INDIAN VS INTERNATIONAL
Indian consumers are adventurous when it comes to trying cuisines of di erent cultures and countries. Chef Anand of e Leela Palace New Delhi says, “Nothing can replace the value of traditional Indian desserts, but the demand for foreign delicacies, including desserts has been on a rise. People know what the black forest cake tastes like, now they want to know what the Italian latter dolce Frito or the French Choux pastry tastes like.” Guests are also keenly looking for fusion options when it comes to Indian desserts.
Chef Simson of e Leela Ambience Gurugram says that desserts that are presentable and have unique
avours tend to cater to a larger set of audience. “While International desserts have varieties of treats, they also have di erent textures and avours, which is quite di erent from the regular Indian desserts. Younger generations have gravitated towards international sweets, mostly because of these reasons.”