Cinnamon and Chaaya Hotels and Resorts shine at ‘Culinary Art 2011’

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The expert chefs of Cinnamon and Chaaya Hotels and Resorts outshone the competition by winning a total of 123 awards at Culinary Art 2011.

Gold Medal for Artistic Pastry Show Piece – Won by Bentota Beach Hotel

Silver Medal for Butter Carving – Won by Chaaya Citadel

Bronze Medal Chocolate show piece – Won by Chaaya Citadel

The 14th Culinary Art Exhibition organised by the Chef’s Guild of Sri Lanka was held from 29 July to 1 August 2011 at the BMICH. At this event the Cinnamon and Chaaya Resorts of the John Keells Hotels Group won a total of 67 medals whilst Cinnamon Grand Colombo won 35 and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo won 21 medals.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana and Bentota Beach Hotel were awarded 21 medals whilst Chaaya Village Habarana received 13.Chaaya Blu Trincomalee and Chaaya Citadel Kandy received six medals each.

Cinnamon Lodge Habarana was awarded a gold medal for the most outstanding seafood live cooking and Chaaya Blu Trincomalee emerged as the gold medal winners for plated desserts, and Chaaya Village Habarana obtained a gold medal for live hot cooking. Moreover Cinnamon Grand Colombo was awarded a gold excellence for artistic excellence.

The competition showcased the skills and talents of the able crew of Sri Lanka’s largest hotel chain. Judged by an international panel of world association of chefs’ societies, certified judges, Culinary Art 2011 showcased the talents of over 900 local chefs. The competition was held in 22 categories with practical live displays demonstrating the various cooking styles and the static displays showcasing final presentations.

John Keells Hotels Group were awarded 18 gold medals in a variety of categories a few being, apprentice live cooking, cocktail competition, gourmet snacks and plated desserts amidst other categories. A total of 49 silver and 56 bronze medals were also awarded to John Keells Hotels Group.

Deputy Chairman and President of the Leisure Group of John Keells Holdings Ajit Gunewardene, whilst congratulating the winners, stated that John Keells Hotels consistently strives to expand its culinary boundaries through experimenting and innovating; the performance at ‘Culinary Art 2011’ is an example of its determination to delight its customers with exquisite cuisine.