Battle of the Chefs

Amalshan GUNERATHNE

With the sheer purpose of nurturing and highlighting the creative culinary skills of local chefs, the 14th battle of the chefs or else known as ‘Culinary Art 2011’ Food and Hospitality trade show is all set to unravel today to the public at the BMICH premises. Starting from today July 29 the exhibition will go on till August 1.

Fourteenth time into running, this year’s show comes with many innovations. For the first time ever, the fresh school leavers are given the chance to catch the essence of the exhibition.

They have been given an exclusive opportunity to work alongside hoteliers. At the same time housewives are also given a chance to participate for the ‘Astra Cake Challenge Trophy’.

The annual event was first initiated in 1988 with the participation of 75 competitors. But the show has grown up in stature to an extent that more than thousand entries have been registered to participate for this year’s event.

As many as 1,300 entries have been submitted to this year’s show. The show will also feature ninety four hotels from all over the island tackling with each other for the coveted trophies.

Thirty two trophies in all will be given according to various categories. Major awards include Most Outstanding Hotel Team, the Most Outstanding Culinary Team, the Most Outstanding Bartender Mixologist, the Most Outstanding Artist, Most Outstanding Chef and the Most Outstanding Apprentice.