Share Our Strength Announces Delhi Edition of Its Charity Dinner Series in Collaboration with The Leela Palace on December 13, 2025

New Delhi, December 9, 2025: Share Our Strength, a global social enterprise dedicated to addressing childhood hunger, announces the Delhi edition of its multi-city Charity Dinner Series, scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, at The Grand Ballroom, The Leela Palace, New Delhi.

As the series travels across New York, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and New Delhi, each city showcases a distinct ensemble of culinary talent. The Delhi edition is being curated under the leadership of Mr Ashish Kapur, along with co-chair Mr Sachin Pabreja and philanthropist Ms Meenu Goyal. Their collective leadership and commitment have played a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening the Delhi chapter, driving exceptional community engagement and amplifying the mission of Share Our Strength.

This edition brings together a powerhouse lineup of celebrated chefs who will design an extraordinary, one-night-only multi-course experience.

A Stellar Lineup of Chefs

• Chef Manish Mehrotra (Hall of Fame 2025, Culinary Culture)
  Renowned for reimagining Indian culinary heritage with inventive finesse, blending nostalgia with contemporary technique.
• Chef Varun Totlani (Chef of the Year 2025, Condé Nast Traveller)
  Celebrated for his ingredient-first philosophy, crafting modern Indian cuisine defined by depth, sustainability, and cultural nuance.
• Chef Chintan Pandya (Best Chef NY 2022, James Beard Award)
  A visionary of global Indian cuisine, known for pushing boundaries and elevating traditional flavours through immersive gastronomy.
• Chef Tejasvi Chandela (Young Pastry Chef 2023, Condé Nast Traveller)
  Master of dessert artistry, known for sculpting flavours and textures into refined, evocative edible experiences.
• Chef Shubham Thakur (India’s Top 30 Chefs, Culinary Culture)
  Acclaimed for marrying locally sourced ingredients with Japanese methodologies, presenting delicacies that are rooted yet refreshingly modern and inventive.

The dinner will be attended by distinguished names from India’s hospitality and cultural landscape, including much much-celebrated Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Mr Suresh Menon, among other prominent industry leaders and patrons.

A Night of Purpose, Impact & Collective Giving

“This evening is not just a dinner, it is a declaration of what becomes possible when the culinary world stands united for a cause. This thoughtfully crafted multi-course journey, celebrating India’s evolving food narrative while honouring the spirit of generosity, purpose, and community, beautifully exemplifies our efforts to empower the future generation,” said Rohit Choudhary, Executive Director - Share Our Strength India.

Speaking about hosting and supporting the cause, Mr Anupam Dasgupta – Senior Vice President (North) and Head of Wellness at The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts added, “At The Leela, we believe luxury is most meaningful when it creates impact beyond the table. Supporting Share Our Strength reflects our commitment to nurturing communities, celebrating India’s culinary excellence, and standing together for a future where no child goes hungry. We are honoured to champion a cause that transforms compassion into action

Scheduled from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, the event will gather philanthropists, cultural icons, hospitality leaders, and committed supporters united by a shared mission: ensuring access to nutritious food for children across India.

Globally, Share Our Strength has enabled more than 3 billion meals for children. In India, the organisation has ensured over 2.5 crore meals through its grassroots partners and co-financed a 20,000-meals-per-day central kitchen in Central India, driving scalable and community-focused impact.

This edition will also feature a special charity auction presenting rare artworks, exclusive culinary experiences, and bespoke hospitality offerings. All proceeds from the auction will directly support Share Our Strength’s child-nutrition programs in India.

Passes Now Available: 

Limited seats for the Delhi Edition are now open to the public.
Passes can be purchased on: https://pages.razorpay.com/ShareOurStrength-DelhiDinner

The event is organised by Share Our Strength, with participation from esteemed partners including MMCA, Dhamaka, Masque, Whisky Samba, Dzurt, MEGU, Ishatvam and the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)