Colombo, 30 June 2025 — Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo hosted a press conference to celebrate the remarkable success of Cinnamon Colombo Hotels at the CAFE 2025 Culinary Art Food Expo, organised by the Chef’s Guild of Sri Lanka. The event brought together members of the media and the winning teams to recognise Cinnamon’s triumph in both culinary artistry and food & beverage service.
Cinnamon Colombo Hotels achieved significant accolades across categories, with Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo securing the prestigious Most Outstanding Overall 2025 Hotel Championship Trophy—the highest honour of the expo. This moment marked a proud milestone, reflecting the excellence, innovation, and dedication of the entire food and beverage division across Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, and Cinnamon Red Colombo.
The press conference featured exciting live showcases, including the assembly of a stunning chocolate showpiece and a dynamic flairing act—demonstrating the skill, style, and creativity of the teams beyond the kitchen.
In attendance were key senior leaders who addressed the media, sharing their reflections on the team’s efforts and achievements. Mr. Kamal Munasinghe, Area Vice President – Cinnamon Colombo Hotels and General Manager – Cinnamon Grand Colombo; Mr. Nazoomi Azhar, General Manager – Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo; and Mr. Terrence Ferando, General Manager – Cinnamon Red Colombo, each commended the cross-functional collaboration that contributed to Cinnamon Colombo Hotel’s outstanding performance.
Joining them on stage were members of the culinary and food & beverage leadership teams:
- Kapila Jayasinghe, Cluster Executive Chef – Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
- Ashan Liyanage, Executive Chef – Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
- Asela Nissanka, Executive Chef – Cinnamon Red Colombo
- Mr. Thushara Bandara, Director of Food & Beverage – Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
- Mr. Namal Jayalath, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage – Cinnamon Grand Colombo
- Mr. Ishan Rodrigo, Operations Manager – Cinnamon Red Colombo
The event concluded with a vibrant media Q&A and a curated spread of food and beverage offerings, celebrating the winning spirit and service excellence that define the Cinnamon experience.
