About

About Us

Build destinations. Craft experiences.

Thunder Hospitality was founded in 2022 with a clear vision: set the benchmark for hospitality in India. From service and cuisine to design and accommodation, the mission is to redefine excellence at every touchpoint.

A dynamic, diverse team powers the brands and experiences. Every member’s unique background enriches perspective and drives innovation. With a business-first, vertically integrated model, Thunder controls every phase—ideation, design, construction, and operations—ensuring unmatched consistency, quality, and speed to market.

At Thunder, the promise is simple: every interaction is memorable, every experience unmatched, and every stay exceeds expectations.

  • Mission: Exceed expectations, foster connections, and redefine hospitality excellence.
  • Vision: Innovate hospitality, shape exceptional moments, and set industry benchmarks with unparalleled service.

Services

Alco-Bev Outlets

Design, launch, and operate destination-worthy bars and restobars featuring craft cocktails, curated spirits, and experiential programming. End-to-end in-house concepting, staffing, training, and operations deliver profitable, compliant, venues tailored to audiences.

Retail Sweets & Savouries

Produce and retail premium Indian sweets, namkeens, and Western desserts under the Mithai Mahal banner. Hygienic, FSSAI-compliant kitchens, attractive packaging, and collections drive repeat purchase across outlets and corporate channels.

Pure Veg QSR

Build scalable, vegetarian QSR formats like Doccha, delivering South Indian favorites with consistency, speed, and value. Modular menus, streamlined operations, and data-led decisions enable multi-location rollouts and superior unit economics.

Outdoor Catering

End-to-end vegetarian and mixed-menu catering for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. Chef-led menus, live counters, bar services, and professional crews ensure seamless execution, presentation, and guest satisfaction at scale.

Corporate & Bulk Sweets & savouries

Seasonal gifting and bulk orders for corporates, retailers, and events. Custom assortments, branded packaging, pan-India logistics, and quality control make large-format gifting effortless, and impressive for employees, clients, and partners.

Whitelabelled production

End-to-end white label manufacturing for sweets, snacks, and ready-to-eat products. Recipe development, trial runs, packaging, and compliance delivered under your brand, with capacity, consistent quality, and confidentiality in every engagement.

Our Brands

Mithai Mahal

2023

A distinctive, purely vegetarian multi-cuisine restaurant offering all-day dining across South Indian, North Indian, Continental, and Pan-Asian menus—alongside an extensive selection of Indian sweets, namkeens, and select Western desserts. Spacious, inviting, and perfect for family gatherings. Three outlets and growing, with an unwavering focus on quality ingredients and exemplary service.

Tales of Flamingo

2024

India’s first Socio-Bar—designed for socializing, memories, and connections. Expect DJ nights, karaoke, games, dating events, and parties. A diverse menu spans Indian, Continental, Pan-Asian, and Italian. The cocktail program celebrates Bengaluru’s native ingredients, crafted by expert bartenders. 150 seated, 250 standing.

Skyroot by ToF

2024

A nature-inspired pub and restobar spread across 7,000 sq ft, featuring a serene pond, a soaring 20-foot tree installation, and curated live acts. Known for one of Bengaluru’s best ambiences—craft beers, special cocktails, and elevated comfort food included.

404 by ToF

2025

An 8,000 sq ft Koramangala pub with more than meets the eye: a private dance floor, gaming area, fantastic music, and the chillest vibe in Bengaluru. Designed for people to get “lost in a good time”—something for everyone, at a great price.

Doccha

2025

Dosa, Chaat, and Chai—Thunder’s flagship pure-veg South Indian QSR. Open 7 am to 1 am, serving dosa, appam, idli, pongal, and more. Think South Indian darshini meets New York deli: clean, modern interiors and elevated fast-casual service.

The Upper Deck

2026

Thunder’s flagship brewery project—coming soon. Designed to unite precision brewing, culinary pairing, and design-forward spaces for India’s next great beer destination.

Our Team

Chandan Kumar

Founder & Director

Aryan Satish

Chief Executive Officer, Thunder Retail

Rahul Pothan

Chief Operating Officer, Thunder Retail

Yashicka

Chief Financial Officer

Sam Spurgeon

Chief Marketing Officer, Thunder Retail

Avinash Raj

Chief of Programming

Angiras Krishna

Chief of Design

Ghaman Singh

Group Head Chef