Mumbai turned into a hub of celebration as the Rich Presents Hospitality Horizon Bakery, Patisserie & Chocolate Awards 2025 unfolded at Novotel Airport, Andheri East. The glittering evening recognized excellence in India’s baking and confectionery industry, bringing together top talent, celebrity chefs, and leading entrepreneurs. A highlight of the evening was the recognition of the Top 10 Chain Bakeries and Top 10 Standalone Bakeries in India, who travelled from across the country to receive their laurels. Dough as you like won the award in Kolkata.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Pankaj Chaturvedi, Managing Director, Rich Products India, MENA & Turkey, said: “At Rich’s, we have always believed in empowering the bakery and patisserie community with world-class ingredients and solutions. These awards are a tribute to the incredible talent, creativity, and passion that drives India’s baking industry forward.”
From a Kolkata market perspective, the recognition of Dough as you like signals the city’s growing dominance in artisanal bakery culture. Known for its evolving taste preferences, Kolkata consumers are increasingly shifting towards premium patisserie and innovative chocolate products. The win reinforces the city’s role as an emerging hub for bakery entrepreneurship in eastern India. The awards night also featured celebrated names like Chef Ajay Chopra, Rakhee Vaswani, Sanjana Patel, and Vinesh Johny, adding star power to an event that showcased innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in bakery and patisserie.