The 12th edition of The Big F Awards, hosted by food critic Pawan Soni and presented by Indian Food Freak, lit up Le Meridien New Delhi, celebrating the best of Delhi NCR’s vibrant dining scene. The evening brought together top chefs and restaurateurs including Rohit Khattar, AD Singh, Zorawar Kalra, Chef Manish Mehrotra, Chef Kunal Kapur, and Chef Saby Gorai, among others.
Renowned for its transparent process, the awards are free from sponsorship influence, with an independent jury anonymously evaluating nominees. The 2025 jury included Chef Kunal Kapur, Chef Saby Gorai, Chef Nita Mehta, Rocky Singh, and Diwan Gautam Anand.
Top honours went to Rohit Khattar (Culinary Icon of the Year), Varun Tuli (Best Restaurateur), and Sahil Sambhi(Best Nightlife Entrepreneur), while Bukhara at ITC Maurya entered the Hall of Fame. Other winners included Comorin, Lair, Fort City, Megu at The Leela Palace, and Orient Express at Taj Palace.
Since 2014, The Big F Awards has remained a trusted platform celebrating authenticity, creativity, and excellence in Indian hospitality.
