Spice Up: Diwali Comedy Show with Chef Sangeeta Lakhani at The Line

Every ticket helps a hospitality worker in Columbus. We're partnering with The Line to support career development for hospitality professionals with hands-on experience.

Expect a night of:

• Indian street snacks
• Standup from Indian-American comics
• A cultural conversation with Chef Sangeeta Lakhani
• A celebration of the festival of lights 🪔 (all are welcome)

A local culinary juggernaut, Sangeeta Lakhani has had a hand in crafting Columbus' food scene. She co-founded Houndogs Pizza, a staple of Old North, as well as Bodega, which turned grilled cheese and soup into a weekly tradition.

We're excited to talk about her Mumbai roots, culinary career, and vision for the future of hospitality in Columbus. She currently serves as the Executive Director and Founder of Service!, which operates The Line.

With each ticket, you'll have a choice of either vada pav or chicken kebabs. The dishes are a street-food sized, appetizer serving*.

Choose between:

• Vada Pav: Mumbai's iconic street snack; a spiced potato fritter tucked in a bun with chutneys and chillies
• Chicken Kebab: Flat, spiced chicken kebab patties, popular across Indian and South Asian street food stalls.

Dietary restrictions:

• Kebabs contain poultry, vada pav may contain eggs. Both contain gluten.

*Snacks are not a replacement for a dinner meal.

We're honored to have The Line as our host for the evening. Newly opened as of October 8th, 2026, The Line is a working restaurant and training ground from Service! Relief for Hospitality Workers. Built for people who want a career in hospitality. They offer training, mentorship, business development, and opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to test ideas, refine their craft, and grow sustainable food businesses.

Spice Up is a local social enterprise that connects people and cultures through shared culinary experiences. Learn more at spiceupeats.com and follow us on Instagram @spiceupeats.

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Produced by Tanya Vora, founder of Spice Up.

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