Galle Face Hotel hosts international celebrity guest chef Rachel Allen

The Galle Face Hotel, the country’s leading luxury abode which promises vintage charm with a solid blend of modern hospitality, is currently playing host to one of the most internationally renowned chefs of all time, Rachel Allen, who will entice Sri Lankans with her delectable cuisine.

Irish chef Allen is a highly-acclaimed celebrity TV chef, author and journalist who is well-known for her practical and simple but delicious culinary style. She has attracted audiences worldwide for her high-calibre culinary techniques and effortless ability to deliver exquisite dishes. 

Allen studied at the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School where she now teaches young chefs. 

Allen is the author of four best-selling cookery books, and she has two extremely popular television series which have been broadcast internationally. Her charming manner and effortlessly unique style has further contributed to her success as one of the best chefs in global cuisine. The BBC has described her as an “Irish cooking queen” and she has been highly commended for putting Irish cooking on the map in recent years.

During her stay in Sri Lanka, Allen is also expected to participate at the Galle Biryani Festival 2015 where some of the best hotels and chefs will delight guests with a multicultural take on the traditional biryani dish.