The FoodSuperstars 2024 event in Udaipur, organised by Culinary Culture, was a grand celebration of culinary excellence held on October 21, 2024. Hosted by the esteemed Vir Sanghvi, this annual awards ceremony spotlighted India’s Top 30 Chefs, showcasing their passion, creativity, and innovation in reshaping the country’s food landscape.
India’s Culinary Giants Shine At FoodSuperstars 2024
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Udaipur, the FoodSuperstars 2024 event was not just an awards ceremony; it was a vibrant gathering of culinary talent from across India. Chef Hussain Shahzad emerged as the star of the night, clinching the coveted No. 1 rank for his exceptional restaurants, including The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro, and Papa’s. This year’s list included seven new entrants and five returning chefs, reflecting the dynamic nature of India’s culinary scene.
The Honorees
The Top 30 Chefs celebrated at this year’s FoodSuperstars include:
- Hussain Shahzad
- Johnson Ebenezer
- Gresham Fernandes
- Varun Totlani
- Niyati Rao
- Manu Chandra
- Alex Sanchez
- Prateek Sadhu
- Jai Prakash Singh
- Nooresha Kably
- Naren Thimmaiah
- Rahul Gomes Pereira
- Avinash Martins
- Shantanu Mehrotra
- Doma Wang
- Nikhil Nagpal
- Manuel Oliveira
- Pooja Dhingra
- Lakhan Jethani
- Amninder Sandhu
- Sahil Mehta
- Shubham Thakur
- Julia Carmen Desa
- Kavan Kuttappa
- Vanshika Bhatia
- Manish Sharma
- Seefah Ketchaiyo
- Chalapathi Rao
- Adwait Anantwar
- Shri Bala
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A Community Of Chefs
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Among the special awards presented at FoodSuperstars 2024 was the Legend Chef Award, which went to the late Imtiaz Qureshi, who was celebrated for his lasting impact on Indian cuisine. Other notable recognitions included Vinesh Johny as Pastry Chef 2024, Ralph Prazeres as Young Chef 2024, and Neeraj Rawoot as Sustainable Chef 2024.
Raaj Sanghvi, CEO of Culinary Culture, expressed immense gratitude to the culinary community for supporting this unique platform. He highlighted the importance of recognising individual chefs over their restaurant affiliations, ensuring that the focus remains on their skills and creativity. The rigorous selection process involved a dedicated team of over 40 FoodHunters travelling across India to identify and vet outstanding talents, overseen by a secret jury led by Sanghvi himself.
Dressed elegantly in bespoke scarves from Tasva by Tarun Tahiliani, the chefs took centre stage as the list was unveiled, celebrating their collective achievements. The FoodSuperstars 2024 event also featured Culinary Conversations, a day of panel discussions highlighting various aspects of culinary arts.
FoodSuperstars 2024 was a heartfelt homage to the culinary artists shaping India’s food narrative.
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