- 13th to 15th June 2025 | BMICH Colombo
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Exhibitors
Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) has grown into Sri Lanka’s premier food, beverage, and hospitality exhibition, uniting industry leaders, professionals, and innovators. Organized by the Chefs Guild of Lanka in collaboration with global partners, the event has established itself as a key platform for showcasing the latest trends, products, and technologies in the food and hospitality sectors.
What sets CAFE 2025 apart is its comprehensive industry coverage, spanning everything from gourmet ingredients and food processing to culinary arts and hospitality services. A major highlight is one of Asia’s largest culinary competitions, featuring over 3,000 chefs from Sri Lanka and around the world, demonstrating their expertise, creativity, and passion.
With a dynamic mix of trade stalls, live demonstrations, networking sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums, CAFE 2025 offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to connect, collaborate, and expand into global markets. Whether you are a supplier, chef, hotelier, or industry enthusiast, this event is the ultimate gateway to the future of food and hospitality.
Established in 1988, the Chefs Guild of Lanka stands as Sri Lanka’s premier association for professional chefs, boasting a membership exceeding 2,000 culinary professionals across more than 180 hotels nationwide. As the country’s first and largest organization dedicated to chefs, it has played a pivotal role in elevating Sri Lanka’s culinary arts on both national and international stages. In 1992, the Guild achieved a significant milestone by becoming the 37th member nation of the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (WACS), a global network of chef associations founded in 1928.
The Guild’s mission encompasses the professional development of chefs and cooks throughout Sri Lanka. This is achieved by focusing on training and development, organizing workshops, and fostering international collaborations to enhance technical knowledge and culinary skills. Additionally, the Guild actively promotes highquality products and culinary innovations, thereby contributing to the growth and recognition of Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry.
The World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) is a dynamic global network of over 110 chef associations, founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. As a leading voice in the hospitality industry, Worldchefs is dedicated to maintaining and improving culinary standards worldwide.
The Chefs Guild of Lanka (CGL), established in 1988, is Sri Lanka’s premier association for professional chefs, representing over 2,000 culinary professionals across more than 180 hotels nationwide. In 1992, CGL became the 37th member nation of Worldchefs, aligning with global culinary standards and practices.
This collaboration has significantly enhanced Sri Lanka’s culinary landscape, leading to the organization of the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE). Supported by Worldchefs, CAFE has evolved into Sri Lanka’s premier food, beverage, and hospitality exhibition, attracting thousands of chefs and industry professionals from around the world.
CDC Events & Travels (Pvt) Ltd is a prominent event management company in Sri Lanka, specializing in organizing exhibitions, conferences, and travel services.
Established with the ambition to be a leading exhibition organizer in the South Asian region, CDC Events is manned by experienced professionals who have served the industry at national and regional levels.
In collaboration with the Chefs Guild of Lanka, CDC Events plays a pivotal role in organizing the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE), Sri Lanka’s premier food, beverage, and hospitality exhibition. Their expertise ensures the seamless execution of this comprehensive event, which features trade stalls, live demonstrations, and one of Asia’s largest culinary competitions.
CAFE 2025 is the ultimate platform where business, innovation, and culinary excellence meet—don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious food and hospitality event!
Exhibitor Registration Opens – Now Open!
Final Exhibitor Registration Deadline – 9
th of May 2025
Culinary Competition Registration Opens – Opening Soon
Culinary Competition Registration Closes - 15th May 2025
Media Registration Deadline – Opening Soon
Official Press Conference & Media Launch – 25th of March 2025
CAFE 2025 Opening Ceremony – 13th of June 2025
Culinary Art Competitions Begin – Opening Soon
Award Night – 16
th of June 2025