CULINARY EVOLUTION: CAFE 2025 SET TO DAZZLE!

1st Row Seated (Left to Right):
Chef Thushan Fernando (Vice President-Colombo Region, Chefs Guild of Lanka), Mr. Imran Hassan (CEO/Managing Director, CDC Events & Travels (Pvt.) Ltd.), Mr. Maduranga Perera (Assistant Director, Nestle Professional), Chef Gerard Mendis (Chairman, Chef’s Guild of Lanka), Mr. Shiran Peiris (Chairman, Asriel Marketing (Pvt.) Ltd.),Chef Madhawa Weerabaddhana (Director, Training and Skills Development, Chef’s Guild of Lanka), Ms. Vasanthi Sivamohan (Chief Executive Officer, Tastyy (Pvt) Ltd.), Mr. Ong Jhon Seon (General Manager, Prima Ceylon (Pvt.) Ltd.)

2nd and 3rd Rows
Other Sponsors and committee members of Chefs Guild of Lanka.

Colombo, 25th March 2025 – An extraordinary gastronomic spectacle is set to unfold as the 22nd Edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo 2025 (CAFE), organized by Chefs Guild Lanka (CGL), takes center stage in Colombo! Scheduled from June 13th to 15th, 2025, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC), this highly anticipated event promises to set new benchmarks in the culinary world.

CAFE 2025 stands as the ultimate hub for the food and beverage industry, offering a 360-degree perspective on culinary evolution. From “FARM-TO-TABLE INNOVATIONS” and sustainable food solutions to gourmet artistry, the expo will showcase the finest aspects of the global culinary scene. CGL, with the support of its strategic partner, CDC Events & Travel (Pvt.) Ltd, ensures a seamless and world-class execution of this grand event.

Bringing together prestigious international Food & Beverage and Hospitality brands, CAFE remains a pioneering force, fostering innovation and industry growth. Top-tier exhibitors and professionals from across the globe will unveil cutting-edge products and services, making CAFE a dynamic and lucrative platform for industry stakeholders.

More than just a trade exhibition, CAFE is a festival of flavors and skills. The event will feature high-energy culinary battles, vibrant food festivals, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and masterclasses by celebrated chefs, culminating in the exhilarating ‘Battle of Chefs’ competition. Supervised by an elite panel of internationally accredited WACS-approved judges, this competition will spotlight the expertise of top culinary talents as they compete across diverse categories, pushing the boundaries of culinary craftsmanship.

Addressing by Chef Gerard Mendis (Chairman, Chef’s Guild of Lanka).

This grand spectacle is made possible by our esteemed sponsors:

Diamond Sponsor – Asriel Marketing (Pvt.) Ltd.

Platinum Sponsor – Nestlé Lanka PLC.

Gold Sponsors – Cargills Convenient Foods Ltd., Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company Plc., Maliban Biscuits Manufactories (Pvt.) Ltd., CW Mackie PLC, International Distillers Limited, Prima Ceylon PLC, Pyramid Wilmar (Pvt.) Ltd., Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd., CBL Food Solutions and Tastyy (Pvt.) Ltd.

Co – Sponsors – CIC Agri Produce Export (Pvt.) Ltd. & Litro Gas Lanka Ltd.

We are proud to announce our esteemed Official Hospitality Partners, including Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, Cinnamon Life, Hilton Colombo, Hilton Colombo Residences, Monarch Imperial, NH Collection, Shangri-La Hotel Colombo, The Kingsbury Colombo, Taj Samudra Colombo, ITC Ratnadipa, Thema Collection, Marino Beach Hotel Colombo, and Waters Edge Hotel. Additionally, we are honored to have Mount Lavinia Hotel as our Official Food and Beverage Partner, and Aitken Spence Travels as our Official Travel Partner.

Through initiatives like CAFE, Chefs Guild Lanka remains dedicated to enhancing Sri Lanka’s culinary landscape, ensuring that local chefs remain at the forefront of global culinary advancements. From developing state-of-the-art training programs to curating internationally recognized competitions, CGL continues to elevate Sri Lanka’s position on the world’s gastronomic map.

Experience the future of food at CAFE 2025, where creativity meets innovation!
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Media Contact: Mr. Imaam: 0094 74 198 3575/ 0094 76 825 5583.