Nourishing Student Life, One Meal at a Time
At Jyoti Hospitality Services, we believe that good food is the foundation of a productive and happy hostel life. Founded in August 2025, we bring decades of professional food management experience to create hygienic, nutritious, and reliable meal solutions specifically designed for hostel students.
Our Story
Jyoti Hospitality Services was born from 45+ years of combined experience managing large-scale food operations at premier institutions like LD Engineering College and Nirma University. Having served thousands of students over the years, we understood a fundamental truth: students need more than just meals—they need a food partner they can trust.
We saw the challenges hostels face daily—inconsistent quality, student complaints, operational complexity, and the constant pressure to balance cost with nutrition. We knew there was a better way.
That’s why we created Jyoti Hospitality Services—to take the burden of food management off hostel administrators while ensuring students get the quality, variety, and care they deserve.
Founded by Experience, Built on Trust
Dayanand Sundar Pakkal | Co-Founder & Operations Director
27 Years of Professional Food Service Management (1997–2024)
As former Canteen Manager at LD Engineering College and Nirma University, Dayanand brings unmatched expertise in:
- Managing large-scale food operations (500-2000 students daily)
- Building and leading professional food management teams
- Cost-efficient bulk procurement strategies
- Rigorous vendor sourcing and quality control systems
- Centralized procurement and inventory management
Jyoti Dayanand Pakkal | Co-Founder & Kitchen Operations Head
18 Years of Kitchen & Quality Management (2007–2025)
As former Kitchen Manager at LD Engineering College and Nirma University, Jyoti specializes in:
- End-to-end kitchen and food operations management
- Daily hygiene audits and food safety protocols
- Smart inventory control and waste reduction
- Process optimization for consistent quality
- Menu planning and nutritional balance
Together, we’ve served over 10 million meals to students—and we’re just getting started.
What Makes Us Different
Technology Meets Tradition
We’re the first hostel food service in the region to implement a mobile-based student feedback system. Students can report issues, suggest menu items, and rate meals in real-time—and we act on it immediately.
Result? Continuous improvement without compromise on quality.
Professional Team, Not Just Cooks
We’ve built a 30+ member professional team including:
Student Relationship Managers (your food concerns are heard)
Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists (quality ingredients, fair prices)
Kitchen & Food Managers (consistent execution)
Hygiene & Quality Supervisors (zero compromise on safety)
Variety That Never Gets Boring
Our rotational menu system ensures students enjoy:
North Indian favorites
South Indian classics
Authentic Gujarati thalis
Jain and special dietary options
Seasonal specialties
Transparency You Can See
Open kitchen audits
Documented hygiene protocols
Regular student council meetings
Monthly quality reports to hostel management
Feedback
”Meals are fresh and tasty, making hostel life much better!”
”The rotating menu keeps every meal exciting and nutritious.”
”I appreciate how quickly they respond to our feedback through their mobile system—food quality keeps improving.”