Ranveer Brar on 'Yess Chef': Food is the original glue that binds people
Synopsis
Ranveer Brar's pitch for 'Yess Chef' doubled as a quiet manifesto on food and society — arguing that a shared meal outranks any other human bond, and that a full refrigerator is a metaphor for an anxious mind. His advice to ditch delivery apps for the local vegetable market may be the most countercultural thing a celebrity chef has said this season.
Key Takeaways
Ranveer Brar is currently promoting his new streaming quiz show 'Yess Chef' , which has received strong early audience response.
Brar described food as 'the original glue' — a bond he says surpasses shared music or art between friends.
He argued that food connects 'two people, family, community, society, and country,' making it uniquely powerful.
On food safety, Brar urged people to shop from local vegetable markets rather than relying on quick-delivery apps for freshness.
He proposed a simple wellness formula: cook only as much as needed so the refrigerator stays less stocked and the mind less stressed.
Celebrity chef and actor Ranveer Brar says food is the most primal bond that connects people — stronger, he argues, than shared music or art — and that being part of the food world is a privilege he does not take lightly. Brar made the remarks during promotions for his new streaming quiz show 'Yess Chef', which has been drawing strong early viewership response.
The Philosophy Behind the Food
Speaking at Andheri West in Mumbai, Brar articulated why he believes food occupies a unique place in human relationships. 'The original bond is food. 2 friends can sit on a song and discuss a painting. But when two friends sit together and eat together, there is no comparison to that bond. So, food is the original glue,' he said.
He elaborated that this connective power scales from the personal to the civilisational. 'And it connects two people, family, community, society, and country which makes it very powerful. And I feel very lucky to be in such a business, that even if you don't want to, people get connected to you,' he added.
His Advice on Fresh Ingredients and Food Safety
Brar also revisited a theme he has spoken on before — the importance of fresh, locally sourced food. He expressed concern that the convenience of quick-delivery apps has eroded the habit of visiting neighbourhood vegetable markets, arguing that the shift comes at a cost to food quality and appreciation.
'I believe that first of all, do your own shopping from local markets. That is very important if we talk about freshness. All of us have stopped going to the vegetable market. The 10-minute apps have changed the culture of shopping from vegetable markets. When you see fresh vegetables on the whole cart, you understand the value of fresh food. Even if you get a small packet of cabbage, you don't enjoy it,' he explained.
Cook Less, Stress Less: The Refrigerator Metaphor
One of Brar's more memorable observations centred on the psychology of leftovers. He argued that over-stocking the refrigerator creates mental clutter, and that cooking in proportionate quantities is both healthier and less stressful.
'I think we should continue. Last minute apps are fine in an emergency, but it is very important to go to the market and buy fresh vegetables. Secondly, if we talk about freshness, I feel that if we make as much food as we want, then there will be less things in the refrigerator. And if there are less things in the refrigerator, then there will be less tension in the mind that we have to use leftover food. So, the refrigerator is equivalent to the tension in the mind,' he said.
About 'Yess Chef'
The show marks Brar's latest foray into the streaming entertainment space, blending his culinary expertise with an interactive quiz format. Early audience reception has been encouraging, according to reports, with viewers responding positively to Brar's on-screen persona. The chef has built a wide following across television and digital platforms over the years, making him one of India's most recognisable culinary personalities.
Point of View
But they sit in an interesting tension: a celebrity whose reach is amplified by digital platforms is advising audiences to step away from the convenience economy those same platforms represent. His 'refrigerator equals tension' metaphor resonates, yet the structural reality is that fresh-market access is a privilege not equally distributed across urban and rural India. The more substantive question his comments raise — whether hyperconvenience is quietly degrading food culture and the social rituals around communal eating — deserves a deeper public conversation than a show-promotion circuit typically allows.
NationPress
11 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranveer Brar's new show 'Yess Chef'?
'Yess Chef' is a streaming quiz show hosted by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar that blends culinary knowledge with an interactive quiz format. The show has received positive early audience response, according to reports.
What did Ranveer Brar say about food and human connection?
Brar described food as 'the original glue,' arguing that sharing a meal creates a bond stronger than shared music or art. He said food connects individuals, families, communities and entire countries.
What advice did Ranveer Brar give on fresh food and food safety?
Brar urged people to shop from local vegetable markets rather than relying on quick-delivery apps, saying direct contact with fresh produce helps people appreciate food quality. He cautioned that convenience app culture has eroded this habit.
What is Ranveer Brar's tip for reducing kitchen stress?
He advised cooking only as much food as is immediately needed, so less goes into the refrigerator. He argued that a packed fridge creates mental pressure to use leftovers, summarising it as: 'the refrigerator is equivalent to the tension in the mind.'
Where did Ranveer Brar make these remarks?
Brar made these remarks during promotional activities for 'Yess Chef' in the Andheri West area of Mumbai on 11 October.
