G20 Summit 2023: 9 Food Highlights You Need To Know

By Tanisha Salwan

Sept 9, 2023

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Global leaders and delegates have started to arrive in the National Capital to attend the landmark G20 Summit 2023. Apart from the security arrangements and cultural programmes, special emphasis is being paid to food.  Here are the top 9 highlights that you should not miss. 

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Indian Chefs Preparing Meal

A full-course millet-based feast is being prepared by chefs Ajay Chopra, Kunal Kapur, and Anahita Dhondy, along with Chef Kusha Mathur and Nikita Mehra from the ITC group. 

An ‘All-Veg’ Menu To Be Served

World Leaders and delegates will be served an “all-veg” menu, consisting of several regional and street food dishes in the G20 Summit 2023.

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Lab-Certified Food To Be Served

As per FSSAI, lab tests are done on all ingredients used to create banquets, buffets, and feasts at the hotels hosting state lunches and dinners. 

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Gold And Silver-Plated Utensils Being Used

As per PTI, global leaders will be served special meals on gold and silver-plated utensils to showcase the rich metallurgical and artistic heritage of India.

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Millet Dishes to Be Served 

With 2023 declared the International Year of Millets, dignitaries visiting the G20 summit will be served different millet-based dishes. 

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Guests to Savour Indian Street Food 

Guests visiting the landmark event will also be served authentic Indian street food, including delicacies from Chandni Chowk, as stated by some officials. 

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Special Menu For Spouses Of The Leaders 

Jaipur House will be the venue where an all-vegetarian lunch for the spouses will be hosted. The menu consists of an elaborate meal with millet-based dishes.

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Odisha’s Millet Didis to Represent Tribals 

Two women from Odisha’s tribal communities, Subasa Mohanta and Raimati Ghiuria, will be attending the event to present the benefits and success story of millet farming. 

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Officers Deployed to Ensure Food Safety for Delegates

Safety officials have been deployed to examine the food quality, monitoring the cleanliness of the kitchen as well as the staff and the tools that are used. 

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