{"id":2366,"date":"2020-07-12T12:03:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-12T06:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.feamag.com\/2021\/?p=2366"},"modified":"2020-07-23T21:03:27","modified_gmt":"2020-07-23T15:33:27","slug":"three-years-of-fea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feamag.com\/2021\/three-years-of-fea\/","title":{"rendered":"THREE YEARS OF FEA"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The FEA story began on 12th July 2017 when Anil Mulchandani founded the groups on 12th July 2017,and supported by Rohit khanna, Darshan Rawal & Dilip thakker as co-founders.
\nThough the food and hospitality sector is an important source of revenue and employment, it has been largely neglected. This is partly because the restaurant sector is a fragmented industry with thousands of small entrepreneurs and only a few large, medium and organized players.
\nThis made us think that if this industry is to grow for its socio-economic benefits, the entrepreneurs need to be connected to each other to cooperate even when competing and build unity within the sector. The easiest and fasted way to do this is by using social media platforms and applications.
\nOver three years FEA has organized a variety of events that have supported networking and information sharing within the food and hospitality industry, promoted socio-economic development objectives of the food sectors, and helped raise public awareness about the various players in the industry.<\/p>\n

Knowledge Sharing Events:<\/p>\n

\u2022 The GST Seminar with Hotel & Restaurant Association (Gujarat) at TGB Hotel. Since the first topic discussed on the group was the impact of the GST, Narendra Somani of The Grand Bhagwati offered to host a seminar at his hotel. Known for his generosity, Somani ensured an excellent presentation by a tax expert followed by a sumptuous high tea that set the tone for FEA\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Software and technology for the HORECA sector, hosted by Nagendra Singh of Treatotel Hotel. This event was supported by Ankit Chona, Narendra Somani, Rushad Ginwala, Mihir Shah, Atul Budhraja and others who invited speakers from different cities to speak about the software and music requirements of the industry.<\/p>\n

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\n\u2022 Human Resource and Skill Development for the restaurant industry, hosted by Rajwadu. For this seminar, we invited two of Gujarat\u2019s most respected academicians in the hospitality sector \u2013 Mr. Nasir Rafique, advisor, State Institute of Hotel Management, and Dr. Jagat Mangaraj. Principal, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Food Safety Conference hosted by Silver Cloud Hotel. This event had three major presentations. The first was a food safety workshop by Aspi Nallaseth. Secretary General. Secretary General, Hotel And Restaurant Association(WI), the second was about Deepika Chauhan, deputy commissioner, food, FDCA Gujarat, about the rules and regulations of the FSSAI, and the third was by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry about their support to the sector.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Alternatives to plastic, a meeting hosted by Madhavrao. We saw the writing on the wall when Mumbai launched its drive for a plastics ban. We invited manufacturers of compostable plastic bags, bagasse containers and others to show their products to FEA members.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Eco-friendly packaging showcase and dinner hosted by Deaana\/Chai Nashta for those members who could not attend the first meeting. A delicious dinner of vegetarian dishes from the eastern states of India was hosted by the Deanna owners.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Know your Cheese at Soho Il Forno sponsored by Magsons, Zero One, Saurin Sheth, Saheb Fine Foods, Healthy Browns and Kolkata-based Karma Kettle. A beautiful display of cheeses with cold cuts, salmon, breads, crackers, honeys and teas to match.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bihari Dinner at Deaana hosted by the owners. This was an introduction to Bihari cuisine for many chefs and restaurateurs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sindhi Sunday Brunch at TGB. This was an introduction to Sindhi cuisine for many chefs and restaurateurs to Sindhi cuisine.<\/p>\n

SOME KEY FEA EVENTS (in random sequence)<\/p>\n

\u2022 The GST Seminar with Hotel & Restaurant Association (Gujarat) at TGB Hotel. Since the first topic discussed on the group was the impact of the GST, Narendra Somani of The Grand Bhagwati offered to host a seminar at his hotel. Known for his generosity, Somani ensured an excellent presentation by a tax expert followed by a sumptuous high tea that set the tone for FEA\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Software and technology for the HORECA sector, hosted by Treatotel Hotel. This event was supported by Ankit Chona, Narendra Somani, Rushad Ginwala, Mihir Shah, Atul Budhraja and others who invited speakers from different cities to speak about the software and music requirements of the industry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Human Resource and Skill Development for the restaurant industry, hosted by Rajwadu. For this seminar, we invited two of Gujarat\u2019s most respected academicians in the hospitality sector \u2013 Mr. Nasir Rafique, advisor, State Institute of Hotel Management, and Dr. Jagat Mangaraj. Principal, Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Ahmedabad.
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\n\u2022 Food Safety Conference hosted by Silver Cloud Hotel. This event had three major presentation. The first was a food safety workshop by Aspi Nallaseth. Secretary General. Secretary General, Hotel And Restaurant Association(WI), the second was about Deepika Chauhan, deputy commissioner, food, FDCA Gujarat, about the rules and regulations of the FSSAI, and the third was by Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry about their support to the sector.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Alternatives to plastic, a meeting hosted by Madhavrao. We saw the writing on the wall when Mumbai launched its drive for a plastics ban. We invited manufacturers of compostable plastic bags, bagasse containers and others to show their products to FEA members.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Eco-friendly packaging showcase and dinner hosted by Deaana\/Chai Nashta for those members who could not attend the first meeting. A delicious dinner of vegetarian dishes from the eastern states of India was hosted by the Deanna owners.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Know your Cheese at Soho Il Forno sponsored by Magsons, Zero One, Saurin Sheth, Saheb Fine Foods, Healthy Browns and Kolkata-based Karma Kettle. A beautiful display of cheeses with cold cuts, salmon, breads, crackers, honeys and teas to match.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Bihari Dinner at Deaana hosted by the owners. This was an introduction to Bihari cuisine for many chefs and restaurateurs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Sindhi Sunday Brunch at TGB. This was an introduction to Sindhi cuisine for many chefs and restaurateurs to Sindhi cuisine.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lunch at Kailash Parbat.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Traditional high tea at Rajwadu with Thotha from Alfresco.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hoteliers meet at the lounge of Hyatt Regency organized by Vivek Sharma, GM.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Working with Aggregators and OTMs, a meeting hosted by Hyatt Regency.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Undhiyu and aam raas by Purohit Thali.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Numerous meetings related to government rules, online food delivery platforms and aggregators hosted by Soul Square, Tandoorworkz, Gopi, Mocha, Kbobs and many other restaurants.<\/p>\n

\u2022 High tea at METRO Cash and Carry with a look at their products.<\/p>\n

\u2022 FEA Anniversary event at The Grand Bhagwati. Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was the chief guest. CB Patel of Gujarat Samachar UK, Sanjay and Parth Oza, Devang Patel, Radio Jockeys and others were stars at the event.<\/p>\n

\u2022 FEA500 day event at the Red Earth was hosted by TGS. A lavish affair.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Regulations regarding Plastic, an event hosted by TGB with presentations by relevant AMC teams.<\/p>\n

\u2022 World Tourism Day 2017 Get-together at Diwan\u2019s Bungalow with a delectable high tea.
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\u2022 World Tourism Day 2018 at Gwalia with storytelling by successful entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 World Heritage Day 2018 meeting at Mani Mansion with a talk by Parul Zaveri on UNDP\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to hospitality industry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chef movie at a multiplex sponsored by Dilip Thakkar with snacks by Janmay Choksi.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A number of strategic meetings with industry stalwarts.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Indo-Canadian Business Chamber\u2019s seminar on how to open a branch of your restaurant in Canada, hosted by Gwalia Vanakkam.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Agri-Initiative with FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) hosted by Renaissance Ahmedabad, bringing a number of woman farmers to meet members of the food industry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Micro Greens Workshop by Preeti Kapassi, hosted by Madhurya
\n\u2022 Earth Fest \u2013 a unique Vegan Food and Eco-Friendly products exhibition hosted by Urban Chowk with the support of Panna Bhala and the Vedic Kitchen.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Charitable events with various NGOs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lunch at Kailash Parbat.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Traditional high tea at Rajwadu with Thotha from Alfresco.\"\" \"\" \"\"<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hoteliers meet at the lounge of Hyatt Regency organized by Vivek Sharma, GM.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Working with Aggregators and OTMs, a meeting hosted by Hyatt Regency.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Undhiyu and aam raas by Purohit Thali.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Numerous meetings related to government rules, online food delivery platforms and aggregators hosted by Soul Square, Tandoorworkz, Gopi, Mocha, Kbobs and many other restaurants.<\/p>\n

\u2022 High tea at METRO Cash and Carry with a look at their products.
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\u2022 Regulations regarding Plastic, an event hosted by TGB with presentations by relevant AMC teams.<\/p>\n

\u2022 World Tourism Day 2017 Get-together at Diwan\u2019s Bungalow with a delectable high tea.<\/p>\n

\u2022 World Tourism Day 2018 at Gwalia with storytelling by successful entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

\u2022 World Heritage Day 2018 meeting at Mani Mansion with a talk by Parul Zaveri on UNDP\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals and their relevance to hospitality industry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chef movie at a multiplex sponsored by Dilip Thakkar with snacks by Janmay Choksi.<\/p>\n

\u2022 A number of strategic meetings with industry stalwarts.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Indo-Canadian Business Chamber\u2019s seminar on how to open a branch of your restaurant in Canada, hosted by Gwalia Vanakkam.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Agri-Initiative with FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) hosted by Renaissance Ahmedabad, bringing a number of woman farmers to meet members of the food industry.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Micro Greens Workshop by Preeti Kapassi, hosted by Madhury
\n\u2022 Charitable events with various NGOs.
\n\u2022 Introduction of Government Schemes at Platinum Hotel.<\/p>\n

FEA CELEBRATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 FEA Anniversary event on 12th July 2017 at The Grand Bhagwati. Hon\u2019ble Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel was the chief guest. CB Patel of Gujarat Samachar UK, Sanjay and Parth Oza, Devang Patel, RJ Ekta and others were stars at the event.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 FEA500 day event at the Red Earth was hosted by TGS in November 2018. A lavish affair.<\/p>\n

\u2022 FEA Annual Day was organised by Zion and supported by multiple members. A hugely attended event. Jenu Dewan, Commissioner-Tourism, Government of Gujarat, was the chief guest at the event.<\/p>\n

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FEA PUBLIC EVENTS<\/p>\n

\u2022 Earth Fest 2019 \u2013 A unique Vegan Food and Eco-Friendly products exhibition hosted by Urban Chowk. Panna Bhala and the Preeti Kapasi supported the event.
\n\u2022 Mirror Green Dot 2020 \u2013 FEA was the knowledge partner for this vegetarian food festival and Sunday Brunch.
\n\u2022 Food Festival of Women Chefs 2020<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The FEA story began on 12th July 2017 when Anil Mulchandani founded the groups on 12th July 2017,and supported by Rohit khanna, Darshan Rawal & Dilip thakker as co-founders. Though the food and hospitality sector is an important source of revenue and employment, it has been largely neglected. This is partly because the … <\/p>\n

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