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Comment: Only the 'Reception' section is referenced, where does all the rest of this come from and how do we know it's true? DoubleGrazing (talk) 11:20, 27 June 2025 (UTC)
The Big Forkers
[edit]The Big Forkers is an Indian food and travel documentary series created by Sid Mewara and Shashank Jayakumar. The series explores regional cuisines and culinary subcultures across India and internationally, blending food exploration with cultural storytelling. It is produced by Filandering Forker Media and has been featured on various digital platforms.
Format
[edit]Each episode of The Big Forkers follows the hosts as they travel through different regions, focusing on local dishes, street food, and indigenous cooking traditions. The series emphasizes immersive, first-hand interactions with chefs, home cooks, and food artisans. The tone is informal, often blending humor and curiosity with investigative food journalism.
Episodes and Locations
[edit]The show has filmed in multiple Indian cities and international locations:
- Goa – Featuring the diverse cultural cuisine of the state
- Delhi – Highlighting immigrant kitchens and home-style African and Naga cuisine
- Bangalore – Exploring independent chefs, local breweries, and bar culture
- Mumbai – Documenting food linked to personal and cultural identity
- Austin Texas – Focusing on BBQ and covering famous places like Franklin Barbecue
- Singapore – Discovering high street to hawker centers
- Thailand – Visiting Trat, Koh Chang, and Bangkok’s food scene
Reception
[edit]The Big Forkers has received national coverage in several Indian media outlets for its approach to food and travel storytelling.
The Hindu described the series as \"a journey through street food stalls, hidden kitchens and layered histories,\" focusing on the lived experiences behind the food.[1]
The Hindustan Times noted the series as a cultural exploration that \"uncovers layers of cuisine and community across India.\"[2]
The New Indian Express and Indulge Express have also reported on the show's shoots and its focus on alternative food narratives.[3][4]
Production
[edit]The series is produced by Filandering Forker Media, a content studio founded by Sid Mewara and Shashank Jayakumar. Their background includes prior experience in finance, consulting, and hospitality.
Hosts
[edit]- Sid Mewara – Entrepreneur, former investment banker, and culinary school graduate.
- Shashank Jayakumar – Food entrepreneur and television presenter.
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Sudevan, Praveen (29 May 2024). "The Big Forkers on what they learnt during their culinary adventures in Bengaluru and Delhi". The Hindu.
- ^ "Big Forkers: Meet the cousins uncovering layers of culture, cuisine in India". Hindustan Times. 25 December 2021.
- ^ "New Ways to Eat Through Delhi". 2 July 2024.
- ^ "Shashank Jayakumar and Sid Mewara of the Big Forkers explore Bengaluru; here's what they discovered". 5 March 2022.