Eeshaan Kashyap sets the stage for a vibrant celebration in his garden

As a trained chef and culinary artist, Kashyap has played an integral role in launching and branding award-winning boutique restaurants across the country such as PCO, PDA, À Ta Maison, SAZ, Ping’s Café Orient and Jamun. Today, a sought-after food and design consultant within the burgeoning landscape of the hospitality industry, his surrealist designs transform restaurants, bars, weddings and curated events in the most unconventional and visually thrilling ways.

“I am a dreamer, tables are my canvas, and I love creating spaces that bring joy to people. The idea is to play with colours, materials, stories, textures, patterns, and even emotion. I always try to bring in an element of surprise to my tables, either in the form of an edible experience or even just a visual treat. 

For this azure spread, Kashyap played out a large 30-foot long oval table like a stage, where guests could move around to discover and sample the gifts, mithai, snacks and savouries at the festive brunch. “I love the colour blue,” he shares, “and wanted this table to pop as soon as one enters the garden. The bright flowers in shades of orange and pink set the mood for a happy celebration. For me, this is a festive stage, where I feel like a performer meeting and serving everyone from its centre.”

The key to the perfect party for Kashyap is “the people—they are the ones who make the memories, and I am always excited to see who I am seated next to whenever I am at a table,” he heartily declares. “I regularly put together small setups, hosting intimate gatherings on my terrace and garden these days—even on weekdays! After all, it is Diwali time!”