Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo Shines at Culinary Art Food Expo 2025, Securing Most Outstanding Overall Hotel Championship Trophy

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo proudly announces its outstanding performance at the 22nd edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025, held from 13 to 15 June at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC) in Colombo.

Organised by the Chefs Guild of Lanka in collaboration with the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS) and CDC Events, CAFE 2025 is South Asia’s premier food, beverage, and hospitality exhibition. This year’s event brought together over 3,000 chefs from Sri Lanka and around the world to compete in one of Asia’s largest culinary competitions.

Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo’s culinary team demonstrated exceptional talent and creativity, securing an impressive total of 62 medals: 3 Gold Excellence, 20 Gold, 27 Silver, and 12 Bronze. The team excelled across multiple categories, showcasing their versatility and culinary mastery.

Key Awards Achieved by Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo:

Most Outstanding Overall 2025 Hotel Championship Trophy

Most Outstanding Overall 2025 Hotel Culinary Team

Most Outstanding Colombo City Hotel Culinary Team 2025

Most Outstanding Pastry Chef – Winner

Most Outstanding Pastry Chef – First Runner-up

Most Outstanding Plated Appetizers – Winner

Most Outstanding Tasty Mediterranean Dining – Winner

Most Outstanding Wedding Cake Structures – Winner

Most Outstanding Mini French Pastries – Winner

Most Outstanding Dessert Open Live – Winner

Most Outstanding Hot Cooking Chef – Winner

These successes were realised under the visionary leadership of General Manager Nazoomi Azhar, Area Vice President of Colombo Hotels Kamal Munasinghe, Executive Chef Ashan Liyanage, and Cluster Executive Chef Kapila Jayasinghe. Their guidance and unwavering commitment to excellence have significantly elevated the hotel’s culinary standards.

The management at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo extends heartfelt congratulations to the entire culinary team for their dedication and hard work. The hotel remains committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences to its guests and patrons.