Along with high-level discussions, the summit is also showcasing India’s rich cultural and culinary heritage through a specially curated dining experience for delegates. New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit from September 12 to 13, bringing together world leaders from major economies.
“Alongside the food, a concept note has been prepared to explain the thinking behind the offerings and the significance of the ingredients and preparations selected for the summit. That attention to detail has required months of preparation. Another special highlight of the experience is a recipe book being gifted to delegates. This thoughtful gesture adds a personal and cultural touch to the summit, turning food into a medium of connection beyond formal discussions. The recipe book, along with the ‘India Friendship Menu’, transforms dining into more than hospitality it becomes a memory, a conversation starter, and a cultural exchange that guests can carry with them after the summit. The BRICS Summit in New Delhi is not only about global discussions and policy decisions but also about cultural exchange. Through carefully curated Indian dishes and thoughtful culinary storytelling, the event is offering delegates a warm and memorable experience that reflects India’s rich food heritage.
Misra said the team spent between three and six months researching the preferences of delegates, including their likes and dislikes, before putting together the final experience,” he said. It includes chef-curated recipes inspired by their mothers, making it a personal keepsake for guests to take home, according to Chef Misra.
some of the most meaningful cultural exchanges are taking place around the dining table While important discussions are expected inside conference rooms. For this, the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi has designed a special culinary experience to introduce international delegates to India’s diverse food traditions while ensuring a sense of comfort and familiarity. But the dining experience goes far beyond just the main dishes. The hotel has also used flowers and ingredients like lotus and orchids as inspiration to create pralines, mithais, and savoury items. This creative presentation aims to make food a complete sensory experience for the delegates. The concept brings together references to different capitals and states, with regional savouries representing the distinct food traditions found across the country.”
The chef told ANI: “One of the more distinctive elements is a culinary map of India, designed to introduce delegates to the country’s geographical and gastronomic diversity.
