Sustainable Business of the Year
IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Jomon Kuriakose director of culinary - Chef Jomon's #Veedu
Chef Jomon’s #VEEDU can be positioned as a sustainable restaurant not simply because of what it serves, but because of the way the entire experience is designed from the ingredients and cooking philosophy to the materials, interiors and feeling of home.
Earthy by nature #VEEDU is inspired by the simplicity of Kerala homes and its connection with nature. Bamboo curtains, natural wood, earthy crockery, Coconut shell bowls, coconut shell serving spoons, traditional textures and rustic elements create a space that feels connected to the earth rather than manufactured. Clean, honest food Their food philosophy is simple: let the ingredients speak. They aim to avoid artificial ingredients, artificial colours and unnecessary taste enhancers.
The emphasis is on natural ingredients, traditional techniques, fresh produce and the authentic flavours of Kerala and India. Natural materials, natural character From wooden menu cards to earthy tableware and rustic crockery, they choose materials that complement the philosophy of #VEEDU. The intention is to create warmth and character without relying on excessive, disposable or artificial-looking décor. A little piece of nature inside #VEEDU The in-house courtyard fish pond brings a living element into the restaurant, which creating a small connection between the dining room and nature, much like the ponds and courtyards found around traditional Kerala homes. More than a restaurant Itsn a home The word VEEDU means home. And that is at the heart of the concept. A home is not about excess; it is about warmth, simplicity, memories, sustainability and using what feels natural and meaningful. Sustainability through philosophy For them, sustainability is not a marketing word. It is about making thoughtful choices of what goes into the food, what surrounds the guest, what they use at the table and how they create an experience that feels authentic rather than disposable. Chef Jomon’s #VEEDU — where the food comes from the earth, the inspiration comes from Kerala, and the experience feels like home.
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