Inter Unit Culinary Art Competition held

The SLAF celebrated a showcase of culinary talent, as it hosted the inaugural Inter Unit Culinary Art Competition at SLAF Station Sigiriya on Tuesday (3). SLAF Commander Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa was the Chief Guest.

This competition was held under the guidance of the Commander of the Air Force and Director General Logistics, Air Vice Marshal Deepal Munasinghe. Open to all servicemen, the competition adhered to the guidelines of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS), ensuring a standard of excellence.

The event, which attracted around 128 SLAF competitor and 17 outside competitors, was divided into two categories: Professional and Apprentice. The Professional category featured external hoteliers and previous SLAF medal winners from past Culinary Art Food Expo competitions. Meanwhile, the Apprentice category was specifically tailored for service personnel who had not yet competed in such events. Competitors showcased their skills across three main categories: Art and Static Food Display, Live Cooking, and Bartending.

Winners received medals and certificates recognising their culinary excellence. They will also benefit from further training opportunities and a chance to represent the SLAF at the Culinary Arts Food Expo Competition 2025, organised by the Chef Guild of Sri Lanka.

The competition also underscores the vision of expanding the Hospitality Management School at SLAF Station Sigiriya. The proposed expansion aims to train the younger generation aspiring to pursue careers in Hospitality Management, with the goal of awarding NVQ Level 4 certificates.

The event was attended by Air Chief Air Marshal Udeni Rajapakse, Senior Officers of Air Force Headquarters, Chairman of the Chef Guild of Lanka.

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