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Cooking Competition - Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine

Cooking Competition - Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine

2026.02.06
Culinary Arts Center, National IT Hall
Ceylon Bank International
Sri Lankan Airlines
Tea Board of Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
MAS Holdings
Dialog Axiata
John Keells Holdings
Cargills Ceylon
Hemas Holdings
LOLC Holdings
Hayleys Group
Ceylon Biscuits Limited
Sri Lankan Cultural Society
Lanka Bell
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Ceylon Bank International
Sri Lankan Airlines
Tea Board of Sri Lanka
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
MAS Holdings
Dialog Axiata
John Keells Holdings
Cargills Ceylon
Hemas Holdings
LOLC Holdings
Hayleys Group
Ceylon Biscuits Limited
Sri Lankan Cultural Society
Lanka Bell
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

Competition Name

Cooking Competition - Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine

Cooking Competition - Traditional Sri Lankan Cuisine

<p>Calling all food enthusiasts and culinary artists! This competition celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Participants will prepare authentic dishes using traditional methods and ingredients.</p> <p><strong>Competition Categories:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Rice & Curry:</strong> Traditional rice with multiple curry accompaniments</li> <li><strong>String Hoppers & Kottu:</strong> Popular street food and breakfast items</li> <li><strong>Traditional Sweets:</strong> Traditional Sri Lankan desserts and confections</li> <li><strong>Regional Specialties:</strong> Unique dishes from different regions of Sri Lanka</li> </ul> <p><strong>Competition Format:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Participants will have 2 hours to prepare their dishes</li> <li>All ingredients will be provided (special dietary requirements can be requested)</li> <li>Judges will evaluate taste, presentation, authenticity, and technique</li> <li>Live cooking demonstration for audience engagement</li> </ul> <p><strong>Prizes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>1st Place: $400 + Cooking Set + Certificate</li> <li>2nd Place: $250 + Kitchen Tools + Certificate</li> <li>3rd Place: $150 + Spice Collection + Certificate</li> </ul> <p>All participants will receive a traditional Sri Lankan recipe book and cooking apron.</p>

2026.02.06
Culinary Arts Center, National IT Hall
Adults (18+ years)
both

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