Before global investors and industry leaders gather in Visakhapatnam to discuss business and investment, Andhra Pradesh will make its first impression at the dining table.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will host an exclusive gala dinner tonight, with The Park Visakhapatnam extending its hospitality through a specially curated culinary experience celebrating the state’s rich food heritage, ahead of the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026.

The gala dinner will bring together state ministers, international delegates and other distinguished dignitaries.

The specially curated menu will showcase Andhra Pradesh’s distinctive ingredients, traditional recipes and diverse regional cooking styles.

The dinner will open with Chanaga Pappu Vada and Avakaya Paneer Tikka, followed by Guntur Chilli Prawns, reflecting the region’s celebrated affinity for spice.

Live culinary stations will offer guests a taste of Rajahmundry’s Pesarattu and Rayalaseema’s Ragi Mudda.

The main course will feature an array of regional preparations, including Kodi Pulao, Andhra Mutton Curry, Ullikada Chepala Pulusu, Gongura Pappu, Majjiga Pulusu and Ullava Charu Pulao.

Traditional desserts such as Nethi Garelu, Chakkara Pongal and Andhra Kaja will round off the evening.

The gala will be part of the hospitality programme ahead of the two-day summit, scheduled for November 12 and 13. Organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and hosted by the Andhra Pradesh government, the summit will bring together international delegates, policymakers and industry leaders to explore investment opportunities and economic partnerships.

Beyond the formal business engagements, the dinner will offer visiting delegates an opportunity to experience a cultural facet of the host state. The evening will highlight how regional cuisine and hospitality can complement the larger conversations around investment and development.