Restaurants across major Indian cities have reported a significant surge in guest demand during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with advanced reservations, group dining bookings and premium celebration menus witnessing strong traction across the country. Hospitality operators observed heightened interest in themed festive dinners, curated menu experiences and social dining gatherings, as families …
Restaurants across major Indian cities have reported a significant surge in guest demand during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with advanced reservations, group dining bookings and premium celebration menus witnessing strong traction across the country.
Hospitality operators observed heightened interest in themed festive dinners, curated menu experiences and social dining gatherings, as families and friends increasingly chose restaurants as preferred venues for seasonal celebrations.
Dining venues across metropolitan regions recorded higher footfalls, extended occupancy hours and stronger average spending levels compared to previous festive cycles. Many restaurants also designed exclusive holiday menus, tasting platters and celebration-focused dining experiences to cater to growing demand.
Alongside dine-in activity, premium delivery and takeaway orders also experienced a notable rise, as consumers blended at-home celebrations with restaurant-quality food experiences. This hybrid celebration trend continues to reshape modern dining behavior.
Industry analysts note that the festive dining upswing reflects renewed consumer confidence, lifestyle recovery and growing prioritization of leisure experiences. Restaurants play an increasingly central role in cultural and social celebration routines.
Operators also highlighted the importance of workforce coordination, holiday scheduling and inventory planning in managing large-scale festive demand. Many restaurants introduced pre-booking systems and structured service sessions to maintain experience quality.
The strong year-end momentum is expected to support overall hospitality sector growth, with several businesses entering the new year on a positive revenue trajectory.
