Share Our Strength Concludes a Highly Successful Delhi Edition of Its Charity Dinner Series at The Leela Palace, New Delhi

New Delhi, 13 December 2025: Share Our Strength, the global social enterprise committed to ending childhood hunger, successfully concluded the Delhi edition of its flagship Charity Dinner Series at The Grand Ballroom, The Leela Palace, New Delhi, marking an evening of purpose, generosity, and collective action. Anchored in the organisation’s mission of “Strengthening Communities, Nourishing Futures,” the event emerged as a powerful demonstration of how the hospitality and allied industries can unite to drive meaningful, long-term social impact.

Curated under the leadership of Mr Ashish Kapur, alongside Co-Chair Mr Sachin Pabreja and philanthropist Ms Meenu Goyal, the Delhi edition brought together chefs, industry leaders, cultural influencers, and changemakers in a shared commitment to improving access to nourishment and opportunity for children across India.

Mr Ashish Kapur, Chair of the Delhi edition, added, “Hospitality is fundamentally about care and generosity. This evening showed how our industry can move beyond conversation into action, leveraging its reach, influence, and heart to support a cause that truly matters.”

Speaking on behalf of Share Our Strength, Mr Rohit Choudhary said, “The overwhelming response to this evening reinforces our belief that when communities come together with intent, real change follows. This was not just a dinner, but a collective pledge by leaders, chefs, and industry partners to complement the efforts of the government to build a future that ensures nourishment and opportunity for all children”

The evening featured a one-night-only multi-course culinary experience crafted by some of India’s most celebrated chefs, including Chef Manish Mehrotra, Chef Varun Totlani, Chef Tejasvi Chandela, Chef Shubham Thakur, and Chef Chintan Pandya, each bringing their distinctive culinary voice to the table in support of the cause. 

The evening was further elevated by the presence of distinguished industry leaders, cultural icons, and corporate voices, including Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Ajay Bahl, Raaj Sanghvi, Suresh Menon, Papa CJ, Rocky Singh, Chef Vicky Ratnani, Vinay Golikeri and Freddy Birdy. Beyond the dining experience, the evening witnessed strong philanthropic engagement through a curated charity auction of artworks and bespoke experiences, which drew enthusiastic participation from prominent guests such as H.E. Mohamed Maliki, Ambassador of Morocco, Manoj Adlakha, Pradeep Jolly, Ravinder Singh Rana, Naresh Modi, Shashvat Nakarni, Harish Bhardwaj, Prashant Gaurav. The auction underscored how creativity, culture, and hospitality can converge to create tangible outcomes for children and communities.

Reflecting on the success of the evening, Mr Sachin Pabreja, Co-Founder - Eazydiner, remarked, “This dinner was a celebration of both culinary excellence and collective responsibility. Every contribution, whether the skills and creativity of the chefs, philanthropic support, or the involvement of committed volunteer leaders, translated into real impact. When the industry comes together with shared intent, we move one step closer to empowering the future for India’s children.”

On behalf of The Leela Palace - New Delhi, the presenting partner for the evening, Mr Anupam Dasgupta, Senior Vice President Operations (North), Head - Wellness, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said: “At The Leela Palace - New Delhi, hospitality has always been guided by purpose, empathy, and service beyond the extraordinary. Hosting the Delhi edition of Share Our Strength’s Charity Dinner Series was a natural extension of our commitment to creating meaningful impact through our platforms. When the hospitality industry comes together for a cause as vital as child nourishment, it reinforces our belief that true luxury lies in giving back and strengthening the communities we serve.”

The Delhi edition of the Charity Dinner Series stood as a resounding success, reaffirming the belief that when passion aligns with purpose, impact follows. As Share Our Strength continues to expand its initiatives across the country, the organisation remains committed to mobilising communities, industries, and leaders to ensure that every child has access to nourishment, dignity, and hope.