Hello, I'm Shivani

A food culture researcher and creative practitioner based in Bangalore, India. My work explores the intersection of food, people, and place — and how these shape identity, culture, and systems.

 

My approach is investigative and collaborative. Through fieldwork, observation, dialogue, and sensory exploration, I understand food as both

an anchor to heritage, and a bridge to evolving ways of life.

 

Over the past decade, this lens has extended into kitchens, farms, breweries, small businesses, FMCG brands, and food media platforms, allowing me to develop a panoramic understanding of Indian foodscapes across grassroots realities and industry shifts.

 

Through this work, I support institutions, brands, and community projects with strategic storytelling and cultural programming that make food more visible, meaningful, and impactful.