If.Be Collaborates With Soulinaire – IHCL’S Signature Lifetype Catering Brand

MUMBAI, APRIL 01, 2026: Soulinaire, the signature life-style catering model from Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) collaborates with IF.BE (Ice Factory Ballard Estate), Mumbai’s main cultural heart, marking a brand new chapter within the journey of the 150-year-old restored industrial landmark.   

IF.BE is a particular cultural centre housed inside a restored 150‑yr‑previous ice manufacturing unit in Mumbai’s historic Ballard Estate. Blending heritage structure with up to date artwork and design, IF.BE is a collaborative hub for creativity, dialogue and concrete revitalisation.

Mr. Somnath Mukherjee, Executive Vice President – Operations, IHCL, mentioned, “This partnership brings together two brands with a shared commitment to craft, culture and experience. IF.BE has evolved into a distinctive cultural destination within Mumbai’s urban fabric, and this association marks Soulinaire’s entry into one of the city’s historic precincts to curate experiences that are rooted in design and dialogue. We are happy to collaborate withMr. Kamal Malik andMr. Abhijit Mehta.”

Through adaptive reuse, the area preserves its industrial heritage and is reinterpreted via up to date cultural programming. The centre homes three distinctive eating and social locations, Native Bombay, a contemporary Indian restaurant; The Banyan Tree Café, located inside a tranquil courtyard setting; and The Native Lounge, a recent bar and lounge. In addition, IF.BE’s versatile cultural and occasion areas, together with The Ice Factory, The Cathedral, and The Substation, host a large spectrum of programming starting from artwork exhibitions and conferences to luxurious model showcases, performances and personal gatherings.

About IF.BE

IF.BE is multi-disciplinary cultural platform conceived as a catalyst for concepts – the place structure, design, and the humanities intersect to problem and reimagine up to date city tradition.  Anchored in regeneration, it fosters dialogue, collaboration and new methods of partaking with the constructed surroundings.

About Soulinaire

Soulinaire is a signature life-style catering model from Indian Hotels Company Limited, designed to ship bespoke, prime quality culinary experiences at scale. Combining IHCL’s legacy of excellence with a recent design led strategy, Soulinaire focuses on curated catering, personalised service and seamless execution throughout codecs from intimate gathering to giant scale occasions.

About The Indian Hotels Company Limited

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) and its subsidiaries deliver collectively a gaggle of manufacturers and companies that supply a fusion of heat Indian hospitality and world-class service. These embrace Taj – the long-lasting model for essentially the most discerning travellers and ranked as World’s Strongest Hotel Brand 2025 and India’s Strongest Brand 2025 as per Brand Finance; Claridges Collection, a curated set of boutique luxurious resorts merging class with historic allure; Brij, an experiential leisure providing; Atmantan, considered one of India’s main built-in wellness locations; SeleQtions, a named assortment of resorts; Gateway, full-service resorts designed to be your gateway to distinctive locations; Vivanta, subtle upscale resorts; Tree of Life, personal escapes in tranquil settings and Ginger, which is revolutionizing the lean luxe phase.

Incorporated by the founding father of the Tata Group, Jamsetji Tata, the Company opened its first resort – The Taj Mahal Palace, in Bombay in 1903. IHCL has a portfolio of 620 resorts together with 255 within the pipeline globally throughout 4 continents, 14 international locations and in over 250 places. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is India’s largest hospitality firm by market capitalization. It is listed on the BSE and NSE.