{
  "id": 17706656,
  "title": "CAFE 2026 to showcase Sri Lankan culinary expertise and hospitality innovation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/cafe-2026-to-showcase-sri-lankan-culinary-expertise-and-hospitality",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T23:45:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/cafe-2026-to-showcase-sri-lankan-culinary-expertise-and-hospitality-innovation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 23rd Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE 2026) is set to be a major event in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from November 27 to 29. Organized by the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka in collaboration with CDC Events & Travels, this expo aims to highlight Sri Lanka's culinary prowess and hospitality innovations, coinciding with the nation's participation in the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg. Over 15,000 visitors are anticipated, along with more than 200 exhibition stalls, making it a vital platform for trade, technological integration, and networking across the local food and hospitality industry value chain. The centerpiece of the expo is an international culinary competition, featuring more than 3,000 participants, nearly 4,000 culinary entries, and a panel of over 40 judges, comprising local and international experts. The competition encompasses various categories such as live cooking, pastry-making, cake decoration, ice carving, and mixology. This expo marks a significant step in elevating Sri Lanka's culinary sector on the global stage, aligning with the country's broader efforts to participate in prestigious international culinary events.",
  "summary": "Coincides with Sri Lanka’s participation in Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg Sri Lanka’s food and hospitality sector is preparing for its premier trade event as the Chefs’ Guild of Lanka, in partnership with CDC Events & Travels, hosts the 23rd Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE 2026) from 27 to 29 November at the Bandaranaike Memorial […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}