Sheraton Grand Palace Indore is set to bring a regal experience to the city with “The Royal Indian Cuisine,” an exclusive food festival celebrating the grandeur of India’s royal kitchens. The festival will be hosted from 25th April to 4th May 2025, every evening from 7:00 PM onwards, at Araana, the hotel’s signature dining restaurant.

Guests can look forward to an opulent array of dishes inspired by the royal courts of Rajasthan, Awadh, and beyond. Signature creations like Mahekti Rajmahal Shami, Darbaar-e-Kathal Kebab, Paneer Kundan Kaliyan, and Makhmali Dal Tadka will be part of the culinary offerings, blending authenticity with artistry.

Adding a special touch to the festival is Chef Pranav, who has traveled from Rajasthan to curate this unique experience. Known for his expertise in Indian Royal Cuisine, Chef Pranav brings generations-old recipes and traditional techniques to life. Crafted with handpicked spices and slow-cooking methods, his dishes offer an unforgettable taste of India's regal culinary heritage.

Executive Chef Karam Dogra shared, “Our culinary team has passionately recreated dishes using traditional methods like dum cooking, clay pot roasting, and hand-ground masalas. Each bite at Araana during this festival is crafted to take you back to the royal courts of India.”

Speaking about the experience, Chef Pranav added, “It is an honour to bring the legacy of Rajasthani royal kitchens to Indore. The menu is a tribute to the slow, soulful cooking traditions I grew up learning from palace chefs in my region. This festival is my way of sharing their stories—through taste.”

Neil James, General Manager of Sheraton Grand Palace Indore, said, “The Royal Indian Cuisine is more than just a festival—it is a sensory voyage into history, heritage and hospitality. We are delighted to announce that going forward, Araana will feature a dedicated Royal Indian Cuisine segment on its menu, making these timeless flavours a permanent part of our culinary identity.”

Gurpreet Singh Sodhi, Director of Food & Beverage, added, “This festival is a proud showcase of our commitment to celebrating India’s diverse culinary roots. At Araana, we invite our guests to dine like royalty — where every detail, from plate to palate, echoes tradition, passion, and indulgence.”

Set against the majestic backdrop of Sheraton’s palace-inspired architecture, the festival promises a rich dining experience featuring:

• A specially curated royal buffet each evening
  

• Live cooking stations recreating palace-style preparations
  

• An immersive ambiance with regal décor and classical melodies
  

Open to hotel guests, corporate diners, and the Indore community, the festival also welcomes group bookings and private celebrations. Sheraton Grand Palace Indore invites patrons to embark on a rare culinary journey, where every flavour tells a royal story and every meal promises perfection.

Sheraton Grand Palace Indore remains a landmark of luxury in Central India, offering a unique blend of modern hospitality and timeless elegance.