to support underprivileged youth

CSSG culminates the first edition of Salle d’Atelier, powered by Google Pixel 3 – a at the Warehouse in Mehrauli

Gaurav Gupta, Prateek Jain & Gautam Seth and Thukral & Tagra transform an architectural ruin into a mesmerizing venue to support the charity dinner – create a one-day only pop up restaurant that resonates with their vision; Michelin star chefs Alyn Williams, Michael Wignall and Marcello Tully curate a culinary delight for an exclusive set of guests.

Swedish opera duo Divine, Jazz band Laura Santana Quartet along with drag artists Betta Naan Stop and Rani Kohenur enthral audiences 

Delhi, 22 October 2018: Anand Kapoor, Founder Creative Services Support Group hosted a very special evening – Salle d’Atelier – with three international Michelin Chefs, leading designers and artists from India to raise awareness and build support for its charitable initiatives for underprivileged youth. Together with Google which recently launched its Pixel 3, Kapoor created an experience involving some of the finest in the world of fashion, food, design and art to curate a unique and a magical night for the crème-de-la-crème in Delhi.

Showcasing the best of design and food, three (3) one-day-only pop up restaurants were curated by one chef and one designer / artist; the concept collaborated designers Gaurav Gupta, Prateek Jain & Gautam Seth (Klove) and artists Thukral & Tagra together withinternational Michelin Chefs Alyn Williams, Marcello Tully and Michael Wignall to create a mesmerising experience. Ritu Dalmia, a longstanding supporter of the charity extended her support to work with the chefs for all their requirements for the dinner.

Hosts Aditi and Anand Kapoor welcomed designers Varun Bahl, Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna, Nainika Karan, Pernia Qureshi, Kalyani Chawla, Shivan & Naresh, Lushin Dubey, Ramola Bachchan and Aseem Chauhan to name a few. Guests wholeheartedly extended their support to the charity by making donations to support two initiatives of CSSG – The Urban Farm programme under Feeding Hearts and {w}hole. 

Salle d’Atelier featured a special performance by Stockholm-based opera duo, Divine who entertained the guests with renditions of popular songs from the yesteryears followed by a performance by Jazz band Laura Santana Quartet, pushing guests to hit the floor and shake a leg at this fun filled evening. Drag artists Betta Naan Stop and Rani KoHEnur delivered high octane performances engaging and entertaining the guests as the party entered into the wee hours of the night.

The gala event was hosted at the Warehouse, an architectural ruin located at One Style Mile in Delhi’s Mehrauli which was uniquely transformed to reflect the vision of designers Gaurav Gupta, Prateek Jain & Gautam Seth and artists Thukral and Tagra. Flagship by FNP collaborated with CSSG as Décor Partners to transform the venue along with the designers.

Some of the exquisite dishes prepared for the exclusive night included:

 Lobster taco/green gazpacho/dirty guacamole and Cheese dumpling / herbs / turnip / tarragon / grilled onion broth by Chef Alyn Williams

Crab Mousse, Himalayan Ginger & Seared Scallops and Confit Carrot, Honey Butter, Spinach, Avocado, Sunflower seeds, Pine-nuts & Wild mushrooms with dressing by Chef Marcello Tully

Smoked fresh ricotta, fermented Yorkshire garlic, salt baked celeriac, hen of the woods mushroom and nasturtium, autumn truffle andAged duck, Asian cabbage, bahjii onion, onion seed tapioca by Michael Wignall