Feast & Folklore: Himachali 20 Course Tasting Menu (Veg)

Publication history

Recorded identity and destination

Provider

Feast & Folklore

Provider register

b90bc85a-af72-4d95-bba8-db36ccd4726d

Fulfillment owner

Independent provider

Destination

Shimla

Destination reference

shimla

Recorded listing

Offering Type

activity

Title

Feast & Folklore: Himachali 20 Course Tasting Menu (Veg)

Slug

feast-folklore-20-course-himachali-tasting-menu-veg

Short Description

An intimate 20 course tasting table hosted by Minakshi Chaudhry, author of ‘Ghost Stories of Shimla’ (strictly limited to 8 guests).

Description

For the curious and the discerning, Feast & Folklore is an intimate convergence of Himachali culinary heritage and living literary tradition. Hosted personally by Minakshi Chaudhry, celebrated author of Ghost Stories of Shimla, this experience gathers just eight guests at a single, shared table for Himachal’s only 20-course tasting menu.
Each course is an invitation to slow down. Dishes made of seasonal ingredients,with forgotten mountain recipes, and regional terroir. Do not be surprised if you encounter a dish crafted from foraged wild ingredients you wish you had discovered sooner. And when Minakshi pairs them with rich local narratives, eerie hill lores, and heritage stories drawn from decades of chronicling Shimla and its surrounding valleys, the experience becomes genuinely unforgettable. Rather than merely hearing tales, you are invited into the writer's perspective, observing how land, mystery, and memory shape the spirit of the mountains. Designed with an unhurried, salon style rhythm, the experience balances thoughtful conversation with natural pauses of quiet appreciation. It is a rare glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller, where exceptional food and authentic mountain lore create a deeply memorable evening.

Theme Tags

food, culture, adventure, nature

Pricing Basis

per_person

Duration Minutes

300

Max Group Size

8

Min Group Size

5

Pickup Type

fixed_meeting_point

Meeting Point Description

Applewood Farm, Sarog

Parking Instructions

Inclusions

20 course tasting menu rooted in Himachali food traditions, Live sessions with author Minakshi Chaudhry, Intimate pahadi dining setting (max 8 guests), Small Farm Tour, Games

Exclusions

Pick and Drop from Hotel, Travel Insurance, Anything not mentioned in inclusions

What Makes It Special

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Curated and personally hosted by bestselling Himachali author Minakshi Chaudhry in Apple Orchards. Every dish is paired to a district, season, ingredient, or family memory. Format of experience is deliberately unhurried and capped at just 8 guests for private experience.

Private Customizable

Yes

Difficulty Level

easy

Age Restrictions

8+ years

Health Restrictions

No specific health restrictions

Physical Fitness Requirement

No fitness requirement

Weather Dependency

Yes

Accessibility Notes

Unlike a traditional static dinner, guests move through different intimate settings across the property, transitioning seamlessly between courses and storytelling chapters.Walks between spaces are brief and gentle, involving flat indoor flooring, stone garden pathways. Due to the micro-regional nature of a menu, all dietary restrictions or severe allergies must be shared well in advance. Designed as a boutique style experience, optimized for slow dining, active listening, and open storytelling without loud disruptions.

Kids Suitability Notes

Suitable for kids 8+

Group Fit

mixed

Guest Effort Copy

low_effort

Is High Risk

No

High Risk Categories

—

Trained Guide Declaration

No

Safety Equipment Declaration

No

Emergency Protocol Declaration

No

Weekly Off Days

MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI

Seasonality

year_round

Season Start

—

Season End

—

Blackout Dates

—

Request Receiving Start Time

10:00:00

Request Receiving End Time

18:00:00

Same Day Request Cutoff

00:00:00

Suggested Time Slots

11:00

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