Culinary trends have had a tremendous transformation in the past few years, from plant-based, to gourmet preparations to sustainability, the coming year-2023 seems to be even more revolutionary w.r.t the F&B sector. On a similar note, Shivneet Pohoja, Executive Chef, ITC Kohenur, explains, “Chefs are increasingly leaning towards homegrown premium ingredients which are more sustainable in terms of both the impact on environment and ease of availability. ITC Hotels’ ethos of Responsible Luxury has also nudged the chefs of ITC Kohenur to adapt to the emerging requirements of our guests. The Hotel introduced a Plant-Based menu at the Golconda Pavilion, its all-day dining restaurant and has introduced gourmet preparations made with millets on the buffets. These initiatives will provide the freedom of choice to our guests while still being able to indulge. Chefs should anticipate guests’ needs and must adapt their menus with agility to be able to create WOWs.”
Talking about the innovation in various customer dining experiences, Harsh Shenoy, Food and Beverage Manager, ITC Kohenur, opines – “One aspect that hasn’t had a paradigm shift post the pandemic, would be the consumers seeking composite emotionally satisfying dining experiences. Whilst the Food and Beverage domain thrives on experiences through creativity, constant reinvention of sustainable practices and value for time invested by our diners, 2023 promises to be a year full of exciting food and beverage concepts including advancement in Ai drove service designs, Food becoming a wellness category, the rise of vertical farming, intercity food deliveries, cloud kitchens, flavour fusions and inclusive beverages.
He further adds “Post being restricted to indoors or smaller gatherings, diners now crave social interaction and revive their sense of connections with their near ones. Although the food and beverage scenario has taken its own time to recalibrate, the dynamic Food and Beverage team at the ITC Kohenur, has displayed a sustained commitment to creating superlative experience through branded cuisines, aligned with our ethos of sustainable practices blended with creative F&B properties covering signature services, exciting brunch concepts, nightlife/entertainment, bespoke catering experiences, takeaway and Ecommerce which is a true testament of our intent in creating exceptional and distinct gastronomic adventures across our Food and Beverage offerings”
