The first ever culinary competition to take place in the hill capitol concluded with overwhelming success on September 15 and 16 at the Sahas Uyana in Kandy with over 160 chefs from around 25 hotels participating in 12 categories. There were also 35 entries from students alone with participation from the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management branch in Kandy and Trinity College Culinary and Hospitality Club.
The event was organized for the first time by Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (Pvt) Ltd, with the endorsement and support from the Kandy Hoteliers Association, the Nuwara Eliya Hoteliers Association and the Cultural Triangle Hoteliers Association.
The most outstanding chef award was won by chef H.M.C.M. Herath of Theva Residency, Kandy and the best culinary establishment award won by Eagles Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Negombo who also took part. Lanka Exhibitions and Conference Services in keeping with its promise awarded the best chef a return air ticket and hotel stay to compete in next year’s Hotel Asia International Culinary Challenge 2024 in Maldives.
The Competition was sponsored by Litro Gas Lanka Ltd, Delmege Forsyth & Co. Ltd, Rayin Food Products (Pvt) Ltd, Standard Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Sola Chemical Company (Pvt) Ltd, Diamond Best Food Ltd, Nelna Agri Development (Pvt) Ltd, Oceanpick (Pvt) Ltd, Finagle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Ellawala Horticulture (Pvt) Ltd, Yara Foods (Pvt) Ltd, Cargills Quality Foods Ltd. A culinary competition of this nature not only improves the skills and knowledge of the competitors, but also gave a boosting promotion to the trade with many visitors attending the event and experiencing culinary glamour.
