New Delhi, 10 October 2024: Secret Ingredient, India’s leading food consulting firm for the restaurant and hospitality industry, has delivered yet another array of restaurants with the recent opening at three distinctive venues: Niko – modern Asian in the heart of Gurgaon, Haryana, La Croute, an artisanal pie shop & café in Sunder Nagar, Delhi and Bonita, a globally inspired European bistro in Arossim, South Goa.
For these diverse culinary offerings, the Secret Ingredient team provided a wide range of consultancy services, including internal research & feasibility, detailed concept note, interior & graphic collaboration, kitchen & bar planning, overall food & beverage identity and development, and hiring & training the core team.
Kula Naidu, Director of Secret Ingredient, shared, “At Secret Ingredient, we go beyond just food—we create a complete experience. Niko offers an upbeat yet calming atmosphere; La Croute provides a warm and welcoming vibe, while Bonita is all about relaxation and indulgence. Each venue has a distinct character, from the ambience to the décor, music, and overall f&b offering. We meticulously ensure that every aspect, from the kitchen’s efficiency to staff training, operates seamlessly.”
Secret Ingredient’s involvement with Niko, Bonita, and La Croute adds to their broader portfolio of stories, which includes collaborations with some of India’s most iconic brands across 28 different cities in India.
Sid Mathur, Director, Secret Ingredient said “Our team conducts thorough research to ensure dining experiences that are both unique, inventive and feasible. We oversee every aspect from the outset, focusing on guest experience to culinary offerings. Our goal with these projects was to create a menu that celebrates rich flavours and resonates with today’s diners, who seek new and exciting experiences. The feedback we’ve received is a testament to the hard work and creativity that went into these projects.”
Secret Ingredient specializes in providing solutions for new and existing restaurants, while extending our advisory services towards hotels, malls & schools. Secret Ingredient’s perspective comes from years of hands-on experience in the F&B industry. This includes operating restaurants and delivery outlets all over India, as well as advising some of the biggest names in the food industry – their unique edge.
Their portfolio of notable projects includes: The Khyber at Gulmarg, Kaansa at Crowne Plaza Gurgaon, Lyrah at Trident Gurgaon, Koyo Koyo at Hyatt Centric Chandigarh, Select City Walk Mall in South Delhi, British School in Delhi, Olive Group, Swiggy, Anardana & in Delhi – Bomba, Qavalli, Chica, Ditas etc