2011THE BEGINNING
Koko Black Café
Our journey began with Koko Black Café, introducing speciality coffee and handcrafted bakes to the table.
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Food that
Sets the tone.
The First Plate brings together four specialised food verticals for premium weddings, celebrations and pre-dining experiences. Quality ingredients, specialised expertise and fresh preparation come together under one roof.
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OUR ROOTSBorn in Chandigarh.
Born in Chandigarh.
Built around food.
Founded in Chandigarh in 2011, The First Plate began with a simple idea —to make food an important part of the celebration.
Over the years, that idea has evolved into four specialised food verticals, each with its own expertise and character. Today, they come together under one roof to create a complete predining experience for weddings, celebrations and events.
2014THE NEXT CHAPTER
Shahtoot & Koko Bakers
We expanded into premium fruit experiences and global culinary offerings with the launch of Shahtoot and Koko Bakers.
2024A NEW EXPRESSION
Banaras
Banaras Chaat joined the family, bringing iconic Indian street flavours and live food experiences to our offering.
TODAYTHE FIRST PLATE
Four Verticals. One Standard.
Today, Koko Black Café, Shahtoot, Koko Bakers and Banaras come together under one roof, creating a complete pre-dining experience for weddings, celebrations and events.
THE FOUNDERS
Great food is at the heart of every memorable celebration.
“We built The First Plate around a simple belief — quality should never be compromised. From the ingredients we choose to the way food reaches your plate, every detail matters. Our four verticals allow us to bring specialised expertise, fresh preparation and distinct food experiences together, under one roof.”
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OUR PHILOSOPHYWhat matters
What matters
to us.
QUALITY FIRST
We use carefully selected, high-quality ingredients across every vertical. There is no compromise on what goes into our food.
SPECIALISED EXPERTISE
Each vertical is led by chefs and teams with expertise in its own cuisine and style, bringing depth and consistency to every offering.
FRESHNESS, ALWAYS
From our kitchen to your plate, we focus on fresh preparation, careful handling and quality at every step.
ONE STANDARD
Four verticals, different cuisines and experiences — but one shared standard of quality across The First Plate.