Infosys limits food court menus at key campuses as LPG supply crunch hits kitchen operations

Infosys has informed employees about temporary disruptions in food court services across several of its major campuses after vendors faced reduced supplies of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). In an internal communication sent to employees on March 11, the company said it is managing an “impending situation” related to LPG availability. As a result, operational changes at campus food courts will begin from March 12, affecting menu options and cooking operations.

Limited menu and closure of live cooking counters

Food court vendors at Infosys campuses in Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune have started adjusting their operations due to the shortage. Several outlets are expected to run with restricted menus, while live cooking counters popular for freshly prepared dishes such as dosas and omelettes have been temporarily suspended. These counters typically require high gas flames for preparation, making them difficult to operate under constrained LPG supply conditions. At the company’s Bengaluru Development Centre, one of its largest facilities, food courts serve a daily footfall of roughly 20,000 employees, making the disruption significant for on-campus dining.

Vendors turning to alternative arrangements

According to the company’s internal communication, food vendors have been receiving lower-than-usual LPG allocations from their suppliers. To maintain services, food courts are adjusting their approach. Some cooked food will be supplied from vendors’ centralised external kitchens, while the use of electric cooking appliances and biofuel alternatives is being increased to compensate for the limited gas availability. Employees have also been advised to avoid organising events that require catering within campus premises during this period. The company suggested that staff bring food from home when possible until the supply situation stabilises.

Broader supply pressures

The disruption is linked to wider government guidelines affecting LPG usage across sectors amid supply concerns tied to the ongoing Iran-Israel geopolitical tensions, which have impacted energy distribution in certain segments.

Sustainability initiatives in campus operations

Despite the current supply constraints, Infosys has invested in sustainability infrastructure across its campuses. The company has built systems to process 100% of its organic waste, including food and garden waste, using biogas plants and organic waste converters. The biogas generated from these facilities is used in food court kitchens, while the compost produced is utilised for landscaping. Additionally, sewage sludge from treatment plants is dried in solar greenhouses and mixed with compost for landscaping use, according to the company’s environmental disclosures. For now, food court services will continue with operational adjustments until LPG supplies return to normal levels.

First Published on March 12, 2026, 15:20:38 IST