All applications and voting lines are now closed. Watch this space for the results of NDTV Food Awards 2025.
All applications and voting lines are now closed. Watch this space for the results of NDTV Food Awards 2025.
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The NDTV Food Awards 2025 is where culinary excellence meets celebration, bringing together food enthusiasts and industry connoisseurs to honour the very best in India’s dynamic food scene. This prestigious event spotlights everything from delectable delicacies to ground-breaking innovations, celebrating the rich diversity of flavours that define our culinary landscape.
A hallmark of excellence and creativity in the food and beverage industry, the NDTV Food Awards recognises individuals and establishments that set new benchmarks in quality, innovation and experience. Open to restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, and more, these awards celebrate the leaders shaping the future of Indian gastronomy.
The journey to the top begins with a regional round covering North, East, West and South India, where the top 10 contenders in each category are shortlisted by a panel of tastemakers and the NDTV Food editorial team. These finalists then face off in the grand finale, where an esteemed jury felicitates the ultimate winners in each category. Join us in celebrating culinary brilliance and the visionaries redefining India’s food and beverage landscape.
The NDTV Food Awards are a prestigious celebration of excellence and innovation in the food and beverage industry. These awards aim to recognise and honour individuals and establishments that set new standards in culinary experiences, creativity, and quality.
Open to a wide range of participants, including restaurants, cafes, bars, breweries, and other establishments in the food and beverage sector, the awards are designed to acknowledge industry leaders who meet the specific eligibility criteria outlined for each award category.
The awards process begins with a regional round, covering North, East + Central, West, and South India. In this phase, the top 10 contenders in each category from every region will be shortlisted by a panel of tastemakers and the NDTV Food editorial team. These regional finalists will then compete in the grand finale, where the NDTV Food Awards jury will select one winner from each category, felicitating them as the best in their field.
Registration Fee Per Category: INR 8,999/- inclusive of taxes.
Yes! Participants are eligible for a 20% discount on the registration fee (Rs 8,999, inclusive of all taxes) if they meet any of the following criteria:
For any assistance, feel free to reach out to us at foodawards@ndtv.com.
You are required to share details regarding your establishment and contact information, including but not limited to the following:
Submissions received by the deadline will be reviewed based on a pre-defined criteria. You will need to nominate your establishment(s) based on the region where it is located. The first round of regionals will be vetted by the NDTV Food Editorial team, and finally by the regional tastemakers. The top 10 in each category from every region will then be automatically nominated for the finale, scheduled for March 2025. The final nominees will be shortlisted by the Awards Grand Jury, which includes industry experts, food writers, and food critics. The entire process is supervised and advised by Ernst & Young LLP.
