A Sri Lankan culinary team that represented the country at the Food and Hospitality Asia, Maldives Culinary Competition 2026 has won 16 medals, including first place in one competition category.
The team returned to Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake last night (11), where they were welcomed by family members, relatives and well-wishers.
The competition was held in Hulhumalé, Maldives, from September 7 to 9, with chefs from more than 15 countries competing across 21 categories.
Sri Lankan chef Nashik Najila secured first place in the Artistic Showpiece category.
The Sri Lankan team also won five gold medals, nine silver medals and two bronze medals for high-quality cake and pastry creations, presentation, precision decoration and structural designs.
