Share Our Strength, the global social enterprise dedicated to fighting childhood hunger, is bringing its acclaimed Charity Dinner Series to the national capital. The Delhi edition will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Grand Ballroom of The Leela Palace, New Delhi, uniting some of the country’s most celebrated culinary minds for a one-night-only gastronomic experience with purpose.
As the series travels across New York, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and now Delhi, each city presents a unique interpretation of India’s evolving food culture. The Delhi chapter is being shaped under the leadership of Mr. Ashish Kapur, along with co-chair Mr. Sachin Pabreja and philanthropist Ms. Meenu Goyal, whose collective vision has played a transformative role in amplifying community participation and furthering the mission of Share Our Strength.
A Star-Studded Lineup of India’s Top Chefs
The Delhi edition brings together an outstanding roster of chefs celebrated globally for redefining modern Indian cuisine and innovative gastronomy. Each chef will contribute to a meticulously curated multi-course dining journey:
- Chef Manish Mehrotra (Hall of Fame 2025, Culinary Culture)
Revered for reinventing Indian culinary identity with layers of nostalgia and contemporary sophistication. - Chef Varun Totlani (Chef of the Year 2025, Condé Nast Traveller)
Known for his ingredient-first, sustainable approach that adds depth and refinement to modern Indian cuisine. - Chef Chintan Pandya (Best Chef NY 2022, James Beard Award)
A trailblazer of global Indian dining, celebrated for pushing boundaries and elevating traditional flavours with immersive techniques. - Chef Tejasvi Chandela (Young Pastry Chef 2023, Condé Nast Traveller)
A dessert virtuoso who transforms textures and flavours into stunning, emotional culinary expressions. - Chef Shubham Thakur (India’s Top 30 Chefs, Culinary Culture)
Known for his inventive blend of local Indian produce with Japanese techniques, resulting in balanced, modern creations.
The guest list will include influential figures from hospitality, arts, and business, including the iconic Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Mr Suresh Menon, alongside leading industry patrons.
A Night Dedicated to Purpose, Impact and Collective Giving
The evening goes far beyond culinary excellence. It stands as a commitment to a larger cause—ensuring that no child goes hungry.
“This evening is not just a dinner, it is a declaration of what becomes possible when the culinary world stands united for a cause,”
— Rohit Choudhary, Executive Director, Share Our Strength India
He added that the event celebrates India’s dynamic food narrative while championing generosity, community, and a shared responsibility toward future generations.
Echoing the sentiment,
“At The Leela, we believe luxury is most meaningful when it creates impact beyond the table,”
said Mr. Anupam Dasgupta, Senior Vice President (North) and Head of Wellness at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts.
He emphasised the brand’s commitment to supporting causes that transform compassion into sustained action.
Driving National Impact Through Food Security
The event, scheduled from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, will bring together philanthropists, cultural icons, hospitality leaders, and advocates committed to ending childhood hunger in India.
Globally, Share Our Strength has supported over 3 billion meals for children. In India, its efforts have enabled 2.5 crore meals through grassroots partners and include co-financing a 20,000-meals-per-day central kitchen in Central India, reinforcing large-scale, community-driven nutrition programs.
To further the cause, the Delhi edition will also host a charity auction featuring rare artworks, exclusive culinary experiences, and bespoke hospitality offerings—with all proceeds directed to Share Our Strength’s child-nutrition initiatives.
Passes Now Available
Limited seats for the Delhi edition are now open to the public.
Passes can be purchased here:
https://pages.razorpay.com/ShareOurStrength-DelhiDinner
This edition is organised by Share Our Strength in collaboration with leading partners including MMCA, Dhamaka, Masque, Whisky Samba, Dzurt, MEGU, Ishatvam, and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).
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