According to data and trends, Indians seem to have quite an appetite for fine dining, gourmet dishes, high-end culinary experiences, and exceptional flavors. The Indian gourmet food market is valued at $1.3 billion and is predicted to grow at 20% yearly. (Fortune India)
India's luxury food market is gaining momentum, driven especially by urbanisation, growth of disposable income, and changing perceptions of tastes that reflect a growing appreciation for culinary sophistication. Premium food items such as artisanal cheese, rare spices, organic products, and imported delicacies are penetrating premium restaurants and gourmet stores and subsequently transforming the food industry.
Cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurgaon, and more are at the centre of this food revolution by hosting exotic restaurants with gourmet food, world-class amenities and international chefs, extravagant food festivals, and exclusive dining events for refined palates. As a result, the luxury food market in India is bound to proliferate.
Now, with an audience keen on exploring and experiencing these luxe culinary adventures, Gourmet food influencers in India play a huge role. They shed light on these premium food brands and fine-dining restaurants offering unique flavours, new food trends, and a delightful taste journey.
With the fast growth of the industry and rising competition in Tier-1 cities, many upcoming and established restaurants in the market are seeking to partner with these top luxury food influencers in India to gain the upper hand in the market and gain visibility.
For instance, Hyatt Regency Dehradun partnered with Nidhi Arora, a famous Indian gourmet food influencer, to execute a food influencer marketing campaign. Nidhi showcased her stay at the hotel as well as the culinary delights that have set a new standard in the industry. She showcased the exceptional hospitality, delicious gourmet food, and impeccable stay that exceeded her expectations and conveyed the message as to how it was the ultimate getaway. The campaign was a huge success, and her audience actively engaged in it.
For that matter, our top influencer marketing agency in India has compiled a list of the best luxury food influencers in India, which your brand can partner with to set amazing benchmarks in the industry.
List of the Top Gourmet Food Influencers in India
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1. Pujarini Mitra
Engagement Rate: 1.44%Followers: 406kAbout the Creator:
Pujarini Mitra, famously known as “My Soul Travels,” is a luxury food influencer from Bangalore, India. She is an award-winning luxury travel, food, and lifestyle blogger and mom influencer. With her content, she showcases high-end culinary experiences, reviews them, and highlights fine dining, food aesthetics, and premium flavours. Recently, she collaborated with high-end restaurants like The Verandah Restaurant, Grand Mercure Bangalore, Radisson Bangalore, and more fine-dining restaurants.
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2. Anchit & Surabhi
Engagement Rate: 2.46%Followers: 287kAbout the Creator:
Anchit & Surabhi are two chartered accountants from Delhi who are on a journey to create their visual diary of luxury travel, love, and food. The two influencers showcase hidden gems of famous places, unforgettable experiences, and, on top of all, delicious food and gourmet dishes. Surabhi recently shared her experience of a fun and flavorful cooking session at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An. The couple recently collaborated with InterContinental Danang Resort in Vietnam and showcased the most luxurious breakfast on their villa deck with a breathtaking backdrop.
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3. Subham Ghosh
Engagement Rate: 0.44%Followers: 253kAbout the Creator:
Subham Ghosh is a Kolkata-based blogger who creates content about luxury food, travel, and lifestyle. He creates content on newly opened luxury restaurants and fine-dining experiences that are worth it. He provides complete information like the aesthetics, glimpses into the ambiance and delicious food, meal types, prices, etc. Some of the restaurants he has recently collaborated with are Sizzle Club and Dine Restaurant, The Beverly Hotel Pattaya, Blu Saffron, The Royal Pipe, and more.
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4. Yogesh
Engagement Rate: 0.31%Followers: 253kAbout the Creator:
Yogesh's account is famously known as “Jaipur food tales.” Hailing from Jaipur, the luxury food content creator, explores 100% vegetarian dishes in Jaipur and beyond. Over the years, Yogesh has shown impeccable restaurants with their delicious food and world-class ambiance. For example, he recently partnered with Jaipur’s Revolving Restaurant of Hotel Om Tower, where he showcases the city’s only 360-degree revolving restaurant with amazing views and authentic Indian cuisine.
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5. Simrranjit Ghuraa
Engagement Rate: 1.86%Followers: 187kAbout the Creator:
Based in Mumbai and Dubai, Simrranjit is a well-known luxury food influencer in India who has been featured in Condenast Traveller, The Times of India Plus, and Mid Day India. Simrranjit travels to different cities and countries and showcases the places' famous and unique dishes, be it a fine dining experience, famous street food, or even premium flavors. The dishes, including delicious main courses and mouth-watering desserts, are beautifully presented and aesthetically pleasing.
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6. Thesidhimself
Engagement Rate: 0.88%Followers: 167kAbout the Creator:
Thesidhimself is a famous lifestyle, travel, and luxury food influencer in India who has been featured on BBC for his content. The creator’s food posts are aesthetically curated, making them look extremely delicious, luxurious, and pleasing to the eye. He tries famous as well as under-rated cuisines in high-end restaurants and lets his followers know which are must-try dishes. He takes high-quality photos and videos of his foods so his audience understands and appreciates them more.
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7. Neetu Suri
Engagement Rate: 3.56%Followers: 118kAbout the Creator:
Based in Delhi NCR, Neetu Suri is a famous travel and gourmet food influencer in India who explores fine dining and luxurious stays. Neetu posts about many luxury and fine-dining restaurants and gourmet dishes, particularly sharing her entire experience at the said restaurant. She sometimes also provides a list of her favorites and must-try dishes. Neetu also adds the main highlights of her experience with fully detailed captions, be it a live cooking session, collaborating with seasoned chefs, or passionate home cooks.
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8. Nidhi Arora
Engagement Rate: 1.08%Followers: 114kAbout the Creator:
Nidhi Arora is a fashion, lifestyle and luxury food content creator in India, based in Delhi. The creator documents her entire experience, for example, she recently showcased her experience in the Royal Rajasthan Rasoi at Barbeque Nation, starting from the complete food menu, taste journey, ambiance, and presentation. She has partnered with restaurants like Sterling in Nainital, Barbeque Nation, Sarvasya, Royal Pavilion Jaisalmer, Hyatt Regency Dehradun, and many more.
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9. Suman Prasad
Engagement Rate: 2.3%Followers: 109kAbout the Creator:
Suman Prasad is a luxury food influencer in India and a lifestyle writer for Daily Hunt. He has partnered with the new ITC Hotel’s Cajsa, a new culinary offering from ITC Gardenia. He described the courses and provided information about the 11-course global feast paired with cocktails. He also mentions all the necessary information in captions, like timings and price points. He has also worked with giant restaurant chains like one8 Commune, India Sweet House, and more.
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10. Bhavneesh Kaur
Engagement Rate: 1.9%Followers: 108kAbout the Creator:
Based in New Delhi, Bhavneesh Kaur is famously known as the “Chutney Affair.” She is a popular lifestyle, travel, beauty and luxury food content creator in India. Bhavneesh loves a place that has a perfect blend of taste and ambiance. She provides a detailed caption with a list of their unique dishes, offerings, and must-try dishes. Recently, she reviewed and talked about restaurants and cafes like Orange Room By Habbit, The Dineroom, Kebab House By Habbit, The Barbeque Company, and more.
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11. Komal Chawla
Engagement Rate: 1.11%Followers: 106kAbout the Creator:
Komal Chawla has been a luxury food influencer in India since 2014. Komal’s content includes high-quality and aesthetic visuals, showcasing classy interiors, brilliant service, unique storytelling, detailed information regarding the food quality, and mouth-watering delicacies. She has partnered with luxury restaurants and giant restaurant chains, such as The Art of Dumpling, Yeti—The Himalayan Kitchen, Vileen Rishikesh, and Honey & Dough.
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12. Deepanshi Goyal
Engagement Rate: 0.42%Followers: 109kAbout the Creator:
Based in Delhi, Deepanshi Goyal creates interesting content like “Delhi’s most aesthetic date place this winter,” “Delhi's most unique car date,” “Rajasthani Thali in Delhi,” “Dubai Themed Cafe in Delhi,” “Amsterdam’s famous Wafer Fries in Delhi,” and many more such fascinating contents that hook audiences. Sometimes, Deepanshi also shares the recipes of the yummiest yet healthy dishes like “Zer vegetable oil Macroni” and “Motichoor Laddoo Recipe.”
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13. Shraddha Rajesh
Engagement Rate: 6%Followers: 89.1kAbout the Creator:
Shraddha Rajesh’s famous Instagram account is known as “What’s hot in Mumbai.” She is a travel, lifestyle and luxury Indian food influencer based in Mumbai. Through her content on Instagram, Shraddha wants to provide a Kaleidoscopic view for the Connoisseur. Some of the restaurants in Mumbai she has worked with are The Westin Mumbai Garden City, Pleo, and many more. She was also invited to the Philips launch event of the ‘Cooking Gadget of the Year.’
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14. Shikha Singh
Engagement Rate: 3.5%Followers: 91kAbout the Creator:
Based in Delhi, Shikha Singh is a famous Indian luxury food influencer, also creating content for lifestyle, fashion, and travel. The creator has tasted, tried, and reviewed many cute and wholesome cafes like Avaya Café and Bakery, which is a perfect Vietnamese café in Delhi, Dirty Rabbit for a weekend getaway, and Say Fontina in Noida. She has worked with restaurants and food chain brands like Taco Bell, One8 Commune, Meltin’s, BRU, and many more.
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15. Manmeet Singh
Engagement Rate: 6.53%Followers: 58.4kAbout the Creator:
Manmeet Singh is a food content creator who creates luxury and street food content. He shows his fine dining experience, delicious food, presentation of the delicacies, and the overall experience. He was also invited to the Culinary Conversations with Masterchef Vicky Ratnani and the Academy of Pastry Arts events. He has worked with famous brands and restaurants like Third Wave Coffee, Bevzilla, Barista Diner, Zoca Café, Barbeque Nation, and many more.
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16. Jagruti Punjabi
Engagement Rate: 4.04%Followers: 57kAbout the Creator:
Jagruti Punjabi brings you the best of luxury food and travel experiences. Along with providing a detailed description and information about the food, Jagruti takes a step back and explains how the place became famous—its history, specialty, etc. For instance, she recently visited Munich and explored the famous Hofbräuhaus Brewery. While she showcased the ambiance and its offerings, she also explained and hooked the audience with some interesting facts and history about the place.
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17. Abdul Majid
Engagement Rate: 1.41%Followers: 51.9kAbout the Creator:
Abdul Majid is a travel enthusiast, cafe explorer, luxury stay seeker, and influencer in travel, lifestyle, and food. Abdul loves to explore new cafes and restaurants, especially hidden gems and underrated places that deserve a shoutout. Some of his recent posts about cafes are Boho Themed Cafe in Jodhpur, Best Italian Restaurant in Jodhpur, Date Night Place in Jodhpur, India’s first glass dome restaurant in Udaipur, Hidden Gem in North Goa, and many more such exciting places.
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18. Salma Nasrin
Engagement Rate: 1.4%Followers: 50.5kAbout the Creator:
Based in Assam, Salma Nasrin brings you curated food experiences, travel recommendations, the city’s bests, and beyond. The creator creates food content that is wallet-friendly and luxurious, making her content a bit more versatile. Salma also posts delicious and healthy recipes for breakfast, like pancakes, smoothies, etc. She has worked with luxury restaurants like Seven Star Cafe N Bakery, Bagan Cafe, Novotel Guwahati, etc. Salma provides a detailed caption about all the restaurants she reviews, starting from key points, must-tries, and descriptions.
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19. Sasha Jain
Engagement Rate: 1.57%Followers: 48.6kAbout the Creator:
Sasha Jain is a vegetarian and Jain luxury Indian food content creator from Pune. From street stalls to fine dining, Sasha explores all of Pune. She creates content on vegetarian places and recommends to her followers some hidden gems that offer fancy food, services, and unforgettable experiences. Some of her recent luxury restaurant finds are Cafe Paashh, Thyme & Whisk, Chafa Cafe, etc. She has worked with brands like Procoa Chocolate, Shrego, Saffola, Luke’s, etc.
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20. Pragati Gupta
Engagement Rate: 0.29%Followers: 29.6kAbout the Creator:
Pragati Gupta is a famous food blogger and Delhi’s culinary adventurer. From street food to fine dining, Pragati is discovering hidden eateries & iconic flavors. She also posts recipes as well as detailed reviews of places based on their ambiance, food, service, and price point. Recently, in a reel, Pragati showcased a fine dining experience at Zaffran by Kasbah. She showcased the amazing live music, her extraordinary delicacies, presentation of the food, ambiance, and whatnot, giving a wholesome review.
Wrapping Up
To conclude, luxury food market is expanding at an unprecedented rate with luxury restaurants and high-end food brands vying for attention. Partnering with a luxury food influencer in India can gain you the upper hand as your brand would be tapping into an established audience that the influencer has built over the years. This is to gain your food brand/restaurant visibility, spread awareness and drive booking/sales.
