The Astor Kolkata Organises a Timeless Food Festival at Kebab-E-Que to Celebrate Anglo-Indian Culinary Heritage

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Astor Kolkata's Anglo-Indian Food Festival, held at its renowned restaurant Kebab-E-Que, brings to life a rich, nostalgic chapter of India's culinary past. The event, which takes place from February 20 to March 8, 2026, offers lunch and dinner options, allowing patrons to sample cuisine influenced by colonial influences, railway refreshment stations, coffee-house cooks, and beloved home-style customs. Anglo-Indian cuisine is characterised by hearty preparations, comforting tastes, and subtle spices. This carefully chosen menu honours a culinary tradition that is ingrained in Kolkata's cultural fabric. The heritage boutique hotel The Astor, Kolkata, is hosting an Anglo-Indian food festival curated by Executive Chef Azad Taslim, celebrating the city’s colonial culinary legacy. The menu begins with the soulful East Indian Mulligatawny Soup and a range of appetisers, including the Railway Vegetable Cutlet, Parmesan-Garlic Roast Cauliflower,

and the Coffee Shop Style Coconut Prawn Cutlet. Other highlights feature Mutton Pantheras, Chicken Dry Fry, and a rustic Pork Roast Fry. Main courses offer slow-cooked classics like the Portuguese-influenced Fish Mollie, the iconic Railway Mutton Curry, and Chicken À La Kiev. Diners can also savour the bold Pork Vindaloo or a vegetarian Seasonal Vegetable Stew. Hearty additions include the Junglee Pulao and the classic Shepherd’s Pie. The journey concludes with nostalgic desserts: East India Company Coconut Pudding and Dark Spiced English Fruit Cake. This festival invites guests to rediscover history through these carefully preserved recipes from India's storied past. Speaking on the occasion, Amit Kobat, General Manager, The Astor Kolkata, stated that their homage to a cuisine with great emotional and historical significance is the Anglo-Indian Food Festival. These recipes tell tales of family meals, shared memories, and train trips. They at The Astor are proud to celebrate their past, and this festival is a reflection of their ongoing dedication to maintaining and serving classic culinary traditions in a way that is both authentic and elegant.

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