Sri Lankan culinary expert handpicked for the Da Nang International Food Festival 2019
Skills Development Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe of Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence Hotels Group has reportedly taken Sri Lankan cuisine to the world yet again by being among the 17 culinary experts handpicked to showcase global cuisine at the Da Nang International Food Festival 2019 in Vietnam.
Chef Kumarasinghe, popularly known as Chef DK is no stranger to the global culinary world having represented Sri Lanka and Aitken Spence Hotels in numerous events and exhibitions, the local media has reported.
According to the local media, he reserves the honour of being the only chef in the world to win nine individual gold medals in two Culinary Olympics, Chef DK is on a wide selection of culinary boards in an honorary capacity whilst being a familiar face in the judging panels of varied competitions in the global industry.
His contribution to the local and international industry includes his voluntary training of a large number of recruits and ensuring those with less opportunity will receive the due recognition across a multitude of platforms, reports have noted.
His recent invitation to be part of the Da Nang International Food Festival was to share his culinary wizardry with the world, reports further state.
The event, which was held from the June 2 to 6, serves as a platform for tourists to enjoy a variety of international cuisine prepared by famous chefs, reports have added.
OSL take:
The recognition of the Sri Lankan culinary expert is indicative of the high standards of Sri Lanka’s leisure and hospitality sectors. Given the skilled workforce engaged in Sri Lanka’s leisure and hospitality sectors, foreign businesses could confidently explore investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/13062019/Z_7 |