Mount Lavinia Hotel hosts Slow Food Slovenia with Slovenian Guest Chef Tatjana Butul

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Dinner at the Horizon Rooftop

Cuban Ambassador, his wife with Mr. & Mrs. Sanath Ukwatte

Chef Tatjana Butul and MLHG COO Anura Dewapura with other guests

Mount Lavinia Hotel hosted its second Slow Food event for the year; “Slow Food Slovenia by Chef Tatjana Butul” on 22 February at the Horizon Rooftop.

The event was graced by Cuban Ambassador Andrés Marcelo González Garrido, Honorary Consul General of Slovenia in Sri Lanka Sanath Ukwatte who is also the Chairman of Mount Lavinia Hotel Group, corporate leaders, and media partners.

“Slow Food Slovenia” was a platform that spotlighted the Slovenian culinary delectations for both local and international patrons. The guests enjoyed this exclusive culinary offering from the Slovenian Chef’s hands accompanied by fresh-locally sourced ingredients.

The event showcased the culinary talents of Tatjana Butul while highlighting the cultural syncing between Slovenia and Sri Lanka. The gathering provided the gourmands and food enthusiasts an extraordinary opportunity to indulge in the finest Slovenian cuisine. This event was able to introduce Slovenia’s culinary heritage to Sri Lankan taste pallet while familiarising the true essence of this gastronomic journey.

MLHG Chief Operating Officer Anura Dewapura said: “Slow Food is not just about savouring a meal; it’s a movement that celebrates local traditions, sustainability, and the pleasure of sharing a good, hearty meal that’s prepared with locally grown, fresh ingredients it was surely a kept promise for all the attendees. This occasion celebrated the culinary excellence, cultural exchange, and the values of Slow Food by both the Hotel and the guests who attended. The Slow Food tradition will be continued by Mount Lavinia Hotel and the guests will also be escorted through the journey of this beautiful worldwide concept while spreading the true meaning among Sri Lanka.”