Founded in 1727, Jaipur is not just known to be the first planned city of India in post-medieval Indian history. Rather, the pink city comes with a long history steeped in royal patronage of the arts, architecture, craft, and a distinctive culinary experience like no other.
Recently, Robb Report India collaborated with The Sarvato Jaipur and Share Our Strength for an evening curated with a cause to empower underprivileged children through a silent auction. Helmed by Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh from the Royal Family of Jaipur, along with Abhishek Honawar, the invite-only dinner titled Pinnacle and Purpose was an evening defined by thoughtful conversation and culinary finesse. Marking the first chapter of Robb Report India’s digital IP, Stories of Impact, the evening was held at The Sarvato Jaipur, a venue that further elevated the historical and architectural significance.
Speaking about the evening, Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh said, “It is a great honour and pleasure for my family and me to host Share Our Strength’s first event in Jaipur here at City Palace. I hope that through this gathering, and through the support of those who have joined us, we can create a meaningful impact in addressing the issue in our own country. The City Palace was built as a community space, a centre for patronage, and evenings like this serve as a reminder that we must continue to find ways to positively impact our communities.”
The event brought together patrons, cause ambassadors, and celebrated names from across fields, such as Chintan Shah (Founder, Orion Industries), Sampreti & Arushi Sancheti (AJS Experiences), Sweta Agarwal (Director, StoneX), Siddharth Kasliwal (Director, GEM Palace), Gauri Devidayal (Co-founder & CEO, Food Matters Group), Nidhe Sood (Director, Relais & Chateaux), Sachin Pabreja (Co-founder & CEO, EazyDiner), among others.
Hotelier Abhishek Honawar said, “It is very special to bring everybody together for a purpose and a cause that is close to our hearts. Share Our Strength is an organisation that has been doing philanthropic work for a long time. Based out of the US, it has now forayed into India, with chapters in Delhi, Bombay, and Bengaluru. We wanted to lead something similar in Jaipur. The purpose is to bring business leaders and people from the creative world together to create an atmosphere and a consistent feeling of giving. It is a noble cause, and we are very excited that this venue could host something of this nature.”
The evening unfolded with a beautiful message from Share Our Strength leadership- Debbie Shore (Co-founder) and Rohit Choudhary (Executive Director, India). They outlined the Foundation’s catalytic work in India to complement the efforts of the government towards nurturing the future generation.
Speaking about the event, Debbie shared, "Share Our Strength is committed to the vision that all children should have access to nutrition to help them reach their full potential." She further added, "This first edition of Pinnacle & Purpose, a beautiful gathering hosted under the patronage of HH Padmanabh Singh, blends the strength and generosity of our partners, volunteer leaders and patrons. We hope it inspires many more to share their strength to empower India’s next generation."
Silent auction segment of the evening featured acrylic on silk canvas by Meenu Goyal, a handwoven kota zari saree and clutch from Sonchiraiya, crystal quartz with gold-plated silver by Tribe Amrapali, and a special holiday experience by Beleza By The Beach in Goa.
Beyond the auction, support from brands such as AJS Experiences, StoneX, and Vedica further amplified the fundraising outcome of the evening.
Following the auction, the evening ended with a culinary experience exclusively curated by Chef Vicky Ratnani, Chef Tejasvi Chandela, Chef Vikram Arora, and Chef Sonu Kumar Singh. The menu, a 6-meal course, came with a focus to highlight the regional Indian flavours and cooking styles, including laal tarkari ka arq, pyaaz papad dholki, Jodhpuri Khad gosht chops, slow-cooked pressed Sindhi mutton, rose rasgulla petit gateaux paired with an orange & vanilla mousse and strawberry gel, and more.
Pinnacle & Purpose served as a meaningful initiative with a vision to raise funds and empower children with nutrition and education, proving the NGO, Share Our Strength’s belief, “Everyone has a strength to share.”