Celebrating 12 Years of Culinary Excellence
The Big F Awards

Launched in 2014, The Big F Awards are now in their 12th successful year, standing as a benchmark of integrity and transparency in the food and hospitality industry. What sets these awards apart is their unwavering principle — no nomination fees, no entry charges, and no hidden costs for nominees or winners.

With a transparent selection process driven by either public voting or an expert jury panel (where each jury member holds one equal vote), The Big F Awards ensure that merit remains the only currency of recognition.

Originally conceptualized as Gurgaon-specific awards, The Big F Awards have expanded across Delhi-NCR, celebrating the region’s passion for food and placing NCR firmly on the global culinary map.

What We Celebrate:

  • Eating Out – Honouring exceptional restaurants, cafes, and dining experiences for all food lovers.

  • Cooking In – Recognising home chefs, bakers, content creators, and culinary innovators who bring magic to our kitchens.

  • Behind the Brands – A special salute to Marketing & PR professionals – the unsung heroes who shape culinary brands and bring them into the spotlight.

Together, we celebrate those who elevate the food experience – whether in the kitchen, on the table, or behind the scenes.

Scroll below for glimpses of The Big F Awards from previous years…

The Big F Awards (2024)

The Big F Awards (2023)

The Big F Awards (2022)

The Big F Awards (2019)

The Big F Awards (2018)

The Big F Awards (2017)

The Big F Awards (2016)

The Big F Awards (2015)

Meet the Jury: Big F Awards 2025

A distinguished 10-member jury will uphold the highest standards of integrity, ensuring that the Big F Awards remain transparent, credible, and truly merit-based. Each jury member brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective, contributing not only their expertise but also their unwavering commitment to recognizing the most deserving winners.

The prestigious jury for 2025 includes:

  • Chef Ashish Bhasin
  • Diwan Gautam Anand
  • RJ Khurafati Nitin
  • Chef Kunal Kapur
  • Chef Nita Mehta
  • Pawan Soni
  • Chef Rakesh Sethi
  • Rocky Singh
  • Chef Sabyasachi Gorai
  • Sameer Bawa

With such esteemed names on the panel, the Big F Awards 2025 promise to continue their legacy of celebrating culinary excellence with honesty and distinction.

The Big F Awards: Methodology

In the first stage, candidates will be invited to fill-up nomination form (https://www.indianfoodfreak.com/nominate2025/) .

The deadline for entries is 20th May ’25

Selection & Award Process

From the full list of entries received, the jury will shortlist up to 10 contenders per category. These shortlisted contenders will then enter the online public voting phase.

On June 15, 2025, the Top 5 finalists in each category—based on public votes—will be officially announced. Public voting will continue for these Top 5, while jury members will independently visit and evaluate each finalist to cast their votes for the Jury Award.

All Top 5 finalists will be invited to a grand awards evening at Le Meridien, New Delhi, where the winners of both the People’s Choice Award and the Jury Award will be revealed and celebrated.

Award Categories

The Big F Awards will honour excellence in two distinct categories:

1. Popular Choice

  • All nominated contenders will be showcased on our website, Indian Food Freak, and across our Facebook communities: Gurgaon Food Freak and Delhi Noida Food Freak.

  • Public voting will be open for each category, with one vote allowed per person per category.

  • In case of a tie, joint winners will be declared.

  • Final winners will be vetted by the jury to ensure authenticity and fairness.

2. Jury’s Choice

  • The jury will independently select winners in each category, with one vote per jury member.

  • In the event of a tie, the decision will be made through discussion and consensus. Where no consensus is reached, joint awards may be conferred.

Award Ceremony

Join us for the Grand Gala Award Ceremony at Le Meridien, New Delhi on October 1st, 2025.

Stay connected with us through Gurgaon Food Freak, Delhi Noida Food Freak, and The Big F Awards pages for the latest updates, announcements, and vibrant culinary discussions.