Culinary Culture brings together two of India’s most compelling culinary voices – Spanish Chef Manuel Olveira of La Loca Maria and La Panthera (Mumbai) and Indian Chef Johnson Ebenezer of Farmlore (Bangalore) for a four-hands dinner that explores a fascinating dialogue between two distinct culinary philosophies.
Coming together for the first time on Farmlore’s lush grounds with a shared reverence for the craft, Chef Manuel Olveira and Chef Johnson Ebenezer stand at opposite ends of the creative spectrum.
Chef Manuel Olveira cooks from his Spanish heritage, where the ingredient leads and technique follows – with intent. At La Loca Maria and La Panthera (Mumbai), he channels that philosophy into contemporary expressions of flavour and form: dishes rooted in Spain, refined through Europe, and reimagined in Mumbai. The result: clean lines on the plate, and memorable flavours that land with depth and restrained robustness.
At the helm of Farmlore’s kitchen is Chef Johnson Ebenezer whose philosophy begins not in the kitchen but in the fields. Every meal here starts in the soil, guided by the land and the seasons. Rooted in Indian heritage yet open to interpretation, our cooking reflects a balance between tradition and modernity, where ingredients lead and intuition follows.
This collaboration between Farmlore and La Loca Maria brings that philosophy into dialogue – where the familiar meets the unexpected and craft finds new expression. The result is an evening that’s immersive, instinctive, and alive with flavour.
Hear from the Chefs
“This isn’t just about just cooking together,” says Chef Manuel Olveira. It’s about creating a dialogue – where two styles meet not to blend, but to co-exist. Johnson brings an incredible sense of place and purpose; his connection to the land inspires me. For me, Culinary Culture is about – imagination, and respect for craft.”
Chef Johnson Ebenezer “When Manuel and I started talking, I was genuinely excited – this is the first time I’ve collaborated with a Spanish chef. We come from such different worlds, but our core is the same: a love for good ingredients and honest food. His cooking is bold and instinctive. This menu brings both together – a bit of Spain, a bit of India, and a lot of shared
passion on the plate.”
Dates & Details:
Price: INR 6,825 (inclusive of taxes) per person | *Wine pairings additional* Date: Sunday, 9 November 2025
Menu: 10-course I Lunch: 12.30 PM | Dinner: 6:30 PM I Limited Seats
Reservations: +91 80502 48469
Venue: Farmlore, Survey No. 67, Mohan Raju Layout, Bagalur, Sathnur Village, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562149
