Cinnamon Life presents exclusive dinners with world-renowned chef George Calombaris – limited seats

Cinnamon Life is set to present two exclusive dinners curated by renowned Master Chef judge and Australian celebrity chef George Calombaris, at the Atrium, Cinnamon Grand Colombo, on 9 and 10 June.

George has customised the dinner menus especially for his visit to Sri Lanka, and they will feature his trademark authentic Greek style of cooking, with a local twist. The highly-anticipated dinners will provide Colombo’s culinary enthusiasts with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet George, dine with him, and enjoy a tantalising five-course meal prepared by him. 

Those with a love for gourmet dining and fine culinary experiences will be able to book their place at the exclusive dinner gatherings, which will start with the serving of cocktails and hore d’eurves, followed by a Q&A session with George and a five-course sit down dinner, curated by the culinary maestro himself.  The finest fresh produce and ingredients from Australia and Greece have been sourced for the event, along with popular local ingredients and spices. 

Commenting on the menu that he has put together for the occasion, George Calombaris said: “The dinner menus that I curated for my visit to Sri Lanka, will feature some of my favourite ingredients, cooking styles and preparation techniques. I’ve tried to combine classic and contemporary Greek elements with an array of well-loved local ingredients such as tea and an eclectic fusion of spices, to put together a culinary extravaganza that is a fusion of flavours and completely distinct and refreshing.”

George’s first course will include a starter of raw fish, premium cashews, cucumber, coconut water, pickled cucumber and local herbs. Golden (French) shallots and Hamachi/yellowtail kingfish have been sourced for the dish, cleansing the pallet with a mix of refreshing and delicate flavours. For the second course, George’s menu will feature variations of beetroot, dashi yoghurt, onions and a peanut praline. 

The ingredients will be served, smoked in tea, pickled, raw and roasted to offer an array of textures with every bite. The third course will feature Prawns kataifi and black tea tarama, which is to be eaten by hand to provide guests with the opportunity to truly engage all of their senses throughout the dining experience. 

For his fourth course, George will present tea bastorma spiced short ribs, (imported from America and Australia) served with a variety of radishes of different varieties and feta roti. The dish will include a blend of spices such as fenugreek, coriander, cumin, paprika and juniper, that will all seamlessly complement each other and bring out the taste and flavours of the juicy, decadent ribs. Bringing the dining experience to a close, a dessert platter featuring tea panna cotta, milk ice cream, guava granite and wild rice crunchies will be served.

George Calombaris is being hosted by Cinnamon Life and tickets for the elite dinners will be priced at Rs. 25,000 per person (all inclusive), for your opportunity to meet and dine with George, and enjoy a menu that he has put together specifically for his visit to Colombo, contact +94 71 711 8111. Cinnamon Life presents George Calombaris in Colombo in association with Knorr, powered by Commercial Bank Visa Infinite and is supported by the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka. The event is also partnered by Land Rover Jaguar as Vehicle partner, Walkers Tours as Inbound Tour Operator, Cinnamon Air as Domestic Airline partner, Dilmah Tea as the High Tea partner and is facilitated by Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts. Print Media is partnered by the Sunday times, the Daily Mirror and the Daily FT. Electronic Media is partnered by Yes FM, Legends 96.6 and TV1.