New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- In August, a dinner by Massimo Bottura, chef-owner of the three-Michelin-starred Osteria Francescana restaurant in Modena, Italy, was priced at Rs.75,000 plus taxes per person. Hosted at Le Cirque at The Leela Palace New Delhi, the event sold out within minutes.

Similarly, two dinners by Maido, a Lima-based restaurant named the world's best in 2025, sold out at The St. Regis Mumbai before reservations even opened on the hotel's website. Each dinner drew 55-60 diners, who paid Rs.60,000 plus taxes per person.

Luxury hotel groups and restaurants are increasingly flying in chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, acclaimed international culinary talent and prominent Indian chefs to attract diners willing to pay a prem...