Stories from Nineteenth May.
Guides, advice and the occasional story from the restaurant, bakery and catering kitchen at Sector 67, Mohali.
A ten-part series — start with Part 1 to read it in order, or jump to whatever's useful to you now.
Why we're called Nineteenth May
A missed birthday, a year of planning, and why 19 May means everything to us — from founder Manouj Kaushikk.
Read the story → Part 2 of 10 · The StoryWhy I left a five-star career to build something of my own
Two decades at Hyatt, JW Marriott and Rotana, and why I walked away to build on my own terms.
Read the story → Part 3 of 10 · The StoryWhat five-star hotels know about hospitality that most restaurants don't
Five principles from two decades in luxury hotels — and how they show up at Nineteenth May.
Read the story → Part 4 of 10 · Our SpacesInside the restaurant: three cuisines, one kitchen
North Indian, Chinese and Continental from one disciplined kitchen, finished with our in-house bakery.
Read the story → Part 5 of 10 · Our SpacesThe Private Basement Lounge: your own space to celebrate
A fully private lounge for up to 40 guests, with its own entrance and staff — not a roped-off corner of the main floor.
Read the story → Part 6 of 10 · Where You Meet UsBest places to celebrate in Sector 67, Mohali
What makes a venue worth celebrating at, the occasions Sector 67 does best, and a little insider advice.
Read the guide → Part 7 of 10 · Events We CaterHow to plan the perfect corporate event in Chandigarh–Mohali
A practical, step-by-step guide to planning corporate events in the Tricity — venue, format, headcount and catering.
Read the guide → Part 8 of 10 · Events We CaterWedding catering in the Tricity: a complete guide
Menu, tasting, experience and logistics — everything to check before booking your wedding caterer.
Read the guide → Part 9 of 10 · Events We CaterHow to choose a caterer for a function at home
Kitchen space, tasting, staffing and — crucially — cleanup. What to check before you book a home-function caterer.
Read the guide → Part 10 of 10 · The BakeryCustom celebration cakes: how to order the perfect one
Serving sizes, bestselling flavours, lead times and design options — a practical guide to ordering your cake.
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