Taj Samudra ‘Most Outstanding Hotel’ at Culinary Art 2017

Taj Samudra Colombo was awarded the prestigious overall award for ‘The Most Outstanding Hotel 2017’ at the recently concluded 17th Culinary Art Food Expo organized by the Chefs Guild Lanka. 

The iconic event was held at the BMICH between 28 and 30 July. This extraordinary feat was achieved by the team of culinary experts who won 46 medals including four Gold Excellence medals, 10 Gold medals, 17 Silver medals and 15 Bronze medals at this prestigious event.

“We are extremely proud of our team of Chefs headed by Executive Chef Manjula Wickrama and the Food and Beverage team headed by Errol Williams who has brought acclaim to Taj Samudra Colombo.  This coveted award is a significant achievement and well deserved for the dedicated team who were determined to prove themselves. This win lays claim to the level of success the hotel itself is reputed for achieving in every sphere,” stated Area Director Sri Lanka and Maldives and General Manager Sarabjeet Singh.  

Executive Chef Manjula Wickrama and his kitchen brigade along with the F&B experts outshone the rest at the 17th Culinary Art Food Expo organized by the Chefs Guild of Lanka by winning a total of 46 medals at the Culinary Art 2017. Taj Samudra Colombo secured this outstanding win amid stiff competition which saw the participation of over 2,600 food entries, 1,600 chefs and 164 hotels.

The food presentation, which saw the spectacular spread of creative concoctions by the various teams, was critically assessed by 31 renowned judges from the World Association of Chef’s Societies. 

Executive Chef Manjula Wickrama together with Chef Damith and Chef Augustus, from the Food & Beverage team Errol Williams. Krishantha and Jesmin trained the winning team, which represented Taj Samudra Colombo at the event.

Taj Samudra Colombo’s win is considered invaluable and a significant record set in the culinary field due to the high standard of participants and judging criteria which was on par with global competitions.  

The Culinary Art Food Expo is one of the biggest culinary exhibitions in Asia, recognised by Chefs Guild of Lanka affiliated to the World Association of Chefs’ societies (WACS), which has a membership of 110 countries. Talented chefs from around the country converged at the competition in a bid to impress some of the world’s most successful chefs and win a place in this premier culinary competition.

Taj Samudra’s win at the Culinary Art Food Expo adds to the winning streak the celebrated hotel has been enjoying this year. Famed for its ideal location, excellent service, and epicurean delicacies, it is considered a firm favorite among its loyal patrons. 

“We at Taj believe in constantly participating in events of such caliber in order to hone the skills of our dedicated staff members.  This in turn enables the hotel par se to set the benchmark in the industry and offer its valuable guests an array of optimised services and benefits,” added Sarabjeet Singh.