African Feast Lands in Kolhapur This June
Sayaji Hotel brings Swahili flavours and grilled exotica to the Deccan
Sayaji Kolhapur hosted "Hakuna Matata-The Great African Food Feast" at Barbeque Nation Kolhapur from June 12 to June 21, 2026. The 10-day festival brought African-inspired dishes including BBQ African Cinnamon Fruits, Shakalaka Veg Bullets, and Kuku Paka to a city better known for its fiery red mutton.
The dining space was transformed into a tropical jungle-inspired setting, with Executive Chef Kishan Gunjal leading the grilled creations and African-inspired menu.
Hakuna Matata, no worries. For Kolhapur's food scene, this is a deliberate push by a hotel brand to widen palates beyond the familiar Kolhapuri canon.
Field Notes
Quick referenceJune 12-21, 2026. Ten days of Swahili-inflected grilling in the heart of Kolhapuri mutton country.
Kuku Paka, Shakalaka Veg Bullets, BBQ African Cinnamon Fruits. Chef Kishan Gunjal on the grill.
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