London, United Kingdom – Business Wire IndiaThe global Indian restaurant industry will converge in London on May 28, 2026, as the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards makes its international debut at the iconic Royal Lancaster London during India Week 2026.Organized by Scale Media International Ltd (UK), in association with Franchise India and Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, and powered by Restaurant India, the platform marks the global expansion of one of the hospitality sector’s most influential business ecosystems.The launch comes at a defining moment for Indian cuisine globally. The UK today is home to more than 12,000 Indian restaurants, contributing an estimated £4–5 billion annually to the economy while supporting over 100,000 jobs across the hospitality sector. Over the years, Indian cuisine has evolved far beyond the traditional curry house model into a globally respected category spanning Michelin-starred dining, premium casual concepts, chef-led brands, experiential hospitality, and scalable international restaurant businesses.Globally, Indian gastronomy is witnessing unprecedented momentum driven by diaspora demand, rising international tourism, premiumisation, digital food ecosystems, and cross-border franchising opportunities. From London, Dubai, and Singapore to Toronto, New York, and Sydney, Indian restaurant brands are increasingly emerging as influential global hospitality businesses attracting investors, consumers, and media attention worldwide.The London edition marks the beginning of a larger international vision by Scale Media International Ltd, Franchise India, Entrepreneur APAC, and Restaurant India to build a global platform connecting the Indian restaurant and hospitality ecosystem across major international business and culinary hubs worldwide. Following London, the initiative plans to expand into other key global markets and international food capitals over the coming years.xFor over 15 years, Restaurant India has served as a leading business intelligence and networking platform for the foodservice and hospitality industry, connecting restaurateurs, investors, chefs, hospitality leaders, and emerging brands across India’s rapidly evolving restaurant ecosystem. The London edition now extends that legacy onto the international stage.The Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards London 2026 will bring together Michelin-starred chefs, global restaurateurs, hospitality innovators, investors, foodservice brands, and industry decision-makers to discuss the future of restaurants, global expansion, technology, consumer trends, and the rise of Indian gastronomy as a worldwide business category.An Elite Global Speaker LineupThe inaugural London edition features an influential lineup of culinary leaders and hospitality pioneers, including: