After implementing energy-saving measures and installing an EV charging station, the hotel now offers a ‘Farm to Fork’ Sunday brunch featuring locally sourced produce
by Suman Gupta
Navi Mumbai | November 13, 2022: Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi, a unit of Chalet Hotels Limited, has always been committed to sustainability and in a move to fortify its positioning, the property has launched a ‘Farm to Fork’ themed Sunday brunch. This will be available on all Sundays in November from 12.30 pm to 4 pm at Asia Kitchen.
The hotel’s Executive Chef Merajuddin Ansari under the guidance of Biplab Dutta, Co-Founder of Almitra Sustainables has curated an ingredient-forward menu featuring farm-fresh indigenous produce from nearby areas that have been cultivated organically. Almitra Sustainables is an initiative, which provides earth-friendly and mindful solutions. Additionally, the spread also features items such as Beetroot Kvaas, which have been prepared in small batches by local brands. The Sunday brunch is priced at Rs. 1799 plus taxes for food and soft beverages.
Talking about the new offering at the hotel, its Cluster General Manager, Stephen D’Souza, said, “At Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi we aim to constantly innovate in a manner that aligns with expectations of our guests and our commitment to a greener world. The ‘Farm to Fork Sunday Brunch’ is a step in this direction. With increasing awareness around healthy eating and people becoming conscious about where their ingredients come from, we believe that this will work well with our guests. This will help us contribute towards reducing carbon footprints and ensuring that the food system has a neutral or positive impact on the environment without sacrificing its resiliency and productivity. Additionally, we have also started stocking sustainable products by local brands such as Almitra Sustainables in our lobby for visitors to shop. We hope to add more to these initiatives in our endeavor to contribute to the environment in a positively.”
Almitra Sustainables offers a range of earth-friendly products, which helps one embark on a sustainable journey. Talking about its association and initiatives with Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Biplab Dutta, Co-Founder of Almitra Sustainables said, “We are happy to collaborate with Four Points by Sheraton in their ‘Farm to Fork Sunday Brunch’ which stresses on mindful food consumption. As a part of the brunch, we will be presenting a few indigenous drinks, which have health benefits. Some recipes are almost 700 years old. It is an exciting collaboration, and we are confident our guests will benefit from this.”
Sustainability is a top priority for Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi. In September, it became the first hotel in Navi Mumbai to install an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in its premises. The hotel has introduced several initiatives in the past including the introduction of energy-saving techniques and water conservation measures. Additionally, the property is al
so guided by Chalet Hotels’ alignment with RE100, EP100, and EV100 initiatives linked to renewable electricity, energy efficiency, and electric mobility, respectively. Earlier in June 2022, Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai was conferred with the ‘Sustainable Hotel of the Year’ award along with the ‘Best Corporate Friendly Hotel of the Year’ award by Navi Mumbai Chamber of Business and Industries (NMCBI).
About Four Points By Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi:Situated in the heart of the vibrant Navi Mumbai metropolis, Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai, Vashi is just moments from CIDCO exhibition centre, DY Patil Stadium, Grand Central Mall, Reliance Corporate Park, Millennium Business Park, and the IKEA store. The hotel has 116 contemporary rooms and 36 suites, featuring signature plush bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi, deluxe amenities with city skyline, creek or pool views. The hotel has its signature restaurant – The Asian Kitchen, a coffee shop – Wrapped for casual dining and Tipplers Bar. It also has massages or wellness treatments available at the spa for the guests, an outdoor pool and state-of-art gym. Hotel’s sophisticated indoor venue ‘Unison’ and picturesque outdoor venue ‘Sky Grill’ is the largest venue among the hotels in Navi Mumbai for corporate gatherings, award ceremonies, social functions or weddings. For more information, https://marriott.com/BOMFP
