the Top Restaurants, Restaurateurs, Café, Bars, Bakery and Chefs who are doing a phenomenal work across the country

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APAC OPPORTUNITY

Tap into Asia'a $3.88 trillion Food & Beverages Market and expand beyond borders

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Exhibition

Be a part of the most premium gathering of Restaurateurs, Chefs, Investors, Purchase Managers and Decision Makers. Exhibit your product and services to premium F& B community. Connect with top Buyers, Influencers and Operators.


Tech Companies | Suppliers | Real Estate | Start-Ups & Franchisors

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Tech Companies

Showcasing next-gen POS, ERP, CRM, AI, and delivery tech built to power smarter, faster, and scalable restaurant operations.

Suppliers

Showcase your products to leading restaurateurs, chefs, and buyers. Exhibit your equipment, packaging, and F&B solutions to drive premium partnerships.

Real Estate

Showcase premium retail and restaurant real estate, leasing solutions, and designs tailored for high-growth F&B brands seeking expansion-ready spaces.

Start-Ups

Showcase your food startup, franchise model, or cloud kitchen concept to investors, partners, and operators ready to scale bold F&B ideas.

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Partners 2026

  • Lounge Partner

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  • Official Tabulators

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Supporting Partners

  • isfa
  • hpmf
  • uae
  • ifba
  • ifba

Exhibitors 2026

Previous Sponsors & Exhibitors

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