CAFE 2025 set to dazzle 13 to 15 June

Seated (from left): Chefs Guild of Lanka Vice President – Colombo Region Chef Thushan Fernando, CDC Events & Travels CEO/Managing Director Imran Hassan, Nestlé Professional Assistant Director Maduranga Perera, Chefs Guild of Lanka Chairman Chef Gerard Mendis, Asriel Marketing Chairman Shiran Peiris, Chefs Guild of Lanka Director – Training and Skills Development Chef Madhawa Weerabaddhana, Tastyy Chief Executive Officer Vasanthi Sivamohan, Prima Ceylon General Manager Ong Jhon Seon

Second and third rows: Other sponsors and committee members of Chefs Guild of Lanka

Chef’s Guild of Lanka Chairman Chef Gerard Mendis 

An extraordinary gastronomic spectacle is set to unfold as the 22nd Edition of the Culinary Art Food Expo 2025 (CAFE), organised by Chefs Guild Lanka (CGL), takes centre stage in Colombo! Scheduled from 13 to 15 June 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 Ltd., ensures a seamless and world-class execution of this grand event.

Bringing together prestigious international Food and 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 flavours and skills. The event will feature high-energy culinary battles, vibrant food festivals, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and master classes 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.

This grand spectacle is made possible by our esteemed sponsors:

• Diamond Sponsor – Asriel Marketing Ltd.
• Platinum Sponsor – Nestlé Lanka PLC.
• Gold Sponsors – Cargills Convenient Foods Ltd., Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company PLC, Maliban Biscuits Manufactories Ltd., CW Mackie PLC, International Distillers Ltd., Prima Ceylon PLC, Pyramid Wilmar Ltd., Pelwatte Dairy Industries Ltd., CBL Food Solutions and Tastyy Ltd.
• Co-Sponsors – CIC Agri Produce Export Ltd., and Litro Gas Lanka Ltd.

The esteemed Official Hospitality Partners include 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, the Mount Lavinia Hotel is 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 recognised competitions, CGL continues to elevate Sri Lanka’s position on the world’s 

gastronomic map.