2011THE BEGINNING
Koko Black Café
Our journey began with Koko Black Café, introducing speciality coffee and handcrafted bakes to the table.
01THE FIRST PLATE / EST. 2011
Food that
Sets the tone.
The First Plate creates fine pre-dining experiences for weddings, celebrations and special occasions. From international cuisine and handcrafted bakes to specialty coffee, fresh fruits and live chaat, our four specialised brands bring together food, presentation and service under one roof.
CURATEDEXPERIENCES
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OUR ROOTSBorn in Chandigarh.
Born in Chandigarh.
Built around food.
The First Plate was founded in Chandigarh in 2011 by Mohit Verma, whose journey in wedding and event hospitality spans more than 15 years.
What began with a focus on food has evolved into a collection of specialised concepts, each created around a different kind of experience.
Koko Bakers brings international flavours and handcrafted bakes.
Koko Black Café brings coffee, café culture and beverages to the celebration.
Shahtoot turns fresh and exotic fruits into a visual and culinary experience.
Banaras — The Art of Chaat brings live Indian street food to the occasion.
Different concepts, different personalities — but one common thought: the food should be worth remembering.
That is the idea behind The First Plate and our approach to fine pre-dining at your special occasion.
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.
LET'S CRAFT YOUR
CELEBRATION.
From intimate gatherings to grand weddings, let our experienced team bring exceptional food and presentation to your event.
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