Cinnamon Life Shatters Records at Chefs Guild Competition with Historic Culinary Triumph

Cinnamon Life has officially redefined the culinary landscape of Sri Lanka, clinching an extraordinary 56 medals at the prestigious Chefs Guild of Lanka Culinary Art Competition 2025, the highest medal tally in the country’s history.

The resounding win includes a remarkable 23 Gold, 17 Silver, and 16 Bronze medals, firmly establishing Cinnamon Life as the new gold standard in hospitality. In an unprecedented feat, the Cinnamon Life team was also awarded the first-ever “Gold with Excellence” distinction in the Hot Cooking category, a perfect score that has never before been achieved in the competition’s history.

Further cementing this landmark moment, Cinnamon Life received four “Top Gold” titles with Most Outstanding awards across several categories, a true testament to the pioneering spirit and relentless innovation that drives the talent within our kitchens.

“This is more than a victory- it’s a statement,” said Chamila Illukkumbura, Director, Human Resources at Cinnamon Life City of Dreams. “It reflects the bold, disruptive energy of Cinnamon Life, and it reaffirms our belief that Sri Lanka is home to world-class talent ready to take centre stage.”

At Cinnamon Life, we don’t just serve food, we craft experiences. These accolades are not simply medals; they are milestones on our journey to redefine hospitality, elevate culinary artistry, and ignite a new era of Sri Lankan excellence.

We are incredibly proud of our trailblazing chefs, whose skill, creativity, and commitment to excellence have set new benchmarks not just for Cinnamon Life, but for the entire nation.

This moment is history in the making. And we’re just getting started.