30th May 2026 to 31st May 2026
For two unforgettable days, Quest transformed into Kolkata’s ultimate culinary playground as May Madness 2026 took over Levels 5 and 6 on 30th and 31st May. Bringing together the city’s finest dining destinations, live entertainment, and an atmosphere buzzing with excitement, the festival delivered a one-of-a-kind gourmet experience that had food lovers counting down the days to the weekend.
Building on the legacy of April Appetit, this year's edition returned with a refreshed identity and an even bigger experience. Guests enjoyed seamless access across participating restaurants including Serafina, The Irish House, Baraka, Bombay Brasserie, and SKAI, each presenting specially curated menus that showcased their signature offerings. Whether indulging in handcrafted pizzas and Italian classics at Serafina, authentic Indian flavours at Bombay Brasserie, Arabic delicacies at Baraka, vibrant weekend celebrations at The Irish House, or enjoying elevated dining with panoramic city views at SKAI, visitors experienced a culinary journey unlike any other.
The festival offered two ticket categories — ₹1,499 + taxes for unlimited food and ₹2,499 + taxes for unlimited food along with select alcoholic beverages — allowing guests to explore multiple restaurants throughout the day. From noon until midnight, the floors remained alive with patrons moving from one venue to another, wristbands in hand, discovering new flavours and soaking in the festive atmosphere.
A vibrant carnival-inspired ambience elevated the experience further. The Ground Floor Atrium welcomed visitors with eye-catching thematic décor, while the festival floors were transformed into lively celebration zones featuring colourful installations and live entertainment. Throughout both days, guests were treated to captivating live performances, including a special piano and violin ensemble that created an elegant musical backdrop, perfectly complementing the gourmet experience.
The excitement surrounding May Madness extended well beyond the mall premises. Leading food creators and influencers from Kolkata, including FoodZpah (Shahbaaz Zamam), Foodiekismat (Priyanka Jaiswal), Kolkatafoodie (Ritika Jaiswal), and MissGastronomic (Sreejita Biswas), visited Quest to experience and cover the festival, generating significant pre-event buzz and citywide anticipation. To further amplify the campaign, specially curated gourmet hampers designed by The Gift Studio, featuring signature offerings from participating restaurants, were sent to creators and influencers across the city, helping establish May Madness as one of the most anticipated food events of the season.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with strong footfall, enthusiastic participation, and excellent guest feedback throughout the weekend. As visitors explored multiple restaurants, enjoyed live entertainment, and immersed themselves in the festive atmosphere, May Madness successfully reinforced Quest’s position as a premier lifestyle and dining destination. The event concluded on a high note, leaving patrons eagerly awaiting its next edition and setting a new benchmark for experiential food festivals in the city.
