Mumbai is set to host the inaugural edition of The Great Indian Feast Trail (GIFT), a three-day culinary and cultural festival bringing together more than 45 chefs, 100+ curated kitchens, 400+ signature dishes and 13 immersive zones at Jio World Garden from November 27–29, 2026.

Moving beyond the conventional food festival format, GIFT will explore India's culinary heritage through regional cuisines, indigenous food traditions, temple kitchens, royal recipes and community-led food practices. The experience will bring together chefs, traditional cooks and cultural practitioners, offering visitors an opportunity to discover the country's diverse food traditions alongside its craftsmanship and cultural stories.

Celebrated Chefs Bring Regional Culinary Traditions

The festival will feature several prominent culinary personalities, including Chef Ajay Chopra, Founder and Director of Zion Hospitality and author; Chef Vicky Ratnani, celebrity chef and food connoisseur; Chef Varun Inamdar, chef, consultant, chocolatier and author; and Chef Suresh Pillai, British chef and restaurateur of Indian origin.

Through curated experiences and masterclasses, the chefs will showcase culinary techniques, regional influences and distinctive food traditions associated with their work. Their participation will form part of a wider programme that brings together established culinary professionals and lesser-known food cultures from across India.

Exploring Temple, Tribal and Royal Food Traditions

One of the festival's key experiences will be the Temple and Sattvic Trail, led by Gauranga Das, senior ISKCON spiritual leader, author and director of Govardhan Ecovillage. Featuring 16 recipes from temples across India, the trail will explore the culinary traditions of temple kitchens and the relationship between food, devotion and spirituality.

The festival will also bring cooks from tribal communities into the spotlight, allowing visitors to experience food traditions preserved and practised across generations. Another distinctive showcase will focus on India's royal kitchens, presenting recipes and culinary practices historically associated with royal households.

13 Zones Across India's Culinary Landscape

GIFT's 13 immersive zones will take visitors through different regional food cultures and culinary traditions.

The Himalayan Trail will feature Kashmiri Wazwan by Chef Varun Inamdar, Kashmiri Pandit and Hadaki food by Akanksha/Brothers Homestay, along with mountain cuisines represented by Himachali Rasoi and Darjeeling Kitchen.

The Royal and Heritage Trail will explore recipes associated with India's royal kitchens, including Rajasthan's hunting fare and the culinary traditions of Rampur. The showcase will feature Royal Repast and the Rampur Pop-up.

Beyond the food experiences, the festival will include interactive activities, live demonstrations and cultural programming celebrating India's artistic traditions, craftsmanship and community stories. These elements are intended to extend the experience beyond dining, connecting visitors with the people and traditions behind the country's culinary heritage.

Food Curation Meets Documentary Storytelling

The festival is presented in partnership with Greed Goddess Media and Gourmet Tales Co. (GTC).

GTC is a food curation and experience management agency led by Ruchi and Sumit, with food curator and strategist Preet Sanghvi bringing experience across more than 250 events. The agency focuses on food-led experiences and event curation.

Greed Goddess Media, the culinary partner, is a boutique production house led by two National Award-winning filmmakers. Its work includes research-led documentaries and series exploring India's people, traditions and lesser-known stories, with a focus on food, travel and immersive cultural experiences.

Taking India's Food Stories to Global Audiences

With Mumbai as its inaugural destination, The Great Indian Feast Trail has plans for future editions in London, Dubai and Singapore. The proposed expansion seeks to take India's regional food traditions and community-led culinary knowledge to international audiences.

By bringing together celebrated chefs, traditional cooks, indigenous communities and heritage kitchens, GIFT positions food as an entry point to exploring India's wider cultural identity.

Event Details

• Event: The Great Indian Feast Trail (GIFT)

• Venue: Jio World Garden, Mumbai

• Dates: November 27–29, 2026

• Scale: 13 immersive zones, 100+ curated kitchens, 45+ chefs and 400+ signature dishes

About The Great Indian Feast Trail

The Great Indian Feast Trail (GIFT) is a culinary and cultural festival celebrating India's regional cuisines, food heritage and community traditions. Its inaugural edition will bring together chefs, traditional cooks, curated kitchens and cultural experiences across 13 immersive zones. The festival seeks to create a platform for discovering regional food traditions, forgotten recipes and community-led culinary knowledge.