Mumbai witnessed a sparkling celebration at the Rich Presents Hospitality Horizon Bakery, Patisserie & Chocolate Awards 2025, held at Novotel Airport, Andheri East. Presented by Rich Products and organised by Hospitality Horizon Magazine, the event honoured excellence in India’s baking industry.
The evening brought together leading chefs, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the country.Mr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Rich Products India, MENA & Turkey, shared,"At Rich’s, we believe in empowering the baking and patisserie community with world-class ingredients and solutions. These awards are a tribute to the talent, creativity, and passion that drive the industry forward."
Celebrity chefs like Chef Ajay Chopra, Rakhee Vaswani, Chef Vinesh Johny, Sanjana Patel, and others graced the occasion.
The event celebrated Top 10 Chain Bakeries and Top 10 Standalone Bakeries in India. West Region winners included Ribbons & Balloons, Hangout, O Cakes, Merwan’s, and Atul Bakery. North Region saw Brown Sugar, Maxim, Donald Pastry Shop, and Bakingo take honours. South Region featured Just Bakes, Swiss Castle, Café Niloufer, and Cake Square.
East Region celebrated Go Cool, Danbro, Dough As You Like, and Kreamz.
These winners were recognised for quality, innovation, and customer experience. The awards highlighted the craftsmanship and creative flair within India’s bakery industry. The evening served as a powerful networking platform for chefs, chocolatiers, and entrepreneurs. It inspired dialogue and shared vision for innovation in the baking sector.
Brands and individuals were honoured for setting new benchmarks of excellence.
The event reinforced Rich’s commitment to nurturing the baking ecosystem.
It marked a milestone moment in celebrating India’s baking talent on a national stage.