BRICS Summit Menu: What Will Be Served to International Delegates and Who Decides?

Source: ABP News | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 11:40:46 UTC

Key Points

• India is finalizing hospitality arrangements for the BRICS summit scheduled for the 11th and 12th, including special food arrangements for international delegates.
• The menu is being prepared under the coordination of the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of External Affairs, protocol committees and top hotel teams.
• Traditional Indian millets, known as 'Shree Ann', will feature prominently, including ragi dosa, bajra upma, millet pongal, seasonal fruits, coconut water and chaach.
• The summit menu will include regional Indian thalis and dishes from Rajasthan, Gujarat, South India, Kashmir, Deccan and Hyderabad.
• Separate vegetarian and non-vegetarian sections with dedicated chefs will be arranged to respect religious beliefs and personal dietary preferences.
• Although the official BRICS menu is not disclosed publicly, medical and diet reports of VIP guests will be considered, with special meals prepared on request.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will host a dinner at Bharat Mandapam for BRICS foreign ministers and senior officials.