Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE)

Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) Sri Lanka 2026

The Ultimate Gastronomic Spectacle: Where Master Chefs and Food Innovation Meet! 🚀👨‍🍳

The standard for South Asia’s culinary excellence is about to be redefined! Welcome to the biggest, most influential hospitality and food extravaganza on the island: Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2026!

From November 27 to 29, 2026, the premier exhibition halls of the BMICH in Colombo will transform into a sensory paradise of sizzling flavors, cutting-edge kitchen technology, and elite professional competitions. Organised by the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka together with World Food Lanka, this mega-flagship event brings together thousands of executive chefs, hoteliers, food manufacturing giants, and passionate foodies under one roof.

Whether you are a resort owner sourcing commercial kitchen automation, a professional chef aiming for culinary gold, or an adventurous foodie looking to taste international masterclass creations—CAFE 2026 is your ultimate destination!

🌟 Inside the Show Floor & Value Chain:

  • The Culinary Art Competition: Witness the intense, live battle of the chefs! Over 2,000 culinary professionals from elite hotels and resorts across the region will compete live in categories ranging from ice carving and five-course gourmet menus to live hot-cooking and artistic pastry displays.

  • Commercial Kitchen & Food Tech: Explore live demonstrations of next-gen combi ovens, high-speed blast chillers, advanced food processing machinery, and sustainable smart-kitchen appliances.

  • Premium Ingredients & Sourcing Hub: Connect directly with global and local suppliers showcasing premium fine-dining ingredients, gourmet meats, organic dairy, specialized baking premixes, and exotic spices.

  • Beverage, Mocktail & Barista Arenas: Watch elite mixologists and baristas showcase their flair, recipe innovations, and brewing techniques using top-tier local tea, coffee, and botanical extracts.

Come discover new food trends, network with the gatekeepers of the hospitality industry, and experience the pure artistry behind every plate! 🍧✨

📍 Where: Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, Sri Lanka

📅 When: November 27 – 29, 2026

Timings: 10:00 AM to 07:30 PM Daily

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What is the Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE)?
It is Sri Lanka’s premier trade platform for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. It integrates a massive commercial product exhibition with the country’s largest professional live cooking and culinary arts competitions.
When and where is CAFE 2026 taking place?
The expo is scheduled for November 27 – 29, 2026. It will be held at the BMICH (Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall) in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Event Detail

November 27, 2026 10:00 AM
November 29, 2026 7:30 AM
Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, Sri Lanka

Event Organizer

CDC Events & Travels
info@cdcevents.net
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CDC Events & Travels (Pvt) Ltd is a leading regional exhibition and conference organizer in South Asia. Specializing in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry, the company delivers comprehensive, end-to-end event management solutions. Backed by a team with over two decades of international expertise, they manage major regional trade shows, stand constructions, and specialized corporate travel logistics. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the organization has successfully expanded its footprint into neighboring international markets like the Maldives.

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