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Mumbai, Jan 10: Shashi Catering Services Private Limited, a Vadodara-based hospitality firm owned by noted Tulu-Kannada entrepreneur and philanthropist Shashidhar B. Shetty, a native of Guruvayanakere in Belthangady taluk of Karnataka, has been selected as the official food partner for member catering at an international cricket tournament to be held across Gujarat.

Shashidhar B. Shetty, a well-known businessman of the Karnataka coast settled in Gujarat, is also the President of the Gujarat Tulu Association, Vadodara. His hospitality company has earned a reputation for quality service and professionalism.

The company will provide its first hospitality service for the historic India vs New Zealand first One Day International cricket match, scheduled to be held on Sunday, January 11, at 1:30 pm (IST) at the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. Expressing pride in contributing to such a prestigious sporting event, Shashidhar B. Shetty, Chairman and Managing Director of Shashi Catering Services Pvt. Ltd. (SCSPL), said the organization is fully prepared to ensure the success of the tournament.

To meet international standards and uphold the high benchmarks expected at such a globally renowned sporting event, Shashi Catering has deployed over 150 well-trained and experienced personnel. The team is geared up to deliver seamless management, superior quality food, and distinctive hospitality services.

Reacting to the appointment as official food partner for the India vs New Zealand ODI, Director Nilesh Dubey, Vice President (Operations) Ravindra Shetty Kotekar Beeri, and senior official Madan Gowda Moodigere expressed immense happiness and pride. They conveyed heartfelt gratitude to all supporters and well-wishers who have extended continuous cooperation to Shashi Catering Services over the years.

Shashi Catering Services Private Limited, under the leadership of Managing Director Shashidhar B. Shetty, is recognized as one of India’s top ten catering service providers. The company received national recognition in the Corporate Catering Service Provider–2017 survey and has since remained a prominent name in the industry.

Shashidhar B. Shetty, son of late Babu Shetty and late Kashi B. Shetty of Navashakti House, Shakti Nagar, Guruvayanakere village, Kuvettu, Belthangady taluk, has been residing in Vadodara for many years. While he also has business interests in Mangaluru, he has recently gained global recognition as a film producer. He has been successfully running Shashi Catering Services in Vadodara for over two and a half decades.

The organization is widely trusted for its quality food, reliable service, and modern facilities. It has provided employment to more than 6,000 youth, supporting thousands of families. These factors, along with public trust and operational excellence, were key considerations in national surveys that ranked the firm among the country’s finest catering companies. The organization has won several national-level awards.

Shashi Catering Services has a presence across Gujarat, Haryana, Delhi, Kolkata, Assam, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, and several other parts of the country. Rising from the rural village of Guruvayanakere in Belthangady to national prominence in Gujarat, Shashidhar B. Shetty is known for his simplicity, approachable nature, and dedication to social service. As a committed philanthropist, he has quietly supported hundreds of students, widows, underprivileged women, and orphans, setting an inspiring example for the younger generation.