I build memorable food brands and experiences.
I'm Shilpa Kotamarthi, a Toronto-based food & beverage consultant, Ayurvedic chef, and founder. I help entrepreneurs, cafés, restaurants, and lifestyle brands create memorable food concepts, from brand strategy and menu development to experiences. With an engineering undergrad and dual master's in Engineering Management and Luxury Brand Management, I’ve built two consumer F&B brands in Canada.
Madras Kaapi
I founded Madras Kaapi in 2016 as Canada’s first South Indian coffee brand online, opened a café in 2021, ran it for three years, and in 2024 returned to B2B and B2C operations after growing it into a popular spot for South Asians in Toronto.
Mystery Eats
In 2023, I launched Mystery Eats, a company that curates intimate dining experiences, food crawls, and culinary trips across Toronto and beyond.
Having built brands from the ground up, I understand both the creative and commercial side of food businesses.
Noted Collabs
BMO
Workshops with Depenneur
Mystery Eats
Universal Music
SYZL
UGG
Cookin
Ghlee
Madras Kaapi
“Shilpa’s attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended her to others.”
-UGG Team
“Shilpa’s communication was wonderful & the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”
-Team BMO
“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”
-Team Cookin