Paanch at Indica: Chef Vanshika Bhatia Redefines Indian Gastronomy with Elemental Menu

indicā, the avant-garde culinary platform founded by Damini Ralleigh and Sandeep Garg, continues its mission to explore India’s rich food histories with Paanch, a unique dining experience curated by Chef Vanshika Bhatia. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, at indicā, Paanch promises to redefine modern Indian gastronomy through a five-course menu inspired by the five elements—Earth, Ether, Water, Fire, and Wind—paired with Godawan, India’s artisanal single malt crafted from six-row barley in the Rajasthani desert.

Chef Vanshika, celebrated in Condé Nast Traveller, The Week Magazine’s 40 Under 40, Culinary Culture Co.’s Top 30 Chefs in India, Harper’s Bazaar India’s “25 in 2025,” and as Sustainable Chef of the Year, brings her innovative approach from Petite Pie Shop in Gurgaon, where she blends French classics with Indian produce and a zero-waste ethos. “Delhi in autumn feels alive; the air changes, the markets overflow with produce, and there’s a rhythm to the city that’s both chaotic and comforting,” says Bhatia. “Cooking is about capturing that emotion through flavour.”